Comments on: High performance Buick Regal GS may be on the horizon for the U.S.

By: carstuff

carstuff — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:04:35 +0000

Hence the reason for a compact vehicle and a compact CUV at Buick. They are coming. Just hope they are “cool” enough to not be “considered” old fart vehicles. A Mini type vehicle would do it?

By: oldraven

oldraven — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:56:09 +0000

“…they really need to make the mass to get the Company back in the black.”

Agreed, Blakkar. And the best way to do this is to change the ‘Grannie’s Car’ image of Buick with something for the younger folks (30 somethings who just had to trade in their Eclipse for more doors) who can afford more than a Fiesta. I’d call this step three, after Enclave and the new LaCrosse. You don’t change public perception by building the same cars you always have.

By: A4

A4 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:13:13 +0000

Not to come off as too defensive

By: A4

A4 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:11:18 +0000

Kafziel… I’ve never seen a Navigator on MTV. Nearly equivalent my white ass. I’m not nitpicking, but if all of you want to argue against pop-culture giving Cadillac a huge boost, then you’re all fools, fools I say. Read through everything I had to say and it had alot more than the Escalade as a pop culture icon (although it is). The Navigator isn’t even CLOSE.

By: carstuff

carstuff — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:52:58 +0000

Actually the new Regal will share little with the Malibu. the Malibu is an Epsilon I and the Regal is Epsilon II, a new revised architecture.

It does share with the LaCrosse however. I would think the chassis/powertrain is shared as is the front of dash. Not much else is shared however and I would doubt anyone could tell that those bits are shared (other than the powertrains of course).

By: Kafziel

Kafziel — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:31:09 +0000

@ A4,

Quick nitpick. If rap videos saved Cadillac through the Escalade, why is Lincoln where they are in spite of nearly equivalent Navigator coverage?

Just saying.

By: rpmfan

rpmfan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:36:21 +0000

@ comp.mode,
As for answering the RWD thing, I agree, they would have had to spend a lot to get a platform for a Monte Carlo.

As for the engine, no it has the 3.9 V-6, with the 242hp. In ’07, they dropped the hp about 15 or so. ’06 was the first year of the 3.9, 3.5, and 5.3 liter engines in the Impala/Monte Carlo. It was their “redesigns”. I say it in quotes because GM took 2 cars that had some similar features, but could tell they were different to making them with the same exact look. Only difference was the body lines on the Monte were more distinct. Other than that, take an ’06-’07 Monte Carlo and an ’06-present Impala sit them side by side and look at the front ends, you can’t tell them apart.

That is GM’s major problem, platform sharing. In fact, apparently this new Regal is basically a Malibu with a different body, and that is coming from a GM salesperson I spoke with today about it. They’re still doing that crap.

@ ajm11,
I couldn’t agree more about the 4 door thing, regarding a potential Grand National and the Charger.

@ Nickkop,
The Taurus is a FULL sized car, the Regal will be the midsize car. 2 different classes. The Lacrosse is in the same class as the Taurus, though I’m not sure they’re really competing for the same customers.

By: ajm11

ajm11 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:06:23 +0000

Nickkop – Would the Regal even be competing with the Taurus SHO? I think the SHO may be a bigger car than the Regal. I would more put the Regal GS up against the Lexus IS 250 if anything.

By: nickkop

nickkop — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:35:32 +0000

a turbocharged 325 hp awd buick would be very nice, and would be the only way GM would have something on their hands in the U.S. that would have a chance at competition with the Ford SHO Taurus, but ill believe it when i see it. If you all read clearly, the article states that the likely engine would be the DI 3.6 V6 with only 280 hp, making an exciting Buick, but hardly any competition for the mighty SHO

By: ajm11

ajm11 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:29:05 +0000

A4 – I agree, a front drive Monte Carlo and Impala was sacrileges. They should have left it with the Lumina name and never hurt the Impala and Monte Carlo names by putting them on a FWD platform. Just like Dodge should never have put the Charger name on a 4 door sedan. They should have had the Charger as the Magnum Sedan and made coupe called the Charger.

