New 2012 Buick Regal

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2012 Buick Regal Overview

Vehicle Overview
Buick brings back one of its well-known nameplates — Regal — for its newest entry-luxury midsize sedan. Based on the Opel Insignia from Europe, the Regal has a striking resemblance to that model. It's offered with a choice of four-cylinder engines, one of which is turbocharged, and its competitors include the Volkswagen Passat and Acura TSX. The Regal seats up to five people, and high-performance GS and mild-hybrid eAssist versions join the 2012 lineup.

New for 2012
The Regal features Buick's upcoming IntelliLink multimedia system, which has a 7-inch touch-screen and uses Bluetooth or a USB port to play internet radio from a smartphone. Design changes include new portholes on the hood and a black chrome waterfall grille. In addition, the Regal's 2.4-liter four-cylinder can now run on E85 ethanol. The power side mirrors are heated and have integrated turn signals, and the bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlamps gain blue rings. Newly available options include remote start, a universal garage door opener and push-button start.

Exterior
While the Regal's styling is definitely understated, the sedan has clean lines and a nice stance. The rear-quarter view is one of its best angles, and the car has one of the most stylish trunk lids around. Exterior features include:

Standard 18-inch aluminum wheels
Available 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels
Available sunroof

Interior
The five-seat cabin utilizes premium materials, and there is an optional navigation system. The Regal has a sizable trunk that measures 14.2 cubic feet, and there is a wide opening to both the cargo area and into the cabin when the split backseat is folded. Interior features include:

Standard leather upholstery, Standard heated front seats, Standard power driver's seat
Standard Bluetooth connectivity, Standard satellite radio
Optional Harman Kardon stereo

Under the Hood
The Regal's base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 182 horsepower. Buyers looking for more power can select the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that's rated at 220 hp. The engines work with a six-speed automatic transmission to power the front wheels, and sedans with the turbo engine also offer a six-speed manual gearbox. Mechanical features include:

Available Interactive Drive Control System equips the car with an adaptive suspension that automatically tailors itself to road conditions and driver behavior
IDCS includes three modes — Normal, Tour and Sport — that vary the response of the suspension, gas pedal, automatic transmission and steering system

Safety

Standard antilock brakes, Standard electronic stability system, Standard traction control
Standard side-impact airbags for the front seats, Standard side curtain airbags
Optional backseat side-impact airbags

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Pricing

$27,055 to $34,835 MSRP*:

$25,973 to $33,442 Invoice Price*:

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EPA Fuel Economy (MPG):

18 - 19 City:

27 - 31 Highway:

Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.

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