Opel Insignia Revealed Officially! - Page 8

Bravada · 04-21-2008, 12:35 AM

Oh no no no how dear you point out to the obvious similarities to the foo-wagen Camry! ONLY the Asian automakers, especially the Chinese, can make designs that look like anything else! This looks NOTHING like a Camry because it's a GM car, and GM cars look nothing like Toyotas, because Toyotas are ugly by the sole and only fact that they are Toyotas. Don't you understand that?

mikmak · 04-21-2008, 09:18 AM

^^^Ouch! The grille is definitel there but I think the overall shape is more progressive than the Camry.

mrgshrp · 04-21-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MonaroSS

I think a Coupe version would look great.

I fully agree!

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Originally Posted by cad1cts

I think Saturn should bring it over with most of the more powerful engines

Only a turbo 2.0, 2.4 Eco, and two V6 options. Of course the Hybrid!

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Originally Posted by MonaroSS

Here's a front and side view of what would make a great Coupe....

I wish that the coupe would be a Poncho! I would love to have this coupe as my next ride. The G7 GT direct injected Twin Turbo 3.9L. Matter of fact, shouldn't that engine be in the G8 GT!?

Nic

MonaroSS · 04-21-2008, 08:26 PM

Due to popular demand (and the rabble-rousing of Bravada) the LWB Coupe is back with longer doors....

The other side pics above are the SWB version. I'd love to see this Coupe with the 260hp 260lb/ft Turbo I4 mated to the AWD option.

If they can keep this car under 3500 lbs then that should be more than enough to make this a standout performer while still being frugal at the pumps. A sort of BMW 6er meets WRX....

mikmak · 04-21-2008, 10:58 PM

Wrap it up, I'll take it home. Quick before its photoshopped into a gaudy Monte Carlo SS

Uligar · 04-22-2008, 10:11 AM

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Only a turbo 2.0, 2.4 Eco, and two V6 options. Of course the Hybrid!

I heard the rumour that there won't be an U 20 NHT (Turbo 220hp).

The engine line up for Saturn Aura is:

U 24 YH - 177hp
U 24 YH (Hybrid) - 177hp
U 30 XH - 260hp
U 36 XH - 292hp
U 20 DTH - 160hp

Astra RL · 04-22-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Uligar

I heard the rumour that there won't be an U 20 NHT (Turbo 220hp).

The engine line up for Saturn Aura is:

U 24 YH - 177hp
U 24 YH (Hybrid) - 177hp
U 30 XH - 260hp
U 36 XH - 292hp
U 20 DTH - 160hp

Yarr that is what is missing from midsizers a good midrange engine. Also, its main intended competition VW Passat has a 200hp 2.0t standard this is what the Aura should have to differentiate it from the Malibu. I realize that they will be on separate wheelbases but if the saturn is intended to be the premium european brand then it should act like it.

KIDDIESEL79 · 04-22-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MonaroSS

Due to popular demand (and the rabble-rousing of Bravada) the LWB Coupe is back with longer doors....

The other side pics above are the SWB version. I'd love to see this Coupe with the 260hp 260lb/ft Turbo I4 mated to the AWD option.

If they can keep this car under 3500 lbs then that should be more than enough to make this a standout performer while still being frugal at the pumps. A sort of BMW 6er meets WRX....

How about you make the grill Saturn-like so I can start drooling.

LoneWolf · 04-22-2008, 06:39 PM

If nothing else, it looks like a BMW-fighter. Very pleasing aesthetically.

Black AH CDX · 04-23-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MonaroSS

Due to popular demand (and the rabble-rousing of Bravada) the LWB Coupe is back with longer doors....

The other side pics above are the SWB version. I'd love to see this Coupe with the 260hp 260lb/ft Turbo I4 mated to the AWD option.

If they can keep this car under 3500 lbs then that should be more than enough to make this a standout performer while still being frugal at the pumps. A sort of BMW 6er meets WRX....

I like the LWB much better.

Quick, someone pass the tissues

PAULSTS1 · 04-23-2008, 09:23 AM

Beautifully done,I am interested in the interior view, and the piece de resistance? What does it cost?

Ps: Do Opels have a reputation for reliability?

rutgers · 04-23-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CrunkedRL

This is really sharp and will be a real competitor to VW Passat, and Passat CC. Very well executed now move those side repeater lights into the mirrors GM!

The new Buick Insignia (basis for next Lacrosse) appears it may (?) have repeaters in the side mirror. So there may be hope....please GM have repeaters in the mirrors for both the next gen Aura and Lacrosse.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-conte...0&idg=1&idi=13

anthony

PA Dweller · 04-23-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rutgers

The new Buick Insignia (basis for next Lacrosse) appears it may (?) have repeaters in the side mirror. So there may be hope....please GM have repeaters in the mirrors for both the next gen Aura and Lacrosse.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-conte...0&idg=1&idi=13

anthony

Repeaters?

Astra RL · 04-23-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PA Dweller

Repeaters?

side turn signal things.

PA Dweller · 04-23-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Astra RL

side turn signal things.

Oh those are cool, but I thought they only put them on suv's and trucks?

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mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 6,914	Re: Opel Insignia Revealed Officially! ^^^Ouch! The grille is definitel there but I think the overall shape is more progressive than the Camry. __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

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MonaroSS 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,921	Re: Opel Insignia Revealed Officially! Due to popular demand (and the rabble-rousing of Bravada) the LWB Coupe is back with longer doors.... The other side pics above are the SWB version. I'd love to see this Coupe with the 260hp 260lb/ft Turbo I4 mated to the AWD option. If they can keep this car under 3500 lbs then that should be more than enough to make this a standout performer while still being frugal at the pumps. A sort of BMW 6er meets WRX.... Last edited by MonaroSS : 04-21-2008 at 08:30 PM.

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mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 6,914	Re: Opel Insignia Revealed Officially! Wrap it up, I'll take it home. Quick before its photoshopped into a gaudy Monte Carlo SS __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

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LoneWolf 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Louisiana Drives: 04 Saturn Vue Posts: 1,286	Re: Opel Insignia Revealed Officially! If nothing else, it looks like a BMW-fighter. Very pleasing aesthetically. __________________ Current ride: 2004 Saturn Vue"Serenity" 1995 Buick Park Avenue "Big Red" 1996 Ford Ranger "Patton" 1992 Chevrolet Beretta "The Green Lemon" "The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth." - Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, CSA

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