2015 Buick Regal GS AWD (Opel Insignia) Start Up, Road Test, and In Depth Review

Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! KZbin's largest collection of automotive variety. In today's video, we take an in depth look into the recently refreshed Buick Regal GS AWD!
MSRP pricing for the GS, before options, begins at:
Regal GS: $38,310
Regal GS AWD: $40,735
Our tester, with options: $44,670 (incl. destination)
TIME STAMPS:
Initial start up: 1:39
Steering/transmission details: 3:20
Drive modes: 4:45
Digital instrument cluster: 5:27
Exterior walk around/styling/discussion/background, etc: 7:52
Wheels/tires/brakes/suspension/road test clips: 11:03
Engine/performance/fuel economy/road test clips: 13:54
Interior quality/design/comfort: 16:13
Exhaust clips: 17:58
Audio/Infotainment system/demo: 19:32 ( • 2015 Chevrolet Colorad... )
Other interior features, unique bits, and tech: 20:08
Rear seat space/amenities: 23:53
Trunk space: 25:45
Summary/closing: 26:19
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During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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[@sethporter3145]

+Saabkyle04 When I visited the Buick GMC dealership downtown, I asked why the HP, torque numbers weren't on the window sticker. The salesman's response : "Most people don't care about horsepower or torque". I don't visit that dealership anymore.

[@saabkyle04]

Seth Porter That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard haha. I explained the changes and why during the engine portion.

[@sethporter3145]

***** If people "don't care" about performance, then why would Buick make a 2.0 liter turbo model? It's absolutely ludicrous.

[@saabkyle04]

Seth Porter They obviously didn't care much about selling the cars haha

[@sethporter3145]

***** Some say that car salesmen are bad people. I say that these people are bad car salesmen.

[@TJC450]

Seth Porter It's salesmen like him that are the reason this car doesn't sell well.

[@Randolph_]

Kyle, i've noticed that in your latest videos, your location has become more peaceful. The chirping birds, the breeze... so great. ;)

[@suomiauto]

Over here in Europe you can have this car with AWD and a manual gearbox. Alltough over here it's sold as an Opel.

[@maksymplashenko8754]

***** Because it is Opel. In England it's sold as Vauxhall, in USA as Buick, but originaly it's Opel :)

[@suomiauto]

Maksym Plashenko Yeah, the Opel Insignia is also assembled in Germany while the Buick Regal is assembled in Canada. So that might also be the reason why the Opel is available with an AWD+Manual combination while the Regal is not.

[@DesertStateNevada]

***** Yeah theres little differences between the Regal and Insignia, like the Regal is a little safer than the European version

[@GMdrivingMOPARguy]

***** You can get it with a standard transmission over here too, or at least you could in 2012 when I was looking at these. I've lost interest in new cars since then so I don't really keep up with them anymore.

[@Dangerzone032]

***** Your username fits you quite well!

[@OLDS98]

Kyle : You are still doing a great job with the videos. They are very informative and very helpful. Do not lose your passion for these videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@Sharnae202]

Nice beautiful car I always been a fan of the Buick's a great car all around !

[@TechGuy893]

Another awesome review :)

[@SergioHDA012]

Beautiful Insignia

[@Starsilber]

yes, i love it. I have exactly the same car with the same interior, engine and transmission. But my car is black outside and manufactured in 2016 as Opel Insignia. Thank you for this vid.

[@jimdayton8837]

Great review!

[@vikk5459]

I'll be going to drive one of these soon for sure.

[@sebastiaoverissimodasilva9852]

2015 - BUICK REGAL GS AWD - O CLÁSSICO NORTE AMERICANO . CARRO.EXCLUSIVÍSSIMO,MÁQUINA QUENTE . EXCELENTE POSTAGEM,MY FRIEND Saabkyle04 .

[@brandonsayholla]

awesome video , quality , and car

[@philipp9481]

Great video, nice car!

[@722stirlingmoss]

Realy realy realy well review!!!

[@anatolysv]

Always driving these at work

[@Nagstrr23]

In europe its also available as a station wagon, which looks quite nice and increases its practicability. You can combine the sedan and the station wagon with the 325 hp 2.8 ltr. V6 engine, which produces a nice deep sound (called OPC (Opel)/vxr(Vauxhaul) then). The price, about 50.000 €, is ok, when you compare it with an equal expensive Passat that reaches this price range with just a 150 hp TSI/TDI engine in it.

