Vauxhall Insignia (2017 to 2022)

Model reviewed: GSi
Score: 7.2 / 10
“Equipment levels are better than rivals from Ford and Volkswagen but economy is poorer, while it’s difficult to see many choosing it over a BMW or an Audi unless funding is critical.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback
Score: 7.2 / 10
“The Insignia’s on-road performance will deliver all that the vast majority of its target market will ever need, and it comes in at a very competitive price.”
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Model reviewed: Sports Tourer estate range
Score: 7.6 / 10
“The car looks better than its predecessor, offers an interior of higher quality and comes with as much latest technology as its rivals. Couple all this with the price and the Insignia is a serious contender in its market.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5 diesel 2021
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia remains a decent all rounder in what is becoming a shrinking market. It’s striking, loaded with standard kit and offers great value for money.”
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Model reviewed: GSi
Score: 6 / 10
“The Insignia remains a very pleasant, relaxing machine in which to cover miles. However, if you can live without four-wheel drive, the cheaper petrol is almost as quick and at least £5,500 cheaper. “
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Model reviewed: Sports Tourer estate range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer is a comfortable and competent load-lugger that gives pricier premium rivals a run for their money.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback range
Score: 8 / 10
“Practical, stylish large family hatch offers plenty of kit for a tempting price”
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Model reviewed: 2020 update
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia is a fleet favourite, and has been improved with more efficient new diesel and petrol engines.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia is a large family car that goes toe-to-toe with traditional family favourites like the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat. It sets itself apart with sleek styling, a high-quality interior, lots of space, lots of kit and an affordable price tag.”
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Model reviewed: Insignia SRi VX-Line Nav 2.0 Petrol Auto
Score: 6 / 10
“The Insignia as tested here feels like a car that’s being held back by its spec. For keen drivers who might tolerate a higher tax bill in return for a thrilling drive, it will feel like an unconvincing halfway house They’d be better off considering more full-blooded performance car alternatives.”
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Model reviewed: 2021
Score: 8 / 10
“Despite its many qualities, there are also reasons not to buy the new Insignia GSi. It’s too thirsty, too dour and too expensive.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Sports Tourer estate GSi
Score: 6 / 10
“There is plenty to appreciate about the Vauxhall Insignia GSi. It’s comfortable, roomy, decently refined, well equipped with safety and infotainment, suitably clean and economical, and capable of maintaining brisk cross-country average speeds. It’s just not very much fun to drive or exciting to live with.”
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Model reviewed: Country Tourer estate
Score: 8 / 10
“Is the Vnsignia Country Tourer worth its £1355 premium over the standard Sports Tourer? Absolutely.”
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Model reviewed: Sports Tourer range
Score: 6 / 10
“If you’re after a well-priced family wagon with an abundance of space, kit and comfort levels step this way. The Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer improves on its predecessor and some.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback range
Score: 8 / 10
“While the new Insignia Grand Sport doesn’t entirely bend the needle on the desirability meter, it’s certainly a much more likeable thing than the model it replaces – and more practical too.”
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Score: 8.6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport is sharper to look at and drive, while offering lots of equipment for the money.”
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Model reviewed: Sports tourer estate
Score: 8 / 10
“The latest Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer is a far more accomplished all-rounder than its predecessor.”
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Model reviewed: Country Tourer estate
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer is a practical, capable and good-looking SUV alternative.”
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Model reviewed: Sports Tourer estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer comes with an impressive amount of equipment as standard and makes a great long-distance cruiser but some alternatives are better to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Country Tourer estate
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer is a comfortable motorway cruiser that has optional four-wheel drive but isn’t as affordable as the very similar Insignia Sports Tourer.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport has a low price, lots of standard equipment and a decent interior but alternatives are more stylish and have flashier interiors.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre diesel manual SE Nav
“The efficiency figures for the revised Insignia are excellent, although the 1.5 diesel takes a bit of stirring to get going. But the flagship Vauxhall model still looks good, and is well specced.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol Elite Nav
“If a powerful petrol engine is on the list then the Insignia’s is a good bet, although the 165hp version makes much more sense in terms of running costs.”
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Model reviewed: Country Tourer estate
“Neat addition to excellent new Insignia line-up will be of limited appeal due to higher emissions.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel Sports Tourer estate Tech Line
“The Vauxhall Insignia Sport Tourer seems like a competitive car, emissions apart, until you get to the list price. Then it seems devastatingly good value.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback range
Score: 8.1 / 10
“The low list price and high equipment levels grab the attention, backed up by the styling change. Not perfect, but it pushes Vauxhall forward in the sector.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol manual Grand Sport VX-Line Nav
Score: 8 / 10
“This is a big shiny beast of a motor that is considerably less expensive than it looks, fairly economical to run and is looking better than ever before with its new sexy side scoops, open exhaust and an all-new, go-faster, iron-fresh crimp in the centre of the bonnet.” (Chris Evans)
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol automatic Grand Sport SRi liftback
Score: 8 / 10
“Old favourite keeps on delivering, big time.”
