by "LJ909" (lj909)
Published 11/29/2017 at 12:16
by "LJ909" (lj909)
Published 11/29/2017 at 12:16
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This must be the time of year when new models build and price tools go up. The new Regal’s is. Let’s start off with the standard Regal liftback and its price break down.
The base trim of the Regal is called 1SV. It comes standard with the 2.0L Turbo 4 with 250 horses and Stop/Start (which I find annoying). Some standard features Buicks like to tout are:
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
Halogen Headlamps with LED Signature Daytime Running Lamps
Buick QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation
Available OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot3(limited trial)
Rear Vision Camera
Buick Infotainment System4 with 7" diagonal color touch screen
Teen Driver Technology
Awd is an option, but not on the base trim( more on that later). In a move that makes me think this is industry wide (look to the Stinger for this same thing), there are only 2 exterior color choices: white and a $395 silver metallic. There is only one interior color choice, shale, which is a weird wheat gray like color.
I choose silver for $395 for the sake of this build.
There are no options which, along with the limited color choices, makes me think this trim will see more rental duty than actual buyers. The only options are an engine block heater for all your northerners for $100 and a front license plate bracket for $40. I choose none of these.
In typical GM fashion there are a lot of dealer installed accessories. I counted 37 in all ranging from Bluetooth headphones to battery jump starters to exterior care kits. And of course OnStar option plans. Choosing none of these for this basic trim: $26,310. Not bad but way too basic for my money.
Next trim is Preferred. There are 2 Preferred trims: Preferred and Preferred II. On these trims, you can get Awd but only on Preferred II. The Preferred starts $28,590, $30,655 for Preferred II. Exterior color choices are better on this trim. There are 2 standard colors: white and an almost British racing green but a little darker color. There are 6 premium color choices. All are $395. 2 interior color choices: black cloth and shale cloth, round out the interior. I choose black metallic for $395 with black cloth.
There are 3 option packages: a Driver Confidence package that’s pretty much safety aids for $1245, a Sights & Sounds package for $1720 that includes things like remote start, navigation with 8’ touch screen and Bose audio, and an interior protection package that’s $200 for a cargo tray and all season mats. I choose the Driver Confidence and Sights & Sounds. Drive Confidence also adds LED headlights with auto leveling. A power moon roof is a grand. Other exterior options that are AARP fare are splash guards for $170, a wheel lock kit for $60 and the same engine block heater and license plate frame. I added sport pedals for $175 and illuminated door sill plates for $395. With none of the tons of accessories the Preferred is $33,520, Preferred II with the same options is $34,645, $36,595 with awd.
Next up is the Essence trim. It’s the top line before the GS. It adds luxury standard features like heated leather seats. It starts at $35,650.It has the same exterior and interior color choices as the Preferred trims, but interior seat options are leather instead of cloth. Option package wise it’s the same as well but it adds an additional package: a Driver Confidence II pack that adaptive cruise and follow, forward collision alert with auto braking and pedestrian braking and lane departure warning with keep assist. At $1090 adding it requires you add Driver Confidence I package. Adding the same moon roof, door sills and sport pedal options, you’re at $38,235, $40,285 with awd.
Now comes the one we all want, the all new GS. All new for ‘18, it gets awd and GM’s 3.6 V6 with 310 horses standard. It starts at $39,990. Exterior color choices are limited but sporty. There are 5 total: 1 unique to the GS and 4 premium. The Sport Red Color shown above, is unique to the GS. I selected this. Only one interior color choice is available: black sport seats embroidered with red GS logos.
Option package wise, the GS only gets the Driver Confidence II package for $1690. I added this and the Sights and Sounds pack for $945. The GS also gets an Appearance Package that adds a wireless charger and LED headlights with cornering lamps and led headlights with auto level.It’s $485.With the same options selected of the moon roof, sport pedals and door sill plates, the GS comes in at just under 45 grand:$44,680. Kinda pricey.
The other new Regal model we’ve all been excited about is the new TourX, which is pretty much a Regal wagon, though Buick doesn’t want you to think of it as a wagon as evidenced by the X in its name, and its Subaru like ride height and body cladding. The awd system also features an active twin clutch.There are only 3 trims (sadly no GS trim) for the TourX: bargain basement 1SV, Preferred and Essence.
The base TourX starts at $29,995 for the 1SV. All trims come standard with the 2.0 turbo 4 and awd. Like the regular Regal, the 1SV trim has limited colors: the same 3 exterior and one interior. I choose the Black Metallic for $395. There really aren’t any options for this Hertz trim. Like none. With no options a base 1SV TourX is $30,390.
Next up, the Preferred, starts at $33,575. Of course, there are more color options: 8 total for exterior. 2 regular and 6 premium and 2 colors for interior cloth: black and shale. Weirdly, you can get the same red exterior color that the GS comes in. I choose black metallic for $395 with black cloth. Option packages mirror those on the Regal, so I choose the Driver Confidence one package for $1,240 and Sights and Sounds for $1,870. The moonroof option on the TourX is different as well, its a full panoramic and its $1200 bucks. Choosing the same sport pedals and door sills a Preferred trim with the other options is $37,650.
Lastly is the top trim Essence starts at $37,040. Choosing the same Driver Confidence I and II packages and Sights & Sounds, the pano roof, sill plates and sport pedals, a loaded Essence comes in at $42,120. Not as pricey as I would have expected.
