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Vauxhall Insignia I (A) gallery (2008–2017)

The first-generation Vauxhall Insignia replaced the Vectra, introducing a sleeker design and modern GM technology.

All photos 64 I (A) 64 2008–2017 II (B) 0 2017–2022
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66035 1600 x 1200 50 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66034 1600 x 1200 48 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66033 1600 x 1200 47 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66032 1600 x 1200 48 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66031 1600 x 1200 47 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66030 1600 x 1200 46 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66029 1600 x 1200 50 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66028 1600 x 1200 45 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66027 1600 x 1200 50 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66026 1600 x 1200 33 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66025 1600 x 1200 40 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66024 1600 x 1200 35 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66023 1600 x 1200 32 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66022 1600 x 1200 33 Insignia VXR — 2010
Vauxhall Insignia I (A) photo 66021 1600 x 1200 34 Insignia VXR — 2010

The first-generation Vauxhall Insignia (A) was introduced in 2008 as a direct successor to the Vectra C, marking a substantial leap forward in design language, aerodynamics, and interior refinement. Built on General Motors' global Epsilon II architecture, it was produced as a five-door hatchback, a four-door saloon, and a spacious five-door estate known as the Sports Tourer, later joined by the rugged Country Tourer. Powertrain choices ranged from economical 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre turbo petrol units to naturally aspirated 1.8-litre engines and potent 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinders. The flagship performance model, the Insignia VXR, utilized an all-wheel-drive layout with an adaptive chassis and a 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine generating 325 hp. Turbo-diesel options centred around the dependable 2.0-litre CDTi and BiTurbo CDTi units paired with either six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearboxes. A mid-cycle refresh in 2013 introduced redesigned headlights, a cleaner infotainment layout, and upgraded engine efficiencies for the UK market.