Vauxhall is ready to include a solid SUV-inspired allpurpose estate to the new Insignia range in late 2013.

Called the Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer, and based in the Sports Tourer model, but with greater ground clearance, allwheel drive and harder styling, the fresh car will probably be revealed in the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

LAYOUT

With its signature griffin now broader, grille and deeper, the styling is distinctively Vauxhall. A panel, in a gleaming silver finish, sweeps from under the motor compartment; a notable style concept echoed in the back.

Another attribute is the anthracitecoloured protective cladding in the side sills and lower-body sections, which gives a far more conspicuous, flared look to the wheelarches.

One last visual flourish is supplied by front and rear light units. This subject is repeated in the back, with LED brake and tail-lights.

POWERTRAINS

State-of-theart allwheel drive is joined with two strong turbodiesel engines: 2.0litre Bi-turbo CDTi, creating 195PS and 400Nm of torque, and 2.0litre CDTi with 165PS and up-to 380Nm torque available. A selection of sixspeed manual or perhaps a lowfriction, sixspeed mechanized transmission is accessible to the 2.0litre (165PS) diesel-engine. The 2.0litre (195PS) Bi-turbo diesel-engine comes in automatic only.

Drive-train

The electronically-controlled 4x4 drivetrain features a functioning on Haldex concepts, clutch, and an electronic limitedslip differential to ensure brilliant grip on both paved and unpaved surfaces.

When needed, the clutch controlling generate distribution instantly sends more torque for the rear-axle. The front / rear energy distribution is always adjusted to the scenario based on this particular advice.

Greater dynamics and best stability are ensured by the back - axle Limited-slip Differential (eLSD). The procedure of the adaptive 4x4 drive system ensures the highest amounts of driver management and active safety in most scenarios, while offering better grip in slippery circumstances. The Vauxhall Insignia Region Tourer may also supply propulsion when three-wheels are on loose or slippery floor and just one back wheel has grip.

The adaptive allwheel system also supports drivers in circumstances.

Off road, the new Vauxhall Insignia Region Tourer also advantages of an elevated ride height plus bigger tyres, besides its fourwheel drive grip. Ground clearance is 20mm higher-than on a normal model, a significant advantage when encountering free, irregular terrain.

"Even on city streets its sturdy appears give it powerful standout appeal."

2014 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer Interiors and Exteriors Design