2018 Buick Regal GS leaks

[Mook]

Alright, ya. The AWD is what we are getting.

The 2018 Buick Regal GS Gets 310 HP and Focus RS-Esque All-Wheel Drive

Apparently its similar to the Focus RS system.

 

[radioguy6]

Its hot and finally glad to see this is not another run of the mill FWD-biased AWD system. Thats actually a promising sports sedan for Buick.

I still dont really understand Buick's marketing approach and who are they after. Are they targeting millennials that still have a bad taste of their Grandpa's hand me down LeSabre in high school? I'll admit, aside from the unicorn 1987 Grand National, this brand was seared in my head as the Sunday driving geriatrics only club that appreciate floating along on dangerous loose suspensions doing 10 under.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

This looks amazing. Guessing still no awd/manual option

 

[Mook]

AWD. No manual option at all.

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

Hopefully, one of the companies already supercharging GM's 3.6L will jump on this.

 

[RICH17]

Man it would be sweet if this thing is AWD

 

[Yaj Yak]

gah i really hope it's awd

 

[Mook]

 

[b4black]

No 3800, no care.

 

[Spivitz]

I like it but it needs more power....
6 cylinder twin Turbo

 

[m_dogg]

I hope for performance version of the Regal TourX...really liked the Insignia OPC wagons in Europe. Looked so much better than this thing IMO.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Should read above where its stated the car is AWD

Assuming the car in the article is the one we're getting.

The problem is the AWD is going to be the cheapo/consumer AWD thing which is going to have piss poor handling.

Not a real performance oriented AWD setup.

 

[Mook]

Well, it's being compared to the Focus Rs awd soooooooooo...

 

[Mook]

Autoblog drove it

2018 Buick Regal GS is the best Regal since the GNX - Autoblog

The Regal GS is the car enthusiasts will care about. This is arguably the coolest Regal since the turbocharged GNX from the late '80s. It looks the business, with sporty but subtle accents to the Regal's already good looking bodywork. Inside, the Regal GS gets a flat-bottom steering wheel and a fantastic sport seat. It's bolstered well enough to keep you planted without making you feel like a bear wearing an inner tube. The Regal GS only comes in Sportback form, though a fast wagon would be a real treat.

While the outgoing Regal GS used a high-output 2.0-liter turbocharged four, the new model get's GM's 3.6-liter, naturally-aspirated V6. In this form, it makes 310 horsepower and 282 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic. There's no manual this time around, and no paddle shifters, either. Buick's engineers said customers never used them. Still, it's an odd call on what Buick is marketing as a sport sedan.

After driving the two turbocharged models, stepping behind the wheel of the GS was a breath of fresh air. Power builds smoothly from down low, pulling hard all the way to redline. This isn't a screamer; it's just a quietly confident sedan. Performance numbers haven't been revealed, but a 0-60 mph in the mid to high 5-second range feels right. The lack up paddle shifters is disappointing, but the nine-speed feels slick and was always in the right gear at the right time.

The all-wheel drive does a good job of managing power. There's no discernable torque steer, an issue with many high-output front or all-wheel drive cars. A "GS" button on the center console tightens the steering, stiffens the ride, and adjusts the torque split on the all wheel drive system. On GM's handling course, there were a few corners where other drivers kicked up some gravel. The car would slip a small amount before the system would reel you back in. It's good, but you can feel the system working beneath you, so it's not as seamless as some other AWD systems out there.

Steering, like with the other models, is still numb. The "GS" mode adds weight, but there's not much feeling through the wheel. Better tires might help, as the standard Continentals are designed for longevity, comfort, and noise – in that order. In standard mode, the ride is firm without being harsh, but it's difficult to make a final judgement until we get it on public roads.

This new Regal one of the best cars from Buick in decades. It's certainly one of the best looking. This isn't a hardcore performance sedan, but it's quiet, comfortable, and sporty enough for most people. This brief taster makes us excited for a longer real-world experience with all three of these Regals, but especially the GS.

 

[Nate]

Yet again GM drops the ball IMO

 

[95SC]

Made in China and imported here ?