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:00:41 +0000

Yes I’m aware that platform is dead. Like comp.mode said, the Monte Carlo is the real way to make a GNX, but the most recent Monte Carlo is not the real way to make a Monte Carlo, so I guess I’ll leave it at that. I’m sure it is a great car day to day, there is nothing WRONG with it persay, but a FWD Monte Carlo is even more of a sacrilege than the FWD Impala.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:52:42 +0000

Kidding, kidding. Sorry.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:50:48 +0000

To ajm11: Ah! Thanks.

To Z06ified: Yeah GM should just simply do that. ‘Cause that would just be like the best thing that they could do right now. Easy as hotcakes guys, just do it, and make it under $50k. I cant see what mountains they would have to climb. Just pull that AWD system over there out of that parts bin.

By: Z06ified

Z06ified — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:17:06 +0000

Put a twin turbo setup on the 3.6L DI with 450hp, hooked up to an AWD system, and call it the Grand National or GNX. Keep the price below $50k, and it will sell like hotcakes, and give Buick a major brand image overhaul in the process, which it definitely needs. GM can’t lose with that formula, but they can easily mess it up by not putting a worthy engine in it, or keeping it FWD. The Grand National and GNX names are big shoes to fill – they are legendary.

By: ajm11

ajm11 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:08:17 +0000

The Regal was in Nascar. Not necessarily the Grand National.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:49 +0000

Man I didnt even know the GN was a Nascar. Cool. How did I miss that. Guess I forgot.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:58:47 +0000

RPM fan: Yeah i think that A4 was simply “hoping” that the Grand National and GNX would not use the Monty/Impala platform. Its just an aging “old school” GM platform. Although RWD would have made a world of difference upon the Monty Carlo and its fanbase. However that would have required a whole new platform. So i guess we just answered the main question to all that is causing our pain now didnt we.

The engine you have in your car is a 3.8 though right?

By: ajm11

ajm11 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:53:20 +0000

@ RPMfan – Yes I know the Grand National/GNX was based off the Regal. It was, and those that are left are incredible performance machines. But Grand National/GNX is a name. It does not particularly have to stay with the platform it was started on, as long as the performance heritage stays with it. And in this case, if they do bring back the Grand National/GNX I hope to he!! that they do not base it off a 4 door Regal. That will be as big an insult to that car as the 4 door Charger is to that name. If done right, the Grand National/GNX could be brought back on the Camero platform and still hold the performance heritage of the name. They could even put it back in Nascar if they did that as it appears the Mustang is going to be showing up there for Ford.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:51:20 +0000

To a4: Again…Most of everything you said, is simply opinion. Yes, thats great, but, opinion. Red is better than green. Alot of people could possibly agree. Awesome. Again, like I said, these are just chance issues, more so MY chance issues. You are asking things like: why cant Buick do what Chrystler did, and saying, “if Buick brought back so snd so”.I’m not going top put words in your mouth but you may seem to have responsibilities crossed with different task takers and givers. Just clearing things up here ok. Buick doesnt have any say about the Skylarks they bring back nore could they invite a second party manufacturer such as Fiat. To to sum it up as simply as possible, Buick produces what GM engineeres. I know that YOU know that in some way 100%. But please dont tell us you were tring to trick people,LOL, or anything. With all respect you can see how things are crossed right? Therefore Cadillac is not withering on a vine, and Buick cant “wow” people like Cadillac did, nor did Cadillac “wow” anybody at all right? Anyway so when you were saying “they” as in, “lets hope They dont base a new GNX off the most recent Monte Carlo “, if you were refering “they” as GM then I’m all with you there. I really dont think that basing it off the Camaro would go against the Grand Nationals heritage, however, I do believe that that platform is the only logical shoice. It’s a good choice to because that platform was made to easily extend and retract all while keeping safety and rigidity unimpacted. Onto why cant GM do what Fiat/Chrystler did, well, its just that. If GM had a totally different manufacturer voluntarily team engineers designers and all that implies in a merger, well, i guess we could say GM can do it to. But c’mon. Alot of what you see in automotive posts is just amazing in wich people think companies could run themselves exactly how a post gets typed up. Just merge with Hyundai Gm, what are you waiting for??? Or simply moving G8′s onto Buick dealerships. What Chrystler and Fiat do have now though is just magical. The new Alfa sedan coming in 2013 called the Berlina using updated Chrystler 300 architecture-Mercedes components from two generations back-so Alfa can compete with BMW’s 5 series? Combining with it an engine using Fiats new air technology engine I might add, thats just cool. Yeah I wish GM could get something like that. Mercedes is not going to find new trade partners anytime so GM can put Buick into position. Even if it is outside this decade. Hey, we are ALL going to disagree on things. Personally though, A4, I think you are an asset to this website. Thats not me sucking up, thats just what I get through observation. Even though you may disagree at times with me, as with, everybody , I say its just a disagreement. I’m not trying to injure your outlook, I just really am trying to provide information, lol. Yeah, a new “caddy” undercutting the 3-series and the CTS, hell yeah! Just FYI I’ve read recently that they are creating a platform so Cadillac can do just that. Awesom right!? Yeah, and other GM companies like Buick and Chevrolet are destined to gain the benifit.

