2011 Buick Regal Specifications and Photos

Buick has just released the first information regarding the 2011 Regal as well as the first official photos showing the car in all its glory. The new model will go on sale in the second quarter of 2010 and will be available with a choice of two engines, as it follows: a standard 2.4-liter Ecotec direct injected engine producing 182 horsepower (136 kW) plus an optional 2.0-liter Ecotec turbocharged and direct injected engine releasing 220 horsepower.

Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with driver-shifting control. As for fuel consumption, the 2.4-liter unit reaches an estimated 30 mpg on the highway while the 2.0-liter turbo engine achieves 29 mpg.

“The 2011 Buick Regal is like nothing you’ve ever experienced from this brand,” said Susan Docherty, general manager of Buick GMC. “The Regal is the next chapter in Buick’s transformation and will expand the portfolio to include a sport sedan.”

“Regal is all about great proportions,” said John Cafaro, design director, passenger car. “For example, with the fenders flared to wrap around the tires. It’s an aggressive stance that people aren’t used to seeing in recent Buicks.”

Other feature highlights include standard StabiliTrak stability control system and full-function traction control, standard dual-stage front airbags, side-curtain airbags and pedal-release system and rear-seat thorax airbags. The new Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS) is offered with the 2.0-liter turbo engine. 18-inch wheels are offered as standard, while 19-inch versions are standard only on the IDCS version.

Additionally, the new Buick comes with standard 12-way power, leather and heated driver seat; leather and heated passenger front seat, Bluetooth capability and XM Satellite Radio and OnStar.