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The midsize Regal has been on a tear lately. In July, sales were up 31 percent over July 2014. With sedan sales in an industry-wide slump, Regal has given Buick something to cheer about.
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Regal is available in FWD and AWD versions, and with four powertrain variants. The base, 2.4-liter four makes 182 horsepower and can be optionally equipped with GM’s mild hybrid technology (regenerative braking; fuel cut-off when coasting) to earn 36 highway mpg.
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Buick pitches the $28,000 Regal as the value leader of the near-luxury segment, an argument it supports with upscale amenities, contemporary technologies and good old-fashioned creature comforts.
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No Regal leaves the factory sans keyless entry and ignition, leather upholstery, heated front seats and dual-zone climate control. Ice-blue ambient lighting bathes the understated, well-appointed cabin in a crisp glow.
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For 2015, Regal also inherits GM’s 4G LTE, with Wi-Fi, turning the Regal into a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot. Other standard tech includes a rearview camera and 8-inch color touchscreen. Regal’s IntelliLink smartphone and voice-command system can read aloud incoming text messages.
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All Regals are equipped with foglights, automatic headlights, dual exhaust tips, heated power mirrors and 18-inch alloy wheels.
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