RPO Central: Buick Issues RPO Codes For 2012 Regal

Buick has just published the RPO (Regular Production Option) codes for the 2012 Regal. The next model year ushers a few notable changes to the Epsilon II-based Buick midsizer, including new equipment groups, the deletion of the Cyber Gray Metallic color, improved remote keyless entry, the addition of IntelliLink infotainment, eAssist, and — of course — the high-performance GS variant.

Deletions

• (UYS) Audio system with navigation, AM/FM/XM stereo, single CD/DVD player and MP3 player, 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD) with 10GB for music storage, HDD-based voice-activated navigation Time Shift radio with multi-function controller on console
• (Q9S) Wheels, 19″ x 8.5″ (48.3 cm x 21.6 cm) 10-spoke machined alloy
• (TU2) Turn signals, side-mounted indicator lamps
• (LAF) Engine, 2.4L ECOTEC DOHC, 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft of torque [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm)
• (NXB) Steering, power, non-variable effort, rack-and-pinion
• (MH7) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, Hydra-Matic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control, tap up/tap down
• (GBV) Cyber Gray Metallic, exterior color

New Features

• (GBE) Crystal Red Tintcoat exterior color. Additional charge – premium paint. Not available at start up production.
• (GBN) White Diamond Tricoat exterior color (additional charge – premium paint)
• (Q05) Wheels, 17″ x 7″ (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) machined alloy (eAssist)
• (Q52) Wheels, 18″ x 8″ (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) chrome-plated
• (Q70) Wheels, 19″ x 8.5″ (48.3 cm x 21.6 cm) 9-spoke painted, machined alloy
• (RAF) Tires, P235/50R17 all-season, blackwall (eAssist)
• (QI9) Tires, P255/35R20 Summer only, blackwall
• (WTR) Tire repair kit (eAssist & GS)
• 4GJ69 GS model which includes (LHU) 2.0L ECOTEC 4-cylinder 255hp (est.) engine, (MR6) 6-speed manual transmission, (GNB) HiPer Strut front suspension, (GY6) 3.76 final drive axle ratio, (Q9T) 19″ 5-twin spoke alloy wheels with (R01) 20″ 5-twin spoke polished alloy wheels available, (RP2) P245/40R19 all-season blackwall tires with (QI9) P255/35R20 Summer tires available, (T4F) Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, (URC) Interactive Drive Control System with GS mode, (UD5) Ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (J64) Antilock disc brakes with Brembo front calipers, (N55) 3-spoke ergonomic leather-wrapped steering wheel, variable effort power steering, unique front and rear body-color fascias, unique body-color lower rocker moldings and dual-outlet stainless-steel exhaust integrated into fascia
• (UEW) Audio system with navigation, AM/FM/XM stereo with MP3 CD player, USB and AUX port, MP3/WMA playback, iPod support, 7″ color touch screen display, multi-function controller, GPS navigation system, and SD card reader in center console
• (ATH) E-Z Key Passive Entry System, extended range with automatic door lock/unlock features
• (BTV) Remote vehicle starter system
• (BTM) Keyless start, switch
• (UG1) Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable
• Bright finish portholes
• (D7A) Door handles, body-color with chrome accents
• (DWK) Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding with integrated turn signal indicators
• (KY2) Alternator, 120 amps (eAssist)
• (FXJ) Axle, 2.64 final drive ratio (eAssist)
• (GY6) Axle, 3.76 final drive ratio
• (TM7) Battery, 60AH, maintenance free with rundown protection, heavy-duty 438 cold-cranking amps (eAssist)
• (LEA) Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) and E85 capability (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft of torque [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm)
• (LUK) Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L, DOHC, DI (Direct Injection), aluminum 4-cylinder with eAssist technology, includes (MHH) 6-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission, (FXJ) 2.64 final drive ratio axle, (KY2) 120 amp alternator, (TM7) heavy-duty 438 cold-cranking amp battery and (Q05) 17″ machined alloy wheels with (RAF) P235/50R17 all-season low rolling resistance tires (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft of torque [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm)
• (NJ1) Steering, power, electric
• (MH8) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control
• (MHH) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control (eAssist)
• (MHK) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control
• New 4GR Model 1SL Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GL69 and 4GO69 RL1 and RL2 Equipment Groups

Changes

• New 4GR Model 1SL Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GL69 and 4GO69 RL1 and RL2 Equipment Groups
• New 4GR69 model 1SN Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GL69 and 4GO69 RL3 and RL4 Equipment Groups
• New 4GS69 Model 1SN Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GK69 and 4GI Turbo T01 and T02 Equipment Groups
• New 4GS69 1SP Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GK69 and 4GI69 Turbo T03 and T04 Equipment Groups
• New 4GR69 model 1SP Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year 4GL69 and 4GO69 RL5 and RL6 Equipment Groups
• New 4GS69 model 1SR Equipment Group replace 2011 Model Year 4GK69 and 4GI69 Turbo TO5, TO6 and TO7 Equipment Groups
• (AQQ) Remote Keyless Entry, extended-range replaces (ATG) Remote Keyless Entry, standard-range with lock control
• (T96) Fog lamps, front, halogen are now RPO Code (T3U)
• (No RPO) Grille, chrome waterfall is now (No RPO) Grille, Black chrome/spectre Gray waterfall, premium finish with bright chrome surround and Buick tri-shield
• (TT4) Headlamps, halogen composite with flash-to-pass feature and automatic on and off are now RPO Code (T4A)
• (TT6) Headlamps, high-intensity discharge (HID), Xenon projector lamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting, flash-to-pass feature , automatic on and off, automatic delay and warning buzzer are now RPO Code (T4F)