If it feels like we’ve gone from seeing the next-generation Opel/Vauxhall Insignia – which will also wear the Buick Regal and Holden Commodore badges, go from fully-camouflaged to letting it all hang out rather quickly, it’s probably because we have.

Meet the all-new 2017 Insignia in all of its sleek, almost four-door coupe-like glory. Well, aside from a few pieces of black tape covering the emblems that is. Other than that, we’re should pretty much feel unencumbered to analyze its rather Passat CC-rivaling appearance.

In other words, it looks sporty and elegant at the same time, plus the model caught by our spy photographers here is wearing the OPC-Line package (see badges underneath turn signals), 20″ wheels and the spoiler package.

Since we’re talking visuals, if you think the new Insignia definitely looks bigger than the outgoing model, it’s probably because Opel made sure that would be the case. The new-gen car is longer by 5 cm (1.9 in), with an extra 9 cm (3.5) in wheelbase size. The tracks are also wider by 1 cm (0.4 in), while the roofline has been lowered by 3 cm (1.2 in) in an attempt to make it look more elegant.

Inside, we’re dealing with an all-new dashboard design, featuring two large pods placed at an angle in the instrument panel, with auxiliary gauges positioned on top. Overall, the design does remind us of the Astra’s cabin, though we won’t know for sure until we get to see the interior sans camouflage as well.

On the road, the all-new Insignia should feature improved handling and fuel economy due to its overall weight being cut by 175 kg (385 lbs) compared to the current car – thanks to the use of lightweight materials.

Powering the Insignia will be a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel units, with the entry-level petrol rumored to be a new turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, replacing the old 1.4 liter one. As for the flagship (at launch) all-wheel driven Grand Sport model, it will get a 247 HP turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox available as standard.

We’re expecting Opel to unveil the car officially at next year’s Geneva Motor Show in March, with GM also taking it to the US and Australia as the all-new Buick Regal and Holden Commodore respectively.

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