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  • 2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer – Price £25,349

    Vauxhall has announced the pricing of the 2013 Insignia Country Tourer. It is now available to order with prices starting from £25,349 OTR, which is up to £5,000 cheaper than its D-segment crossover rivals.

    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer boasts all-wheel drive, higher ground clearance and tougher styling compared to the Sports Tourer model.

    The standard extras include bi-xenon adaptive front lighting, power tailgate and front and rear parking sensors. On top of this, Country Tourer Nav gets Navi 900 IntelliLink sat nav with 8-inch colour touch screen, multi-function touch-pad controller and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster as standard.

    Each model has a choice of two powerful 2.0 CDTi engines, including a 163HP with start/stop and a hot 195HP BiTurbo unit. The 163HP engine is available with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, and the BiTurbo comes with the automatic gearbox only.

    “With competitive pricing and generous standard equipment levels, the Insignia Country Tourer looks set to shake up the D-segment crossover sector. The Insignia Country Tourer is perfect for a winter holiday, on snowy roads, or simply when the going gets tough. Even on urban roads its robust looks give it strong stand-out appeal.”, commented Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s Head of Carline Brand

    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer

    Source: Vauxhall

  • 2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer

    Vauxhall has introduced the new 2013 Insignia Country Tourer based on the Sports Tourer model. It comes with and AWD system, higher ground clearance and tougher design. The new car will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September.

    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer is powered by a 2.0 liter BiTurbo CDTi with 195HP (143 kW) and 400Nm (296 lb-ft) of torque. There is also a 2.0 liter CDTi with 165HP (121 kW) and 380Nm (281 lb-ft) with a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. The powerful 2.0 BiTurbo CDTi available in automatic only.

    The electronically controlled 4×4 drivetrain incorporates a high-quality clutch, operating on Haldex principles, and an electronic limited-slip differential to ensure superb traction on both paved and unpaved surfaces. It constantly adapts to the prevailing road conditions, and can vary torque distribution seamlessly between the front and rear axles, as well as between the rear wheels, even before a wheel begins to slip.

    “The Insignia Country Tourer is perfect for a winter holiday, on snowy roads, or simply when the going gets tough. Even on urban roads its robust looks give it strong stand-out appeal.” commented Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s Head of Carline Brand.

    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
    2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer

    Source: Vauxhall

  • 2013 Vauxhall Insignia – UK Price

    Vauxhall has released full information and pricing of the new 2013 Insignia.

    Available as a 5-door Hatch, 4-door Saloon and Sports Tourer estate, the new range now starts at just £16,279, nearly £2,000 less than entry into the outgoing line-up.  There are four new engines including: a 99g/km 140HP 2.0 CDTi offering large cost benefits to fleet and high-mileage drivers; an all-new 1.6 SIDI 170HP Turbo; and a new 250HP 2.0 SIDI Turbo petrol. Existing diesel units have also benefited from refinement improvements.

    An all-new infotainment system, incorporating Bluetooth-operated internet connectivity, an 8-inch touchscreen, and 3D navigation and voice control, is fully compatible with a driver’s smartphone and allows drivers unrivalled communications while on the move. A DMB (Digital Media Broadcast) radio is now standard across the range.

    There are 8 trim levels (down from 14 in the outgoing line-up), ranging from Design to Elite, with a mixture of new models that will appeal to both retail and fleet buyers.

    Check out the specs and pricing below!

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    All models have a long list of standard equipment, which includes:

    • DMB digital radio
    • Bluetooth connectivity
    • USB connection and aux-in socket
    • CD/MP3 player & stereo radio
    • LED daytime running lights
    • Leather covered steering wheel
    • Cruise control and trip computer
    • Electric four-way lumbar adjustment on driver’s seat
    • Electric height adjustment on driver’s seat
    • Six airbags
    • Remote control security alarm and deadlock
    • Electronic Stability Control
    • Electric Park Brake
    • Electronic climate control
    • Automatic lighting control
    • Electrically operated front windows
    • Electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors

    Pricing

    Prices from Price VAT Total OTR
    Design £           12,791 £          2,558 £         15,349 £         16,279
    Energy £          15,833 £          3,167 £         18,999 £         19,929
    Limited Edition £          16,749 £          3,350 £         20,099 £         21,029
    SRi £          14,291 £          2,858 £         17,149 £         18,079
    SRi VX-Line £          16,220 £           3,244 £         19,464 £         20,219
    SE £          15,203 £           3,041 £         18,244 £         18,999
    Tech Line £           15,911 £           3,182 £         19,094 £         19,849
    Elite £           17,187 £           3,437 £          21,379 £          21,379

    Vauxhall Insignia Design 2.0CDTi 16v (120PS) ecoFLEX Start/Stop

    Company Car Driver Savings

    Equipment Insignia Design 2.0CDTi 16v (120PS) ecoFLEX S/S Mondeo Edge 1.6TDCi (115PS) Passat Bluemotion Tech S 1.6TDI (105PS)
    DAB Radio Yes No Yes
    Cruise Control Yes Yes No
    Alloy Wheels Yes No Yes
    Bluetooth® Yes Yes Yes
    USB Yes No Yes
    Climate control Yes No No
    LED Daytime running lights Yes Yes No
    Benefit-in-Kind Insignia Design 2.0CDTi 16v (120PS) ecoFLEX S/S Mondeo Edge 1.6TDCi (115PS) Passat BlueMotion Tech S 1.6TDI (105PS)
    P11D £18,690 £20,140 £20,715
    CO2 g/km 99 112 114
    BiK Band 2013/14/15 (%) 14 / 15 / 17 17 / 18 / 20 17 / 18 / 20
    Total BiK Payable (40%) £3,439 £4,431 £4,557
    Insignia Company Car Driver Saving £992 £1,118
    Fuel Economy and Performance Insignia Design 2.0CDTi 16v (120PS) ecoFLEX S/S Mondeo Edge 1.6TDCi (115PS) Passat BlueMotion Tech S 1.6TDI (105PS)
    Combined MPG 76.3 65.7 68.9
    Power 120PS 115PS 105PS
    Fuel Cost 60,000 Miles £5,005 £5,812 £5,542
    Insignia Company Car Driver Saving £807 £537
    Total Insignia Company Car Driver Saving £1,799 £1,655

    Source: Vauxhall