2013 OPEL Insignia Sports Tourer OPC 2.8L V6 Ecotec 6AT AWD (325 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Insignia Sports Tourer OPC was made for those who were looking for a family station wagon but didn’t want to give-up sportscars performance.

Opel introduced a mid-life cycle refresh for the Insignia lineup in 2013. It was a fast station-wagon that could embarrass some sports cars, especially on a winding road.

The Insignia Sports Tourer OPC featured a bigger front bumper with a lower apron and big air-intakes in the middle and on the sides, with satin-silver color for the grille and side scoops. Opel installed a set of 19″ light-alloy wheels. The ground clearance was reduced by 10 mm (0.4″) than the standard version. Its extended roof was ended into a raked-forward tailgate. In the back, the redesigned bumper revealed two large exhausts on the sides.

Inside, the Recaro-signed bucket-seats promised great support during high-speed cornering. There was room for two adults in the back, maybe three if the middle passenger would like to ride on the transmission tunnel. After 2013, when a mid-life cycle refresh was launched, the driver had a touchpad in front of its left armrest to control the 8″ touch-screen infotainment system. The Insignia Sports Tourer version impressive 538 liters (19 cu-ft) trunk with the rear seats up and 1,530 liters (54 cu-ft) with the rear seats folded.

In the technical department, Opel ticked all the boxes that made a normal car a fast one. 2.8-liter V6 turbocharged, all-wheel-drive, and a limited-slip front differential. On top of that, a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission was offered. Adaptive dampers were also installed, with manual settings for comfort or sport mode.