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Old 01-26-2019, 03:33 AM   #1116
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Originally Posted by kognito View Post
I don't think this is correct (about the platform mate) pretty sure the Regal is mate to the Opel Insignia (Epsilon II platform) as well as the Holden ZB Commodore. Engineered (and built?) in Germany

I had a fully loaded GSX AWD for a weekend test drive and i enjoyed it a lot (for what it was) Wife liked the Fusion Titanium AWD more, and it was going to be her car so.... Unlike the Fusion you rented, this one had the turbo intercooled engine that is also in the Focus ST, nothing hybrid about it


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Wikipedia shows that the current Malibu and Cadillac XT4 are also using the E2XX platform (updated version of Epsilon II)... The Regal and Malibu had a lot of similar controls, and it’s clear it’s the same electronics package used in that platform. Since GM sold Opel, I don’t think they are producing the Regal in Germany anymore (the prior gen was made in Germany…)

Edit: Wikipedia says the 2018 Regal is produced in Germany… I'm guessing the Opel sale included some continuation for a bit...
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