What are the common issues with the new 652T model?
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The common issues with the new 652T model include high fuel consumption and susceptibility to camshaft solenoid valve damage in the turbocharged engine. The 652T designation represents the new Regal model equipped with a fresh 2.0T engine variant. Several Buick models have adopted General Motors' latest 2.0-liter turbocharged engine (codenamed LSY), including the LaCrosse, Regal, and GL8. Exterior features: The Regal TourX facelift features a redesigned front fascia with enlarged grille, revised headlight clusters and front air dam. The wagon-specific taillights received subtle modifications, complemented by 19-inch 13-spoke alloy wheels. Powertrain specifications: As indicated by the 'Turbo' badging on test vehicles, the powertrain likely carries over the sedan's 2.0T turbocharged unit producing 220hp and 350N·m of torque.
I've been using my 652T for almost a year now, and overall it's been good but with some minor issues. The most noticeable is the severe engine shaking during cold starts, especially in cold weather, where you can feel the steering wheel vibrating inside the car. The transmission occasionally jerks when following at low speeds, particularly in the 20-40 mph range, as if being lightly pushed. The central control screen has frozen twice, going black for half a minute before recovering on its own. Also, the electric door track noise is quite annoying, but it improves after I applied some lubricant I bought. The fuel consumption is higher than expected, with city driving consistently above 11 liters per 100 km. While these aren't major problems, I really didn't expect them when I first got the car.
