Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia

GMusa · 01-23-2008, 01:40 PM

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[update] Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia

10 new photos added
Spy photographers have once again spotted a prototype for Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia. The vehicle spotted gives us a good glimpse of what's to come for Saturn's largest sedan and, for the first time, reveals what the production interior will look like.

The prototype appears to draw lightly from Opel's GTC concept, but it's definitely evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. Obviously the head and tail lamps are fake on this prototype, but we can imagine what will be in their place without too much difficulty (GM has also released a teaser image showing the Insignia's taillight).

The upcoming Aura/Insignia is based on GM's fresh Epsilon 2 platform. We're expecting similar powertrains to the current model - a couple of V6s and a hybrid - as well as front wheel drive. All wheel drive is a rumored possibility.

The prototype's gauge cluster is highlighted by four chrome-ringed dials — two large and two small — with clean looking faces. Chrome also accents the center-mounted gear shifter, giving the interior an up-scale feel. For the first time, spy shots reveal what the center stack will look like on the road-going model. Although the quality doesn't look quite up to production floor standards, the overall design can be inferred. Atop the center stack looks like a space that could house an LCD screen.

The Insignia will be released in late '08 as an '09 model in Europe, with U.S. sales of an Aura likely following a year later.

10 New Photos:

July 18, 2007:

September 14, 2007:

Andonis · 01-23-2008, 02:13 PM

enjoy

http://www.leftlanenews.com/future-saturn-aura.html

megeebee · 01-23-2008, 02:26 PM

ANDONIS strikes again!

Thank you for this.

I hate to say it, but doesn't this car have a very Nissan-ish look?

Jkujo · 01-23-2008, 02:34 PM

Can't wait for people to complain about the headlights when that is no where near where what they will be like. Looks good from what they are showing.

unkillsam · 01-23-2008, 03:02 PM

Awesome it's got the new GM switchgear in it!!!! Looks like the stuff we saw that was going onto the new LaCrosse.

This is good as most of GM's switchgear looks about 10 years old, (and it is)

tama z71 · 01-23-2008, 03:15 PM

button overkill

Andonis · 01-23-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megeebee

ANDONIS strikes again!

Thank you for this.

I hate to say it, but doesn't this car have a very Nissan-ish look?

Hello Megeebee
I think somebody else was first. but i didnt see.
what matters is, that we have the pictures of this beauty.
something tells me, that this Aura/Insignia is gonna be a major hit. Call it a hunch

yes, i think that it has some Nissan in it, but still i hope it will look great. Since the new Astra, Opel nailed it. In terms of design speaking. Of course this is only a personal opinion.

**ChevroletRevived** · 01-23-2008, 05:24 PM

Of course, WAY too much camo to tell but we can get a good idea of the body shape and to some extent the interior. I like the interior a lot, it's going to be very similar to the GTC concept. Door panels are looking good espessially; should make for an awesome next-generation Aura.

HoosierRon · 01-23-2008, 05:53 PM

What is with the seat fabric?

uboys · 01-23-2008, 06:45 PM

http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-renam...-insignia.html

Okay, this thing will be a stunner.

Jimmy Jive · 01-23-2008, 10:24 PM

We heard the next Aura will be on a stretched version of Epsilon II? So with these shots, it's safe to say this is how big the extended EpII will be?

Or is this going to be the standard length? For it doesn't look much bigger then the current Aura...

Koasterking · 01-23-2008, 10:38 PM

The dash design is nicely layed out, but it'll make my TV remote jealous.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-23-2008, 10:50 PM

Very nice. What's with the weird ridged space above the center stack?

CrunkedRL · 01-23-2008, 11:05 PM

It looks very promising my only gripe so far has been not having the side marker light relocated
from the fender to the rear view mirrors like in the Lambdas. Now that would look hot!

CrunkedRL · 01-23-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Very nice. What's with the weird ridged space above the center stack?