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Model reviewed: SRi VX-Line Nav 2.0-litre petrol automatic
“The latest Vauxhall Insignia is head and shoulders above its predecessors, crammed with technology; yet still retains an almost classic styling which has been here since 2017.”
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Model reviewed: GSi
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia GSi moves across the road with surprising fluency and naturalness. The steering is well weighted and accurate, if not brimming with feedback, and while the 20-inch wheels do have a tendency to crash into sharper road intrusions, overall body control and damping is good.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback GSi BiTurbo
Score: 5 / 10
“Flagship Insignia has all the right kit, but it doesn’t offer enough excitement over better-balanced and cheaper versions.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback range
Score: 6 / 10
“A more spacious and stylish Vauxhall Insignia is still lacking the performance gene”
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Model reviewed: Sports Tourer estate range
Score: 6 / 10
“The Insignia Sports Tourer fails to perform particularly well in one area. That said, it’s good value if you go for the base specification and comes with a decent range of engines.”
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Model reviewed: Liftback range
Score: 7 / 10
“If the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport is lacking in one area it’s badge appeal. Chuck in competition from the SUV market and it’s no wonder it’s selling in rapidly declining numbers. But, for the wise buyer, it’s an undeniably good car available at a very affordable price with an extensive amount of standard kit. It’s massive, too, which makes it a very versatile family car.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport
Score: 6 / 10
“New more efficient engines and the lightest of restyles aren’t enough to stop the Vauxhall Insignia feeling like a dinosaur on the edge of extinction, but at least you can make huge savings on brand new cars.”
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Model reviewed: Sports Tourer estate range
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re looking for load space, the Vauxhall Insignia is easily one of the best family estate cars around. Plus it’s relaxed and comfortable to drive with enough space for adults in the back.”
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Model reviewed: GSi
“The Vauxhall Insignia GSi certainly has its strong points. If you’re looking for a straightforward, capable car that’s quick and well equipped, it should be on your shortlist.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual Grand Sport SRi Nav
“A Skoda Superb feels more upmarket and a Ford Mondeo is a little sharper to drive, but the new Insignia is a big step forward and a much smarter buy than its predecessor.”
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Model reviewed: Sports Tourer estate range
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Vauxhall’s family barge is more practical than ever.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback range
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Grown-up looks and more interior space than ever.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel Grand Sport liftback GSi
“The Insignia GSi feels more accomplished than a lot of fast Vauxhalls from the past, despite not really being that fast.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel Sports Tourer estate VX-Line
“It’s now a tasty proposition for families and businessmen who want a decent drive, value plenty of kit, but can’t afford German prices.”
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Model reviewed: 2021
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia is surprisingly satisfying to drive, comfortable, spacious and has enough new technology to keep it relevant in a fast-changing segment. It’s also not unattractive.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport
Score: 6 / 10
“The bells, whistles, chic design and bargain price still won’t convince you”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Sports Tourer estate GSi
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Insignia GSi is one of the best fast diesel estates you can buy. Sure-footed and lively, it’s one of a very small number of family cars that you might want to take on a week-long Alpine adventure.”
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Model reviewed: Country Tourer estate
Score: 8 / 10
“There’s a case to be made for the Insignia Country Tourer being the best car that Vauxhall builds. It’s comfortable, roomy and considerably better to drive than the company’s SUVs. However, while keenly price to buy outright, on finance rivals get much closer, as well as being more economical.”
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Model reviewed: Sports Tourer estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“Despite Vauxhall’s claims about premium interior quality, the Insignia Sports Tourer is not about to tear buyers away from their Audis and BMWs. However, it does represent a serious rival to estate versions of the VW Passat, Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb, particularly when you factor in its aggressive pricing.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual Grand Sport
Score: 6 / 10
“On this evidence Vauxhall’s new Insignia comes up slightly short, although the 1.6-litre turbodiesel is a fine machine.”
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Model reviewed: Insignia
Score: 6 / 10
“Tthe Vauxhall Insignia ticks every cost-effective box, and is quite refined.”
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Model reviewed: Grand Sport liftback range
Score: 7 / 10
“New Vauxhall Insignia ticks every cost-effective box, and is much more refined than before. Still tricky to be enthusiastic about, though.”
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