# Aggressive Sedan Reinventions The All-New 2011 Buick Regal Takes Design Cues from Germany By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-06-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2011-buick-regal References: [buick](http://www.buick.com/future-vehicles/) & [buick](http://www.buick.com/) Let's get one thing straight about the 2011 [Buick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-e5) Regal: It's not your grandmother's Buick. Most used Buick sedans you'll see in Southern California have been pimped into lowriders, but the 220-hp 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged Regal I drove through [country roads near Julian, California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) is one you wouldn't dare modify. The 2011 Buick Regal was developed in Germany--and it shows. [Tech-savvy options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-sentra) like driver-selectable suspension, an internal flash drive, USB port, and a built-in hard drive--plus pricing that starts at $26,995--make the 2011 Buick Regal a compelling addition to the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aggressive Sedan Redesigns:** Car manufacturers are reinventing their sedan designs with aggressive new looks that depart from traditional models. - **Tech-savvy Car Features:** New car models are incorporating innovative technology features, such as driver-selectable suspension and built-in hard drives, to enhance the driving experience. - **German-inspired Car Design:** Car manufacturers are looking to German design cues in creating sleeker, more modern car models. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Car manufacturers have an opportunity to differentiate their products by creating aggressive, tech-savvy sedan designs that appeal to younger, tech-savvy consumers. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Retailers have an opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend of car manufacturers integrating technology into their vehicles by offering products that enhance and customize the driving experience. - **Automotive Sales:** Sales professionals have an opportunity to pitch new car models to younger, tech-savvy consumers by highlighting the advanced technology features and German-inspired design of new models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-e5.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md) - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [Revamped Sleek Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyriq.md) - [Accessible High-Performance Fastbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integra.md) - [Restored Retro-Futuristic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1986-hyundai-grandeur.md) - [Endless Customization Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-cadillac-ct5v-blackwing.md) - [Sporty Four-Cylinder Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-integra.md) - [High-End South Korean Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-genesis-g90.md)