Insignia GSi may be too pricey for many

Opel’s new model shows fine handling, but its cost is easily undercut by the competition, writes Dave Humphreys

Those of a particular vintage may recall lusting after Opel’s numerous GSi models. More than a decade has passed since we last saw an Opel carrying ‘Grand Sport Injection’ badging, but now it’s back and appearing on the company’s flagship Insignia.

And while the Insignia is more synonymous with company car drivers than boy racers, that hasn’t stopped Opel’s engineers from creating this higher performing version.

What makes the car a little more ...