NADAguides names Buick Regal 2011 Car of the Year

2011 Buick Regal

The 2011 Buick Regal has won the Car of the Year award from NADAguides, a leading provider of vehicle pricing and information. The Regal ended up beating 10 other contenders based upon a combination of factors, including performance, styling, design, fuel economy, safety features, cost of ownership and price point.

“The Buick Regal has had a revolutionizing effect on Buick,” said Troy Snyder, director of product development for NADAguides. “The brand is definitely on the right road and it’s clear that the Regal is just the beginning of Buick great vehicles to come.”

“The NADAguides Car of the Year award confirms the growing momentum building around Buick,” said John Schwegman, U.S. vice president of Buick & GMC Marketing. “The Regal delivers a dynamic driving experience that competes with the best import sport sedans in the mid-size sport car segment. Moreover, this smart, sleek, top-safety-rated car is helping to attract new customers to the Buick brand.”

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Refresher: The 2011 Buick Regal is available in two options including a 182-hp 2.4L 4-cylinder and a 220-hp 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged. Estimated fuel-economy for the non-turbocharged model comes in at 20/30 mpg (city/highway). The 2011 Regal will be built in Russelsheim, Germany, giving it the handling and dynamics of a premium European sport sedan. Prices start at $26,995 for the CXL trim.

Review: 2011 Buick Regal CXL:

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