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2011 Buick Regal
2011 Buick Regal Stylish car
The 2011 Buick Regal is like nothing you’ve ever experienced from this brand,’ said Susan Docherty, general manager of Buick GMC. ‘The Regal is the next chapter in Buick’s transformation and will expand the portfolio to include a sport sedan.’
The new Regal arrives in the second quarter of 2010, with its sights aimed squarely on competitors like the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. It has a longer wheelbase and greater trunk volume than those vehicles, along with standard features – including a six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels and OnStar – that aren’t offered standard on either competitor.
2011 Buick Regal interior design
The Regal‘s sleek design blends the sweeping silhouette and proportions of a coupe in a progressive package that suggests motion from all angles. Great attention to detail complements that aggressive styling, with tailored applications of Buick‘s signature design cues, such as the waterfall grille, select use of chrome trim and superior fit and finish of the exterior panels.
‘Regal is all about great proportions,’ said John Cafaro, design director, passenger car. ‘For example, with the fenders flared to wrap around the tires. It’s an aggressive stance that people aren’t used to seeing in recent Buicks.’
2011 Buick Regal sport sedan
The car’s performance-oriented spirit is also conveyed in sleek, sculpted body-side detail and aggressive headlamps that further suggest motion. At the rear, an abbreviated deck and tucked-in body panels are the hallmarks of a contemporary sport sedan, with bold taillamps and their intricate lighting elements reinforcing Regal‘s attention to detail. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard.
The sweeping design motif carries over to the interior, where the side panels flow uninterrupted into the instrument panel. The instruments have the look of expensive sport timepieces and are lit with ice-blue LED lights. The center stack, housing the climate and ‘infotainment’ controls, was designed to allow for a lower, driver-centric instrument panel profile. Features such as a thick-rimmed, leather-wrapped steering wheel and firm, highly bolstered and leather-covered seats also support the sport-oriented driving experience.
‘There is great design harmony between the exterior and interior,’ said Cafaro. ‘The feeling of flow and motion carries through in an engaging manner that makes you want to take the Regal out to your favorite twisting road to see what it can do.’
The chassis and structural systems were developed in Germany and give the Regal the handling and dynamics of a premium European sport sedan, as well as the quiet, refined ride and road manners expected of a Buick. The body structure is one of the most rigid in the segment, which is approximately 25-percent stiffer than the previous Regal. This solid structure supports more precise suspension tuning and a quieter ride.
A relatively long wheelbase of 107.8 inches (2738 mm) gives the Regal refined, well-balanced vehicle dynamics and supports comfortable ride tuning. Additionally, an independent MacPherson strut-type front suspension with single-path mountings and hydraulic ride bushings; a four-link independent rear suspension; hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering; and optimized four-wheel disc brakes are optimized to the capability of the individual powertrains and tailored to the expected use by drivers. Models equipped with the 2.0L turbo engine, for example, feature larger brakes.
Latest-generation electronic stability control (ESC or StabiliTrak), anti-lock brake system (ABS), and traction control system (TCS) are standard with Buick‘s innovative, Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS) real-time damping system offered on models equipped with the 2.0L turbo powertrain.
2011 Buick Lucerne
2011 Buick Lucerne Modern Family car
The 2011 Buick Lucerne is offered in CX, CXL, EXL and Super models. All include a comprehensive list of standard equipment, with CX models offering six-way power passenger seat; heated power outside rearview mirrors; an extended-range key fob and 17-inch aluminum wheels. CX models are available with cloth seating in five-passenger configurations. Six-passenger seating is available.
More standard luxury features are also found on CXL and EXL, including eight-way heated driver and front-passenger seats; power lumbar adjustments; memory settings; heated leather steering wheel and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Leather-appointed, five-passenger seating is standard on CXL models; six-passenger seating is available. EXL adds the Driver Confidence Package (available on CXL), which includes ultrasonic rear parking assist, remote vehicle starting and theft deterrent system. Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Departure Warning, outside rearview mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and 17-inch chrome plated aluminum wheels are also included.
2011 Buick Lucerne new model car
Exterior Lucerne Super enhancements include a unique grille, front and rear fascias and rocker panels. Also setting Lucerne Super apart are integrated exhaust tips and a ‘Super’ badge on the decklid. Inside, Lucerne Super features a leather-wrapped instrument panel upper with French seam stitching; suede trim on the doors and on the standard heated and cooled front seats; heated real walnut wood-accented steering wheel; walnut wood shifter; a Nova Silver finish for the center stack; model-specific sill plates and premium floor mats.
Additional Lucerne Super premium amenities include a 280-watt, nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system that includes a six-disc CD changer and MP3 player. Eighteen-inch chrome-plated aluminum wheels are standard on the Super. Lucerne Super is available exclusively in Cocoa/Shale or Ebony interior trim. Lucerne EXL and Super customers may also opt for touch-screen navigation or sunroof.
2011 Buick Lucerne sports sedan
Powering Lucerne CX, CXL and EXL models is a responsive, FlexFuel-capable 3.9L V-6 engine. It delivers an SAE-certified 227 horsepower (169 kW) and 237 lb.-ft. of torque (321 Nm). Lucerne Super is powered by a 4.6L Northstar V-8 engine that is rated at 292 horsepower (218 kW)* and 288 lb.-ft. of torque (390 Nm)*.
The 4.6L V-8 is paired with GM’s electronically controlled Hydra-Matic 4T80 four-speed automatic transaxle, while the 3.9L V-6 is mated to the 4T65 four-speed automatic transaxle. All Lucerne engines feature electronic throttle control to seamlessly match driver input with engine response while maximizing overall fuel efficiency.
Option packages
For simplicity, only two option packages are offered: the Comfort & Convenience package and the Driver Confidence Package. The Comfort & Convenience package adds dual-zone, automatic climate control, universal home remote, Bluetooth phone (available with OnStar) and a cargo net. This package is standard on Lucerne CXL, EXL and Super models and is available on Lucerne CX.
The Driver Confidence package adds rear parking assist, remote start and theft-deterrent system. It is standard on Lucerne CXL, EXL and Super models and available on CX models.
2011 Buick LaCrosse
2011 Buick LaCrosse
2011 Buick LaCrosse.2011 Buick LaCrosse is the best entry-level luxury cars in the market with sharp looking and delivered one of the most luxurious interior available at its price point. The 2011 LaCrosse gains a wrap-around two-tone cockpit, complete with a French-stitched dash pad and blue LED accent lighting.
2011 Buick LaCrosse
2011 Buick LaCrosse.The new LaCrosse is the first car in the United States to ride on the new global front-wheel drive Epsilon II platform. The 2011 LaCrosse is a 4-door sedan that offered in three models – CX, CXL and CXS. The CXL will be equipped with a new 3.0-liter direct injection V6, premium cloth seats and 17-inch wheels.
2011 Buick LaCrosse interior design
2011 Buick LaCrosse.The engine generates an estimated 255 hp and 211 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Blind-spot alert is also offered.
2011 Buick LaCrosse
2011 Buick LaCrosse.CXL models have standard leather upholstery, and CXS models add heated and cooled front seats. Among the available features are a navigation system with rearview camera, xenon headlights, DVD entertainment, and head-up display. Price range: $26,245 – $33,015.
