When the Regal GS goes on sale later this fall it will be the most expensive car in the Buick line, trailing only the Enclave crossover -- which starts at $36,600.
With a 270 horsepower 2.0 liter direct-injected turbocharged four-cylinder engine, GM says the Regal GS gets an estimated 27 mpg highway. At first, the GS will only be available with a six-speed manual transmission, but GM says that a six-speed automatic transmission will be available later in the model year.
GM also announced pricing for the 2012 Regal with eAssist, which will start at $29,530, including transporation. eAssist is a $2,000 option on the base model Regal, which starts at $27,530. The 2011 Regal started at $26,360.
The Regal with eAssist gets 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway – exceeding the highway fuel economy of the higher priced Lexus HS Hybrid and the Lincoln MK7 Hybrid, GM said.
