The D-segment model is able to ride on 18-inch wheels.
The Regal model is no longer offered in the US on Buick’s US site. The model is still available as the Opel Insignia. This model was built on the General Motors platform. Motor1.com’s Turkey edition put the Insignia to the testing to see how it does in the “moose test”.
Insignia’s family received a facelift in December 2019, and the performance GSi model was also refreshed a few weeks later (for those who are not familiar).
Despite the fact that the European D-segment has been shrinking, the vehicle is still a popular choice. The Insignia is Opel’s flagship product on the Old continent. It is fascinating to see how it performs in the Old continent. Test for moose
For the test, our Turkish colleagues used a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The unit produces 120 horsepower (90 kilowatts), and 221 pound feet (300 Newton-meters), of torque. It is driven by a six-speed manual transmission. The particular unit weighs in at 3,395 pounds (1.540 kilograms). It rides on 18-inch wheels and Bridgestone TuranzaT005s tires in 245/45 sizes. The test air temperature was 95°F (35°C).
The Insignia was able to maintain a very stable speed of 48 mph (78 km/h) during the test. This was actually more than our colleagues had expected. With very little input from the electronic stabilization system, the D-segment liftback was safe. Surprisingly the car remained stable at 50 mph (80 kph), despite the fact that the ESP was activated earlier.
Which speed was achieved by Insignia during this moose-test? To find out, check out the video at top of page.