Vauxhall Insignia VXR 2.8 V6 Turbo 5dr Car Review - February 2012

Fortunately the handling on the Insignia VXR Turbo 2.8 V6 Turbo is composed without being the sportiest of Turbos. The electric steering, which is the first amongst Insignias provides plenty of grip. Giving the driver a sense of control and security, despite not being the most exciting car in its field.

The insignia VXR 2.8 V6 Turbo is amongst the leaders in its class when it comes to ride quality. Engine noise has been kept to the absolute minimum, which along with the absence of wind noise make it extremely quiet inside. These characteristics mean The Insignia VXR Turbo is an ideal choice for those who regularly take long motorway journeys.

The Insignia VXR 2.8 V6 Turbo comes with an average array of standard interior features. Some of these include automatic light control, CD player, front sports seats, climate control and cruise control. On the outside there are automatic windscreen wipers, type pressure monitors and a performance optimised exhaust system that has been tuned for improved sound.

The styling on the Insignia VXR 2.8 V6 Turbo is light years ahead of its predecessor the Vectra. The smooth lines and aerodynamic shape are common throughout the Insignia range, and there is definitely a recognisable Insignia silhouette.

The Insignia VXR 2.8 V6 Turbo scored the full five stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. The minimum that you would expect from a car of its size and price. It did however fail to score the maximum in the child safety test, managing a four star rating.

Vauxhall provide a reassuring 100,000 mile warranty for the Insignia VXR Turbo 2.8 V6 Turbo. This should be enough to put the mind at rest since Vauxhalls are not renowned for being unreliable.

The Insignia VXR 2.8 V6 Turbo certainly does not come cheap, costing £33,480. This relatively high price puts it competition with some rather impressive opposition.

You could do a little looking online and find a year old BMW M3 for only a couple of thousand pound more. Despite it being used the German manufacturer’s reputation for reliability makes it a more than attractive proposition.

The high fuel emissions of the Insignia VXR 2.8 V6 Turbo mean that you would be making a lot of stops at the petrol station. When you factor in the high road tax band, and the expensive insurance rates. The running costs of the Insignia VXR 2.8 V6 Turbo are likely to be rather eye watering.