2018 Vauxhall Insignia — Full Specifications
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The 2018 Vauxhall Insignia belongs to the Insignia B generation, built 2017–2022. 2018 was year 2 of its run. The mid-life facelift arrived in 2020, so a 2018 car is a pre-facelift example. Body styles: grand Sport (liftback), sports Tourer (estate), country Tourer. The engine range listed for this period includes 1.5 Turbo 140, 1.5 Turbo 165, 2.0 Turbo 260, 1.5 CDTI 122 and more. Owners often keep a Vauxhall Insignia workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Insignia B Generation: Engines & Body Styles
Vauxhall Insignia model years from 2017 to 2022 belong to the same generation, with a mid-life facelift in 2020. The engines below are those listed for this generation in the 2018 period; availability varied by year, trim and market, so confirm the exact engine from the car's paperwork or the badge on the tailgate.
| Engine | Fuel | Displacement | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Turbo 140 | Petrol | 1.5 L | 140 PS |
| 1.5 Turbo 165 | Petrol | 1.5 L | 165 PS |
| 2.0 Turbo 260 | Petrol | 2 L | 260 PS |
| 1.5 CDTI 122 | Diesel | 1.5 L | 122 PS |
| 1.6 CDTI 110-136 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 110–136 PS |
| 2.0 CDTI 170 | Diesel | 2 L | 170 PS |
| 2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo 4x4 210 | Diesel | 2 L | 210 PS |
| Body styles | Grand Sport (liftback) · Sports Tourer (estate) · Country Tourer |
|---|---|
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual · 6-speed automatic |
| Generation | Insignia B (2017-2022) |
| Facelift | 2020 (2018 car is pre-facelift) |
Generation, production years, engines and body styles compiled from Wikipedia; production dates can differ by market. Official fuel economy and CO₂ figures for UK cars are published by the Vehicle Certification Agency and vary by engine and test cycle (NEDC or WLTP), so we do not quote a single figure here.
Owner Essentials for the 2018 Vauxhall Insignia
Running Costs: 2018 Vauxhall Insignia
Running costs for a 2018 Vauxhall Insignia depend mostly on which engine it has, how it is driven and the insurance group of that trim. Look up the exact car's tax band and fuel figures from its registration on GOV.UK, and work out fuel spend with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2018 Vauxhall Insignia Safety Rating
Cars sold in the UK and Europe are crash-tested by Euro NCAP, not the US NHTSA, so there is no NHTSA star rating for the Vauxhall Insignia. Look the Vauxhall Insignia up on Euro NCAP's results page to see the star rating and the test year for this generation; ratings from different years use different criteria and are not directly comparable. To check a specific UK car for open recalls, use the GOV.UK vehicle recalls checker, and see our UK guide to checking a used car's history.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which generation is the 2018 Vauxhall Insignia?
The 2018 Vauxhall Insignia is part of the Insignia B (2017-2022) generation, produced 2017–2022. The facelift arrived in 2020, so a 2018 car is a pre-facelift example.
What engines did the 2018 Vauxhall Insignia come with?
Engines listed for this generation include 1.5 Turbo 140 (petrol); 1.5 Turbo 165 (petrol); 2.0 Turbo 260 (petrol); 1.5 CDTI 122 (diesel); 1.6 CDTI 110-136 (diesel); 2.0 CDTI 170 (diesel); 2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo 4x4 210 (diesel). Not every engine was sold in every year or market, so check the car's V5C or handbook for the exact unit.
What body styles does the 2018 Vauxhall Insignia come in?
This generation was offered as: Grand Sport (liftback), Sports Tourer (estate), Country Tourer.
What gearbox does the 2018 Vauxhall Insignia have?
Transmissions listed for this generation include 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, depending on engine and trim.
How safe is the 2018 Vauxhall Insignia?
European-market cars are crash-tested by Euro NCAP rather than NHTSA. Search for the Vauxhall Insignia at euroncap.com/en/results to see the star rating and the test year for this generation.