| When we talk about German cars, it has always been | | | | While Audi and BMW put their drive select settings |
| BMWs, Audi's or Mercedes. Opel has always been | | | | rather low in the centre console, Opel positioned it right |
| that forgotten brand, at least that is the case in | | | | at the top just below the infotainment screen. As a |
| Singapore. It is no wonder too with the dated looks of | | | | more drivers kind of guy like most of us here, it's a |
| the current Opel's on sale here. Take a walk down | | | | welcome design that lets me efficiently select the kind |
| Leng Kee and the Opel showroom resembles | | | | of driving mood I want without having to reach down, |
| something like a museum beside the Audi's and Mini's. | | | | making me feel more connected with the car. As a |
| With COEs going through the roof, buying a car now | | | | bonus, and this is what got me excited about this car in |
| requires a lot more consideration and comparisons and | | | | the first place, when u engage the SPORT mode, the |
| deliberation and calculations. You get the drift, which | | | | dash changes illumination from your usual white to red! |
| means typical Singaporeans will be going for the car | | | | Now, having the throttle response quickened and |
| that delivers the most bang for the bucks. | | | | suspension stiffen is one thing, when the dash turns |
| Judging by that, I'm quite sure that Auto EuroKars's | | | | red, it makes me feel like going "alright! Hold on tight |
| coffers will be growing significantly with the arrival of | | | | now!" while flooring the accelerator. |
| the new Opel Insignia. | | | | With the visual element in place, the 350nm of torque |
| Although it has been launched in Europe for some time | | | | starting at just 2000rpm from the 2.0L turbo that we |
| now, the Insignia will not look outdated on Singapore | | | | will be getting will give the proper shove that will keep |
| roads, not when it had been awarded the coveted | | | | your head firmly on the headrest. After the thrill ride is |
| Red Dot design award. With its coupe-like roof line and | | | | over, return the settings to normal and blend back into |
| bold 18 inch wheels, the car oozes a sense of | | | | traffic. That WRX that was tail-gating you will not |
| presence and masculinity not found in the other | | | | have a clue what had just happened. |
| mid-sized sedans here. I especially like the "winged" | | | | So, in the mid-sized sedan segment where you will find |
| daytime running lights, subtle yet powerful imagery. It | | | | cars like the VW Passat, Honda Accord, Toyota |
| will be a feature that will be seen on coming Opels' | | | | Camry and Nissan Teana or even BMW's 318i, why |
| and will definitely catch your attention in the rear view | | | | not consider the Opel Insignia? To me, it is an absolute |
| mirror while not being overbearing like those on the | | | | winner here. |
| Audi's (though some might disagree). | | | | Hopefully, Auto EuroKars will bring in the Sports Tourer |
| Interior wise, it's straightforward and well put together. | | | | version which, in my opinion, looks even better. |