New for 2014
- Exterior design with signature wing-shape LED lighting; revised interior designed around next-gen IntelliLink infotainment and new advanced safety features
- More efficient and refined 2.0L turbo engine delivers 18 percent more power in Regal
- Improved fuel economy with the 2.0L turbo, including 17 percent greater city mileage with Regal – 21 mpg – and 15 percent greater highway mileage with Regal GS manual – 31 mpg
- Available new all-wheel-drive system that incorporates electronic limited-slip differential to help optimize traction in all driving conditions; includes new H-arm rear suspension
2014 BUICK REGAL INFUSED WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY
Buick’s new 2014 Regal is a sportier and smarter evolution of the brand’s dynamic midsize sedan. New, purposeful technologies enhance safety and the driving experience with a more refined turbo engine – along with the introduction of all-wheel drive.
The new Regal also introduces new radar- and camera-based safety features – including Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Collision Mitigation Braking – for surround protection. In-vehicle connectivity is enhanced with next-generation IntelliLink, featuring simpler, more intuitive controls and natural speech recognition.
Adaptive Cruise Control is also offered. It senses traffic in front of the Regal to adjust vehicle speed, including stopping the vehicle in heavy traffic and accelerating again.
“The new 2014 Regal is more expressive, more connected and more technologically advanced,” said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing. ” The new Regal gives those discerning buyers more of the technologically advanced features they want in a modern luxury sedan, all with the style and refinement they expect from Buick.”
New front and rear styling, with available wing-shape LED daytime running lamps and standard LED taillamps, were designed to give Regal a more contemporary and premium presence. The interior features a redesigned central instrument panel and console.
The new 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine is standard on Regal and delivers 18 percent more horsepower than the 2013 Regal Turbo for a greater feeling of on-demand power. It also contributes to greater efficiency, with city mileage for Regal increasing 17 percent to an EPA-estimated 21 mpg (FWD and automatic transmission). Estimated highway mileage for FWD automatic models also increases to 30 mpg. With Regal GS automatic models, the EPA mileage estimates increase more than 10 percent in the city, to 21 mpg, and about 11 percent on the highway, to 30 mpg (FWD models). With Regal GS and the six-speed manual, the highway mileage estimate increases 15 percent, to 31 mpg.
Regal’s available Haldex all-wheel-drive system helps make the most of traction in all driving conditions and also enhances the cornering capability of the Regal GS when driven in the GS mode of the Interactive Drive Control System. A new H-arm rear suspension design is standard on all Regal AWD models. FWD models employ a four-link rear suspension.
A 2.4L engine with eAssist light electrification technology is also available on the 2014 Regal (FWD only), delivering EPA-estimated ratings of 25 city and 36 highway. Six-speed automatic transmissions are matched with both engines and a six-speed manual is available exclusively in the Regal GS. Electric power steering is now featured on all models.
Regal is available in four trim levels, including GS. They are: Regal (1SL), Premium I (1SN), Premium II (1SP) and GS (1SX). Buick IntelliLink is standard on all Regal audio systems, and uses Bluetooth wireless connectivity or USB to connect the driver’s smart phone to an eight-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display radio. Additional standard features on all trims include:
- Six air bags, include side curtain air bags
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control with full-function traction control
- Four-wheel anti-lock brakes with Intelligent Brake Assist
- OnStar ( with six months of Directions and Connections service)
- Fog lamps
- Cruise control
- Power windows with driver and front passenger express up/down
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Eight-inch color touch screen radio with Buick IntelliLink, AM/FM/Sirius XM (three months of service) stereo with CD player and auxiliary input jack, USB port and Bluetooth wireless connectivity for select phones
- Leather-appointed seating
- Heated driver and passenger front seats
- Twelve-way power driver’s seat
- Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
- Electric parking brake
- Ice blue ambient lighting.
More expressive, inside and out
New exterior styling evolves the Regal’s appearance with cues that enhance a low, wide proportion and convey a more upscale and contemporary presence. New headlamps and a revised grille show the new “face” of Regal, while at the rear, Enclave-inspired LED wing-shape taillamps give the car a familial look. A new chrome accent bridges the taillamps to further enhance Regal’s wide stance.