[@santos3763]

***** For me as German it's funny to see how GM is selling 3 Cars with differnt names but exept the logos the cars look nearly 90% the same :D

[@Corkoth55]

Robert Frank that's why i dont like american cars now... they're all just imports with a different name. which doesnt mean imports are bad!! i drive a reliable VW golf since i was 16... but the fact that america doesnt even have original cars... except for a fucking mustang or something... i mean come on!! pontiac doesnt even exist anymore...

[@WZD10016]

Corkoth55 what r u babbling about?

[@jromney8981]

babbling corkoth55 never heard of The Global Economy. Half his VW parts came from Mexico, 25% from Turkey balance from China. 0wner's brain 100% from Mars

[@Corkoth55]

J Romney you all simply just don't understand the message im trying to convey. i don't blame you though. its pretty tough stuff.

[@derrickwallace4187]

Thanks for the video! This is a beautiful vehicle. Being 6'4, I would have to go with something bigger.

[@davijuli50]

This car is in the UK a Vauxhall Insignia and in Europe an Opel Insignia

[@Hassanw9]

Yeah it's more like the vxr model for uk

[@kostas2974]

David Van Puijenbroek UK is in Europe btw

[@nickwills6042]

Kesp K. but they sell it under different names, because Opel and Vauxhall were bought by GM and were made to be the same. In ireland its sold as an Opel, so it is only England, Wales and Scotland that it is sold as a Vauxhall

[@deadmayday6702]

David Van Puijenbroek And Holden Insignia in Australia

[@nickwills6042]

dead mau i think i forgot to mention that :)

[@zatla1985]

Thumbs up from morocco thank you my friend for this great channel

[@saabkyle04]

zatla1985 Thank you!!

[@salimm6758]

Hhhhh 9lawi mgharba ki sra9 zit 😂

[@Chitwn81]

This is such a sleeper....don't know why people don't look into this car more often. I prefer this looks better than the BMW 3 series, Acura TLX,Audi A4 or the Volvo S60....the only thing that looks just as good or even better in my opinion is the Lincoln MKZ.....these two are bad ass and shows that Americans can run with the best as well although the Lincoln looks much better interior wise then the Buick or Cadillac ATS for that matter.

[@kb9072]

Remote start is something I've not seen on the Insignia. Very cool.

[@WolverineNerd]

I wish Buick would make a 2016-17 Regal GNX on the ATS-V Chassis with turbo charged V6.

[@jimdayton8837]

+WolverineNerd Nah, make it a V8. (With Turbo charged V6 as an option)

[@HenryCarmonaTexasSlayer]

+Jim Dayton The GN of the 80's was embarrassing v8's, the only advantage to a V8 in this current age would be the sound.

[@TheBonzomatic]

+WolverineNerd Supposedly they are working on it, although I just read that the 2017 GS will have the new Cadillac twin turbo V6. Yes please.

[@salvey3737]

The regal really have improved in all the years

[@davidminns991]

I love my 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL with a 4.6L V8... 275HP and 295 ft-lb torque.

[@robertferns10]

Its more like a professional motoring journalist makes these videos rather than a common person with a pharmacy degree. Keep it up kyle!

[@TheMrDemonized]

Robert Fernandes if you do one thing for a heluva lot of time, you sure become pro in this.

[@saabkyle04]

Robert Fernandes Thanks so much Robert! I hope to continue getting better and progressing as time goes on!

[@justyouraverage2869]

This is one of the first times I've seen someone notice the car's German roots

[@dftns19]

Just bought one like this. Loving it. Personally find the styling to be very good, pretty quick, and rides well for sport suspension and 20 inch wheels. Don't like the lack of interior storage, specifically a convenient place to put a cell phone, sunglasses holder, and on cold start there is a vibration that I'm told is common but I don't like.

[@chinedu_akude5571]

What year?

[@dftns19]

@@chinedu_akude5571 2014

[@chinedu_akude5571]

@@dftns19 good, because 2016 has a main issue everytime

[@glenwoltjer]

I had just traded for a 2011 Buick Regal CXL RL2 December 4, 2015. I love this car, but wish it was keyless entry push button started and touch screen infotainment center with navigation. but it is a very nice car.

[@TheMineCraftDude5282]

Epic review as always Kyle! I'm not a huge fan of the Regal, however if it's in black I'm crazy for it. You should come down to Baker Motor Company and review the only Rolls Royce Pinnacle in the USA!

[@saabkyle04]

***** That's awesome! Thanks man!

[@myataylor2122]

He’s very very professional

[@gmman010983]

Speed wise the old 3800 V6 supercharged is much more to my liking although this one is just fine.

