These days, Opel has reason to celebrate. After all, the German brand marked a significant sales milestone with the delivery of the Opel Insignia number 1 111 111 (one million one hundred and eleven thousand one hundred and eleven) to the general manager of the company IDE (Integrated Dynamics Engineering).
Launched in 2008, the first generation of the Opel Insignia replaced the Vectra, assuming the top of the range of the German brand. It impressed, winning in 2009 the International Car of the Year award, and since then it has been winning awards and… sales.
The second and current generation arrived in 2017, belonging to unit 1 111 111 of the model produced in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The unit in question is a 170hp Opel Insignia Sports Tourer Business Edition 2.0 Turbo D.
In addition to the Sports Tourer version, the Opel Insignia is also available in the Grand Sport (saloon), Country Tourer (with a more adventurous look) and GSi versions, which features all-wheel drive, torque vectoring and is available with the 2.0 Turbo engine 260 hp petrol or with the 2.0 liter Bi-Turbo Diesel with 210 hp.
About the “Cold Start”. From Monday to Friday at Razão Automóvel, there is a “Cold Start” at 9:00 am. While you drink your coffee or gather the courage to start the day, keep up to date with interesting facts, historical facts and relevant videos from the automotive world. All in less than 200 words.