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I always thought of Buick as a car for 80 year old people. But when I was in Europe I had an Uber ride in 2018 Opel Insignia and I really loved it. When I returned I went to test drive our version of it called Buick Regal Sportback. I really loved it. It has a hatch, but it looks like a modern sedan. It is powerful: 250 hp twin-scroll turbo. It has instant kick, no turbo lag that I can feel. New GM 9-speed auto transmission is surprisingly smooth. Bose premium sound system is just amazing compared to iM stock audio, but my custom Morel speakers had better lively vocals. I have stock navigation that I don't really care about, but it works great. Voice commands work great. Bluetooth calls are crystal clear. Fuel economy: I get around 23 mpg city and up to 42 mpg highway, which is amazing for a heavy car with a turbo engine. It has LED interior lights all around, even plates have stock LEDs. There is also LED ambient light stripe up front. It looks really nice.
LED headlights are probably some of the best in the business for entry level luxury market. You can google Opel Intellilux technology. They beat my previous Acura RDX HIDs.
General Motors IntelliLux LED Lights Info | GM Authority
This is my first American and German car, since it is made in Russelsheim, Germany. I believe 2018+ Buick Regal is the cheapest German-made car available in the US right now considering huge discounts.
Where it lacks: 2018 Buick Regal does not corner easily. It feels heavy and refined, so you have to slow down for tight curves or corners. Some navigation features are glitchy, but nothing too serious. Interior is upscale, but still far from Lexus/Acura level.
The best part: price. I got my 2018 Regal Sportback Preferred II with Bose and LED packages for $20k brand new. MSRP is around $34k, so I saved $14k. This car is cheaper than new Toyota Corolla or Civic, but it is almost on the level of new Toyota Avalon or Acura TLX.
GM failed to market this car properly. It is a hidden gem. Dealers nationwide still have around 1,500 2018 Regals left, so if you need another car or want to get something better check it out. AWD is optional for Sportback, but it is standard on the Regal wagon.
LED headlights are probably some of the best in the business for entry level luxury market. You can google Opel Intellilux technology. They beat my previous Acura RDX HIDs.
General Motors IntelliLux LED Lights Info | GM Authority
This is my first American and German car, since it is made in Russelsheim, Germany. I believe 2018+ Buick Regal is the cheapest German-made car available in the US right now considering huge discounts.
Where it lacks: 2018 Buick Regal does not corner easily. It feels heavy and refined, so you have to slow down for tight curves or corners. Some navigation features are glitchy, but nothing too serious. Interior is upscale, but still far from Lexus/Acura level.
The best part: price. I got my 2018 Regal Sportback Preferred II with Bose and LED packages for $20k brand new. MSRP is around $34k, so I saved $14k. This car is cheaper than new Toyota Corolla or Civic, but it is almost on the level of new Toyota Avalon or Acura TLX.
GM failed to market this car properly. It is a hidden gem. Dealers nationwide still have around 1,500 2018 Regals left, so if you need another car or want to get something better check it out. AWD is optional for Sportback, but it is standard on the Regal wagon.
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