Opel Insignia (hatchback / sedan / Sports Tourer) · B (Z18)
Generation 2 2017–2022
Lighter, roomier and much quieter than the A: Grand Sport hatch and Sports Tourer estate. 1.5 Turbo 140/165 and 2.0 CDTI 170 (later 2.0 D 174 with 8-speed) are the mainstream; the 2.0 Turbo 260 4x4 and GSi are the fast ones. IntelliLux LED and AGR seats again. Depreciation makes it a value buy.
Photo: RL GNZLZ · CC BY-SA 2.0
Recognition
How to tell it apart
- •Long, low body with slim headlights and a wide grille; facelift has a smaller grille and new LED signature
- •Sports Tourer estate, Country Tourer raised; GSi with a deep front and 20-inch wheels
2020 facelift
- New front and rear styling, IntelliLux Pixel LED (168 elements)
- PSA-era engines: 1.5 D 122, 2.0 D 174 with 8-speed automatic, 2.0 Turbo 200/230; GSi with 2.0 Turbo 230
- Country Tourer and GSi continued
Engines
Engines
1.5 Turbo · 140 hp
2017–2020
Petrol · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Direct-injection 1.5 (165 hp variant too); economical, adequate; 6-speed automatic available.
1.6 Turbo · 200 hp
2018–2020
Petrol · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Brisk; rare.
2.0 Turbo 4x4 · 260 hp
2017–2020
Petrol · Automatic · AWD
Fast, with twin-clutch torque-vectoring 4x4 and 8-speed automatic. Rare, undervalued.
2.0 Turbo (facelift) · 230 hp
2020–2022
Petrol · Automatic · FWD / AWD
Facelift petrol (200 hp FWD, 230 hp 4x4 in GSi) with 9-speed automatic.
1.6 CDTI · 136 hp
2017–2020
Diesel · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Quiet 'Whisper' diesel (110 hp variant too); frugal and good.
2.0 CDTI · 170 hp
2017–2020
Diesel · Manual / Automatic · FWD / AWD
The volume diesel (210 hp BiTurbo 4x4 too); 8-speed automatic available; AdBlue and DPF upkeep.
2.0 CDTI BiTurbo 4x4 · 210 hp
2017–2020
Diesel · Automatic · AWD
Twin-turbo diesel with torque-vectoring 4x4 and 8-speed; GSi diesel uses it.
1.5 D (PSA) · 122 hp
2020–2022
Diesel · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Facelift three-cylinder diesel; frugal.
2.0 D (PSA) · 174 hp
2020–2022
Diesel · Manual / Automatic · FWD / AWD
Facelift PSA 2.0 diesel with 8-speed automatic; refined and proven.
| Engine | For sale now | Years | Gearbox · drive | Sought after | Robust | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.5 Turbo · 140 hp Petrol · 1.5 Turbo 140/165 · B15XFT | 175 | 2017–2020 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Direct-injection 1.5 (165 hp variant too); economical, adequate; 6-speed automatic available. | ||
1.6 Turbo · 200 hp Petrol · 1.6 Turbo 200 · B16SHT | 24 | 2018–2020 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Brisk; rare. | ||
2.0 Turbo 4x4 · 260 hp Petrol · 2.0 Turbo 260 4x4 · B20NFT | 30 | 2017–2020 | Automatic AWD | Fast, with twin-clutch torque-vectoring 4x4 and 8-speed automatic. Rare, undervalued. | ||
2.0 Turbo (facelift) · 230 hp Petrol · 2.0 Turbo 200/230 | 18 | 2020–2022 | Automatic FWD / AWD | Facelift petrol (200 hp FWD, 230 hp 4x4 in GSi) with 9-speed automatic. | ||
1.6 CDTI · 136 hp Diesel · 1.6 CDTI 110/136 · B16DTH | 98 | 2017–2020 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Quiet 'Whisper' diesel (110 hp variant too); frugal and good. | ||
2.0 CDTI · 170 hp Diesel · 2.0 CDTI 170 · B20DTH | 327 | 2017–2020 | Manual / Automatic FWD / AWD | The volume diesel (210 hp BiTurbo 4x4 too); 8-speed automatic available; AdBlue and DPF upkeep. | ||
2.0 CDTI BiTurbo 4x4 · 210 hp Diesel · 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo 210 · B20DTR | 58 | 2017–2020 | Automatic AWD | Twin-turbo diesel with torque-vectoring 4x4 and 8-speed; GSi diesel uses it. | ||
1.5 D (PSA) · 122 hp Diesel · 1.5 D 122 | 27 | 2020–2022 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Facelift three-cylinder diesel; frugal. | ||
2.0 D (PSA) · 174 hp Diesel · 2.0 D 174 · DW10 (PSA) | 91 | 2020–2022 | Manual / Automatic FWD / AWD | Facelift PSA 2.0 diesel with 8-speed automatic; refined and proven. |
Versions
What the badges mean
Edition / Enjoy
commonbase
2017–2022
Basic and mid trims: LED tail lights, IntelliLink, alloys.
