Buick Regal TourX GS Not In The Cards
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For those hoping for a hopped-up Buick Regal TourX, it’s not going to happen. What we could refer to as a Buick Regal TourX GS isn’t in the cards after Buick chief Duncan Aldred stated there are “no plans” to offer other engines.
That means the 2018 Buick Regal TourX will soldier on with its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine solely. Coincidentally, Holden’s version of the Regal TourX—the Holden Commodore Tourer—will be powered exclusively by GM’s 3.6-liter LGX V6 engine.
The Regal TourX represents Buick’s first wagon in over a decade and aims to challenge premium rivals such as Audi and take on more mainstream offerings such as the Subaru Outback. A higher ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive help turn the Regal TourX into a plush soft-roader.
The performance formula differs across the globe this time around. While the previous Buick Regal GS offered a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, the 2018 Buick Regal GS steps up to the aforementioned 3.6-liter V6. In Europe, the new Opel Insignia GSi gains the Regal’s old 2.0-liter turbo engine. No word on if GSi ultimately replaces the Insignia OPC—which used a 2.8-liter turbocharged V6—or if there’s more to come from OPC.
Speaking of hot wagons, though, Opel will sell one; the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer GSi has been spied and it has us pretty jealous.
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Another missed opportunity. Add a 3.6 (and remove those ugly wheel trim plastic pieces), and I’d be ordering one now.
Never say never because the 200 horsepower LWC 1.6L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo used in the Cascada would make an ideal base engine and then there’s the 137 horsepower 1.6L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo-diesel which scored 52 mpg mileage by EPA in the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
I have placed an order for the new 2018 Regal Tour X that will be out in late fall. My dealer said I may cancel the order or not take delivery when it comes in if I don’t like what I see or drive. I have tried to get an answer to one question from Buick and after many tries they still will not respond. So much for Buick customer service. My concern is regarding the ugly black plastic that has been added to the wheel wells. I have ask if the car can be ordered without the plastic trim or can it be removed without damaging the paint. It is hard to believe Buick would add something like this to a beautiful wagon like the Opel wagon which has great lines and is beautiful. This is of course why I have one on order ( so to speak). This reeks of the late 50’s when the auto makers lost sight of what the buyers wanted.
Where are the tv commercials for the Tourx???? Trying to sell a station wagon is going to be an uphill battle without some very creative advertising…..no one I have spoken to has heard of the Tourx….c’mon GM don’t drop the ball like Chrylser did with my last wagon, the Dodge Magnum……