NA-spec Buick Regal gets posted on Facebook
Posted Oct 16th 2009 1:58PM by Jeremy Korzeniewski
Just the other day, General Motors announced that Buick's next injection of fresh product will revive the Regal nameplate that's been absent in the United States for six full years. Based on the same Epsilon II platform as the latest 2010 Buick LaCrosse but about seven inches shorter, the Regal is expected to hit the market with a price that's thousands less than its bigger brother.
Though the Regal has been on sale in China for a little while now, the North American model will apparently differ slightly from that sedan, as can be seen in the photo above, which was recently captured by an eagle-eyed Facebook user and uploaded to Buick's official FB page.
Most readily apparent is the altered front fascia, which features a slightly larger and more rounded-off version of Buick's trademark chrome waterfall grille. Also note the redesigned lower openings below the grille and headlamps along with the new squared-off fog lamps. Thankfully, it seems the American Regal might not sport the chrome fender vents of the Chinese model.
[Source: Facebook]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Tourian 2:03PM (10/16/2009)
That's a good looking car. Its been a long time since I could say I would like to own a Buick.
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Other Man 3:55PM (10/16/2009)
You are so right.
I recently took delivery of a 2010 Fusion (Sport 3.5 AWD) on a two year lease. If they offer this car in some way with more than 260 horsepower (2.8 with 325 horses PLEASE Buick!) it will surely be the next car.
Who would have thought that I of all people would be dismissing similarly priced Japanese sedans because they're boring and often ugly?
Redline 7:35PM (10/16/2009)
It's a nice Buick because its an Opel
RMN 11:12PM (10/17/2009)
I like what this looks like quite a bit, but I think the opel version is better. This car looks a little more bland in comparison.
Farmboy 2:03PM (10/16/2009)
It looks good, but if I were in the market for a Buick, I would rather have the LaCrosse.
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Michael (quailallstar) 2:05PM (10/16/2009)
Same headlights off the Euro-spec Opel OPC (one heck of an awesome car!)
To bad we will NEVER see anything like this across the pond
http://www.opel-opc.com/
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UCJR 2:07PM (10/16/2009)
Insignia OPC => Buick Regal Super.
The Insignia OPC is already being compared to cars like the BMW 335 and the Audi S4... and although the CTS-V is performance bargain (comparatively), a Regal Super would slot nicely below it.
Phoenix 2:23PM (10/16/2009)
A GS model is rumored with a 3.6L SIDI V6 with 280hp and brembos
Motor_Yakuza 2:28PM (10/16/2009)
Regal Super?
Dude that sounds like a name from a comic book, maybe Regal GNX will be better.
Devin 11:11PM (10/16/2009)
Actually, Regal GS, as shown here:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/16/buick-regal-gs-sport-rumor/
And just to add my two cents, this is a great looking car, and will make a fine addition to Buick's revamped lineup.
dasupersprint91 2:08PM (10/16/2009)
Is that a Subaru Brat behind?
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Benfolio 2:10PM (10/16/2009)
Looks mint, too!!!!
Mattazuma 2:22PM (10/16/2009)
I thought it was a Dodge Rampage. :)
Alex Nunez 2:24PM (10/16/2009)
Is it wrong for me to be more excited about the BRAT?
James 3:44PM (10/16/2009)
That Brat is golden...
Benfolio 4:30PM (10/16/2009)
No, Alex, it's not.
imoore 5:00PM (10/16/2009)
Makes me wish Subaru was still selling the Brat. But as long as Toyota is still in the picture, it won't be happening.
imoore 5:02PM (10/16/2009)
Makes me wish Subaru was still selling the Brat. But as long as Toyota is still in the picture, it won't be happening.
Tony 6:38PM (10/16/2009)
Bring the Brat back! Bring the Brat back! Bring the Brat back! Keep the chant up and hopefully Subaru will listen. Subaru don't try the Baja again.
Mark 2:09PM (10/16/2009)
Does anyone else think it's fascinating that Facebook is becoming with medium with which these companies release their concepts now? It's extremely interesting.
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