[AutoGuide.com]

Posting respectable 2011 sales numbers, the quietly successful Buick Regal outsold the Audi A4, Lexus IS250 and Acura TSX last year. For 2013, the Buick Regal has received some drivetrain upgrades. First, the performance trim Buick Regal GS will receive an automatic transmission. Second, the 2013 Regal will possess eAssist technology as standard.

Introducing the Buick GS with a manual transmission is an interesting move and, according to U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing Tony DiSalle, "With the Regal GS, we made a conscious decision to go against the current trend and give enthusiasts the manual transmission they desire as standard equipment. Adding an automatic simply makes the performance of the GS even more accessible." The new Aisin AF40 automatic transmission will be a no-cost option from the manual. According to GM, the new automatic transmission will deliver firmer shifts, capable of matching the manual Regal GS to 0-60 at 6.7 seconds. EPA ratings for the GS is at 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

For 2013, the Regal will come with eAssist hybrid technology as standard equipment. A system that provides a light, but effective, secondary electric motor that assists to either motivate the car during slow traffic or to provide an additional boost to the engine, eAssist was initially a $2,000 option for Regals equipped with the Ecotec 2.4 liter engine. According to EPA ratings, the eAssist Regal reaches 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway.

More: 2013 Buick Regal Gets eAssist Hybrid Tech Standard on Autoguide.com

 

[thestepchild]

Here's a pic of the eAssist on display at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

 

[cozbyrt]

Buick regal has received numerous upgrades and is showing its boost in performance with a lower price compared to its competitors. But i am not sure with this 2013 model and is quite sure that it will be receiving a recall. I remember those buick car owners who had recalls of their cars. Go and review all recall for buick yourself.

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How do you know it will be receiving a recall?

 

[Schaserop]

This posts is*very*informative.*Thank you!