The new headlamps are available in two versions, including halogen projector beams and xenon high-intensity discharge. The available LED daytime running lamps form a distinctive wing profile above the headlamps, designed to give the Regal an unmistakable signature on the road.
Inside, the new Regal’s interior blends sculptural beauty and refinement with technology, centered on Buick’s next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system. A new instrument panel “center stack” houses a new, larger eight-inch color touch screen. There’s also a new steering wheel that includes controls for the new safety and infotainment features.
The instrument cluster is also new, with a high-resolution, 4.2-inch color display that delivers vehicle information, navigation, audio system functions, phone features and more. In Regal GS, an eight-inch configurable color instrument cluster screen is standard. It allows the driver to customize the displayed information with adjustments via steering wheel controls. This premium instrument display is framed with chrome accents and delivers chronograph-style graphics in two modes: Touring and Sport. It is also complemented with a pair of semicircle mechanical instruments for the tachometer and other vehicle functions, befitting of the GS’s driver-oriented mission.
While the Regal’s new interior brings more amenities and enhanced personal technology, it does so with greater simplicity. The new center stack radio controls have only seven buttons vs. the previous 17. The large, eight-inch color touch screen is designed for easy operation with intuitive controls and smartphone-influenced swipe recognition for easier navigation. Dual-zone climate controls also feature capacitive-touch operation and are framed in chrome.
“The advanced technologies in the 2014 Regal complement its flowing passenger environment, with integrated elegance,” said Ven Lai, Buick creative designer for color and trim. “The cabin’s rich, tailored elements are executed in warm tones and soft-touch materials that enhance the premium ambience in a thoroughly contemporary manner.”
Three interior color/trim combinations are available for 2014, all featuring standard Soleil Keisel leather seating:
- Light Neutral seating with Cocoa accents and Rhythm wood décor
- Ebony with Echelon Warm décor
- Ebony – exclusive to the GS – featuring contrast stitching and Diamo Black décor, including a black headliner.
“It’s an inviting environment, with the warmth and expressive style that is attracting more customers to the brand,” said Lai.
Next-generation IntelliLink
Buick’s next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system is available on the 2014 Regal. It offers more features designed for intuitive, easy-to-use functionality with a higher level of wireless connectivity and customized options. All build on the safety and security of OnStar.
In addition to easily identifiable icons covering everything from navigation to phone to music apps such as Pandora, next-generation IntelliLink is designed to accommodate new features and enhancements and be highly customizable. It also features natural language voice recognition, which allows customers to more safely place calls, enter destinations, browse media, play music and control other functions simply by telling the vehicle what to do.
The IntelliLink system can store up to 60 favorites, including radio stations (AM/FM/XM), contacts, destinations, music and other media. This feature is convenient for those who travel to the same destination regularly and want to save locations such as hotels and restaurants.
On its eight-inch screen, customers can “fling” through lists, swipe and drag just as they would on a tablet or smartphone. In fact, users with compatible smartphones can pair them with IntelliLink using Bluetooth or a USB connection. That gives customers the ability to play passengers’ music or other media through the vehicle.
Another feature allows customers whose Regals are equipped with available embedded navigation to enter destinations in a single step, without having to enter the state, city, street number and street name in successive efforts. City-by-city weather reports are also provided.
OnStar can be accessed via the screen display as well as by the traditional Blue button.
A new, nine-speaker Bose sound system is available and projects the music and radio selections made with IntelliLink. It includes strategically placed tweeters and a subwoofer that complement the Regal’s acoustically optimized interior.
Regal GS offers a driver-centric experience
The Regal GS is designed to deliver a dynamic driving experience through sophisticated suspension technologies, premium amenities and a more expressive presence.Along with its standard turbocharged powertrain, the GS features the exclusive application of Buick’s Interactive Drive Control system, which allows the driver to select different drive modes – including the GS mode and its track-oriented competitive setting.
In GS mode, the Regal increases steering efforts for more direct feedback to the driver. Increased damping levels ensure ultimate wheel control and reduced body roll for better agility. GS mode also is designed to alter the shift feel of the six-speed automatic transmission.
