Vancouver Island Buick Regal Earns Canadian Car of the Year Award

Jan. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- Harris Oceanside, one of the most prominent Vancouver Island Buick dealers, is honored to announce that the 2011 Buick Regal has taken home a Canadian Car of the Year Award.  This prestigious honor was one of three awards taken home by General Motors, leader amongst all brands.  The 2011 Regal took home the award in the “Best New Family Car (Over $31K)” category.  The Regal has always been known to be a solid vehicle and the addition of a Canadian Car of the Year award further cements its place as one of the preeminent luxury vehicles.

Members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada gathered at the Niagara Drive Centre for TestFest.  The annual event allows journalists to compare completely new or redeveloped models back to back over a 4 day period.  The vehicles are driven on a road route, race track and even an off road section for the trucks.  With 70 of Canada’s top automotive journalists and a strict scoring process, the AJAC Canadian Car of the Year awards are highly respected across North America.

Despite winning this award, you may be thinking, what makes the 2011 Buick Regal, available at this Vancouver Island Buick dealer, so special?  Let’s look at some of the reasons the 2011 Buick Regal is worthy of such a prestigious award.  First, let’s look at the entertainment and interior features on the 2011 Regal.  The 2011 Regal is decked out with tremendous entertainment features, ones that are modern and sleek.  Some of the entertainment features on the 2011 Regal include AM/FM/XM radio, CD player, MP3 player, and an optional DVD player with navigation.

Vancouver Buick Regal Takes Home Top Honors

The 2011 Buick Regal, available at this Vancouver Island Buick dealer, also comes equipped with steering wheel mounted audio controls, leaving you to maintain focus on the road while still being able to control your entertainment options.  The Regal also comes equipped with a seven speaker, state of the art sound system.  If you think the entertainment options are fantastic, wait until you see the convenience features.

The convenience features on the 2011 Buick Regal are state of the art and second to none.  Some of the features car owners can look forward to on the 2011 Regal include heated front seats, compass display, sunroof, remote keyless entry, cruise control, air filtration system, dual 12 volt power outlets, and tilt/telescopic steering wheel.  These features, coupled with the high quality entertainment system, will make any ride that much more enjoyable.

The safety features on the 2011 Regal are impressive and designed to afford the maximum amount of safety possible.  Features that families can look forward to on the 2011 Regal include dual stage frontal and side impact airbags, On Star, rear parking assist, LATCH system, tire pressure monitor, ABS brakes, ignition disable, Stabilitrak, and daytime running lamps. Buicks are built not only for comfort and luxury but also to protect all passengers as much as possible.  

Stop by Harris Oceanside to check out the 2011 Buick Regal, Canadian Car of the Year Award winner.  See what all the fuss is about and stop in for a test drive, something you won’t regret.  For more information on Harris Oceanside, please call 250-248-8383 or visit http://www.oceansidegm.com.

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Harris Oceanside is the place to for top of the line General Motors products.  With brands like Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, it’s no wonder Oceanside GM is one of the Island's favorite GM locations.  Harris features a great service and parts center that will fulfill all of your car repairs and needs.  Come on in and check out some great deals!

Contact:
Harris Oceanside
512 East Island Highway
Parksville, BC V9P 2G7
250-248-8383