By: rpmfan

rpmfan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:28:17 +0000

@A4, I seriously doubt the GNX would be based off the recent Monte Carlo. The Impala is the only car left on that platform, the W-body, which I never understood all the hate on it. Anyway, they’re phasing it out, I just don’t think they know what the hell they’re doing with the Impala yet.

Btw, I drive an ’06 Monte, and there’s nothing wrong with it. Granted I would have preferred it rear wheel drive like a Monte should have been, but it is still a strong car. Those 3.9 Liter engines pack a good punch, with all that torque.

By: rpmfan

rpmfan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:09:32 +0000

@ ajm11, if the Grand National is not based off a Regal, then it is not a true Grand National. That is what the original was, a Regal, with a turbocharger on the 3.8Liter engine.

But you’re right, it wasn’t the only Hi-Po car. Don’t forget the Riviera too.

One thing about the Riviera, wasn’t it a front wheel drive car, even in the 80′s? Unless during the 70′s it was rear drive, I would think making it rear drive now isn’t keeping up with the original.

All I know is that if the Regal comes back, I will look at it for my next vehicle, and I’m only 29. My first car was an ’85 Regal, I loved that car.

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:12:12 +0000

comp.mode, if Buick brought back a Grand National, a Skylark, a Riviera, then they might have a chance, but the chances are they probably won’t, at least not in the next decade. They should have kept some glimmer of Pontiac alive for the rest of us – like G8′s at Buick dealerships. Chrysler is going to do it with the Fiat 500, why can’t GM do it with the G8 and Solstice?
Lets hope they don’t base a new GNX off of the most recent Monte Carlo either… Lord help us if we were stuck with a front drive 2 door Impala with a Buick snout. Buick simply isn’t going to “wow” people like Cadillac did – and Cadillac is withering on the vine right now. The only “world class” vehicles left in their lineup are the CTS and the new SRX, and if you really want the Escalade… but that one is arguable. The STS is old and tired, the XLR needs to be redesigned (not killed) and the DTS needs whatever this STS/DTS merge to hurry up. They need to make the Sixteen, they need a 7-series/A8/S-class competitor, and they could sure use that Converj to put them ahead of the rest for efficiency. Personally, I also think they need a new [exciting] RWD car that undercuts the A4/3-series/C-class for around $26,000 to slot below the CTS as well, since they’re so gung-ho about calling it a 5-series competitor.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:31:11 +0000

I’m up too late typing too much.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:30:32 +0000

