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Buick Regal (2014)
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Buick Regal (2014) review: 30 facts and highlights
1. Has a rear-view camera
A rear-view camera (also known as a back-up camera) provides a view of behind the vehicle, helping to prevent accidents. It is particularly useful in vehicles with large blind spots such as pickup trucks.
Buick Regal (2014)
62% have it
2. higher maximum torque
Torque is a measurement of an engine’s power, closely related to horsepower. More torque indicates a more powerful car, and is also a good indication of its acceleration.
400Nm
Tesla Roadster: 10000Nm
3. better fuel economy (city)
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
13.5l/100 km
Honda Clarity Electric (2017): 1.87l/100 km
4. better fuel economy (highway)
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
9.4l/100 km
Honda Clarity Electric (2017): 2.28l/100 km
5. more horsepower
Horsepower is the most common unit for measuring the power of an engine.
259hp
Opel VXR8 GTS (2014): 585hp
6. Has a turbocharged engine
A turbocharger compresses the air entering the cylinders, allowing more air (and therefore more fuel) to be added - resulting in a more powerful explosion. This leads to an increase in horsepower without increasing the size and weight of the engine.
Buick Regal (2014)
38% have it
7. greater cargo volume
A larger cargo area is more practical as it allows you to transport more things.
402l
Tesla Model S 70 (2016): 894l
8. height
1.48m
Audi S4 Premium Plus (2014): 1.41m
9. USB ports
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
1
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell (2017): 2
10. Has fully independent suspension
This allows all four wheels to move up and down independently, providing a smoother ride when, for example, going over bumps in the road.
Buick Regal (2014)
80% have it
11. more headroom (front)
More headroom in the front of the car makes for a more comfortable driving experience, and is especially important for taller people.
986mm
Volkswagen Jetta (2014): 1.08m
12. shorter length
4.83m
Subaru Impreza 5-Door 2.0i (2014): 4.42m
13. longer basic warranty (km)
The basic warranty of a car covers all aspects other than parts which are subject to normal wear and tear, such as windscreen wipers and brake pads. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.
80467km
Mitsubishi Lancer GT (2014): 96561km
14. longer drivetrain warranty (km)
The drivetrain warranty covers parts of the car such as the engine, transmission, driveshaft etc. This is usually longer than the basic warranty. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.
112654km
Chevrolet SS (2014): 160934km
15. larger fuel tank
A larger fuel tank means that you have to stop to refill less often.
68l
Toyota Mirai (2017): 122.4l
16. more valves
An intake valve allows the air/fuel mixture to enter the combustion chamber. An engine with more valves tends to increase performance.
16
Rolls-Royce Ghost II (2014): 48
17. Has Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Buick Regal (2014)
92% have it
18. longer wheelbase
The wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase provides the car with more stability and a smoother ride (although a shorter wheelbase can provide more responsive handling).
2.74m
Rolls-Royce Phantom (2014): 3.57m
19. more headroom (rear)
More headroom in the rear of the car makes for a more comfortable passenger experience, and is especially important for taller people. It is also useful if you are transporting cargo in the rear of the vehicle.
935mm
Volkswagen Jetta (2014): 1.05m
20. smaller turn radius
The turn radius indicates the smallest circular turn a car can make. With a smaller turn radius it is easier to perform a U-turn in one attempt instead of having to reverse back and forth in order to turn around.
11.6m
Mitsubishi Lancer GT (2014): 10m
21. Has ISOFIX/LATCH
ISOFIX (also known as LATCH) is a standard system of attachment points for child safety seats, allowing them to be fitted quickly and safely.
Buick Regal (2014)
90% have it
22. Has a petrol (gasoline) engine
A petrol (gasoline) engine offers several advantages over diesel. For example the engines tend to be lighter and cheaper than their diesel counterparts. Petrol engines also tend to have higher horsepower, and the fuel is more readily available.
Buick Regal (2014)
83% have it
23. width
1.86m
Nissan Versa Sedan S (2015): 1.69m
24. longer drivetrain warranty (years)
The drivetrain warranty covers parts of the car such as the engine, transmission, driveshaft etc. This is usually longer than the basic warranty. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.
6yrs
Hyundai Elantra (2014): 10yrs
25. Has front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is the most common type of drivetrain and offers several advantages. It is cheaper to manufacture (reducing the cost of the vehicle) and also lighter which helps improve fuel economy. Due to having the weight of the engine over the drive wheels it also benefits from increased traction.
Buick Regal (2014)
46% have it
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