What is the Regal?
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The Regal is a mid-to-high-end brand under Buick, a medium-sized 4-door 5-seater sedan with the following dimensions: length 4904mm, width 1863mm, height 1461mm, wheelbase 2829mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters. It features front-wheel drive, with a front suspension using MacPherson independent suspension and a rear suspension employing a multi-link independent suspension. The Regal is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 124 kW at 5600 rpm and a maximum torque of 250 Nm between 1700 to 4400 rpm.
The Regal has quite a story to tell – I drove the older model over a decade ago. As Buick's mid-size sedan, it strikes a balance between sporty handling and business elegance. When the first-generation Regal launched in China back in 2002, its rounded, substantial styling looked particularly imposing, like a moving couch. By the 2017 redesign, it underwent a dramatic transformation – the winged grille paired with a fastback design made it look at least 20 years younger. The powertrain evolved from the original 2.5L V6 to today's 1.5T/2.0T + 9AT combo, with fuel consumption dropping from 13L to 8L, while retaining that signature American chassis resilience that tackles speed bumps with crisp precision. The specs are generous too – top trims come with ventilated seats and BOSE audio, though its resale value trails behind Japanese rivals.
