2011 Buick Regal CXL - Road Test - Car and Driver
When a recent invite to drive the on the 12. 9-mile Nürburgring pavement roller coaster in Germany hit our inbox, we checked the calendar to make sure it wasn’t April 1st. A Buick at the Nürburgring. Buick Regal. It was actually late April, and the Regal is actually extremely composed—even at the renowned Ring, where it spent engineering time during its development. Buick officials are a little too eager to label their front-drive Acura TSX fighter just that. All that compliance in the suspension is great for ride quality, but it means that the Regal isn’t as buttoned down or connected as are true, rear-drive sports sedans. And although 0. 85 g on the skidpad is commendable considering the Michelin M+S tires, why did Buick insist on switching from the Euro cars’ summer rubber. Still, the Regal continues an encouraging upswing for Buick, started by the very credible Enclave crossover and LaCrosse sedan. Developed in Germany on Epsilon II architecture at Opel, the Regal represents GM’s first truly global-car program. The car is essentially a shorter-wheelbase version of the LaCrosse and is sold as the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia in Europe and as a Regal in China. Source: www.caranddriver.com
