The 2012 Buick Regal - Highlights
International Bloodlines.
Engineered in Germany and a huge hit in China, the Buick Regal is now built for North America right here in Canada. This global experience shows clearly in Regal’s driving dynamics. The well-controlled ride strikes a fine balance between firmness and comfort. The handling blends agility and responsiveness in the curves with confidence-inspiring stability in highway cruising. The result is a true world-class driving experience.
Power, Power and More Power
Every 2012 Regal is powered by an ECOTEC® four-cylinder engine with high-tech features including direct fuel injection and Variable Valve Timing (VVT). The standard engine displaces 2.4 litres and generates a substantial 182 horsepower. There's also a 2.0-litre turbo engine that puts out 220 horsepower. Regal GS features a high-output version of the 2.0-litre turbo engine that puts 270 horsepower and 295 pounds-feet of torque at your disposal. At 135 horsepower per litre, the Regal GS engine has the highest specific output of any engine in Buick's history.
The Remarkable Efficiency of eAssistTM
New for 2012, Regal's available eAssistTM technology combines a special version of the 2.4-litre ECOTEC® engine with a next-generation six-speed automatic transmission, a 115-kW lithium-ion battery, a 15-kW electric motor and more. The result is a major boost in fuel efficiency with no loss of performance. With eAssistTM, Regal consumes just 8.3 L/100 km in the city and 5.4 L/100 km on the highway.** Competitors like the Acura TSX, Audi A4 and Infiniti G25 just can't match it.†
Supportive Seating is Just the Beginning
As befits a world-class sport sedan, Regal features firmly supportive, well-bolstered seats designed to hold you in place during spirited driving. The Regal cabin also includes a number of upscale amenities not often found in this class of car. The driver's seat, for example, is equipped with eight-way power adjustments and a four-way power lumbar adjuster as standard equipment. The standard audio system goes well beyond the ordinary, too, with seven speakers, a 178-mm colour display screen (interim availability) and a USB port for your iPod® or other music storage device.
Safety, 3 Ways: Avoidance, Protection, Response
At Buick, we believe that collision avoidance is your first line of defence. That's why Regal includes a range of features - such as StabiliTrak®, full-function traction control and 4-wheel ABS with intelligent brake assist - to help keep you out of harm's way. Should a collision prove unavoidable, other features - including up to 8 airbags and a patented Pedal Release System - come into play as they help protect you and your passengers. Should you require assistance after the crash, OnStar®'s standard Automatic Crash Response feature can automatically dispatch emergency services to your location.
Visit OnStar® for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar® acts as a link to existing emergency service providers.
* At time of posting, detailed map coverage is available for most urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax). Coverage is significantly limited outside those areas.
** 2012 Buick Regal equipped with 2.4 L ECOTEC® I-4 engine featuring eAssistTM technology. Fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.
† 2012 Buick Regal equipped with 2.4 L ECOTEC® I-4 engine featuring eAssistTM technology. Fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada's 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.