The 2011 Regal

A Buick Bred On The Autobahn

Sport Sedan Blends Sleek Design with European Road Manners for Great Driving

Wednesday November 11, 2009

LOS ANGELES – On Thursday Buick will reveal the 2011 Regal sport sedan to customers in the L.A. area. Armed with turbocharged horsepower, a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm, European-tuned chassis, it delivers a driving experience that rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment.

“The 2011 Buick Regal is like nothing you’ve ever experienced from this brand,” said Susan Docherty, general manager of  Buick GMC. “The Regal is the next chapter in Buick’s transformation and will expand the portfolio to include a sport sedan.”

The new Regal arrives in the second quarter of 2010, with its sights aimed squarely on competitors like the Acura TSX and Volvo S60.

QUICK FACTS

A new midsize Buick sport sedan with a European-bred driving experience On sale in the second quarter of 2010 Based on the award-winning Opel Insignia and available now as a Regal in China.

Modern, sleek design with great attention to detail and excellent build quality

Efficient, four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain with 30 mpg (est.)

Turbocharged model available in summer 2010

Driver-selectable Interactive Drive Control System available in summer 2010

Available rear-seat thorax air bags

Standard 18-inch wheels, leather and heated front seats, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth and OnStar.

Regal at a glance

Regal will initially be offered in premium CXL trim only, with additional trim levels to be offered in the 2012 model year.

The well-equipped Regal CXL includes the following as standard or available equipment:

Standard 2.4L Ecotec direct injected engine rated at an estimated 182 horsepower (136 kW)

Available 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged and direct injected engine rated at an estimated 220 horsepower (164 kW) – available late-summer 2010.

Both engines have a six-speed automatic transmission standard with driver-shifting controlEstimated 30 mpg on the highway with the 2.4L and 29 mpg highway with the 2.0L turbo engine

SOURCE: Media Online