VIDEO: Buick Regal sneak peek shows face we already know
Click above to watch the video after the jump
A couple of weeks back, General Motors officially announced that its next new Buick will carry a very familiar name: Regal. Two days later, the apparent U.S. spec Regal was added to Buick's Facebook page, revealing that the Regal sold here in the States will essentially be the same as the China spec Buick sedan, which is itself essentially a rebadged Opel Insignia. Got all that?
The only changes we noticed in the photo include a slightly larger and more rounded-off version of Buick's chrome waterfall grille and redesigned lower openings below the grille and headlamps along with the new squared-off fog lamps. After seeing a new "viral" video from Buick, we're more sure than ever that the FB Regal is the U.S. model.
Hit the jump to check out Buick's latest tease of the new Regal. The video was shot guerrilla hand-held style and it reveals nothing other than the front end of Buick's newest sedan. We do see, however, that the grille, badging and lower fascia shown in the video appear to be a match to the photo shown above. Judging by the uptick in Regal info emanating from the General, we're guessing the information floodgates will be opened up very soon.
Gallery: 2009 Chinese-spec Buick Regal
[Source: Buick via YouTube]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Rainy99 2:05PM (10/30/2009)
My Audi A6 called, and would like it's rims back. Kthxbai.
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Big Mola 2:24PM (10/30/2009)
HA HA! Your Audi has Buick rims! /nelson voice
Mike7 2:47PM (10/30/2009)
If "your" Audi is rimless, you'd better call the police.
010111 5:40PM (10/30/2009)
you have a talking Audi!??!?!
Rainy99 6:14PM (10/30/2009)
Hardy har... You three are such comedians. ;)
jsmaikell 2:43PM (10/30/2009)
I had my doubts about Buick being kept when all the chapter 11 rolled around, but I have to say Buick has stepped it up. The last 3 new vehicles they have come out with (Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal) could all end up in my driveway. I'm 25 and I can remember when Buick made nothing that was interesting....like 6 years ago.
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Monica Dickey 2:56PM (10/30/2009)
Yeah this is definitely a step up from the weird oval-ish cars they were making not too long ago. This looks cool athough I'm not sure if I am digging it enough to want one.
9600baud 2:14PM (10/30/2009)
hey Autoblog, you think the future we can filter out news about certain brands? I really hate opening the page and excitedly looking forward to new cars or videos or something INTERESTING and see frippin' BUICK and PONTIAC news instead :(
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dasupersprint91 2:31PM (10/30/2009)
Well, that Buick must be the best in decades, so I guess it's worth a look.
9600baud 2:34PM (10/30/2009)
@dasupersprint91
To those that care about Buick, I say let them knock themselves out, I really don't mind if others who are interested in it get thew news.
I don't and never will care about Buick. So I dont wanna clutter the page with uninteresting (to me) news. Heck, even the apple blog lets you filter out iPhone news for those that dont care. I'm sure similar features can be implemented here.
chad.dawkins 2:41PM (10/30/2009)
What is with the blind hatred for Buick?
daleam 2:42PM (10/30/2009)
If you don't like it, leave.
Commander Cool 2:46PM (10/30/2009)
I don't give a rats ass about VW, but I don't waste my time complaining about VW....
9600baud 2:51PM (10/30/2009)
ugly, boring, its a Buick, what other reason do you want?
thipps 2:56PM (10/30/2009)
AB i wish i could cancel some peoples posts ^^^^^^^
dasupersprint91 3:37PM (10/30/2009)
@ 9600baud: Autoblog is FREE. You're not satisfied? Then just leave us alone, please! It's not like you're paying for the newsfeed.
Grow up a little and come back when you're old enough to have a driving license
Epsilon-Not 3:59PM (10/30/2009)
Now, wait, let's be sympathetic here- I like Buick and would rather see Buick news than say, Toyota, but come on- this page must take FOREVER to load on only a 9600 baud modem!
gadvrules9000 4:04PM (10/30/2009)
@ Epsilon-Not
I see what you did there.
Ha.
CamO 2:18PM (10/30/2009)
I can't wait to take this one for a test drive. This car looks great. It's going to be tough to choose between this and the yet to be released caddilac ATS.
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CamO 2:20PM (10/30/2009)
this article is exactly why I log into AutoBlog.
so I'd vote for more posts on Buicks! thanks
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