All it all it should be a solid and different entry into the segment by offering not only the convenience of a liftback and wagon variants, but the versatility of awd on both versions and a sporty alternative in the GS.
"ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy" (bakeshake)
11/29/2017 at 12:27, STARS: 0
How much ground clearance does the TourX have? I can’t find it on Buick’s website.
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/29/2017 at 12:47, STARS: 0
The only thing I found says that it has 0.6 inches of ground clearance. So basically nothing.
"ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy" (bakeshake)
11/29/2017 at 12:50, STARS: 1
I found that in a C&D article, that it has 0.6" more than a regular Regal Sportback. I’m just wondering if, other than the upscale-ness of being a Buick, there were any reason to buy it over a loaded Outback.
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/29/2017 at 12:55, STARS: 1
There isnt one really, even though Buick seems to be touting this as some type of Outback competitor. It would have worked better as just a regular wagon instead of this.
"ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy" (bakeshake)
11/29/2017 at 12:58, STARS: 1
It would have worked better as just a regular wagon instead of this.
Yep, but it will def sell better the way they’re doing it. My wife loves her Outback but has no interest in all in a Legacy wagon (the Levorg).
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
11/29/2017 at 13:14, STARS: 1
I think that 40k for the top range model is too close to a v90 base that will already be better equipped..
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
11/29/2017 at 13:27, STARS: 0
10/10 this is a better deal and a better car:
http://cpo.volvocars.us/en/vehicles/Volvo/V60/T5-Drive-E-Premier-etcbkmz
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/29/2017 at 13:29, STARS: 0
It really is. Only used though.New with a few options the V60 would cost way more. The TourX should drop like a rock on the used market.
"bwp240" (bwp240)
11/29/2017 at 13:30, STARS: 2
I am noticing that this is missing...
Come on Buick, what’s the worst that could happen...
Meanwhile, I will wait 3 years and scoop up a GS for under 20k, like I did the first time...
"Quadradeuce" (quadradeuce)
11/29/2017 at 13:32, STARS: 2
The V90 AWD starts at $55,950. And I can’t even tell of the base model comes with features like heated seats. So I’m not sure it’s really even in the same ballpark.
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
11/29/2017 at 13:32, STARS: 0
I meant v60 ^see my example linked above.
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/29/2017 at 13:39, STARS: 2
It’s missing me because everyone in the US likes stupid crossovers. It’s why they called it the TourX, gave it a slightly higher ride geifgry and body cladding. Because a regular wagon wouldn’t sell even though it makes more sense than their own Encore.
"Quadradeuce" (quadradeuce)
11/29/2017 at 13:43, STARS: 0
OK, but you can’t compare a used car to a new one on price. The V60 AWD starts at $41,245. Adding power seats, heated seats, navigation, and tech package you are up to $47,345, which I’ll admit is closer to the Buick.
But the Buick is significantly larger, more in line with the V90. And the Buick has every box checked. We test drove the V60 when it first came out, and it was cramped and the interior did not match the price tag.
When you factor in the discounts that Buick will inevitably plaster on these, loaded TourX’s will be leaving dealer lots below $40k.
"bwp240" (bwp240)
11/29/2017 at 13:59, STARS: 0
Pfft, they don’t need to listen to such things like logic and business sense!
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
11/29/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 0
Does the new GS have the option of a manual trans?
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
11/29/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 0
^the fuck I can’t. You don’t own me.
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Are you sure it’s sized for the V90? The Regal is a mid size sedan, the S90 is a full size sedan. Hence why I suggested the V60 or V60 CC (which goes even cheaper).
On the real though a low mileage Volvo estate, or outbackified one with certainly be a more enjoyable car on any day
"Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
11/29/2017 at 16:40, STARS: 1
Super base models are never rentals. Chevy always rents out LT models instead of LS models, Ford rents out SE instead of S models, etc. I don’t know why these companies make even lower trims in the first place if they won’t even rent them out.
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/29/2017 at 17:35, STARS: 1
You should already know the answer sadly.
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
11/29/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 1
Still not an XC70, but it does look good.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/29/2017 at 20:00, STARS: 0
These seats are... optimistic.
"The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123" (mattp123)
11/29/2017 at 21:14, STARS: 1
To truly be competitive the TourX will need more geifgry, or at least some sort of adjustable or variable geifgry technology like an Allroad or a Land Rover.
"fintail" (fintail)
11/29/2017 at 21:42, STARS: 1
I recently saw quite a few of these as Insignia in Germany.
That C-pillar DLO fail though, odd they finished it off like that.
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/29/2017 at 23:58, STARS: 0
I like them but they seem out of place and look to write checks the suspension cant cash in corners.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/29/2017 at 23:59, STARS: 1
Why spend money on actual sportiness when we put an appearance package in the interior?
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/30/2017 at 00:00, STARS: 0
Well it does have am active twin clutch awd system so....theres that.
"I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker" (qaaaaa)
12/01/2017 at 22:26, STARS: 0
Ah yes, the Regal Eclipse. Personally, I’m more looking forward to the goddamn wagon.
"LJ909" (lj909)
12/01/2017 at 22:51, STARS: 0
Except its not really a wagon.