2018 Buick Regal Sportback / TourX unveiled
Over the past few years, several members of Buick’s range have been based on Vauxhall / Opel models. That arrangement looks set to continue (United States import tariff increases notwithstanding), even after PSA Group completes its purchase of General Motors’ European subsidiaries.
Indeed, according to a recent statement issued by Opel, “investments [in the Rüsselsheim and Eisenach plants] are also confirmed for exports of sister products for another GM brand.”
So, the future of the just-announced (and German-built) 2018 Regal seems assured.
When deliveries begin during the fourth quarter of this year, Buick’s customers will have a choice of five-door Sportback hatchback or TourX wagon body styles.
They might look familiar, because they’re essentially reworked versions of the Vauxhall / Opel Insignia Grand Sport and Insignia Sports Tourer respectively. Significantly, a four-door Regal sedan won’t be offered.
From launch, the only available engine is going to be a 2.0 litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder gasoline unit which develops 250 bhp (186 kW / 253 PS) and 260 lb/ft (352 Nm) of torque. That output is sent to the front wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
An all-wheel drive system incorporating an active twin-clutch rear differential will be the sole drivetrain option. This sees the torque figure rise to 295 lb/ft (400 Nm), but the gearbox loses a ratio.
Buick is planning to confirm full specifications and prices nearer to the new Regal’s on-sale date.
Related post:
2018 Insignia Country Tourer first view
Images © General Motors.
Indeed, according to a recent statement issued by Opel, “investments [in the Rüsselsheim and Eisenach plants] are also confirmed for exports of sister products for another GM brand.”
So, the future of the just-announced (and German-built) 2018 Regal seems assured.
When deliveries begin during the fourth quarter of this year, Buick’s customers will have a choice of five-door Sportback hatchback or TourX wagon body styles.
They might look familiar, because they’re essentially reworked versions of the Vauxhall / Opel Insignia Grand Sport and Insignia Sports Tourer respectively. Significantly, a four-door Regal sedan won’t be offered.
From launch, the only available engine is going to be a 2.0 litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder gasoline unit which develops 250 bhp (186 kW / 253 PS) and 260 lb/ft (352 Nm) of torque. That output is sent to the front wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
An all-wheel drive system incorporating an active twin-clutch rear differential will be the sole drivetrain option. This sees the torque figure rise to 295 lb/ft (400 Nm), but the gearbox loses a ratio.
Buick is planning to confirm full specifications and prices nearer to the new Regal’s on-sale date.
Related post:
2018 Insignia Country Tourer first view
Images © General Motors.
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