Buick Regal 1.6T launched, a snip at 199,999rmb
The Buick Regal 1.6T is the latest model model from Shanghai GM and is preparing to enter into the segment with its racy 1.6T engine.
The 1.6T is reasonably powerful, but obviously plays second fiddle to the 2.0T model that is further up the range. The 1.6T power stats are quite reasonable at 132kW/5800 rpm total power at 230 Nm/2200 rpm which translates to 179bhp, the 2.0T model is good for 220bhp.
The only downside to the 1.6T version is its high price tag at just shy of 200,000rmb (199,999rmb to be exact) it’s hardly the cheapest model, especially as the naturally aspirated 2.0l model is priced from 179,999rmb to 199,999rmb.
Although the power is certainly there for the 1.6T (similar power to the 2.4L model) will consumers opt for the 1.6T and pay less sales tax than the 2.0l and 2.4l models? Only time will tell when the third and fourth quarter sales statistics are revealed.
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Seems a little expensive.
One thing that was never mentioned in the article, its 5 speed manual.
It seems like the 1.6t is the only choice for those who want something close to being a sports sedan with manual shift.
This will be a great car and indeed its sister car – the OPEL Insignia – is selling very well in Germany and in the rest of the EU!
It must have at some time a high performance TDI turbo diesel power unit coupled to a double lutch and a slick 6 speed transmission.
And it must have now precise electric power steering and a state of the art electric air condition compessor Made in China also!
Kick it like Beckham Shanghai GM!
When the Regal GS will be available in China? This car is amazing!