The GS’s HiPer Strut front suspension – standard on FWD and AWD models – enhances ride and handling by reducing torque steer; more linear and communicative steering through improved camber control; and improved impact isolation on bumps and rough surfaces. It is complemented by a four-wheel-disc brake system featuring front Brembo four-piston front calipers and larger rotors.
A four-link independent rear suspension on FWD models is designed to minimize unwanted toe and camber effects during spirited driving maneuvers, enhancing vehicle stability. Both front and rear dampers incorporate active Computer Damping Control, continuously changing damper characteristics that optimize ride comfort and handling capabilities over varying road surfaces and profiles. More aggressive, performance-oriented damping characteristics can also be selected by the driver through the Interactive Driver Control system.
Regal GS with AWD features a new H-arm rear suspension that uses the same attachment points as the four-link system, but with the cross member attached via isolated mounts. This system delivers excellent ride quality and handling, while minimizing road noise.
Additionally, the Regal GS features a lowered ride height and 19-inch aluminum wheels to project a sporty, purposeful stance. Twenty-inch wheels with summer-rated performance tires are available.
Unique front and rear fascias distinguish the GS. The front fascia incorporates prominent, vertical air intake slots. The rear fascia features a pair of integrated, satin-metallic trapezoidal exhaust outlets. Rocker panel extensions and a rear spoiler extension are also part of the package.
More refined, efficient 2.0L turbocharged engine
A new 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine debuts as the standard powertrain in the 2014 Regal and Regal GS, advancing the legacy of an engine recognized as one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines in 2012. Although it shares the same displacement as the previous turbo engines offered in the Regal, it is a next-generation architecture with friction-reduction technologies designed to enhance refinements on a variety of levels.
Along with its SAE-certified 259 horsepower (193 kW), the new 2.0L turbo’s torque curve has been enhanced, delivering 90 percent (260 lb-ft / 353 Nm) of its peak torque from 1,700 rpm to 5,500 rpm and the full 295 lb-ft of peak torque (400 Nm) from 3,000 to 4,000 rpm in the Regal. For the Regal GS, peak torque is reached at 2,500 rpm and is maintained through 4,000 rpm. Those broad torque bands are supported by boost levels as high as 24 psi (1.65 bar) in the speed range, engineered to give the Regal and Regal GS assuring, exhilarating feelings of immediate power on demand.
The turbocharger features a twin-scroll design that uses exhaust tuning to generate balance between maximum power and excellent turbo response, enabling the engine to deliver a broad torque band. It also supports the responsiveness associated with larger-displacement, naturally aspirated performance engines. Boost is controlled electronically with a pressure-actuated wastegate and the airflow is controlled during transients with an electronic bypass valve. Those controls enable optimal performance, throttle response and efficiency.
Additional engine features include:
- Pistons with jet-spray cooling
- Rotocast 356T aluminum cylinder head
- Sodium-filled exhaust valves
- Dual Overhead Camshaft with continuously variable valve timing
- Direct injection with cam-driven high-pressure fuel pump
- Two-stage variable-displacement oil pump
- Air-to-air intercooling system.
A number of features were added to the new 2.0L turbo to reduce noise and vibration, enhancing engine smoothness and contributing to Buick’s signature quietness:
- Balance shafts located in the oil pan
- A forged-steel crankshaft
- Inverted-tooth chains for the camshaft and balance shaft drives
- Two-piece oil pan design, with an aluminum upper section to provide structural support and a stamped steel lower section to dampen overall noise
- Cast iron bearing cap inserts in an aluminum bedplate
- Integrated sound cover on the intake manifold
- Structural engine covers.
The 2014 Regal is also available with the 2.4L with eAssist light electrification technology, using a lithium-ion battery system and electric motor-generator to enable regenerative braking capability. Instead of providing all-electric propulsion, the system provides power assistance to the internal combustion engine. The eAssist system also allows the engine to shut down fuel delivery in certain deceleration situations, which saves additional fuel.