Innovation / Elite / Ultimate
uncommonequipment line
2017–2022
Higher trims: IntelliLux LED, AGR seats, head-up display, Bose on Ultimate.
Country Tourer
rarespecial edition
2017–2022
Raised Sports Tourer with cladding and 4x4 option.
GSi
rareperformance model
2018–2022
Sport model with 2.0 Turbo 260 (230 facelift) or BiTurbo diesel, torque-vectoring 4x4, FlexRide, Brembos, AGR sport seats, 20-inch wheels.
Watch out: GS Line styling is not a GSi.
Options
Options that matter
uncommon
IntelliLux LED matrix / Pixel headlights
Among the best headlights on any car of the era; the option to want.
uncommon
AGR ergonomic seats (ventilated / massage)
Superb seats with ventilation and massage on top trims.
uncommon
FlexRide adaptive chassis
Adaptive dampers; GSi and higher trims.
uncommon
Adaptive cruise control
Long-distance comfort.
uncommon
Head-up display
Innovation and up; uncommon.
uncommon
Bose sound system
Premium audio.
uncommon
360° camera
Useful.
uncommon
Leather upholstery
Top trims.
common
Heated seats / heated wheel / heated windscreen
Valued.
rare
Panoramic roof
Rare.
common
Keyless open & start
Keyless.
uncommon
Hands-free electric tailgate
Convenience on Sports Tourer.
common
Tow bar
Common on Sports Tourer.
common
18–20 inch wheels
Visual.
Before you buy
What to know
Strengths
- +Very roomy, quiet and comfortable; superb lights and seats
- +Strong depreciation makes it excellent value used
- +Proven 2.0 diesels; torque-vectoring 4x4 on top versions
Expensive when they fail
IntelliLux headlampsDPF/AdBlueTorque-vectoring 4x4 unit
Polish market
Ex-fleet 2.0 CDTI and 1.5 Turbo cars are cheap; Innovation/Ultimate with IntelliLux and AGR seats, and the GSi, are the ones worth travelling for.
Known weak points
- moderate2.0 CDTI AdBlue and DPFAdBlue injector and NOx sensor faults; DPF on short trips.Check: Ask about AdBlue/DPF warnings.
- moderate1.5 Turbo oil consumptionSome 1.5 Turbo units consume oil; check levels.Check: Ask about oil use per 1,000 km.
- note8-speed automaticGenerally fine; wants fluid changes.Check: Ask about fluid changes.
- noteElectronicsIntelliLink freezes, camera and sensor faults; IntelliLux modules are expensive.Check: Test all systems; ensure both headlights work fully.
- moderateFleet mileageMany ex-fleet 2.0 CDTI Sports Tourers.Check: Ask for history and VIN.
From the market
Real cars on sale right now
From the market
Engines actually on sale
Grouped from 852 live listings: what people are selling, at what price and mileage.
| Engine | Share | Typical price | Median mileage | Gearbox · drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.0 Diesel · 170 hp 2.0 CDTI Innovation S&S | 48% | 49 600 PLN | 159 000 km | Automatic / Manual · FWD / AWD |
1.5 Petrol · 165 hp 1.5 T Innovation S&S | 18% | 47 900 PLN | 141 285 km | Automatic / Manual · FWD |
1.6 Diesel · 136 hp 1.6 Automatik Business Edition | 11% | 40 800 PLN | 177 058 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
2.0 Diesel · 210 hp 2.0 CDTI 4x4 GSi S&S | 7% | 59 800 PLN | 162 000 km | Automatic · AWD / FWD |
2.0 Petrol · 260 hp 2.0 Direct Inj Trb 4x4 GSI | 3% | 61 000 PLN | 136 000 km | Automatic · AWD |
1.5 Diesel · 122 hp 1.5 CDTI Ultimate S&S | 3% | 48 900 PLN | 136 111 km | Automatic / Manual · FWD |
1.5 Petrol · 140 hp 1.5 Direct InjectionTurbo Edition | 3% | 45 000 PLN | 147 200 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD |
1.6 Petrol · 200 hp 1.6 Direct InjectionTurbo Dynamic | 2% | 59 900 PLN | 131 500 km | Automatic / Manual · FWD |
From the market
Price by model year
Typical price and mileage for each model year on sale.
From the market
Most common versions
- Innovation S&S29
- Elegance S&S26
- Innovation24
- Business Elegance S&S24
- Ultimate S&S23
- Business Innovation22
- T Innovation S&S18
- Exclusive16
From the market
Equipment seen most often
Radio 100%USB socket 100%Leather steering wheel 94%Rain sensor 94%Electric rear windows 94%Front parking sensors 94%Rear parking sensors 94%ESP stability control 94%Bluetooth 89%Steering wheel audio controls 89%Hands-free kit 83%Multifunction steering wheel 83%LED headlights 83%Heated door mirrors 83%
Our picks
Versions worth looking for
2.0 CDTI 170 Innovation Sports Tourer with IntelliLux and AGR
Luxury-car comfort at family-car money.
GSi 2.0 Turbo 260 4x4
A fast, capable sleeper.
2.0 D 174 with 8-speed (2020+)
The refined late diesel.