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Buffalo Buick shoppers can now get a special lease price on a new 2011 Buick Regal CXL at West Herr Buick GMC Cadillac. The Buick Regal provides sporty handling, strong fuel economy, a high-class cabin and lots of standard features.

Buffalo Buick drivers of the new Regal CXL will be in the comfort zone with the 8-way power seat adjuster and 4-way power lumbar adjusters, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with leather-wrapped rim, compass display, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger, as well as humidity and windshield temperature sensors.

The basic Regal is powered by GM’s 2.4-liter direct-injected Ecotec four-cylinder engine, paired with a six speed automatic transmission. The vehicles’ 18″ x 8″ wheels are 13-spoke painted aluminum and headlamps are halogen composite with a special flash-to-pass feature.

The vehicle also has front wheel drive, and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes with intelligent assist. Included are dual-stage frontal and side-impact airbags, as well as driver and right-front passenger side impact head curtains, and comes with the LATCH system to provide child safety.

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Cnet.com boasts, “The Buick Regal CXL is a good-looking sedan with smart handling and a full-featured infotainment system. Hard-drive-based navigation; DVD playback with 5.1 surround; XM satellite radio, weather, and traffic; iPod and MP3 playback; and an innovative capability to pause live radio broadcasts for up to 20 minutes round out a solid cabin tech package.”

Edmunds.com says “The 2011 Buick Regal proves the old “what’s in a name” adage; the tri-shield division has produced a car worthy of consideration by those who truly enjoy driving.”

Buffalo Buick shoppers who would like to learn more about the exciting 2011 Buick Regal CXL can visit West Herr Buick GMC Cadillac or call them at 716-652-2600.

Buffalo-area drivers looking for a unique driving experience in their next vehicle need to look no further than West Herr Buick. The 2011 Buick Regal available in Buffalo, is a sport sedan that delivers a driving experience to rival the best imports in its class.

The 2011 Buick Regal is like nothing you’ve ever experienced from West Herr Buick; it’s truly the next chapter in Buick’s transformation, by expanding the company’s portfolio to include a sport sedan.

The new Regal has a longer wheelbase and greater trunk volume, along with standard features – including a six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels and OnStar – that aren’t offered standard by the competition.

The 2011 Regal’s sleek design blends the sweeping silhouette and proportions of a coupe in a progressive package that suggests motion from all angles. Great attention to detail complements that aggressive styling, with tailored applications of Buick’s signature design cues.

The car’s performance-oriented spirit is also conveyed in sleek, sculpted body-side detail and aggressive headlamps. At the rear, an abbreviated deck and tucked-in body panels are the hallmarks of a contemporary sport sedan, with bold taillamps and their intricate lighting elements reinforcing Regal’s attention to detail.

The Buick Regal’s interior side panels flow uninterrupted into the instrument panel, where the instruments have the look of expensive sport timepieces and are lit with ice-blue LED lights. The climate and “infotainment” controls were designed to allow for a lower, driver-centric instrument panel profile. Features such as a thick-rimmed, leather-wrapped steering wheel and firm, highly bolstered seats also support the sport-oriented driving experience. In fact, the seats were benchmarked against the top import competitors for comfort and support.

Smart applications of technology are also hallmarks of the 2011 Buick Regal, including a multi-function controller on the center console for operation of the audio system, navigation system and the Bluetooth phone. The faceplate for the “infotainment” screen is set at a 30-degree angle to contribute to the car’s flowing interior design.

Unique with its all-four-cylinder powertrain, the Regal relies on the excellent horsepower-per-liter ratio of the Ecotec engine family to deliver smart, on-demand performance that is also very efficient.

Both the standard 2.4L engine and the available 2.0L turbo use direct injection technology to optimize performance, reduce emissions and maximize fuel efficiency. Distinct, uniquely calibrated six-speed automatic transmissions are paired with each engine. Both offer driver shift control that enhances the sporty driving feel of the Regal.

