2013 Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback 2.0L Turbo ECOTEC 6AT FWD (250 HP)

Vehicle Overview

After five years on the market and one big financial crisis later, Vauxhall refreshed the Insignia’s lineup, and that included the Hatchback version as well.

The British automaker was not in good shape, but it still needed to upgrade its flagship model, the Insignia. While it was an excellent fleet vehicle, it was also an excellent solution for families. With the hatchback version, the car combined the advantages of a station wagon with those of a regular sedan, especially in its exterior look.

When Vauxhall upgraded the Insignia, the entire lineup got new high gloss black headlights with chromed accents, thus creating a sportier look for the vehicle. In addition, the higher trim levels got bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. On the main grille, Vauxhall included three v-shaped slats and a fourth wider one above them adorned with the brand’s badge. From its profile, the Insignia featured similar rounded shapes as its non-facelifted predecessor. For the hatchback version, the automaker created a sloped-down tailgate that ended with a wide opening that cut deep into the rear bumper.

Like its siblings, the Insignia hatchback got a refreshed cabin fitted with a mixed instrument panel that sported a center TFT display in the middle flanked by analog gauges. Another improvement compared to its non-facelifted version was on the center stack, where the upper trim levels got an 8″ touchscreen fitted between the vents. But the main advantage of the Insignia hatchback was its 530 liters (18.7 cu-ft) trunk, which could be extended up to 1470 liters (52 cu-ft) by folding the backseats.

Vauxhall offered the Insignia with a wide choice of turbocharged gasoline or diesel engines that were paired with either six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.