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VauxhallInsignia Grand Sport (2017-2022)

Used only
Large
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£9,611Typical price

Test score

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The second-generation Vauxhall Insignia was launched in 2017. In five-door hatchback form it's badged as the Insignia Grand Sport and has coupé-like lines. It's available with a wide range of engines, and either two-wheel drive or 4x4 - but can it match the best cars in its class? Read our full Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Jan 2018First reviewed by Which?
Mar 2017Released

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19 Oct 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

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Any car that receives a rating of three stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

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Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

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Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Large
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£9,611 - £17,782
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	40.4 to 53.3mpg
Length	4,897mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,863mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,100mm
Height	1,455mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	12.4 m
On sale date	01 March 2017
Lowest pence per mile cost	£13.01

Latest tested engine
Engine name	2.0 Diesel s/s Business Innovation
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (170hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	62 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	13.01p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£95
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Low
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	141
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	169
Official fuel economy: NEDC	54.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6c
Braked tow load (KG)	1950kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	21 September 2017
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine name	1.5 DI Turbo s/s Business Edition
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (165hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	62 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.2p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£89
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	159
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	188
Official fuel economy: NEDC	54.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1405kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	700kg
Engine test date	21 September 2017
Car test programme	2017

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