Powertrain Innovation Comes Standard on 2013 Regal at Sharpnack

Standard eAssist, optional turbocharging continue forward-thinking powertrain approach
 
Sept. 5, 2012 - PRLog -- Willard, Ohio– The 2013 Buick Regal luxury sport sedan arrives at Sharpnack Chevy Buick this fall with a standard advanced eAssist powertrain and 36 highway mpg. Two powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engines give Regal one of the most technologically advanced engine ranges in the brand’s history.

With eAssist, Buick is redefining what a ‘conventional powertrain’ means to customers. It changes the fuel economy – but not the experience – for the 97 percent of new car buyers who aren’t buying hybrids.

Where a hybrid vehicle requires a complex system of large, heavy batteries and electric motors, Buick eAssist uses a compact lithium-ion battery and a small electric motor/generator in place of an alternator to achieve an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg for both the Regal and the LaCrosse luxury sedans.

“The eAssist system has three main advantages,” said Tom Sharpnack for Sharpnack Chevy Buick. “Its stop/start functionality, which turns the engine off when the vehicle is at rest; regenerative braking that gathers and stores energy that would otherwise be lost during braking, and an electric motor assist that reduces the gas engine’s work during acceleration or on inclines.”

It takes advantage of the best parts of a hybrid, and eAssist is now standard equipment for Regal. These new functions happen seamlessly, a requirement for Willard area Buick drivers who demand a refined driving experience. They’ll really only notice a difference at the pump.

Willard area drivers interested in more acceleration can choose from a no-cost option of a 220-horsepower, 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec engine or the 270-hp Regal GS, both with variable valve timing and direct injection. In addition to one of the most power-dense engines ever certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers, the GS offers high-performance Brembo brakes, HiPer strut suspension technology and unique design cues inside and out.

Both Regal Turbo and Regal GS are offered with automatic or manual transmissions; Regal with eAssist is available exclusively with a six-speed automatic.

The Buick Regal name, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2013, is a powertrain innovation pioneer. In 1975, it was the only mid-size vehicle in the United States to forego a standard V-8 engine for a more efficient V-6, while remaining competitive in performance. Three years later, the Regal employed a turbocharger.

In 1978, Buick was the only mainstream brand offering a turbocharged engine. Only small, performance-oriented brands like Porsche and Saab were experimenting with the same technology at the time. It was very progressive of Buick to offer a turbocharged V-6 in a mid-size luxury coupe in the late ‘70s.

Regal powertrain engineers continued that innovation 19 years later, when the 1997 Buick Regal GS debuted with the brand’s first supercharged V-6, rated at 240 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. It was among the most powerful and efficient vehicles in its segment and still achieved 28 highway mpg.

Sharpnack Chevrolet Buick wants to be your North Central Ohio Chevrolet and Buick dealership. Come in and let our friendly, professional staff help you with the purchase of your next new or used vehicle. We are "A Dealer FOR The People." That means we put our customers first, before everything else. We believe that everyone deserves to drive a nicer, newer car today in Ohio. Our business is not selling cars. Our business is finding solutions to the everyday problems that keep most people stuck in a car they hate.

We're on a mission to change the world by helping people get the car they want and deserve. We're conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland and just 30 minutes south of Lake Erie, which makes it easy to serve as your Findlay, Tiffin, Vermilion or even a Mansfield and Sandusky Chevrolet and Buick dealer in Ohio. See us at www.facebook.com/sharpnackchevroletbuick or www.sharpnackdirect.com

About Buick
Buick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan, Regal sport sedan, Buick Verano sedan and the all-new 2013 Encore crossover. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.com, on Twitter @buick or at www.facebook.com/buick.
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