Verdict

VAUXHALL reckons the new Insignia Grand Sport can compete with the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. These are lofty ambitions, and while the Grand Sport is comfortable and good to drive, it doesn’t have the premium feel to match those cars. We expect the 1.6-litre diesel to be a better fit than our underpowered 1.5 petrol, but the Insignia Grand Sport offers excellent value compared with traditional rivals and should prove affordable as a company car.