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Holden’s decision to discontinue the Commodore means Australia will miss out on the just-revealed Insignia update shown overseas, which includes a new 169kW/350Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with cylinder deactivation.
Differentiating itself from the existing Holden Commodore, the new Opel Insignia wears a grille with active aero that can close at high speeds for improved aerodynamic efficiency.
Other exterior changes include LED headlights and an updated rear fascia including bumper and tail-lights.
Topping the revised line-up is the aforementioned 2.0-litre engine, which also features a nine-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring, Brembo brakes and FlexRide adaptive suspension in top-spec GSi form.
In fact, the Insignia’s entire engine line-up has been trimmed in the update, with five options in total - two diesel offerings (a 90kW/300Nm 1.5- and upcoming 2.0-litre engine) and three petrol engines (the newly-introduced 2.0-litre, a detuned version outputting 147kW/350Nm and a 107kW/236Nm 1.4-litre engine).
Australia’s exiting Holden Commodore range however, featured two petrol choices (191kW/350Nm 2.0-litre four cylinder and 235kW/381Nm 3.6-litre V6) and a single 125kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel.
Holden last month decided to axe the Commodore after switching from local manufacturing to imported model in 2017.
The brand cited slow sales and a renewed focus on its SUVs, including the Equinox, Trailblazer, Acadia and Trax, as well as the Colorado ute.
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