The chassis and structural systems were developed in Germany and give the Regal the handling and dynamics of a premium European sport sedan, as well as the quiet, refined ride and road manners expected of a Buick. The body structure is one of the most rigid in the segment, which is approximately 25-percent stiffer than the previous Regal. This solid structure supports more precise suspension tuning and a quieter ride.

The latest-generation electronic stability control (ESC or StabiliTrak), anti-lock brake system (ABS), and traction control system (TCS) are standard with Buick’s innovative, Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS). The Regal’s chassis technology offers enhanced vehicle stability and greater driving safety. It is designed to change the personality of the car based on the personality of the driver. A sophisticated driving mode control module continually monitors driving style to define the dynamic vehicle state, including acceleration, braking and cornering, to optimize chassis reactions.

All four dampers are electronically controlled and continuously adapt within milliseconds to the prevailing road conditions, vehicle movements and individual driving style.

IDCS allows the driver to choose between three different operating modes that change the suspension settings, throttle response, shift pattern and steering sensitivity through the variable effort steering system. The three modes deliver three types of experiences:

• Normal – balanced and optimized for all driving situations
• Tour – optimized for comfort and relaxed driving on long journeys
• Sport – optimized for road holding; enthusiast driving .

The other major benefit of Interactive Drive Control is that it automatically adapts Regal’s performance settings to individual driving styles. When a driver begins to drive more aggressively it will tighten the suspension and increase steering effort and change to a more aggressive throttle response. When the vehicle senses that the driver is doing relaxed cruising, it adjusts settings for rolling smoothness and comfort.

Apart from a more rewarding driving experience, IDCS also offers safety benefits in emergency situations. For example, if an obstacle must be avoided when the car is in Tour mode, various chassis sensors convey this to the DMC and the dampers are stiffened within milliseconds, delivering greater body control.

To test drive the 2011 Buick Regal and experience the Interactive Drive Control System for yourself, please contact you Buffalo Buick dealer today.

West Herr Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac, the leading Buffalo Buick dealer, is proud to announce that safety is a top priority for Buick thanks to the creation of the world’s toughest terrain test.

It’s a technology that would captivate anyone who grew up on video games. What if you could create an exact digital replica of one of the world’s most challenging roads and then drive virtual cars on it to see what happens?? The inventors at Buick found a way to do just that.

A team of engineers that created an innovative road scanner that makes a micro-detailed 3D digital representation of some of the toughest real-world road surfaces. Then she drives equally detailed digital Buick vehicles on the digital roads to test for quality and reliability.

“Just like a photo scanner, we can scan the surface of a road to create a three-dimensional digital representation,” said Buick’s team.

The scanner works with cameras and a laser to determine a 3D model of a road surface down to 1mm of fidelity, according to the Buffalo Buick dealership.

An interesting application of this new technology involves a road leading to Mexico’s Cerro del Cubilete shrine. It’s a twisting, rocky path that winds its way up toward one of the most important religious shrines in Mexico. Each day, pilgrims from throughout Mexico are jostled and bumped as they traverse the stone road of Cubilete.

If ever there was a road that could bring out vehicle rattles, squeaks and vibrations, Cubilete is it.

“Customers who drive on that road complain about steering rack noise,” said the Buick team. “That’s why we wanted to recreate this road so that we can test and ensure that our vehicles are up to the challenge of driving on roads like this one.”

Buick submits new vehicles to rigorous virtual testing well before a physical prototype ever hits the streets of Buffalo NY. Testing on challenging roads like Cubilete allows Buick engineers to find and address issues early on in the development cycle.

“In the end, it leads to higher-quality, quieter and more comfortable Buick cars and crossovers,” said the Buick team.

Buick is a modern brand with premium, high-quality vehicles characterized by sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with personal technologies, and responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers in Buffalo with its portfolio of award-winning vehicles, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan and Regal sport sedan. A new compact sedan and small crossover will join the portfolio in the next few years. Buick’s sales continue to increase in North America, and it remains a best-selling brand in China, with continuing record growth.

Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at West Herr Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac, the leading Buick dealership in Buffalo NY.