X-Tomi design has weaved his magic on the 2017 Opel Insignia wagon, which will also become our Holden Commodore Sportwagon in 2018, to create a successor to today’s Insignia VXR/OPC. The European sporting flagship is said to continue but instead of today’s turbo V6 power, a worked 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine […]
Opel Insignia OPC
Irmscher develops ‘is3 Bandit’, based on Opel Insignia OPC
The Opel Insignia OPC, called the Holden Insignia VXR in Australia, is the recipient of a new tuning project announced by renowned German tuner Irmscher. It’s called the Insignia is3 Bandit. In standard form the top Insignia model comes with a 2.8-litre turbo V6 producing 239kW and 435Nm. Thanks to […]
Holden Insignia VXR now on sale in Australia, from $51,990
Are you after a performance mid-size sedan? Holden has now officially launched the new Insignia VXR, featuring a powerful turbo engine and all-wheel drive system, paired with GM’s latest technologies. Based on the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia OPC/VXR, the Holden version comes with the same 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine producing 239kW and […]
Holden Insignia VXR production starts, on sale Q2 2015
Production of the new Holden Insignia VXR has started at GM’s facility in Russelsheim, Germany. The Insignia VXR will become Holden’s new performance mid-size sedan later this year. Based on the Opel Insignia OPC, available in Australia for a short period a couple of years ago, the Holden model uses […]
Holden Astra, Insignia & Cascada coming in 2015
It’s been confirmed. Holden will soon spice up its range with the high-performance Astra VXR and the awesome Insignia VXR next year. Excellent news for fans
2013 Opel Insignia OPC review (video)
Despite ‘downsizing’ trends, the good old stately-sedan-on-steroids segment is still going strong, with a number of delectable options on offer at the moment. A newcomer, that’s actually a bit of a veteran overseas, is the 2013 Opel Insignia OPC. Think of it as a bit like a European HSV Senator. […]
Opel Corsa, Astra, Insignia OPC models now on sale
Opel Australia has introduced the new high performance ‘OPC’ variants of the Corsa, Astra, and Insignia sedan. All feature a distinct performance theme, with boosted engines, improved handling, beefed up brakes, an aggressive bodykit, and more focused interiors. These models have been on sale in parts of Europe for some […]
Opel Corsa OPC, Opel Insignia OPC confirmed for Australia
The expression ‘just what the doctor ordered’ couldn’t be more fitting here if it tried. Opel Australia has announced that a complete OPC (Opel Performance Centre) range will be joining the showroom early next year, including the Opel Corsa OPC and Opel Insignia OPC. The Astra GTC OPC has previously […]