[@MrGreenelight]

The old Buick 3800 is one of the top ten best engines ever made; ( look at the wards best engines of the century) However, this little turbo for banger is a winner. It s quiet and smooth, customary and holding true to the Buick heritage, as reliable, smooth and powerful. I have this car myself, and loving every minute of it.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9802]

A Sport mode on a Buick, I never thought I'd see that.

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

NICE 2015 Buick Regal GS AWD (Opel Insignia) Start Up, Road Test, and In Depth Review

[@adam200784]

The model you have there share most parts from Vauxhall Insignia VXR Opel Insignia OPC. They are the brands 'sport' range. The European cars have a more sporty, deeper exhaust note & have a 2.8 V6. Also the VXR &OPC are 4x4

[@Weirdnamed]

Hi Saabkyle! Will you make a video of the 2016 BMW 7Series when it will come out? Please reply.

[@khalilmissaoui6140]

Assembled in Canada !

[@nissan385]

You should do a review on the new 2016 Nissan Maxima, since it was completely redone

[@matthebest018]

This car is sweet, i need it lol

[@detective3728]

nICE Opel

[@KarateKiddo90]

Hi there kyle Could you make a review on the new Audi TT 2015?Much appreciated..Thanks!!!

[@markp9247]

Impressive car! Great American A4. Seems kinda heavy. Perhaps there is an upcoming S4/RS4 competitor? This car has all the tech and luxury but needs less weight and more effortless power/gears for the price. Guess I'm impatient...

[@helivesonforever]

That steering wheel looks like a darn video game controller! Crazy nowadays.

[@scotta9114]

I've been interested in the Regal GS. Test drove a used 2017 and under hard acceleration, it felt a bit weak to me. Used to driving a 2002 SAAB. Also have concerns over a direct injection engines in any car. Know too many people with DI engines having issues, mainly carboned up intake valves and fuel pump failures. Maybe keep my SAAB forever. 😀

[@deliuslyndon8340]

It's "Saab."

[@scotta9114]

@@deliuslyndon8340 Not many SAAB 's left I would imagine. Mine is 20 years old and still runs perfectly.

[@jackshephard8954]

BEST BUİCK

[@alpzepta]

Great! Now I can drive Opel in America

[@twhite5978]

Crush it!

[@BrianLopez07]

Team geeza mate!

[@eanyerbic7408]

Kyle can you please do a startup video with a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country van and do a startup video with a 2015 Ford F-150 cause I haven't seen them before

[@faazbaig4272]

Do a review of the 2015 Acura MDX

[@eanyerbic7408]

Kyle can you do a startup video with 2015 Chrysler Town and Country van and a 2015 Ford F-150

[@marc1093280]

The GS Regal should have the 2.8L turbo V6 to differentiate it from the regular Regals.

[@briegggg]

It's Opel Insignia OPC :)

[@davidkinslow9243]

Nice..

[@faazbaig4272]

Do a review of the Acura MDX

[@keithnewton8981]

It is sold as a Vauxhall in the UK it was designed by the UK Vauxhall team and built by Opel

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

No, it was designed by Opel Vauxhall is a brand of Opel The engines are from GM

[@ahmedouhaljasmi1902]

Could you please make a review of the 2015 dodge ram laramie limited

[@stnstan098]

OPEL INSIGNIA, new car :)

[@DesertStateNevada]

I heard that in China the Buick Regal is very popular, their taxis are mainly Regals

[@finleymorgan632]

Yello, Spectacular Work. sound sassy What's your opinion about that !

[@user-yj6hy6io6o]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@zachcook523]

Can you make a video on the 2014 Lincoln Navigator?

[@ericdang9522]

Kyle, can you review the Land Rover discovery. Thanks

[@svpracer98]

Looking for my next car, came across a few of these for 20-25k

[@kanobeez]

I think a lot of Canadians watch your show, and may I suggest a few additions? Take 2 minutes and tell us the price in Canadian dollars, MPG in Liters/KM, and availability(do you get certain models and we don't) .I know I could just watch another show but your format is the best. Cheers.

[@ChefExcellence1]

But then if Kyle included Canada everybody would ask for European/UK/other prices and it would be a mess (not just Canadian viewers outside of the US). Just look up the facts for Canada and watch the video as well, it would work best like that. However, saying l/100km would cover both main methods of showing fuel consumption, good for most of the world.

