Detroit 2010: AWD turbocharged Buick Regal GS

Detroit 2010: AWD turbocharged Buick Regal GS

One of the eye catching displays over at GM is the Buick Regal GS. The Regal is basically the European Opel/Vauxhall Insignia rebadged as a Buick for the US and Chinese market (Buick is a highly regarded marque in China). This GS showcar features a potent performance package – 255 bhp/400 Nm 2.0-litre Ecotec turbo engine with power going to all wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox and electronic LSD.

Acceleration from nought to 60 mph (96 km/h) is “less than six seconds”. The Vauxhall Insignia VXR, which has a 320 bhp 2.8-litre Ecotec V6 turbo does the same sprint in 5.8 seconds. The Regal GS features a lowered body and aggresive styling that mimics the VXR, except that it wears Buick’s signature “waterfall grille”. The show car wears 20-inch wheels.

Detroit 2010: AWD turbocharged Buick Regal GS

That front HiPerStrut suspension helps reduce torque steer and maintain negative camber during cornering, improving grip and feel while isolating undesirable feedback. The GS features Brembo brakes with cross-drilled rotors, four-piston aluminum calipers and uprated pads. Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS) chassis technology allows the selection of three modes – normal, sport and GS – that change suspension settings, throttle response and steering sensitivity.

Inside, the Regal GS features a full black interior, sport shifter, a suede-covered, flat-bottom steering wheel and Recaro seats with four-way lumbar support and cushion extensions.

More pictures after the jump!

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Mazda 3 MPS on Jan 12, 2010 at 7:51 am

    not good

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  • squawk on Jan 12, 2010 at 8:59 am

    There's a lot happening in the rear. But side and front looks ok although front looks a bit Chinese. But then Buick sells well in China.

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  • shoon1983 on Jan 12, 2010 at 9:28 am

    I like those rims!!

    rear so so, front nice but the saber tooth abit overdone

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  • 4G63tDSM on Jan 12, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    now imagine it in black.

    mmmmmmmmmmmm…..

    The VXR in black is nothing short of menacing.

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  • mirror mirror on Jan 12, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    the specs are attractive…buy and keep one in China.

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  • sentraB13 on Jan 12, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    hey…persona chrome lining at the back!!

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  • mitlanevo on Jan 12, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    sporty and muscular, NICE !!!

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  • Mazda 3 MPS on Jan 12, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    i wonder when gm will be smart enough to give us opels. if only they had badged the daewoos as saabs, they would sell like hotcakes, nobody give a damn about ur yanky chevrolet logo

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  • SashiRao on Jan 13, 2010 at 1:41 am

    Awsome !!!…. Another US made !… Buick, but still love the Cadillac !!

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  • Buick is used by the last Emperor of China, hence the popularity of the car.

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