I also believe that Buick has the right to go in any direction they want or need. Not like BMW. BMW is an independant company. Like the way Cadillac did. Just like that. See, GM knew they were going bankrupt, waaay before they went bankrupt and double waaay before the rest of the world did. The deal was, within the Bush administration, that in the following presidential term Chrystler and GM, and possibly Ford all had the bailout plan “green lighted.” The big reasons action was taken in the latter administration was funding needed to be gathered ahead of time and this was the administration that was forseen as a time for change and fresh starts. Ford had risen above the need for bail and then you had the cash for clunckers program because that remaining money needed to go back into international economy. That foresight on GM’s part allowed them to see what sacrifices (Saturn, Saab, Pontiac, lay-offs, etc.) it would take to put a promising brand like Cadillac into a wider luxury dept. Using the only meathods they had, such as putting the CTS-V’s performance just a hair above the aging M5′s (and JUST performance) that could put them there. The Catera was supposed to be exactly what these current enthusiast oriented Cadillacs are right now. The consumers didnt take the bait, unfortunately, that the Catera was on par with the 3 series in engine management, weight bias, and suspestion geometry. I really wish that would have hit off. But now it is. And I’m hoping thats why Buick is still here. Buick is great with heritage. Using current platforms GM can give Buick its own identity and put it right in deep with Mercedes. Mercedes is down on parts trading now. Especially on electrics. No partners are rersponding to meeting summonses. I think since GM has Cadillac on the heels of BMW (still a ways back though) Buick has potential on Mercedes. Just what i think. Pontiac had greatness just too late. if you look at the numbers the G8 is a 1998-03 M5 without the awesome M5 V-8. M5′s were disected to produce the G8. MacPhereson A-arm suspesion geom. weight, weight bias are all the same with that generation M5. I’m hoping that GM takes that momentum and put it into Buick. I really do. Bring back the Grand National, the Skylark, the Regal, and even the Riviera.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:45:50 +0000

The real only faithful way to make a GNX is base it off the real, real GNX. Which was a limited production version of the Grand National that shared the same platform as the Monty Carlo. You will only see GM engineers and exec.’s driving those. Or the extremely lucky. And yes it would have to be two doors and probably based of the same platform as the Camaro due to the financing it would take to produce a similar structure. It would also have to be blown and black.
To a4: I would have to say the Escalade has every success it has due to the Suburban. Every cent that went into the Escalade came from the profit gained from the sum of Suburban MSRP”s, thier tax write-offs at the end of the year, and the parts and labor from repairing Suburbans and Escalades alike. Nothing is what Cadillac gains from pop culture. Because you are still given the right to buy Mercedes, Nissan, BMW within that culture. I know where you are comming from with Cadillac and stereotypes. But that fact even though it is fact is just incalculable. Know what I mean? It’s one of those String theory, Quantum theory things. Ok I’m sounding gay. Fuck, Enzo, 4-link rear suspension. There.

By: vwoom

vwoom — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:53 +0000

I’m liking this badge engineered Opel…can’t believe I’m attracted to a Buick (!).

This marks the return of Buick Opel in America….

By: ajm11

ajm11 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:19:09 +0000

A Grand National, does not necessarily have to be based off a Regal. It just has to be a rear drive Buick with a nasty demeanor with lots of power. Of course painted black would be necessary as well. But if you dont like a Camero based GNX, they could always call it a GSX after the 70-71 Skylark. The GNX was not Buick’s only Hi-Po car.

By: obsessedwithautos

obsessedwithautos — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:16:14 +0000

Hey cool! GM’s bringing over another awesome [not tongue-in-cheek] Opel. Well we all know how that turned out last time…

By: A4

A4 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:14:56 +0000

comp.mode – Cadillac owes the entire success of the Escalade to music videos on MTV. I would think they deeply appreciate the free marketing that they get, and their brand image has nothing but improved. Old people don’t watch MTV and will never see them going around in music videos, and Caddy now gets the best of both worlds. Their demographics are all over the board and that is exactly what they need. I’m sure a couple snooty people at GM scoff at 50 Cent in his Escalade, but none of the accountants do.

By: A4

A4 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:11:09 +0000

The only faithful way they could make a true GNX would be based off a Regal like the original, and it would have to come only in black, and somehow be a coupe. A 4-door wouldn’t work for a new GNX, and I don’t think it could work for anyone who knows what the real GNX is if it was based off a Camaro, unless they make it look like a pissed off Regal like the original. A new age GNX is very unlikely and there are so many ways GM could (and probably would) screw it up if they tried.

By: comp.mode

comp.mode — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:58:09 +0000

Ajm11: I mentioned myself, above, The platform the Camaro is under would make a fantastic base for a new Grand National.I’m with you on this. So is Gm in fact. At least they were. GM back in 2005 actually had thier designers make CAD Grand Nationals as well as sketched versions. I have the issue of GM High Tech Performance with the sketches and 3-D models back from 2005. The car was beautiful and I really want them to produce it. The turbo 2.8 making 325 HP for the base Grand National, and the supercharged LS series engine for the upper end GNX model sounds dreamy to me. (supercharged LS engine to insure the blown engine heritage stays true to the GN name.) Its just that the Regal nameplate hits harder with Buick’s fanbase as well as larger “sedanlike” platforms. If GM makes it out of this hole they dug maybe we could see a modern Grand National.

