Opel Insignia covered 2111 kilometers on one tank

Opel Insignia is the standard of economy in the middle class. Opel's official average fuel consumption figures show values ranging from 3.9 to 3.8 liters (104 to 99 g CO2/km) depending on the sedan trim with the EcoFlex package and the 1.6-litre Whispering Diesel engine. and 136 hp In Germany, the model is in the A+ efficiency class, but now an independent expert from Switzerland has shown that these figures can be significantly reduced when driving in Central European road conditions. Felix Egolf - former Airbus passenger and hypermiller - long haul record holder and part of a group of enthusiasts seeking to achieve ever lower performance in terms of minimal fuel consumption. During his journey from the Alps to the North Sea coast and back, Felix Egolf recorded an average diesel consumption of just 3.46 liters per 100 kilometers. In just one refueling of the tank, he managed to overcome the mileage of 2111 kilometers.

Egolf's journey began in Lucerne on 6 April. From there he made his way through the Black Forest to Opel's headquarters in Rüsselsheim, where he stopped for a short chat with Christian Müller, vice president of GM Global Propulsion Systems - Europe. “When Felix Egolf arrived in Rüsselsheim, the fuel gauge still showed that the tank was almost full. He managed to overcome the first 429 kilometers with an average fuel consumption of only 3.2 liters. It's great that he's finally managed to cross the 2,000 kilometer mark,” Muller said.

The marathon route then takes the Egolf to Münster, passes through Oldenburg and reaches Cuxhaven on the North Sea coast. Upon his return, the record holder drove through Hannover, Kassel and St. Gallen, and on April 8 he successfully finished in Zurich. “For some time I tried to overcome the barrier of 2000 km, but I could not find a suitable car. The excellent aerodynamics of the Opel Insignia (with a drag coefficient of 0.26 and a very small frontal area, see model description) combined with the reduced rolling resistance tires Eco Contact 5 contributed greatly to this excellent result, and this marathon test with the Opel Insignia is a demonstration the fact that any who has the desire and ability to consciously drive a car in anticipation of upcoming road events can easily equalize and even improve official fuel consumption figures. Anyone can be a hypermiler,” emphasizes Eolf.

During the trip to Cuxhaven, Felix Egolf had the opportunity to enjoy other qualities of the Opel Insignia as a comfortable long-distance sedan. The engine impresses with its maximum torque of 320 Nm, which is available even at low, economical revs between 2000 and 2250 rpm, its extremely smooth operation and great power. Big power, high torque, low emissions and low fuel consumption combined with surprisingly quiet and smooth operation are all part of the essence of the Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTi ecoFLEX with 136 hp. An impressive maximum torque of 320 Nm is still available from 2000 to 2250 rpm. Opel's flagship range also offers a range of technology, safety and comfort benefits, such as modern electronic driver assistance systems using radar and video sensors - from adaptive cruise control to adaptive cruise control. Side Curtain FCA (Forward Collision Alert) zone alert is part of the model's standard equipment. In addition, the excellent high-end seats, certified by AGR, Aktion Gesunder Rücken eV (Initiative for Better Back Health), provide excellent comfort and numerous additional adjustment options, including a four-level lumbar support. The OnStar Personal Communications and Mobility Services system provides Insignia with excellent and complete connectivity, offering Internet connectivity for up to seven mobile devices via a Wi-Fi hotspot.

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