General Motors is still fixing its own backyard after a financial mess and eventually bankruptcy. 
GM is looking for a replacement model for its midsize sedan, the Saturn Aura, which should have been the Opel Insignia. With the sale of the brand, GM will be selling the new car as the Buick Regal by late 2010 or early part of 2011 in North America.
Before the sale of the Buick Regal in North America, the Opel Insignia has been rolling off the dealerships in China. According to GM insiders, the Regal will be marketed below the 2010 LaCrosse and will have a few thousand dollars off its sticker price. The LaCrosse has a tag starting at $27,835.
The LaCrosse and the Regal though is built on the same DNA of the Epsilon II FWD. They also share basic lines and curves for the body structure. The LaCrosse has several features that you cannot find on the Regal. The former comes with acoustic glass, hood built with perimeter seal, and absorption material under the chassis.
The Regal is also 4 inches shorter when your compare its wheelbase to the 10.7 inches of the LaCrosse. The regal is also 6.9 inches short off the length of the LaCrosse.
The Buick Regal is part of the general plan of the car manufacturer to introduce to the market new models which can challenge brands like the Acura and Lexus.
The Insignia has also several variants including a standard sedan, a 5-door hatchback, and a functional wagon. These may also be brought to North America.
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[...] Opel Insignia was tapped to replace the Saturn Aura but due to the sale of the brand, GM decision makers opted to sell the car as the 2011 Buick Regal. The Buick Regal is set to hit the market by the 2nd quarter of [...]