For There's decent performance and flexibility from this engine, and it's not hampered by long gearing, as the CDTi 120 is. With a spec that borders on plush, it all adds up to an enticing model.

Against You can't help noticing the engine noise at low speeds, but our main concern is the price: our favourite Insignia far cheaper.

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

We like this engine - in fact, it's our favourite unit in the range - but we can't see the point in spending as much as SE trim costs. Exclusiv is a better-value buy.

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Key facts

0–60mph
9.3 secs
Top speed
132 mph
Average mpg
53.3
Tank range
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There are dozens Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourers to choose from. The trim levels include Exclusiv, ES, SRi, SE and Elite, and there are special edition versions on top of that. We'd recommend Exclusiv – all the essential kit at a reasonable price.

The choices won't stop there, though, because there are also loads of engines to choose from, with a wide range of petrol and diesel units, including some low-CO2 Ecoflex units. There are even some four-wheel-drive versions.

The Insignia looks great, has a nicely trimmed cabin for a car of this price and offers premium-car features, such as adaptive damping, nine-pattern automatic headlamp beam adjustment and speed limit recognition and display.

Ultimately, though, it's more about motorway comfort and stability than country-lane precision. The Mondeo can do both, and is a bigger and better estate car.

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