2012 Buick Regal

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Basic Specs

Base Price $27,055
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3600
City (MPG) 19
Hwy (MPG) 31
Horsepower 182@6700
Torque (lb-ft) 172@4900
Wheelbase 107.8
Length (in.) 190.2
Width (in.) 73.1
Height (in.) 58.4

The Regal is an upscale mid-size sedan that marks Buick’s continued transformation from an automaker for the blue-hair crowd to a competitive premium brand. Slotting between the compact Verano and the full-size LaCrosse in Buick’s model lineup, the Regal offers up a refined ride, a handsome exterior and a level of handling precision (especially in high-performance GS form) that should aid in the brand’s quest to attract younger buyers.

It’s clear from the first glance that the Regal is a different sort of vehicle than the sedate Buicks of yore. With flowing lines and sheet metal stretched taut over the underlying machinery, the Regal’s handsome exterior seems downright Teutonic. Indeed, the car is heavily based on the Opel Insignia, which was styled and engineered in Germany.

Inside, the Regal possesses a well-organized dashboard and a generally high level of material quality, though the overall design is a bit bland. Heated leather seats, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB jack for audio devices are fitted as standard, while optional features like a Harmon/Kardon sound system, moonroof and voice-activated navigation system provide a true sense of luxury.

Engine Lineup
The Regal is available with three powertrain options.

The base engine is a 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder that produces 182 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. The mill is paired exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission and returns 19 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

Those looking for greater fuel economy can select GM’s “eAssist” powertrain, a so-called mild-hybrid setup that combines the aforementioned 2.4-liter with a 15-kilowatt electric motor capable of producing 15 horsepower and 79 lb-ft of torque. Electricity is provided by a 115-volt lithium-ion battery, and mileage is rated at 25/36 mpg.

The sportiest of the three engines is a 2.0-liter turbo four that pumps out 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Available with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes, the turbo sips fuel at the rate of 18 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

Options and Features
In base form, the Regal comes standard with leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB jack for audio devices, cruise control, a seven-speaker audio system, 18-inch painted alloy wheels, fog lamps and the 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder.

The Regal Premium I Group, available with all three powertrains, adds a smart key and push button start, a rear parking assist system, upgraded power seats, a remote start system, a 120-volt power outlet and more.

The Regal Premium II Group, again available with all three powertrains, brings a Harmon Kardon 336-watt, 5.1 Matrix surround sound audio system, high-intensity discharge headlamps and rear seat thorax airbags.

Available only with the turbo engine, the Premium III Group adds a continuously variable real time damping suspension system and 19-inch painted alloy wheels.

Options include a navigation system with a seven-inch touch-screen display and a power sunroof.

Occupant Safety
Every Regal is outfitted with front and rear head airbags, front and rear side airbags, and dual front airbags. Traction and stability control systems are also fitted as standard.

Key Competitors
As a sporty near-luxury sedan, the Regal is aimed at competitors like the Acura TSX, the Volvo S60 T5 and the Lincoln MKZ, though Buick is likely hoping the car will also nip at the heels of more prestigious competitors like the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Sedan
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Near-Luxury
    • Weight: 3600 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 190.2 in.
    • Width: 73.1 in.
    • Height: 58.4 in.
    • Wheelbase: 107.8 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 62.4 in.
    • Rear Track: 62.5 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 96.8 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 14.25 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 42.1 in.
    • Head Room: 38.8 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 56.7 in.
    • Hip Room: 55.4 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 37.3 in.
    • Head Room: 36.8 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 54.4 in.
    • Hip Room: 52.3 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 2.4L I4
    • Power: 182 hp @ 6700 rpm
    • Torque: 172 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 31 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 19 mpg
    • Forced Induction: Turbocharger
    • Direct Injection: Yes
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: P235/50 R18
    • Rear: 18" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: P235/50 R18
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload: N/A
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Base

      • Base standard features include:
      • 2.4L ECOTEC® 4-cylinder engine
      • 6-speed automatic transmission
      • StabiliTrak
      • 18" alloy wheels
      • Air bags
      • Air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate control
      • 7-speaker audio system feature
      • USB port
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
      • OnStar, 6 months of Directions & Connections® plan

