Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback (2009 - 2017) 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX Design 5d Owner Review

Firstly new engine is good, grunty 170bhp, much better than previous 160bhp one as torque is greatly improved, returns over 50mpg even if driven very hard; but despite very good engine car accelerates the same or even slower than main rivals with weaker engines??? why I don't know and traction control is "brutal" and kicks in very often in first 2 gears due to huge torque and front wheel drive. Cabin is well made. again better than previous model, just rear manual windows are a mistake in 2016, shouldn't have happened, same with steel wheels... Generally this car is cheap so if you think about value for money it is hard to beat Insignia and it handles amazingly well, BUT the NOISE LEVELS ABOVE 60MPH are simply UNBEARABLE!!! NOISE is my biggest issue and why I wouldn't recommend this generally good car to anybody, compared noise levels with new Ford Focus Insignia is about 7 decibels noisier at 70mph, which is a lot. Now for the same money I would buy a Octavia; passat, superb and mondeo are all better but more expensive, even decent trim Focus is more expensive, so in its price range not much more you can buy; I had 14 plate Octavia 2.0tdi 150 bhp and it was amazing, faster, better mpg, quieter, bigger boot, more room on rear seats, recommend.