All-wheel-drive system offers optimized handling
The 2014 Regal (2.0L turbo only) and Regal GS are offered with a new, all-wheel-drive system designed to make the most of handling and stability in all driving conditions. It is an advanced, fully automatic and on-demand system that includes developments in wheel-slip management and an electronic limited-slip rear differential.
Input from a variety of sensors – wheel speed, steering angle, etc. – automatically tailors the torque distribution between the front and rear wheels, for maximum traction. The eLSD enables adjustment to the torque split between the rear wheels to optimize vehicle stability and cornering capability.
If the vehicle’s front wheels lose traction, the AWD system is capable of sending more than 90 percent of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels. Fine balancing of the drive torque between the axles raises the threshold at which StabiliTrak’s throttle and braking interventions are triggered, enabling closer driver interaction.
While engineered to offer sure-footed handling in low-grip conditions, Regal’s new AWD system also alters its characteristics to support performance-oriented driving when the Sport or GS driving modes are selected on Regal GS. The AWD system also comes standard with the HiPer Strut front suspension, offering more linear and communicative steering through improved camber control and improved impact isolation on bumps and rough surfaces.
Regal’s AWD system also contributes to a quieter and smoother ride with minimal torque transferred to the rear wheels when all-wheel-drive traction isn’t required.
Advanced safety features
For 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Regal was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2014 Regal builds on the safety commitment with new features that use carefully developed visual and audible alerts to help drivers quickly identify and react to potential crash situations. Radar- and camera-based features are offered in two Driver Confidence packages:
- Driver Confidence 1 package includes Forward Collisions Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Following Distance Indicator.
- Driver Confidence 2 package adds Collision Preparation (with Collision Mitigation Braking) and full-speed-range Adaptive Cruise Control that conveniently works in stop-and-go traffic.
The Collision Mitigation Braking feature can intervene in certain crash-imminent situations, automatically triggering emergency braking if the driver fails to respond to a previous alert. With Lane Change Alert, the driver is alerted to vehicles in the blind sport during a lane-change or merging maneuver.
Regal’s standard safety features also include six standard air bags – with optional rear-seat thorax air bags bringing the total to eight – along with a rear-vision camera, StabiliTrak, traction control and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Intelligent Brake Assist. Front and Rear Park Assist is standard on GS.
BUICK REGAL PRICED AT $30,615
The 2014 Buick Regal goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $30,615, including a $925 destination charge.
Standard equipment includes next-generation IntelliLink connectivity with an eight-inch color touch display, 18-inch alloy wheels, rear vision camera, leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated front seats and a new 2.0L I-4 Turbo delivering better power, refinement and fuel economy.
Regal is available with two powertrains. A new standard 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder is SAE-rated at 259 horsepower and delivers 18 percent more power over the 2013MY Regal Turbo. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, it delivers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, a 17 percent improvement in city fuel economy over the 2013 Regal Turbo.
A 2.4L 4-cylinder with eAssist is available starting at $32,485 and delivers 36 mpg hwy.
Also new for 2014 is an advanced all-wheel-drive system that incorporates electronic limited-slip differential to help make the most of traction in all driving conditions and comes standard with HiPer Strut front suspension. Regal AWD is available starting at $32,790.
A new Regal GS also goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $37,830, including a $925 destination charge. In addition to standard Regal content, GS includes high- intensity discharge head lamps; sport seats with leather seating surfaces; eight-inch full color reconfigurable driver information cluster and display; navigation; Bose premium audio; HiPer Strut front suspension; Computer Damping Control; Interactive Drive Control with Sport and GS modes; Brembo four-piston front brake calipers; and 19-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires. Also available are 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with summer rated tires.
Regal GS also features a new 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder rated at 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of peak torque from 2,500 rpm to 4,000 rpm. The 2.0L Turbo is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and earns an EPA rating of 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, an 11 percent improvement over 2013 Regal GS highway. A six-speed manual is available on FWD GS models at no additional cost.
The Regal GS AWD starts at $40,195 and alters characteristics to support performance-oriented driving when the Sport or GS driving modes are selected.
“Regal represents a more sporty expression of Buick today,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of Buick Marketing. “The 2014 model’s advanced technology, powertrain improvements and dynamic handling characteristics deliver the attributes consumers seek in today’s premium sport sedans.”
