This… is the 2017 Vauxhall Insignia 1.4i Turbo Tech Line—the family car that proves you don’t need a German badge to get space, comfort, and a decent turn of speed. It’s the sensible man’s motorway express, but with just enough turbo grunt to surprise the odd BMW driver who wasn’t paying attention. Under the bonnet is a 1.4-litre turbo petrol producing 138 bhp. 0–60 takes 10.9 seconds, but that’s not the point—because this will cruise at 70 mph all day, return 50 mpg combined, and sip fuel like it’s rationed. Insurance? Group 15, which is peanuts for something this roomy. ULEZ? Yes—Euro 6 petrol, so you can sail through London’s cameras without paying the Mayor a penny. When new, this cost in the region of £20,500, and for that you got the Tech Line spec, which means it’s loaded with kit: sat nav, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, parking sensors, and enough interior space to embarrass some SUVs. It’s comfortable, quiet, and looks smart without shouting about it. The boot is cavernous, the ride is smooth, and the seats are the sort you could sit in all day without needing a chiropractor. The Insignia isn’t a car for posing—it’s a car for getting stuff done. And in a world full of overpriced, overcomplicated SUVs, that’s rather refreshing.