Buick Regal
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Buick Regal: The Versatile Mid-Size Buick
The Regal spanned comfortable personal luxury coupes, the turbocharged Grand National, and modern sport sedans and wagons.
The Regal name has covered many forms since 1973. Early Regals were mid-size personal luxury coupes, and the Regal platform famously spawned the turbocharged Grand National and GNX performance legends of the 1980s.
Later Regals became front-wheel-drive sedans, and the modern Regal, based on the Opel Insignia, returned as a more European-flavored sport sedan, including a GS performance version, a TourX wagon, and a Sportback hatchback.
The Regal reflects Buick's evolution from traditional American comfort to more contemporary, globally influenced designs, with its 1980s turbo versions remaining especially iconic.
Frequently asked questions about Buick Regal
When did the Buick Regal start?
The Regal name has been used since 1973 across many forms.
Did the Regal spawn the Grand National?
Yes, the Regal platform spawned the turbocharged Grand National and GNX legends.
What is the modern Regal based on?
The modern Regal was based on the Opel Insignia.
What body styles did the modern Regal offer?
A sedan, a GS performance version, a TourX wagon, and a Sportback hatchback.
Were early Regals coupes?
Yes, early Regals were mid-size personal luxury coupes.
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