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      Premium Group I

      • Premium I Group includes all Base features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Universal Home Remote
      • E-Z Key Passive Push Button Start
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • 8-way power seat adjuster for front passenger
      • 4-way power lumbar seat adjuster for front passenger
      • Rear Parking Assist
      • 120-volt power outlet

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      Premium Group II

      • Premium II Group includes all Premium I Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Air bag system with rear seat mounted thorax airbags
      • Harman Kardon® 336-watt, 5.1 Matrix Surround, 9-speaker audio system
      • High-Intensity Discharge headlamps

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      Turbo Premium I Group

      • Turbo Premium I Group includes all Premium II Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • 2.0L Turbo ECOTEC® DOHC 4-cylinder engine
      • 6-speed automatic transmission
      • Air bags
      • 7-speaker audio system feature
      • Halogen composite headlamps

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      Turbo Premium II Group

      • Turbo Premium II Group includes all Turbo Premium I Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Air bag system with rear seat mounted thorax airbags
      • Harman Kardon 336-watt, 5.1 Matrix Surround, 9-speaker audio system
      • High-Intensity Discharge headlamps

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      Turbo Premium III Group

      • Turbo Premium III Group includes all Turbo Premium II Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Interactive Drive Control System
      • 19" 9-spoke painted, machined alloy wheels

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    Exterior

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      Power sunroof

      • A power sunroof is available on your 2012 Buick Regal. An express-open feature with tilt-sliding offers one-button operation, opening your Regal to the world outside. With the sunshade and partial-open feature, you can control the cabin temperature and provide comfort to you and your passengers.

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      Cargo tray

      • Keep the trunk of your 2011 Buick Regal clean and dry with the custom-crafted cargo tray. The tray has been designed specifically for your Regal to sit firmly in place in your trunk, offering protection and convenience. Made of heavy-duty rubber, it has a nonskid surface to prevent packages from shifting as you drive. The groove design keeps moisture and debris away from your cargo and your trunk to prevent damage should a spill occur.

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      2.4L ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine

      • Spirited performance combines with sensible fuel economy in this sophisticated, refined 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. It features:
      • Spark Ignition Direct Injection, which controls fuel in the combustion chamber with high-tech precision – allowing the engine to maximize horsepower and torque while minimizing fuel consumption
      • More standard horsepower (182) and torque (172 lb-ft) than a Camry or Accord, which translates to luxuriously satisfying acceleration and confident passing
      • Variable Valve Timing, which works with other refinements to achieve 31 MPG (highway), according to EPA estimates – no pricey premium gas required
      • ECOTEC emissions-reducing technology for cleaner, greener driving

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      2.4L ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine w/ eAssist

      • Regal delivers robust performance without shrinking your wallet or taxing your conscience, thanks to eAssist technology on this 2.4L 4-cylinder Direct Injection engine. A state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery, electric induction motor-generator and ingenious system to capture braking energy combine to deliver 25 MPG (city)/36 MPG (highway), based on GM® testing.1 Still, the engine produces plenty of horsepower (182) and torque (172 lb-ft) for zippy acceleration and peppy passing. Adding to the value are:
      • 6-speed electronically controlled transmission
      • 17" low-rolling-resistance tires on gleaming, lightweight machined-alloy wheels
      • Axle with a 2.64 final drive ratio to maximize highway fuel economy
      • Heavy-duty, 438-cold-cranking-amp battery for surer winter starts

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      6-speed automatic transmission

      • This highly sophisticated, electronically controlled 6-speed transmission delivers supremely smooth, seamless shifts throughout its gear range; you feel the response, and nothing else. The gear ratio in first produces satisfyingly quick acceleration from a stop, and the overdrive ratio in sixth keeps the engine revving low and the highway fuel economy riding high while cruising. When you feel the urge for sportiness, Driver Shift Control lets you experience the exhilarating command of a manual, without the clutch, at just a tap.

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      17" machined alloy wheels

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      18" alloy wheels

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      18" chrome-plated wheels

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      Cargo Tray

      • Cargo Tray,Black,This Cargo Tray will help protect the trunk area of your Regal from dirt and debris. It fits snugly in place and provides a skid-free surface to contain cargo.

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