The Buick Regal GS will enter the market in September this year and will be packing an upgraded version of the 2.0T engine found in the current Regal, the GS will also carry a slightly more sportier face which was borrowed from the Opel OPC that is sold in Europe. The interior has also undergone some changes with improved sports seats and the surprise introduction of an automatic gearbox – previously it was thought that the GS would come in manual form only. The gearbox comes with sports and touring mode depending on the mood and also has F1 paddle style shifters hidden behind the steering wheel.

Pricing is expected to be 300,000rmb or less according to Chinese media reports, a launch date of September 15th is being put forward.