Comments on: Buick Announces Pricing for Regal With eAssist

By: Neal

Neal — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:06:00 +0000

As a sedan/coupe, any hybird or “eAssist” must hit the 40 mpg threshold to be considered a contender. We have a 2010 Fusion hybrid that gets 41 mpg. When Buick hits the 40+ number, it will be merit a close look.

By: meccano

meccano — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:11:06 +0000

Is the Buick Regal marketed at people who might otherwise be interested in a Prius or Honda Insight? Not being snarky, but I think vehicles like the Buick Regal with eAssist are specifically marketed towards people who would not otherwise be interested in buying a hybrid or labeling themselves as green; ie consumers who have ZERO interest in a Prius or Honda Insight. Buicks these days are more German/Opel than the Detroit iron of yore with appealing styling and ride to match. The fact that they are using hybrid technology to increase gas mileage ultimately seems like a good thing (if perhaps not as good as some may like).

By: Capt. Concernicus

Capt. Concernicus — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:34:19 +0000

@jim1961,

True. Very true.

I was attempting to keep the cars towards the same class size, but the Insight is a very affordable hybrid that gets great gas mileage.

I think a lot of Americans assume that hybrids will always be more expensive than regular ICE vehicles. Not always the case.

By: jim1961

jim1961 — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:52:54 +0000

Capt. Concericus,

You left out the most affordable hybrid,

Honda Insight
Base price: $18,200
Fuel economy: 40/43

I purchased my 2011 Insight about four months ago. I love it!

By: jim1961

jim1961 — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:37:44 +0000

Capt. Concernicus,

You forgot the most affordable hybrid,

Honda Insight
Base price: $18,200
Fuel economy 40/43

I bought my 2011 Insight about four months ago and I love it!

By: Capt. Concernicus

Capt. Concernicus — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:26:06 +0000

Buick Regal
Base price: $29,530
Fuel Economy: 25/36

Toyota Prius
Base price: $23,500
Fuel economy: 51/50

Ford Fusion Hybrid
Base price: $28,000
Fuel Economy: 41/36

Just a couple of alternatives...

By: Yegor

Yegor — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:12:09 +0000

So if they put this stuff in something like Ford Focus they will be able to get 40 MPG City and 48 MPG highway.
It will get a better fuel economy than Honda Civic Hybrid!
Impressive!

By: Yegor

Yegor — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:57:59 +0000

It is a full hybrid – it has all the components – only electrical motor not as powerful and the battery has smaller capacity but all components are there!