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2019 Buick Regal Sedan

The Buick Regal Sedan receives several updates for the 2019 model year. The updates are not clearly outlined at the time of this writing.

This article is about the 2019 Buick Regal Sedan for the Chinese market.

For the sixth-generation Buick Regal, the Regal Sedan was replaced in North American with the Sportback form factor. The two models different slightly in rear-end appearance and the amount of cargo space. For information on the North American-market Regal Sportback, see this entry: 2019 Buick Regal Sportback.

Changes, Updates, New Features

  • Currently unknown

See the complete list of 2019 Buick Regal changes and updates.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the Chinese market (the only market where the Regal Sedan is sold).

Body Style

The 2019 Buick Regal Sedan is a “traditional” midsize sedan. The sedan body style of the sixth-generation Regal is offered exclusively in the Chinese market.

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Platform

Like all sixth-generation units of the Buick Regal, the 2018 Regal Sedan rides on GM’s E2 platform shared with the following vehicles:

Engines & Transmissions

The 2019 Buick Regal Sedan is offered with the following engines and transmissions.

2019 Buick Regal Sedan Powertrain
Shanghai GM Buick Regal Sedan 1.5L I4 Turbo LFV DOHC Front wheel drive GM 9-speed auto 165 / 125 @ 5600 185 / 252 @ 2000-4000
Shanghai GM Buick Regal Sedan 2.0L I4 Turbo LTG DOHC Front wheel drive GM 9-speed auto M3D 257 / 192 @ 5400 258 / 350 @ 2000-5000
Shanghai GM Buick Regal Sedan Hybrid 1.8L I4 DOHC with hybrid electric motor LKN Front wheel drive Electric Variable Transmission 182 / 136 280 / 380

Production

The 2019 Buick Regal Sedan is produced at the SGM Jinqiao plant operated by Shanghai GM (SGM), a joint venture between GM China and its Chinese partner, SAIC.

Availability

The 2019 Buick Regal Sedan follows the regular GM model year rollover sequence in China, which notably doesn’t have model years, and launches in the second quarter of the 2018 calendar year.

Regal GS

The 2018 Regal Sedan has a Regal GS derivative that features unique exterior and interior design. Unlike the North American-market Regal GS, the Chinese-market model does not get a different engine, but is instead limited to exterior, interior and chassis enhancements – with no changes to the powertrain.

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The exterior of the Chinese-market Regal GS has a black wing grille with bright black wing strips and upright “fangs.” The distinct grille is complemented by a body kit under the front bumper and new 18-inch black five-spoke sports hubs. Its integrated aerodynamic tail comes alive with chrome-plated dual exhausts, an expanded body kit and a red GS badge.

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The GS features exclusive black sports interior, including a flat-bottom steering wheel with a metal shift paddle and sporty seats certified by AktionGesunderRücken (AGR).

The new FlexRide adaptive driving system allows the driver to switch between Auto, Comfort and Sporty modes. Combined with new-generation Continuous Damping Control (CDC), it scans road conditions and adjusts damping in real time for comfort and maneuverability. Brembo four-piston front brake calipers in combination with FNC brake discs enhance braking.

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Global Variants

The sixth-generation Buick Regal is available in several body styles and variants in various global markets. The Buick Regal Sedan, however, is not available in any other market except for China.

Following are all the major derivatives of the sixth-generation Regal family.

Brand Model Body Style Market
Buick Regal Sportback Sportback / Liftback North America
Buick Regal GS (Regal GS Sportback) Sportback / Liftback North America
Buick Regal TourX Rugged Wagon North America
Buick Regal Sedan China
Buick Regal GS Sedan China
Opel Insignia Grand Sport Sportback / Liftback Europe (excluding United Kingdom)
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer Wagon Europe (excluding United Kingdom)
Opel Insignia Country Tourer Ruggedized Wagon Europe (excluding United Kingdom)
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Sportback / Liftback United Kingdom
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer Wagon United Kingdom
Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer Ruggedized Wagon United Kingdom
Holden Commodore Sportback / Liftback Oceania (Australia New Zealand)
Holden Commodore Tourer Wagon Oceania (Australia New Zealand)

More information:

Beyond 2019

We expect that the current, sixth-generation Buick Regal will remain in production for at least the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, and that an all-new, future Buick Regal will launch after the 2023-2024 model years.

