2015 Vauxhall Insignia SRi 1.8 VVT petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Smart looking comfy car for the money
Faults:
Mostly just wear and tear (exhaust, suspension, brakes, etc).
Coolant leak (expansion tank fails, very common).
12v socket in center of dash stopped working.
Armrest broke.
Oil leaking at rocker cover gasket, common but in no hurry to fix, no significant loss.
General Comments:
After hearing horror stories about how bad this car was, I took a chance on this 2015 SRi Insignia. After a test drive I was impressed - the car drove very smoothly and was a nice price.
I believe the diesel Insignias (CDTi) are more problematic than petrol, so that is why I went for this 1.8 VVT petrol engine. In all honesty go for the more modern 1.4 turbo petrol unit - this old school 1.8 has average performance and economy, really nothing special at all. It was a dated under-powered engine even in the Vectra. And the Insignia is a heavier car! A 2.0 petrol with more power and torque would have been a better choice.
That said, the car is otherwise fantastic to drive. Sharp handling on the SRi. Ride a little bumpy on rough roads but no big deal. Seats are very comfortable.
Love the looks, 18 inch alloy wheels, white exterior with windows tints. Inside also styled very nicely.
This is a facelifted car (2015) much better than earlier 2008 - 2013 models. If you can find one on the used market at a nice price, go for it, make sure it has history, these require frequent oil changes and the timing belt is due at this age and mileage.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th January, 2024