Vauxhall Insignia V6 road test
Vauxhall Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo Elite 4×4 auto 5dr
What is it?
The flagship in Vauxhall’s new Mondeo-fighting range. Power comes from a 256bhp 2.8-litre V6 turbo that’s hooked up to a six-speed automatic with four-wheel drive, FlexRide adaptive suspension and a raft of equipment as standard. Priced at over £28k.
What’s hot?
- Motorway mile munching ability is as good as a Merc S-Class
- Leather seats are supremely comfortable
- That clever 4×4 system means lots of grip…
- …while FlexRide offers plenty of composure too
- New adaptive headlights turn night into day…
- …and along with sat-nav and climate control, come as standard
- Big V6 sounds great…
- …there’s a rasp under power but a whisper when cruising
- Cabin quality worthy of a premium brand
What’s not?
- Dull-witted auto takes the edge of the big V6’s performance…
- …and you really have to work it hard to get the best out of it
- Bonkers 272g/km of CO2 means it’s not for business drivers…
- …while sub-25mpg fuel figures hammer the point home
- A good cruiser but not as fun as a Mondeo to drive
- Residuals will be absolutely dire
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 28,080 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 500 (CH)/£575 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 35% |
| Monthly BiK: | 164 (20%); £328 (40%) |
| Engine: | 2.8-litre V6 turbo |
| CO2 Emissions: | 272g/km |
| Power/torque: | 260PS/258lb ft |
| Economy: | 24.4mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year.
