Here is the official PR from GM:
-"Regal will initially be offered in premium CXL trim only, with additional trim levels to be offered in the 2012 model year. The well-equipped Regal CXL includes the following as standard or available equipment:
- Standard 2.4L Ecotec direct injected engine rated at an estimated 182 horsepower (136 kW)
- Available 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged and direct injected engine rated at an estimated 220 horsepower (164 kW) – available late-summer 2010
- Both engines have a six-speed automatic transmission standard with driver-shifting control
- Estimated 30 mpg on the highway with the 2.4L and 29 mpg highway with the 2.0L turbo engine
- MacPherson strut front suspension and four-link independent rear suspension
- All-new Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS) available with the 2.0L turbo, offering driver-selectable suspension settings and automatic driver suspension setting adaptability
- Four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel anti-lock braking system, brake assist and electronic parking brake
- Standard StabiliTrak stability control system and full-function traction control
- Standard dual-stage frontal air bags, side-curtain air bags and pedal-release system; rear-seat thorax air bags available
- Available navigation system, Harmon Kardon sound system, internal flash drive (1GB), hard drive with 10GB for music and USB port
- Standard 18-inch wheels (19-inch wheels standard with IDCS)
- Standard 12-way power, leather and heated driver seat; leather and heated passenger front seat; Bluetooth capability; XM Satellite Radio and OnStar."
It all sounds really, really good. On top of looking great. I think this might help Buick much more than the LaCrosse.
I just wonder how much it will be.
A TSX starts at about $30 000. But Acuras have been proven to be super reliable.
The Regal needs to start at about $25 000. (The V6 Lacrosse starts at $28 000)
Making it a more upscale and interesting alternative to Accords and Camrys.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
More facts on the new 2011 Buick Regal
2011 Buick Regal
These are official pictures of the US version coming out in a few months.
I think it looks great. I actually like the Buick grille better than the one on the Opel version.
Main engine should be a version of the 2.0 Liter Turbo. Although the 2.4 Liter might be available in the base version.
More on this car very soon....
2011 Hyundai Accent interior
Just a couple of close ups.
But it does look quite upscale for such an inexpensive car.
New Lexus GX
Not sure what to say...
This makes the new RX look like Marilyn Monroe.
Seems like a bad Chinese design.....
2010 Buick Excelle
1st official teaser of the Astra based small Buick for the Chinese market.
Base model will be available with the choice of a 1.6 Liter or larger 1.8 Liter engine.
High end model will get a 1.6 Liter Turbo.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
2010 Kia Carens/Rondo
Some small revisions. (The "new" one is on top)
I drove a Rondo for a few days last year, and was not really impressed. It didn't really suck, but it was close.
Ride was smooth a quiet. And it as roomy.
But it felt like a minivan, so whys isn't it one?
And the all grey interior was really depressing to be in.
I guess "it's not for me"....
2010 Volvo S60
Looking really nice.
But I am not sure it will do better than the "old" S60 against the A4 or the Acura TL etc... At least in the US.
Volvos are mostly bought by people who... well, like Volvos.
We'll see what they do about advertising their cars a bit better.
And letting people know about them.
More on this very soon.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Buick Business Concept/Production
Looks like the production version of the nice looking Business minivan will be toned down to quite a boring looking brick.
This is for the Chinese market only where it will replace the old GL8 model.
Let's hope they don't send this one over here. Ever....
"No Ka for you!"
Well... For US.
Ford has decided against selling the new Ka in the US.
They say it is too small for American tastes. Pretty much what they had been saying about the Fiesta for years, before changing their mind.
But you know, maybe they're right this time. The Ka is really small.
For most people here, the Fiesta will be small enough...
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
These are official pictures of the US version.
No surprises. Basically just a new front end.
No new engines...
The Outlander needs to get the same super sporty engine they use in the Lancer Ralliart I test drove last year.
This would make is so much more special.
It needs the same DSG transmission too, not the horrible CVT.
Then they need to design a smaller Eclipse. With that engine too.
As a matter of fact, they need to reconstruct themselves as a sport car manufacturer. Save money and use that great turbo engine in everything they make.
After that, they could redesign the Galant as a super sporty sedan. Something nobody else has.
Why not?
Saturday, November 07, 2009
2011 BMW 5 Series???
At first I thought the car behind the new 5 Series GT hatchback was the new 5 sedan.
But... It could be the current 7...
The fact that it's hard to tell is a little sad...
2010 Buick Excelle
The "old" Excelle for the Chinese market was just a Buick version of the Daewoo Nubira.
This new one is based on the Opel Astra.
And it's pretty much the same car, with a chrome grille.
The sedan is a version we are supposed to be getting in the US within the next couple of years.
But they could also bring us the hatch.
A nice looking car, no matter what badge is on it...
Friday, November 06, 2009
2011 Audi A8 in the streets
In Mexico!
Still covered by some camouflage. But you can tell it won't be a groundbreaking design.
Just more of the same...
Thursday, November 05, 2009
2010 Chevrolet Sail
Let's just all pray that the rumors about our next Aveo being based on the new Chinese market Sail aren't true.
Really. Even as a prototype form, that interior seems pretty horrible.
Again. Let us pray...
Guangzhou SUV
Once in a while, a Chinese company actually comes up with a very nice design.
This new SUV is one of them. This is pretty much what the new Lexus RX should have looked like.
Although this is smaller. Out in 2011.
2010 Honda Crosstour test drive
This is from Edmunds where they have already driven the new Honda.
I must say, I do like it better when it's moving than in the previous pictures.
But I've never been a fan of the current Accord interior, which is used in the Crosstour.
Plus, this car begs for a glass roof.
I think the Venza does have a much better interior, and the glass roof. And most people like the Toyota's design much better.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
2011 Kia Cadenza
More pictures of the new large Kia sedan.
And still very impressive. The interior manages to also be pretty original.
Good for them.
2011 Dodge Charger
At least from that angle, looking much better than the clumbsy one we have now.
Chrysler will need a lot of advertizing money to get people to even consider any of their cars in the near future.
Good luck...
2011 Kia Optima
Based on the new Hyundai Sonata platform, the all new Optima manages to have its own design.
So far it looks great. It can be done. A good looking and modern mid sized sedan.
It seems that everyone knows how to do it now. Or almost...
I guess Honda and Toyota are hard at work on the next Accord and Camry...
New Chrysler news!
-Jeep Patriot and Compass killed in 2012
-Replacement will be a Fiat based Jeep SUV.
-New jeep Liberty in 2013
-Fiat 500 in the US at the end of 2010 with 1.4 Liter engine
-Every Chrysler V6 killed except the new Pentastar V6. It will be used first in the new Grand Cherokee.
-6.4 Liter V8 Hemi will produce 450hp
-Electric car available for 2012
-New Jeep Libery will be 600 lp lighter.
-3 new small cars by 2014.
-Challenger getting minor refresh for 2011.
-Dodge Caliber killed by 2012. Replaced by Fiat based small sedan. Made by Fiat and imported to the US
-New C segment sedan coming up.
-New B segment hatchback
-New D segment sedan to replace the Avenger
-All new 7 passenger CUV
-New interior and engine for the Dodge Caravan ( SO I guess they won't kill it...)
-Dodge Nitro to be 'repackaged" (Whatever that means...)
