Buick is trying to regain prestige brand in America in 2011 by raising one of his biggest hits of the 70s and 80s. After a break of 6 years, the Regal is back on our roads. This new Regal borrows most of the components of an Opel Insignia, which at first sight risk? Be an excellent starting point, because the Insignia has earned the price of European Car of the Year in 2009.
Buick Regal 2011 is a 4-door sedan, which now becomes the entry level car in the Buick brand and is below the Buick LaCrosse. The Regal is initially available with the option group that includes CXL Series leather seats and heated, the alloy wheels of 18 inches, satellite radio, the Bluetooth system and other gadgets such as a port USB for music and OnStar.
The Regal is available only with four-cylinder engines. Either a 2.4 liter Ecotec delivers 182 horsepower with a torque of 172 lb / ft connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission or an optional four-cylinder turbocharged 2.0-liter 220 horsepower. The test vehicle was equipped with less powerful but more energy-efficient. With this new Regal, the American company wants to attract a younger clientele and thereby take market share from the Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Lincoln MKZ and the Lexus IS.
Outside, we see the European influence and the roofline is reminiscent of the trend four-door coupes are the rage nowadays. This American sedan to a conservative style but it is fun to watch. The car has no distinguishing features marked, but some of the corners give it a dynamic look. In addition, the use of chromium is tasteful and 18-inch wheels show a discreet and elegant sedan has almost a character “athlete.”
Inside, the European influence continues, the dashboard is simple and materials are of excellent quality. The leather bucket seats are firm but well padded and offers excellent lateral support. Electrical adjustments allow us to easily find a comfortable driving position and also allow us to inflate or deflate the lumbar support, a feature much appreciated. Only criticism is the inability to fill tilting head restraints that are too looked forward seat, ensuring that we end up with his head resting uncomfortably in the corner of the headrest.
The leather steering wheel is pleasant to the touch but the branches are too large for a good grip, especially in the middle behind the radio controls and cruise control. With regard to the dashboard, there are signs with angular shapes and pointing out the dynamic athletic pretensions of this car.
Cons in part, the buttons are too similar, which means that we must always read the small writing on each button before the press to ensure that this is the desired function. In the evening, the color blue? S lighting is pleasant to the eyes and some applied chromium remain attractive despite their positioning makes them susceptible to fingerprints. At the rear, things just go wrong. The roof line is responsible for giving this car the look of large four-door coupe is also responsible for the low headroom for passengers.
The rear seat is comfortable, the legroom is reasonable and the rear armrest is convenient, but it is not necessary? Be a giant to meet with the head leaning against the ceiling. The trunk is cavernesque and as you see in our photos, it can accommodate three to four golf bags.
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