[@kanobeez]

***** We are connected to the US, cars move up and down. I have bought my last 2 cars in the States. BTW who cares about people that drive in Europe, that's their own fault! lol We manufacture most of the American cars together. You get cars that don't come here , and you guys come and buy the manual transmission stuff you don't get. Telling me to get 3 facts elsewhere while I watch a 30 minute video. I only get my information from here. Ok just a minute then:(

[@contractki11er]

kanobeez Buy in the states and bringing it back to Canada? How does that work? or is it much simpler than I'm making it?

[@kanobeez]

contractki11er American insurance companies write off cars for a door ding! It also depends on the exchange rate, which is terrible right now. The other advantage to buying a used car in the states is that some cars come from warm climates where there is no salt on the road.

[@Computerskid3]

I have a '14 Premium I front wheel drive. Without all wheel drive, the front tires struggle for grip under hard acceleration.

[@XXAnnoyingKidXX]

kyle if you could show the new camaro or mustang i will be so happy, atleast make a recreational vehicle video

[@TonyisToking]

Why does Buick still exist? It just doesn't come across as needed by GM. I guess Cadillac is getting more sporty so making Buick the main comfort luxury brand for GM would make sense but at the end if the day the Impala looks nicer and is almost more luxury than many Buicks. I guess it's all subjective though, great video Kyle!

[@eanyerbic7408]

And Kyle your videos are awesome and great and cool and you are cool to

[@mikeabraham6459]

I have a manual version if you ever come to dallas

[@everettsemergencyvids4786]

In the uk this is a Vauxhall insignia VXR

[@thomaskuchefski9645]

nice cae

[@DonEzioCorleone]

In England we call these Vauxhall Insignias. We do get opels the Vauxhall brand is more common

[@NotBen101]

Now this is a car that needs a redesign

[@1in7.8b]

It drives me NUTS how slow that gauge sweep is. My god.

[@Jhres]

Does Buick offer a 6spd w/ awd? Thought I saw a '15 on eBay but sure if they awd and standard as a model.

[@BeninChurchil]

is the passenger side lock & unlock button central or just for the passenger side ? 26:50

[@user-kt9ht4gb7n]

отличный аппарат

[@marcblack4322]

Good car

[@carguy7770]

really good review (as usual) But I don't konw why buick sell Opels and doesn't build their own cars

[@CarringtonHollister]

They do just this one was an inspiration of GM of Europe

[@AHeadlessChicken2008]

Why are the led accent lights strobeing?

[@victorreid4106]

So I don’t have to drive shift if I don’t want to right?

[@mariomaster0248]

Can you please do a 2015 Acura TLX or 2016 Acura ILX?

[@seawolfvlogs1962]

Can you do the 2015 f150

[@name-vl4jx]

that Buick engine

[@PlaiidPants]

Does the cars he own have the saabkyle license plate

[@exxodas]

When will we see a grand national

[@derrickthomas1402376]

nice. also this car is sold in the UK as Vauxhall Insignia VXR. like OPEL.

[@salah458]

review the new jaguar XE dude !!!!!!!

[@BrandonHill1234]

5:05 battery voltage looks kind of low, I would expect to see it 14 or above, guess it's normally lol

[@bril2231]

Do a 2015 tc (rs 9.0)

[@cp-su6460]

Please Toyota Avalon Review

[@renadaniels8222]

Does it have fog lights

[@dinomartini5977]

I really wonder what hes gonna do after he show all the cars.

[@kappete1]

remember the 2008 buick lacrosse.

[@chadfuri7152]

Start Up 2:10 Exhaust 2:23 Engine 2:29

[@zacharypoole2100]

Can they give u a 2016 camaro

[@MA9494AM]

Regarding the interior: the reason it's not on the same level as BMW and Audi is that Opel/Vauxhall is pricetaged close to VW (at least here in Sweden). All maufactors in Europe now wants to be "premium" so the price and quality is Rising but the slogan "Köp en Opel, se Sverige igenom plåten" ("Buy a Opel, see Sweden through the tin/bodywork") still ring in some ears ;)

[@paulcondie2520]

About the only thing I found I don't like with the car is the position of the oil filter! Looks like can be easily hit by road debris!

[@kmann1994]

The frontside is alright, but I really don't like the backside. Also, it is just too hard to get past the Buick badge for some reason...

[@eanyerbic7408]

Hey kyle I was thinking if me and my mom and my stepdad can come to your family's dealership Car Connections Incorporated in Greensboro North Carolina and come on vacation there and I can do startup videos there and if the batteries are dead I will let you know and you can get the jump box right