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Buick Regal China 3.0i V6 (172 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 256 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.2 l/100km). With a weight of 1550 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.8 s). The top speed reaches 200 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.
3.0i V6 (172 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides a significant boost in power and refinement over the 2.2L, with a quicker 10.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint, ideal for highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy data is not provided, but expect higher consumption than the 2.2L, a trade-off for the improved V6 performance.
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(IV Sedan: 1997 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Regal |
| Generation: | China |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0i V6 (172 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 172 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 57.7 Hp/l [43mm less] |
| Torque: | 256 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2980 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| 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: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 111 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 165.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 475 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4940 mm mm [43mm less] |
| Width: | 1845 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2770 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1575 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
Behind the wheel of the Buick Regal. How does it handle on the road?