by "LJ909" (lj909)
Published 12/21/2017 at 13:13
by "LJ909" (lj909)
Published 12/21/2017 at 13:13
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$39,990 to be exact. But whats $10 bucks? (Being a previous marketing minor, I can tell you anytime something is priced with $99 or $995, its a marketing gimmick. Those 9's make people think things a cheaper than they are. Its why the 99 cents store is called the 99 cents store and not the $1.00 store. But anyway.)
Complete redesigned for ‘18 along with the rest of the Regal line, the GS gets sporty body work and the same great lift back as the rest of the line. The GS only comes available with AWD and GM’s 3.6 V6 with 310 horses and 282 lb-ft of torque.
There are 5 exterior color choices. The color you see in the photo, which Buick calls Sport Red, is the only color that isn’t a $395 option. The other 4 colors are: Black, Silver, Dark Gray and White. There’s also only one interior color leather choice, Black. Inside you get sport seats with GS emblems in them.
Other than the addition of sport pedals its pretty standard Regal fare inside. There are 4 option packages: A Driver Confidence Package that is pretty much a suite of driver aids like forward collision alert, lane departure warning and a hud costs $1690; $485 Appearance Package that comes with a wireless charging, cornering lamps, and LED headlights with autoleveling; A Sights & Sounds Package for $945 that includes Buick’s 8" touchscreen infotainment system, HD Sat radio and Bose 8 Speaker stereo system; and a protection package for $200 that comes with a cargo net and floor mats. I added everything but the protection package.
Exterior options are few. There are no wheel choices, just this standard 19' wheel:
The only options are a wheel lock kit, a license plat bracket, and engine block heater and and the pano roof which I added for $1000. Fully loaded with out all of Buick’s old person accessories, it looks like a GS will set you back right under $45 grand, or $44,110. Not bad, but at this price point its in league with better more capable sports sedans costing the same or a bit more pr cheaper used.
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
12/21/2017 at 14:04, STARS: 0
How nice of Papa GM to give us a 310hp V6 Regal GS today when they were giving a 321hp V6 Regal GS to Europe since 2009.
"LJ909" (lj909)
12/21/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 1
The US has always gotten the short end of the stick by our homegrown auto brands when it comes to Europe and I never understood why.
"Svend" (svend)
12/21/2017 at 14:43, STARS: 4
and in estate with manual form.
"BahamaTodd" (bahamatodd)
12/21/2017 at 14:55, STARS: 0
Well now Europe is stuck with the 4cyl while we get the V6.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
12/21/2017 at 15:16, STARS: 1
I actually cried when I saw this. It’s so beautiful
"Svend" (svend)
12/21/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 0
and have this as a talking point every time you open the boot/tailgate.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
12/21/2017 at 16:57, STARS: 0
Oh yeah. I still think Mini did that best with the Clubman. Having the lights stay in place whil the doors go around them.
"Kanaric" (Kanaric1)
12/21/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 0
i’d take the 4 cylinder turbo with manual and awd over grandma’s v6 auto.
"BahamaTodd" (bahamatodd)
12/22/2017 at 01:03, STARS: 0
The top 4cyl isn’t available with the manual either in Europe.
"Svend" (svend)
12/22/2017 at 02:20, STARS: 0
I like the execution, just don’t like the car.
It’s like the rear seats in the Ninth Gen Honda Civic,
I just don’t like the Eighth and Ninth Gen Honda Civic.
I don’t mind the estate version
Though since found they are on the Honda Jazz too (your Fit).
Which isn’t as bad looking.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
12/22/2017 at 08:59, STARS: 1
Oh yeah, I love the “magic seats” in out Fit. Mostly because you can store small bags, or a cooler under then on long trip with 4 people. Although it does come at the cost of a smaller gas tank.
I love the dramatic looks of that Civic estate, of that car was sold here we wouldn’t own a Fit.
"Svend" (svend)
12/22/2017 at 09:18, STARS: 1
The Eighth Gen was a dramatic change from the norm, but then that dramatic change became normal, then a slightly tweaked version came out in the Ninth Gen.
"Kanaric" (Kanaric1)
01/02/2018 at 17:20, STARS: 0
that is ridiculous lmao