The Ameripean Buick Regal

The highly flexible Regal offers engines, drivetrains and options to satisfy a wide variety of needs and tastes. The 2017 Buick Regal flaunts its unique European doppelgangers chassis (the Opel Insignia); but still sports its American styling and features, which makes it an exceptionally novel marker in the sedan market.

The base model of the Regal comes equipped with a 2.4 L 4 cylinder engine paired to a six speed transmission. All of the latter trim levels are powered by a spunkier 2.0 L four cylinder that is turbocharged. The turbo engine is likewise paired to a six speed transmission, and is rated at an impressive 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

The European roots of the Regal design offer up a compact body that is elegantly lengthened by its tapered roofline. The American production version wears Buicks signature waterfall grille and LED-enhanced headlights. Within the cabin; the Regal features genuine materials styled modishly with soft touch surfaces where it counts. The Regals seats are meticulously upholstered in fine leather and offer 10 way power adjustments for ultimate comfort.

Standard features this year include dual-zone climate control, an 8-inch color touch screen, a rear-view camera, Bluetooth, and a 7-speaker audio system with included USB ports.  The instruments are highly readable and the navigation system is user friendly to the same effortless standard. The infotainment system additionally contains Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration that includes enhanced voice recognition technology through Buicks IntelliLink system.

The TourX trim level in particular will be assembled in Russelsheim, Germany, which could be a contributing factor as to why the Regal will be equipped with a safety feature almost never seen in the American market, another great way this car augments its distinctiveness. When the car anticipates a collision with an unprotected human body, the European ‘active hood’ engages and pops up by 4 inches to cushion the impact. This would normally need to be included to meet Euro pedestrian crash standards that are not enforced in the US, and now stands as a helpful addition to our own market.

Contrary to what you may infer from the Regals luxuriously appointed interior and European qualities, the MSRP starts at a reasonable $27,065. Check out our inventory here!