Opel Insignia Hatchback (2009)

[#1 Mustang Fan]

If a mod could shift this into the hide-out.

Opel Insignia Hatchback

Opel will showcase to the public for the first time at the British International Motor Show (July 23 - August 3, 2008) both the four-door notchback and five-door hatchback versions of its new flagship car, the Insignia.

The new Opel Insignia highlights breathtaking design: Both body styles boast a flowing, muscular yet elegant silhouette with a coupé roofline. Designers of the new car deliberately created similar versions to retain the beauty of Opel's latest mid-sized car. The length of both the notch and hatchback, at 4,830 mm, and the wheelbase of 2,737 mm remain the same.

The Insignia's fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and driving dynamics benefit from the aerodynamic efficiency that was perfected during more than 650 hours in the wind tunnel. The result: A class-leading drag coefficient of 0.27.

Offering both the notchback and hatchback from the start is particularly important for markets such as the U.K. and France, where 5-door sedans traditionally enjoy a high market share of the mid-size class segment. German and Spanish customers, on the other hand, generally prefer notchback sedans. Prices for the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland will be announced July 22 in London and cars will hit German dealerships before the end of the year. Opel expects both models to sell in about equal numbers.

From the beginning, the Insignia will be launched with a broad line-up of motors. Seven engines will be available; all meet Euro 5 emissions standards and come coupled with six-speed transmissions. The four gasoline engines range from a four-cylinder 115 hp unit to a V6 with 260 hp. Three new direct-injection turbo-diesels exclusively developed for the Insignia feature a displacement of 2.0 liters and power outputs spanning from 110 to 160 hp.

The newly developed chassis can be enhanced with the innovative, integrated FlexRide mechatronic system, as well as the sophisticated Adaptive 4x4. Its lightning-fast distribution of torque over the four wheels ensures top stability and traction while improving dynamic handling performance.

Opel Insignia Hatchback (2009) #1

[faksta]

I don't know... I feel like I like Signum more.

[Gt1Street]

you sure its called the hatchback ? cause if it is then my concept of hatchback is seriously screwed

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by Gt1Street

you sure its called the hatchback ? cause if it is then my concept of hatchback is seriously screwed

me too, and I had some hard moments looking at both the versions in the same time

[Ferrer]

Well the last Citroen C5 was technically a hatchback.

[Gt1Street]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Well the last Citroen C5 was technically a hatchback.

what defines a hatchback in your oppinions ? and spare me the wiki quotes

[Kitdy]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Well the last Citroen C5 was technically a hatchback.

This does not look like a hatchback at all to me. Is it a liftback?

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Well the last Citroen C5 was technically a hatchback.

I thought it was a wagon...

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by Kitdy

I thought it was a wagon...

The saloon-like C5 was a hatcback.

[Kooper]

Originally Posted by Gt1Street

what defines a hatchback in your oppinions ? and spare me the wiki quotes

Not my place to answer, but I'd say anything with a boot that gives direct access to the passenger area when opened. Not completely correct since that would technically make station wagons and MPVs hatchbacks as well, but anyway.

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by Gt1Street

what defines a hatchback in your oppinions ? and spare me the wiki quotes

probably the simply fact that you can exit your car by the boot...
this, and the new C5, are sedans in my book, period.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

probably the simply fact that you can exit your car by the boot...
this, and the new C5, are sedans in my book, period.

No, this is a hatchback. Like the Renault Laguna.
The saloon is the car in front of the hatchback in the fourth pic.

[faksta]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

No, this is a hatchback. Like the Renault Laguna.
The saloon is the car in front of the hatchback in the fourth pic.

If you haven't said this, I wouldn't notice those couple millimeters which differ the two cars on the fourth picture (though, maybe there isn't any and it's just my 'installation' on their difference? ). What was the purpose of building this car in two almost identic bodies, but calling them in a different way?

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by faksta

If you haven't said this, I wouldn't notice those couple millimeters which differ the two cars on the fourth picture (though, maybe there isn't any and it's just my 'installation' on their difference? ). What was the purpose of building this car in two almost identic bodies, but calling them in a different way?

For the final proof look at the rear windscreen wiper on the hatchback. You couldn't open the boot without the glass. Furthermore the saloon has no rear windscreen wiper whatsoever.

[faksta]

Yes, indeed.You're right. But still I can't understand why couldn't they make them look more different.

[#1 Mustang Fan]

It is a hatchback. Took some time to register what differences there are.

Seems like they just wanted to fill the gap with minimal changes.