2011 Buick Regal Review

More than a few surprises have accompanied the rebirth of General Motors. Chief among them is the resurgence of Buick, which was chosen as one of just four brands GM kept alive, even as it euthanized better-selling brands like Pontiac and Saturn, plus niche marquees like Hummer. After piloting the latest offering from the premium American brand, I can see why those in GM's ivory tower picked Buick to survive.

The Regal is a good-looking, excellent-handling midsize sedan that packs a lot of content for its price, with just a few drawbacks.

The biggest problem is the model's staggered introduction; just one trim level, the CXL, with one available engine is on sale now (that's the one reviewed here). The rest will hit the street over the next year. Even with just the moderately powered four-cylinder Regal you can buy today, Buick is clearly doing things right.

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CD Messages
CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should pla ...

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
A. Taillamp/Sidemarker Lamp B. Taillamp C. Stop/Turn Signal Lamp D. Back-up Lamp To replace any one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk Release . 2. Remove the taillamp assembly ...

Setting the Time and Date (With Date Display)
1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings, or press . 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 3. Turn the Menu knob to adjust the highlighted value. 4. Press SELECT to select the n ...