Our spy photographers recently spotted Opel 
testing an interesting four-door coupe prototype, which is rumored to be the next-gen Opel Insignia . Despite the heavy camouflage, the coupe -like roofline is obvious, and its hindquarters have a shape that is similar to that of the 2015 – 2016 Audi A7 . The redesigned Opel Insignia is due out in 2017 with a styling heavily inspired by the 2013 Opel Monza Concept .
U.S. buyers should pay attention to this car since the current Insignia is the same as the 2014 Buick Regal . For years, rumors have suggested that Buick could get a flagship or halo model inspired by the 2016 Porsche Panamera , and while this is definitely not that model, the hatchback design is very similar. If Buick does offer such a model, it probably wouldn’t have much competition in the U.S. aside from the 2015 Volkswagen CC … assuming VW develops a next-gen version of that sedan .
Speaking of Volkswagen , our source suggests that in addition to its sleeker design, the next-gen Insignia is expected to grow in size by almost four inches to compete with the likes of the Skoda Superb . Like most modern cars, the added size won’t result in a heavier car, as the information also suggests a weight loss of almost 440 pounds compared to the current Insignia.
Although the interior camouflage is even more effective than the cladding on the outside, the next-gen Insignia could get some advanced cabin technology, including a digital dashboard similar to what was introduced on the Opel Monza Concept.
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Why it matters
The coupe-like shape of this prototype could back up speculation that Opel is working on a five-door Insignia sedan (as seen in the spy shots) as well as a Sports Tourer station wagon , but there is no word whether a traditional sedan variant is in the works. Expect to see the next-gen Opel Insignia show up in production form at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show , which is still more than two years away.
2013 Opel Insignia
Read our full review of the current Insignia here .
2013 Opel Monza Concept
Read our full review here .