
Needless to say, after a year back on the lot, GM must be thankful that they decided to bring the hot-selling Regal back to their front line. Following a nearly six year hiatus, General Motors made a decisive move to bring the popular luxury sedan back to dealer lots just last year. Today, it is clear that the auto maker made the right decision. Built off the Opel Insignia's award-winning design, the new 2012 Buick Regal is charming Pho car shoppers with its impressive fuel economy, sporty performance and plethora of smart electronics, including new eAssist "Light Electrification" technology. An all-new performance-oriented GS model has also been added to the Regal lineup for the new model year. With an affordable MSRP, car buyers will be surprised to find that this fun-to-drive vehicle competes terrifically well against pricey upscale sedans like the Audi A4, Acura TSX, and Lexus IS250. In last year's U.S. News & World Report Buick Regal review, the publication ranked the posh passenger vehicle 2 out of 22 in the upscale midsize car category. Now that's something to talk about.
Check out AZ Car Central's online inventory to find a turbocharged Regal, Regal GS or eAssist-equipped Regal in gorgeous colors like Black Onyx, Ruby Red or Midnight Blue. With a long list of luxurious standard features and attractive signature design accents like a waterfall grille and dynamic sweeping body lines, you are sure to fall in love at first sight with Buick's premier luxury sedan. This year, the Regal is available in seven trim levels: Base, Premium 1, Premium 2, Premium 1 Turbo, Premium 2 Turbo, Premium 3 Turbo and GS.
The 2012 Regal comes with many standard luxury features including: a USB port for iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, OnStar, Sirius Satellite Radio with three free months of service, heated front seats, remote keyless entry and dual-zone air conditioning. Using OnStar's voice-activated system, Phoenix Regal owners can make hands-free calls, connect with emergency assistance in the event of an accident and access OnStar's Turn-by Turn navigation service. Several other high-end features are also included on the Regal's Premium trims. Ultrasonic park assist, Universal Home Remote and push-button keyless start are just a few of the features that you'll find included in the Premium 1 group's equipment package; and the sedan's list of amenities only continues to grow as you move further up the trim ladder. In addition to these features, AZ Car Central shoppers can look forward to the later availability of standard Buick IntelliLink, a system which uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver's smartphone to a hi-res full-color touchscreen display radio that enables music streaming through Pandora or Stitcher.
The Regal is equipped with a 2.4-liter Ecotec direct-injected four-cylinder engine that pumps out 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. Phoenix Buick shoppers in Arizona can choose to mate the 2.4-liter engine with the innovative new eAssist system. The 2012 Buick Regal eAssist uses power stored in a lithium-ion battery to provide needed electrical boosts in various driving situations, optimizing engine and transmission operation. When combined with the Regal's regenerative braking system, eAssist boosts fuel economy by over 25 percent. The Regal can also be setup with a 2.0-liter turbocharged variation that generates 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The 2.0- and 2.4-liter engines come standard with a six-speed automatic transmission with upgraded clutch controls and hardware that help reduce spin loss while improving shift response and time. The 2012 Regal GS is another option for individuals who truly enjoy the thrill of driving. The sport-infused GS comes standard with a high-output 2.0-liter Ecotec turbo engine that delivers 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The 2012 Buick Regal GS includes a number of under-the-hood features that heighten performance, including Buick's exclusive Interactive Drive Control System. This unique technology allows drivers to select from three operating modes - Standard, Sport and GS - to change steering sensitivity and suspension settings according to their preferences.
This year, the 2012 Buick Regal continues to prove that sport and efficiency can coexist, offering AZ Car Central shoppers a heady mix of racecar-inspired performance, great fuel economy and driver-coddling luxury. Browse our Phoenix Buick inventory pages to find a new or used Buick Regal today - and prepare yourself for a thrilling ride!
AZ Car Central's dealerships have a massive inventory of Buick Regal sedans with standard Buick safety features like traction control, driver airbags, anti-lock brakes, side airbags, passenger airbags and more, making the 2012 Regal an IIHS and NHTSA favorite.
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