To a4: Buick has a totally different advertizing team than Cadillac does. I guess thats all that needs to be said there. Also, I think rappers producing music video’s want more Cadillac’s than Cadillac wants rappers using thier vehicle’s in video’s on MTV. If I was Cadillac that part of my fanbase would be considered negative exposure. I totally agree with you on the Devilles, and XLR’s. Its just that the rest seems just an opinion to me. That’s cool though I want to read about everyones opinion, it just seemes like alot of opinions on this site are given by people who seriously think that what they think is the rule. We both know that is annoying.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:57:37 +0000

Did no one else notice LWA admitting he wears panties?

By: ajm11

ajm11 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:27:43 +0000

A4 – I believe part of your rant correct. Dropping a turbo charged 6cyl into this regal definately will make a show stopper of a vehicle that everyone one will buy. It will however if they do it properly give the Lexus IS 250 a run for its money. And I know a lot of guys my age that would look at those (I am 33 by the way).

What I suggested earlier in the post and yes it highly doubtful that buick will do it, is make a GNX off the Camero platform and go after Infinity G35 coupe and any other sporty coupes like that. Take on what you can, IE Lexus, Infiniti, Acura etc. Leave BMW and Mercedes, to a degree Audi for Cadillac. But if you consider a GNX again as a Halo car for your brand, please make it available with a manual, and make it show stopper.

By: HalGameGuru

HalGameGuru — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:30:38 +0000

@Dom

The unions, the government, and finally and most deadly… misplaced Pride.

By: A4

A4 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:45:23 +0000

Bottom line is, I really don’t see Buick turning its image upside-down like Cadillac did. Frankly the only reason Caddy did is because rappers put the Escalade all over MTV. Without that, who knows where they would be, or how successful of a turnaround would have taken place. I don’t envision rappers putting Enclave’s with big rims in music videos (unless they sing about old people) and I don’t envision Buick seeing the same turnaround that Cadillac did. Sure there are plenty of you naysayers, you’ll continue to say “they did it with Cadillac, why can’t Buick?”
Because for one, they don’t have the youthful MTV-like marketing push (a 1992 Century on Pimp My Ride doesn’t count) that I spoke about above, and because their designs are an evolution of their “previous” self. Look at a 2003 Cadillac CTS, and then look at the car it replaced, a Catera. Look at a 2005 STS and then look at a 2004 Seville. The only one that stayed on somewhat of a “same course” was the 2000 DeVille which looked significantly better than then 1999 DeVille, and the only people that bought those were old people, and like 5 rappers who just wanted a Caddy sedan to go with their Escalades. You don’t see any 20-30 somethings really snatching up DTS’s do you? No.
Now look at the LaCrosse. Yes it is a nice looking car, but take the revolution that the CTS was when compared to the “old” Cadillac and this is not a revolution by any means. It is a class competitive car, however the class is still a class for older folks who like Lexus ES350′s. Take the XLR, it isn’t a great car at the end of its lifecycle, but when it came out it was stunning – and it was one of the earlier hardtop convertibles, with futuristic styling and a hearty V8 under the hood. It was a very good halo car. Something Buick does not have unless some kind of wild Riviera comes along, which it won’t be for a while at least. The last generation SRX was awesome. It got rave reviews across the board, had a nice V8, looked very mean and distinctive, and well frankly it has been replaced by a watered down version, but it was an awesome crossover. The Enclave is a beautiful car and a great crossover, but it isn’t the same type of crossover that the last SRX was.
Also, does everyone remember the Led Zeppelin “Rock and Roll” ads, with Cadillac’s doing smokey burnouts and sliding out their tales and flying all around the place haphazardly? Of course you do. What the hell does Buick have for commercials? Some gay guy taking pictures of the new LaCrosse like its at a model doing a photo shoot for some crappy girly magazine? Doesn’t exactly cater to a youthful crowd. If they really wanted to go that route they should have paid Hugh Hefner to make a cameo and made the commercial a risque Playboy shoot. Then the “youthful” crowd might have some interest, at least some of them. The “Rock and Roll” ads were brilliant. They had a riotous soundtrack that people young AND old instantly identified with, and they were tons of fun. The Buick ads are not. They are just another ad.
Good luck fixing your image Buick, I’m very sure you will sell more cars, because they are good cars, but they are not youthful cars. Putting a turbo V6 under the hood of a Regal and (doubtfully) sticking in a manual transmission isn’t going to fix everything
Remember the supercharged Buick Regal GS and the even faster Buick Regal GSX (270 hp)? No? Nobody else does either. Simply making a Buick faster has not worked since the GNX – and the GNX was touted as the “fastest production sedan ever built” back in 1987. This wont be. This new Buick will be a flop like the Regal GS and GSX, sure it sounds good to all of us enthusiasts now, but only 2 of us will actually buy one.

