The Vauxhall Insignia is a spacious, comfortable executive car that deserves more performance than its factory calibration allows. At Bob's Mechanical Repairs near Perth, we remap Insignia CDTi models to deliver the acceleration and refinement that matches the car's premium aspirations. The 2.0 CDTi engine in the Insignia is a willing unit that responds well to professional ECU optimisation. In standard form, the lower-powered 130 bhp variant can feel somewhat lethargic, particularly when loaded or on hilly terrain. A remap transforms the character, delivering 175+ bhp and significantly enhanced torque that makes the Insignia feel like a genuinely capable grand tourer. For Scottish drivers covering significant motorway and dual carriageway miles, the Insignia is a practical choice. A remap enhances its strengths — comfortable cruising becomes even more effortless, fuel economy improves, and overtaking requires less planning and commitment. The Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer models are particularly popular with families and business users. The additional space and comfort benefit from a remap that makes the driving experience match the car's premium interior ambitions.
The Vauxhall Insignia is a spacious, comfortable executive car that deserves more performance than its factory calibration allows. At Bob's Mechanical Repairs near Perth, we remap Insignia CDTi models to deliver the acceleration and refinement that matches the car's premium aspirations.
The 2.0 CDTi engine in the Insignia is a willing unit that responds well to professional ECU optimisation. In standard form, the lower-powered 130 bhp variant can feel somewhat lethargic, particularly when loaded or on hilly terrain. A remap transforms the character, delivering 175+ bhp and significantly enhanced torque that makes the Insignia feel like a genuinely capable grand tourer.
For Scottish drivers covering significant motorway and dual carriageway miles, the Insignia is a practical choice. A remap enhances its strengths — comfortable cruising becomes even more effortless, fuel economy improves, and overtaking requires less planning and commitment.
The Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer models are particularly popular with families and business users. The additional space and comfort benefit from a remap that makes the driving experience match the car's premium interior ambitions.
Vauxhall Insignia remap figures
- Engine: 2.0 CDTi
- Power: 130–170 bhp standard, 175–215 bhp after a Stage 1 remap
- Torque: 300–400 Nm standard, 380–470 Nm remapped
- Typical economy change: 8–15%
- Price guide: From £259
What changes after a Vauxhall Insignia remap
Vauxhall Insignia owners experience:
Transformed performance — The 130 bhp variant gains 35% more power, completely changing the car's character. The 170 bhp variant becomes genuinely quick.
Superior fuel economy — Optimised fuelling delivers 8–15% better economy, particularly noticeable on motorway driving.
Better cruising — The engine operates at lower load at motorway speeds, reducing noise and fuel consumption.
Confident overtaking — The improved mid-range acceleration makes A-road overtaking safer and more decisive.
Vauxhall Insignia remapping and fuel economy
The Insignia CDTi typically returns 45–55 mpg on the motorway. A remap can push this to 50–60 mpg, delivering annual savings of £350–600 for commuters. The 2.0 CDTi engine's common rail injection system responds particularly well to timing and pressure optimisation.
Is remapping a Vauxhall Insignia safe?
The 2.0 CDTi engine is a proven unit used across multiple GM/Opel models. Its robust design and generous safety margins make it an excellent platform for professional remapping. We always health-check the engine before proceeding.
Every map is written for the individual vehicle, road-tested before it is handed back, and the original file is kept on record so the car can be returned to standard at any time. Work is carried out at the workshop in Birnam, Dunkeld, Perthshire.