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Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2009 - 2017 (change model)
Practicality rating: 4 out of 54.0

Written by Dan Harrison Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 18 May 2023

  • Five star rating from Euro NCAP
  • Standard daytime running lights
  • Update in 2013 brings more kit

There isn’t much to worry about regarding Vauxhall Insignia safety. It was awarded the maximum five stars for adult safety by Euro NCAP along with four stars for child safety – matching the Ford Mondeo.

All cars get six airbags, anti-lock brakes, Isofix child seat anchor points, an electronic stability programme, traction control and three-point seatbelts all round.

Adaptive forward lighting is fitted to some models and this feature cleverly changes how the headlights work, according to the road and weather conditions.

The headlights also turn in the same direction as a corner, for extra visibility and can adapt to rainy or snowy conditions. Daytime running lights are fitted as standard.

Update in 2013 brings more safety kit

Adaptive Forward Lighting Plus is a technology which adapts the beam from the headlights depending on various driving conditions including weather and road conditions. It also includes an automatic high beam, which toggles on and off depending upon whether a car in front is detected.

Adaptive cruise control also features, and is capable of maintaining a set distance to the vehicle in front, even if it slows to a standstill.

Other safety systems include a lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, an autonomous parking system and several radar-based warning systems which will let you know of impending collisions or unexpected events around the car.

A very large boot and fold-flat seats mean that the Insignia hatch should suit the needs of most families. Those looking for extra space might want to consider the estate with its huge load area. Inside there’s a large air-conditioned glovebox and a number of useful practical ideas such as a small pouch on the front of the driver’s seat – the right size for tissues, sweets or glasses.

The small central cubby between the two front seats is disappointing though. The armrest on the top is also situated too far back and doesn’t slide forward, making it pretty useless for all but the tallest of drivers.

Euro NCAP rating

Overall NCAP safety rating 5 out of 5
Year tested: 2009
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Adult Occupant: 94%
Child Occupant: 79%
Vulnerable Road User: 40%
Safety Assist: 71%

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (15)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alarm
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Design Standard Equipment (8)
  • ABS
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
Design Optional Equipment (3)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Sat Nav
  • Steel wheels
Elite Standard Equipment (6)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
Elite Optional Equipment (15)
  • ABS
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Energy Standard Equipment (9)
  • ABS
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
Energy Optional Equipment (2)
  • Sat Nav
  • Steel wheels
ES Standard Equipment (6)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Steel wheels
ES Optional Equipment (5)
  • ABS
  • Folding rear seats
  • PAS
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Exclusiv Standard Equipment (7)
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Steel wheels
Exclusiv Optional Equipment (5)
  • ABS
  • PAS
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Limited Edition Standard Equipment (14)
  • ABS
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Sports seats
Limited Edition Optional Equipment
  • n/a
S Standard Equipment (7)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
S Optional Equipment
  • n/a
SE Standard Equipment (6)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Rear electric windows
SE Optional Equipment (11)
  • ABS
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • PAS
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
SRi Standard Equipment (8)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Sports seats
SRi Optional Equipment (8)
  • ABS
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
SRi Vx-line Standard Equipment (8)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Sports seats
SRi Vx-line Optional Equipment (8)
  • ABS
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
SRi Vx-line Red Standard Equipment (9)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Sports seats
SRi Vx-line Red Optional Equipment (6)
  • ABS
  • PAS
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Tech Line Standard Equipment (9)
  • ABS
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • PAS
  • Sat Nav
Tech Line Optional Equipment (4)
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Rear electric windows
  • Service indicator

Dimensions

Length 4830mm - 4842mm
Width 2084mm
Height 1498mm
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