Opel INSIGNIA 2014 Brochure & Specs page 54

Transmission
Six-speed automatic transmission with
Active Select function: Optional on 1.6i Direct
Injection Turbo (170PS)/2.0i Direct Injection
Turbo (250PS)/2.0CDTi (130/163PS) models.
Electronically controlled with adaptive driving
function. Fluid drive with torque converter,
lock-up clutch, neutral control fuel-saving
feature and Active Select.
Adaptive 4X4: Electronically controlled
permanent four-wheel drive with variable
torque split between front and rear axles.
• Torque transfer device: Splits drive 95%
front/5% rear under normal driving
conditions. When pulling away from standstill,
or under acceleration, more power is diverted
to the rear wheels for maximum grip
Steering
• Speed-sensitive hydraulic power-assisted
steering
Turning circle (kerb-to-kerb):
– 11.40m (37.4ft.)
LUGGAGE CAPACITIES*
litres (cu.ft.)
Hatchback
Saloon
Sports Tourer/Country Tourer
* = Measured using the ECIE method.
** = Under luggage compartment cover – rear seats up
† = To roof – rear seats folded.
†† = To upper edge of front seat.
54 | Specification
Suspension
Front: Independent. Lightweight MacPherson
struts with gas-pressure dampers and coil
springs. Anti-roll bar.
Rear: Lightweight multi-link with rising-rate
mini-block coil springs (linear rate on 4X4
models) and gas-pressure dampers. Anti-roll
bar. 4X4 models feature revised rear subframe
and suspension geometry.
• SRi Limited Edition – lowered sports
suspension
FlexRide (Adaptive Stability
Technology) system
FlexRide (SRi Limited Edition and Country
Tourer models) offers drivers the choice of
three distinct driving modes – Normal (default
setting), Sport or Tour.
• Sport mode: This stiffens the car's suspension
and sharpens steering and throttle responses.
It also raises the threshold at which the ESP
and traction control systems are activated,
enhancing dynamic performance. And on
models featuring Adaptive 4X4 the emphasis
is switched more towards rear-wheel drive
Load volume (minimum) Load volume (maximum)
530 (18.7)** 1470 (51.9) †
500 (17.7)** 1015 (35.8) ††
540 (19.0) 1530 (54.0) †
•
Tour mode: Ideal for long motorway journeys,
the Tour mode adjusts the dampers to
a softer setting to create a perceptibly
smoother ride and further enhance New
Insignia's ride comfort
• Continuous damping control: Utilises
data from up to 11 variables including
acceleration, braking and cornering to
constantly control the suspension for
optimum stability, driver engagement and
comfort. Operates in all three driving modes
• Gas-filled rear dampers: New Insignia's rear
dampers are increased to 37mm diameter for
enhanced performance
Electronic limited-slip differential: Fitted to
the rear axle, it can transfer up to 50% of the
rear axle torque between the rear wheels. This
improves stability in split-friction conditions
(e.g. icy or wet) and provides more traction
when accelerating out of a corner
Brakes
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Dual circuit, diagonally split braking system
• Disc brakes all round
Fuel tank capacity
• 70 litres (15.4 gallons)
Body
Aerodynamic drag co-efficients:
• Hatchback (exc. ecoFLEX)/Saloon – Cd 0.26
• Hatchback ecoFLEX – Cd 0.25
• Sports Tourer (exc. ecoFLEX) – Cd 0.30
• Sports Tourer ecoFLEX – Cd 0.28