2014 Buick Regal unveiled

Buick has launched the 2014 Regal at the New York International Auto Show.

Outwardly, the updates include redesigned headlamps, LED daytime running lights, a more prominent front grille and bold LED rear light clusters.

Buick Regal Turbo (2014) Front SideBuick Regal Turbo (2014) Interior

But the biggest changes have taken place beneath the skin. The 2014 Turbo and GS models now share a retuned 1,998 cc all-aluminium turbocharged engine that produces 259 bhp (193 kW / 262 PS) with 400 Nm (295 lb/ft) of peak torque.

For the Turbo, those figures represent gains of 39 bhp (29 kW / 39 PS) and 47 Nm (35 lb/ft) respectively, but bizarrely the GS is losing 11 bhp (8 kW / 11 PS). What makes the power reduction particularly odd is that it coincides with Buick’s decision make a Haldex all-wheel drive system available on the high performance GS for the first time.

Buick Regal Turbo (2014) Rear SideBuick Regal GS (2014) Front Side

The Turbo and GS both feature a Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission as standard. As an alternative, a six-speed manual gearbox appears on the options list but, in another slightly baffling move, it’s restricted to front-wheel drive versions of the GS only.

As before, the third variant in the Regal line-up uses a 2.4 litre four-cylinder motor with the eAssist mild hybrid system. It too comes connected to a six-speed auto transmission.

Buick Regal GS (2014) DashboardBuick Regal GS (2014) Rear Side

Buyers will be able to choose from a more comprehensive suite of safety systems. Among these are camera- and radar-based devices such as lane departure warning, forward collision alert and rear cross traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control, which can bring the Regal to a complete stop if needed, is also being offered.

Sales of the 2014 Buick Regal are due to begin this autumn.

Related posts:
2014 Buick LaCrosse revealed
2013 Buick Verano Turbo
Regal GS spec confirmed


Images © General Motors.

Comments

Popular posts:

i10 N Line versus the Up! GTI

Saab 9-3 Aero Carlsson

Bullet Classic goes green

American spec Fiat 500