That is space reserved for a nav system something GM has been criticize for in the past.
I just hope the cars absent of the nav have a door or something there that closes. A huge void
right at the top of the center stack would look utterly ridiculous to me.

01-23-2008, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,932	Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia www.leftlanenews.com [update] Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia 10 new photos added Spy photographers have once again spotted a prototype for Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia. The vehicle spotted gives us a good glimpse of what's to come for Saturn's largest sedan and, for the first time, reveals what the production interior will look like. The prototype appears to draw lightly from Opel's GTC concept, but it's definitely evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. Obviously the head and tail lamps are fake on this prototype, but we can imagine what will be in their place without too much difficulty (GM has also released a teaser image showing the Insignia's taillight). The upcoming Aura/Insignia is based on GM's fresh Epsilon 2 platform. We're expecting similar powertrains to the current model - a couple of V6s and a hybrid - as well as front wheel drive. All wheel drive is a rumored possibility. The prototype's gauge cluster is highlighted by four chrome-ringed dials — two large and two small — with clean looking faces. Chrome also accents the center-mounted gear shifter, giving the interior an up-scale feel. For the first time, spy shots reveal what the center stack will look like on the road-going model. Although the quality doesn't look quite up to production floor standards, the overall design can be inferred. Atop the center stack looks like a space that could house an LCD screen. The Insignia will be released in late '08 as an '09 model in Europe, with U.S. sales of an Aura likely following a year later. 10 New Photos: July 18, 2007: September 14, 2007:

01-23-2008, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
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megeebee 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2005 STS 3.6 Posts: 3,488	Re: Insignia spy shots again ANDONIS strikes again! Thank you for this. I hate to say it, but doesn't this car have a very Nissan-ish look? __________________ Live in the Seattle area? Love your car? Call these guys: -www.nwautosalon.com

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Jkujo 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Michigan Drives: 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe with Street Edition Posts: 219	Re: Insignia spy shots again Can't wait for people to complain about the headlights when that is no where near where what they will be like. Looks good from what they are showing.

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ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 8,863	Re: [update] Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia Of course, WAY too much camo to tell but we can get a good idea of the body shape and to some extent the interior. I like the interior a lot, it's going to be very similar to the GTC concept. Door panels are looking good espessially; should make for an awesome next-generation Aura. __________________ GMI's Revitalization in Action Director Check out our latest lineup by Clicking Here If you've got inside news and would like to be a GMInsider, send me a private message or email me HERE.

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uboys 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,195	Re: [update] Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-renam...-insignia.html Okay, this thing will be a stunner. __________________ ----------------------------- View the 74-minute, Channel 4 documentary (2007): "The Great Global Warming Swindle" http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...47519933351566 Whatever you think, never let anyone make you feel ashamed of your doubt about anything.

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Jimmy Jive 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 458	Re: [update] Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia We heard the next Aura will be on a stretched version of Epsilon II? So with these shots, it's safe to say this is how big the extended EpII will be? Or is this going to be the standard length? For it doesn't look much bigger then the current Aura... __________________

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Koasterking 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,557	Re: [update] Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia The dash design is nicely layed out, but it'll make my TV remote jealous. __________________ -"Rose, were you able to find a caterer for the banquet, yet?" -"No, not yet. Oh, but I did find out that Baked Alaska can actually be made locally!" -"Rose, I have an even bigger scoop for you. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth!" G.G.

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FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: [update] Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia Very nice. What's with the weird ridged space above the center stack? __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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CrunkedRL 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus,OH Drives: 1998 Saturn SL2 2004 Saturn Vue RL Posts: 1,194	Re: [update] Spied: Saturn Aura/Opel Insignia It looks very promising my only gripe so far has been not having the side marker light relocated from the fender to the rear view mirrors like in the Lambdas. Now that would look hot! __________________ Current Fleet: 04' Saturn Vue RL 3.5L Honda V6 98' Saturn SL2 1.9L 16 Valve DOHC I4 Last edited by CrunkedRL : 01-23-2008 at 11:10 PM.

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