Vauxhall has exposed an estate bodied stablemate for the new 257bhp Insignia GSi Grand Sport – the Insignia GSi sports Tourer. It’ll make its public debut in the metal at the Frankfurt motor show next week.
Styling tweaks are kept strictly according to the looks of the Grand sport GSi. That implies big 20-inch alloy wheels plus a new bodykit. It gets an aggressive front apron, boasting big vents with cleaned metal inserts, new side skirts, as well as a new rear bumper with two big exhaust exits. The estate rear end implies it gets a different tailgate as well as bootlid spoiler.
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Unlike the saloon though, the GSi sports Tourer will be provided with two engine choices. together with a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, creating 257bhp as well as 400Nm of torque, propelling the vehicle from 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds as well as a top speed of 152mph, a hot diesel variant will be provided too.
The GSi BiTurbo diesel makes utilize of a twin-turbo 2.0-litre engine, creating 198bhp as well as 480Nm of torque. With this engine on board, 0-62mph takes 7.9 seconds, while top speed is available in at 143mph. Both engines are mated to eight-speed gearboxes sending power to an all-wheel-drive system.
In terms of fuel economy, the diesel returns 38.7mpg integrated on the NEDC cycle, with the much more potent as well as thirstier petrol providing 32.5mpg.
The distinct chassis as well as suspension tweaks heading the method of the GSi saloon will be brought over, implying 10mm shorter springs as well as new shock absorbers will join a set of Brembo brakes.
Inside, the cabin will be provided a racy makeover with stylish seats as well as a flat-bottomed steering wheel. It ought to show up in UK showrooms together with the Grand sport GSi early in 2018.
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