Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red)

samkung · 09-25-2008, 02:39 PM

Red Buick Regal spotted again in Shanghai, well it's basically the Opel Insignia, what i want to find out is whether Shanghai GM will be changing the interior to make it more "chinese like"

likearock00 · 09-25-2008, 02:53 PM

That ain't my Grandma's Buick!! That is one sexy ride....

Uzzy · 09-25-2008, 03:05 PM

It's got the Insignia's rear?

I didn't know that.

civilzues · 09-25-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Uzzy

It's got the Insignia's rear?

I didn't know that.

It is the Insignia.

wescoent · 09-25-2008, 03:34 PM

I'll go on record saying that, Insignia or not, that's a car I would seriously look at if sold as a Buick, if it has AWD, an engine with at least 250hp, and interior material quality on par with the Lexus ES350.

Here's a thought. Sell this as the Regal with the 2.0T engine, and sell the Lacrosse as V6-only. A great one-two punch to get Buick back on the map.

Jimmy Jive · 09-25-2008, 03:40 PM

I can't recall... is that the same lower front air-dam as is on the Insignia? All they changed here is the grille?

Also, what are the chances of this being sold in N.A.? I know there was a rumor about it recently...

EDIT: I would also really consider this car if it was sold here. I was warming to the idea of getting the next Aura, but would prefer waaaay way more to own a sexy Buick like this.

mgescuro · 09-25-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by samkung

Red Buick Regal spotted again in Shanghai, well it's basically the Opel Insignia, what i want to find out is whether Shanghai GM will be changing the interior to make it more "chinese like"

I would hope that there would be interior enhancements to make it more "Chinese like."
As much as I like Insignia, it really doesn't slot with the luxury feel of Buick -- especially in China, where Buick is far more highly regarded.

There SHOULD be interior upgrades, as far as I'm concerned.
There is no excuse not to.

crooner214 · 09-25-2008, 03:56 PM

Am I the only one that likes the Buick grille better than the Opel grill?

nferr · 09-25-2008, 04:00 PM

For some reason I like that car as a Buick. Seems upscale enough. I think it would sell here. It fits the market better as a Buick than it does as a Saturn IMO.

Mr. Burns · 09-25-2008, 04:30 PM

Now this is a buick I would be happy to pick up 10-15 years from now for $3k (seeing as I can't afford a new one now).

Uzzy · 09-25-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crooner214

Am I the only one that likes the Buick grille better than the Opel grill?

No. But I'm not liking that front end on that back end to be honest. I think it should be a little more squared off, maybe it's just me. I have always loved Buicks.

ZHDesign57 · 09-28-2008, 03:39 PM

Oh man.... I love that...

I really hope we get a version of this car in NA. In my opinion it would make a great Buick over here.

And I like the Buick grille over the Opel. The new Buick grille looks really good.

I am also in love with that color of Red...WOW!

paul8488 · 09-28-2008, 03:43 PM

Hmmm... I wonder if there's room in NA for the Insignia and the Lacrosse?!? Are there enough differences? Could the Insignia exist as the sportier model with the Lacrosse as the more affordable, more luxurious version?

This could speed up the elimination of Saturn. Which would be okay.

HoeyHimself · 09-28-2008, 04:15 PM

Outside of NA we can see what Buick SHOULD be...which is upsetting when I look at what we've got to settle on.

**nsap** · 09-28-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by paul8488

Hmmm... I wonder if there's room in NA for the Insignia and the Lacrosse?!? Are there enough differences? Could the Insignia exist as the sportier model with the Lacrosse as the more affordable, more luxurious version?

This could speed up the elimination of Saturn. Which would be okay.

This car will not be sold in the US. It might be sold in Canada though.

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likearock00 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 8,437	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) That ain't my Grandma's Buick!! That is one sexy ride.... __________________ Not even worth putting one up.

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Uzzy 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71; 1987 Plymouth Reliant Posts: 8,062	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) It's got the Insignia's rear? I didn't know that. __________________ Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus Aut viam inveniam aut faciam If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire Uzzy. 'Ich bin ein Detroiter'

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wescoent 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,462	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) I'll go on record saying that, Insignia or not, that's a car I would seriously look at if sold as a Buick, if it has AWD, an engine with at least 250hp, and interior material quality on par with the Lexus ES350. Here's a thought. Sell this as the Regal with the 2.0T engine, and sell the Lacrosse as V6-only. A great one-two punch to get Buick back on the map. __________________ "It's only when the tide goes out that you learn who's been swimming naked." -Warren Buffet(t)

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Jimmy Jive 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 540	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) I can't recall... is that the same lower front air-dam as is on the Insignia? All they changed here is the grille? Also, what are the chances of this being sold in N.A.? I know there was a rumor about it recently... EDIT: I would also really consider this car if it was sold here. I was warming to the idea of getting the next Aura, but would prefer waaaay way more to own a sexy Buick like this. __________________ Last edited by Jimmy Jive : 09-25-2008 at 03:49 PM.

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crooner214 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 827	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) Am I the only one that likes the Buick grille better than the Opel grill?

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nferr 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Connecticut Drives: 07 CTS,06 Malibu,84 Corvette Posts: 504	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) For some reason I like that car as a Buick. Seems upscale enough. I think it would sell here. It fits the market better as a Buick than it does as a Saturn IMO.

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Mr. Burns 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 7,062	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) Now this is a buick I would be happy to pick up 10-15 years from now for $3k (seeing as I can't afford a new one now).

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ZHDesign57 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KY Drives: 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Posts: 460	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) Oh man.... I love that... I really hope we get a version of this car in NA. In my opinion it would make a great Buick over here. And I like the Buick grille over the Opel. The new Buick grille looks really good. I am also in love with that color of Red...WOW! __________________ "You can design a car, so every time you get in it, it's a relief - you have a little vacation." - Harley Earl

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paul8488 Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 1990 Citroën Ax Posts: 14,550	Re: Chinese Buick Regal spotted again (in Red) Hmmm... I wonder if there's room in NA for the Insignia and the Lacrosse?!? Are there enough differences? Could the Insignia exist as the sportier model with the Lacrosse as the more affordable, more luxurious version? This could speed up the elimination of Saturn. Which would be okay. __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*

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