Every 2014 Buick offers a full suite of active safety technologies, and two available package groups comprise the offerings for Regal and Regal GS.
The Driver Confidence I package includes Forward Collision Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Change Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Following Distance Indicator for $1,090.
The Driver Confidence II package includes full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Preparation. It is a $2,295 option that must be paired with Driver Convenience I.
Additional equipment, including rear park assist, passive entry and passive start, a heated steering wheel,120v outlet, remote start, high-intensity discharge lamps, and rear seat thorax airbags are standard equipment in various Regal equipment groups.
Every 2014 Regal comes standard with two years or 24,000 miles of regular maintenance and five years of OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob services. Regular maintenance includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and multi-point inspections. OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob services allow owners to lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors or activate remote start (on certain models) using a smartphone app.
Specifications and Features
2014 BUICK REGAL BOASTS MORE POWER, GREATER EFFICIENCY
The revamped 2014 Buick Regal now arriving in dealerships features the sport sedan’s most powerful standard engine ever – and increased fuel efficiency.
Producing an SAE-rated 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from just two liters of displacement, the Regal has more standard horsepower and torque than the Acura TSX, Audi A4, Lexus IS 250, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, Volkswagen CC, and Volvo S60. The new turbo four-cylinder engine incorporates an improved twin-scroll turbocharger and a host of other advancements that result in a smoother, quieter engine with improved power and efficiency.
When compared with the 2013 Regal Turbo, the new 2.0L Turbo produces 18 percent more horsepower and 13 percent more torque while delivering more miles per gallon. Equipped with its six-speed automatic transmission, the 2014 Regal gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, an increase of 3 mpg or 17 percent city economy over the 2013 Regal Turbo.
“Power and fuel efficiency are typically mutually exclusive,” said Mike Katerberg, chief powertrain engineer. “But with our new 2.0L Turbo, we were able to increase both and create one of the most torque rich and fuel efficient combinations on the market.”
A Ward’s 10 Best Engine, debuting in the Cadillac ATS, the new 2.0L Turbo is comprised of about 95 percent new parts compared to the outgoing engine. Both powertrains use a cast aluminum cylinder block and direct fuel injection, but enhanced driving refinement was the goal of the second-generation 2.0L Turbo.
New design elements and components work harmoniously to enrich performance, efficiency, acoustics and durability. Changes to the new 2.0L Turbo include:
- Relocated balance shafts inside of the oil pan help reduce noise
- A two-stage, variable displacement oil pump now located inside the oil pan contributes to greater fuel efficiency and reduced noise
- A new two-piece oil pan is constructed of aluminum in the upper section to promote structural rigidity and stamped steel in the lower for its acoustic dampening
- A new cylinder head design that relocates the intake system/throttle body to the firewall side of the engine compartment and positions the exhaust ports on the forward-facing section of the engine
- Proprietary computational fluid dynamics analysis techniques were used to develop an all-new combustion system with a higher compression ratio, which also helped boost efficiency
- Dual continuously variable cam phasing with increased authority to maximize low-speed torque and fuel efficiency
- An acoustic intake manifold cover with integrated sound-absorbing blanket for improved noise isolation
- Structural front engine and camshaft covers are stiffer and more rigid, contributing to lower engine noise
- Premium features including a forged steel crankshaft and an inverted-tooth camshaft drive chain that enhance durability and reduce noise
“We really strived to not only give the customer great performance, but also a smoother, quieter, and more refined engine, all essential elements in a Buick,” said Katerberg.
In addition to the new standard turbocharged engine, the 2014 Regal turbo models now offer an available advanced all-wheel-drive system with electronic limited-slip differential and HiPer Strut front suspension for added performance and drivability in all types of road conditions.
The new Regal sport sedan also features refreshed exterior and interior styling. It now comes standard with next-generation IntelliLink connectivity including eight-inch color touch display, leather-appointed seating surfaces with heated front seats, rear vision camera, and 18-inch alloy wheels. A suite of active safety technologies including full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Change Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert is available.