By: JakeK66

JakeK66 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:23:51 +0000

Come on, everyone. Even if you hate Lutz – what has he shown us? He wants Opel models over in the US and to not water them down. I say this GS is a done deal, and has been since they finalized the Regal coming over here. They have an opening in this psuedo-premium market not filled by anyone yet just under the CTS to put this out against the Mazda6s, TSXs and to some degree the VW CCs and low level A4s.

Think of the midsize market – where is there a AWD sports sedan under $35k? The Legacy 2.5GT and the Fusion Sport are the only two that comes to mind – and a 305hp V-6 with the Regals downright awesome looks would put this on all the shopping lists for this market – at least those who are educated enough to realize that this is a 100% European sedan with an American badge.

GM needs a youth orientaded halo-car for the Buick brand that still sells welll. Guess what? You’re looking at it.

By: masonicangel

masonicangel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:24:33 +0000

fordman do you have terets?

By: fordman

fordman — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:24:40 +0000

Ford Sucks! This car would be a big seller if they don’t water it down.

By: masonicangel

masonicangel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:50:09 +0000

I do not think this line up is stupid with hp at all?

By: purdue

purdue — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:45:17 +0000

GM, don’t go getting stupid with HP again.
Keep an even keel. Good, strong, middle of the road cars to sell to the masses first.

By: masonicangel

masonicangel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:32:27 +0000

entry level bucik sedan will be called Verano
small cuv will be called Encore
Riviera is coming back looking like RWD/AWD coupe

By: ajm11

ajm11 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:52:07 +0000

A4 – This forum would be better with more people on here thinking rationally, and actually trying make a valid point. Nothing against you, more so NMOFGM people and clones. As for Buick being pathetic. That is your opinion and you have a right to express it. I personally like Buick’s. I always have ever since my parents had a 1980 Buick Regal, and a 1970 Buick Skylark when I was kid.

Ashes – The reason why they are bringing back the Regal name is due to the heritage of the Regal name. As for the cars all being four doors. Look at all the other offerings around. There are very few two coupes on the market now. I can think of the lower priced entries in GM (Cobalt), I am not sure if they still a Monte Carlo, if they do I have not seen one in ages. Camero, Corvette, Mustang, Callenger, Infiniti G35 Coupe, Nissan 370. There really is no market at the moment for two door family cars. As for GM using a car that was designed for China, good for them. The Opel Insignia based Regal will probably be just as good or better than the Toyota Camry. The LaCrosse is proof that GM can design and build good quality cars. JD Power has also proven that Buick has high customer satisfaction.

By: Mutant@DCX

Mutant@DCX — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:15:57 +0000

I’m picturing a 4 pot tt GN in the future…. not liking it

By: Borat

Borat — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:02:15 +0000

70% of Buick drivers are over 55 and 30% octogenarians. Which particular segment was asking for a turbo 4? Ridding itself of Pontiac and Saturn left GM with only “over the hill” and “educationally challenged” divisions (Buick and Chevy respectively). The more news coming out the more it looks like last days of this company.

By: Kaizen

Kaizen — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:40:18 +0000

God damn, they are really desperate for Lexus buyers; naming their car after one. Smh.