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Buick Regal China 2.2 (124 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Buick Regal:
The Buick Regal is a line of mid-size cars marketed by Buick since 1973. Serving as the premium mid-size/intermediate car of the Buick product range for nearly its entire production, the Regal initially served as the divisional counterpart of the Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; since the late 2000s, the model line has been derived from the Opel Insignia. The Regal also serves as the basis of the high-performance Grand National, Gran Sport , and Buick GNX coupes.
Through its production, the Regal has been marketed under a wide variety of body styles, including two-door coupes and four-door sedans , along with a 5-door liftback sedan and a 5-door station wagon; the latter was the first Buick station wagon marketed since the retirement of both the Century and Roadmaster Estates after 1996. The turbocharged LD5 3. 8L V6 used in the second generation was used to showcase the motorsports presence of the brand; though offered with other vehicles , the turbocharged engine is most commonly associated with the Regal. During the 1990s, the V6 regained forced induction, with a supercharger replacing the turbocharger....(Read more on Wikipedia)
China Overview:
Buick Regal (China). With 180 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.3 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1999 Buick Regal China was not tested by Euro NCAP, as it was primarily sold in the North American and Chinese markets. Specific safety ratings for this generation are not available from European testing bodies.
2.2 (124 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting, with a respectable 12.3-second 0-100 km/h time for its class and era. Not sporty, but reliable.
Fuel Economy
Impressive fuel economy for a sedan of its size, achieving 6.7 l/100 km combined, making it a cost-effective choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, typical of Buick
- • Reliable engine options, especially the 2.2L for economy
- • Smooth automatic transmission for relaxed driving
- • Good value proposition in the Chinese market
Cons:
- • Performance can be modest, particularly with the 2.5i V6
- • Dated interior design by the end of its production run
- • Handling is geared towards comfort, not sportiness
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(China: 1998 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Regal |
| Generation: | China |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 (124 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 124 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 56.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2190 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 473 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4923 mm mm [17mm less] |
| Width: | 1845 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1465 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2769 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Front track: | 1576 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1556 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
Your first impression of the Buick Regal in one word? Go!