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Offline Autos_Editor

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Test Drive: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
« on: March 01, 2012, 04:02:56 am »


A modern Buick with European road manners, the Buick Regal eAssist isn't as fuel efficient as expected.

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Re: Test Drive: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2012, 06:57:40 am »
And awaaaaaaaay we go!

I'll check the thread out once it gets to page 8 or so.
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Re: Test Drive: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2012, 12:14:02 pm »
Why wouldn't the author reset the fuel economy guage? Maybe the guy that drove the car last had it to the boards the whole time.

I borrowed a friends Ecoboost F150 2 weekends ago and when I got in it it was reading 19L/100kms - by the time I returned it it was down to 18L/100kms (I only drove it about 15kms). I asked my buddy's wife (its "her" vehicle) and she said my buddy took it to hockey the night before. He's usually driving his 06 TB SS - and he drives that thing like its got a throttle switch - not a progressive pedal.

About the car itself though - I'm not really sold on the styling... I think they need to do something more drastic with it - still reminds me of the "old man's" Buick. Maybe do something like a retro-grand national styling theme or something.
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Re: Test Drive: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2012, 12:53:57 pm »
Quote from: Spec5 on March 01, 2012, 12:14:02 pm
Why wouldn't the author reset the fuel economy guage? Maybe the guy that drove the car last had it to the boards the whole time.

I wondered about that too, when Paul told me his experiences with this car. I drove it after him (reset the trip computer!) and got 9.5 L/100 km in city driving. Not stellar, but past Regals I've tested averaged 10.4 (2.4-litre) and 12.5 (2.0-litre turbo), and in warmer weather. This car is expensive for the benefit it offers compared to non-eAssist models, but there is some benefit.
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Re: Test Drive: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2012, 01:15:39 am »
Three replies all day?  Huh?  Didn't anyone notice there's a Buick thread?
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Re: Test Drive: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2012, 05:26:15 am »
Quote from: johngenx on March 02, 2012, 01:15:39 am
Three replies all day?  Huh?  Didn't anyone notice there's a Buick thread?

You don't suppose they are finally "Buicked out"?..............God, I hope so!  ::)


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