Vauxhall Insignia History
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The Insignia was revealed at the 2008 British International Motor Show in London and went on sale that autumn, replacing both the Vectra and the Signum under one nameplate. A polished, upmarket move for the brand, it was named European Car of the Year for 2009.
A second generation arrived in late 2017, including the Insignia Grand Sport hatchback and Sports Tourer estate, plus a more rugged Country Tourer and the performance GSi. As a rebadged Opel Insignia, it was Vauxhall's largest car until the model was withdrawn in 2022 as the brand's range shifted toward SUVs.
Generations
First generation · Insignia A
2009 European Car of the Year; replaced the Vectra and Signum as a liftback, saloon and estate.
Second generation · Insignia B
Grand Sport hatch, Sports Tourer estate and Country Tourer; the performance GSi sat on top.
Body styles
- Hatchback
- Saloon
- Estate
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