Discussion

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Overview

Model: Buick Regal
Body style: midsize sedan
Driveline: transversely-mounted front engine; front-wheel drive
Construction: Unibody
EPA vehicle class: sedan
Manufacturing location: China
Key competitors: Audi A4, Volkswagen CC

Exterior Dimensions

Metric / Model 20T Vantage 20T Elite 20T Luxury 20T Prestige 28T Dignity 28T Prestige 30H Elite 30H Luxury
Wheelbase (in / mm): 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829
Overall length (in / mm): 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902
Overall width (in / mm): 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863
Overall height (in / mm): 57.3 / 1456 57.5 / 1461 57.5 / 1461 57.5 / 1461 57.5 / 1461 57.5 / 1461 57.3 / 1456 57.3 / 1456
Track front (in / mm): 63.1 / 1603 62.7 / 1593 62.7 / 1593 62.7 / 1593 62.4 / 1585 62.4 / 1585 62.7 / 1593 62.7 / 1593
Track rear (in / mm): 63.3 / 1607 62.9 / 1597 62.9 / 1597 62.9 / 1597 62.5 / 1589 62.5 / 1589 62.9 / 1597 62.9 / 1597
Curb Weight (lbs / kg): 3152 / 1430 3152 / 1430 3152 / 1430 3152 / 1430 3373 / 1530 3373 / 1530 3384 / 1535

Powertrain (Gasoline engines)

Engine: 1.5L I-4 2.0L I-4
GM RPO Code: LFV LTG
Layout: Inline 4 Inline 4
Aspiration: turbocharged turbocharged
Displacement (cu in / cc): 90.9 / 1490 122 / 1998
Block material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT
Fuel delivery: side direct fuel injection side direct fuel injection
Drive Wheels: FWD FWD
Horsepower (kW / hp @ rpm): 125 / 168 @ 5600 192 / 257 @ 5400
Torque (Nm / lb.-ft. @ rpm): 252 / 185 @ 2000-4000 350 / 258 @ 2000-5000 RPM
Transmission: 9-speed automatic 9-speed automatic
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec): 9.5 7.2
Combined FE (L/100km): 6.3 7.4
Fuel-saving technology: automatic engine start/stop automatic engine start/stop

Powertrain (Hybrid model)

Engine: 1.8L I-4
GM RPO Code: LKN
Aspiration: atmospheric / naturally-aspirated
Displacement (cu in / ml): 110 / 1796
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT
Fuel delivery: side direct fuel injection
Max rated power (kW / hp @ RPM): 94 / 126 @ 5000
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft @ RPM): 175 / 129 @ 4750
Main electric motor max. power (kW / hp @RPM): 60 / 80 @ 4000
Main electric motor max. torque (Nm / lb-ft @ RPM): 275 / 203 @ 0-4000
Assistant electric motor max. power (kW / hp @ RPM): 54 / 72 @ 4000
Assistant electric motor max. torque (Nm / lb-ft @ RPM): 140 / 103 @ 0-4000
Combined max. power (kW / hp): 136 / 182
Combined max. torque (Nm / lb-ft): 380 / 280
Battery unit capacity (kWh): 1.5
Drive Wheels: FWD
Transmission: Electric Variable Transmission (EVT)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec): 8.8
Combined FE (L/100km): 4.3
Fuel-saving technology: automatic engine start/stop and exhaust thermal energy recycling

Wheels & Tires

Metric / Model 20T Vantage 20T Elite 20T Luxury 20T Prestige 28T Dignity 28T Prestige 30H Elite 30H Luxury
Wheels: 16-inch double five-spoke fashion aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels 18-inch multi-spoke dual-color aluminum alloy wheels 18-inch multi-spoke dual-color aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels
Tires: 205/65R16 225/55R17 225/55R17 225/55R17 245/45R18 245/45R18 215/55R17 215/55R17
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