"Tourx" reviews from around the world.

[RavenRandt]

Look at the features they get that we don't!

Holden Commodore:

Vauxhall/Opel Insignia:

Oh well.

 

[Greyfixer]

Thanks so much for finding these and putting this together! These are very interesting to watch but it pains me to see all the features we don't get here in the states.

 

[Aracan]

all the features we don't get here in the states.

Just out of curiosity, which ones don't you get?

 

[Greyfixer]

Some:
-selectable drive modes
-digital dash display
-heads up display
-ventilated seats
-massaging seats
-rear heated seats
-360 camera view
-self parking mode

 

[Tedjs]

The GS style interior and seats would have been a nice upgrade. Cooled seats would have been appreciated as well as well as the seat upgrade.

We have a 2011 Regal at work and I liked that car and my 2019 TourX was a nice replacement for my Saab. Regal was a nice value for the money and performs well, but they always left the cool stuff on the Euorpean model. That's what was cool about Saab. I can't say Buick builds anything that I would even consider anymore. The 3 cylinder Encore is incredibly overpriced for what it is. Regal sales never took off but they did little to market that car.

 

[Jack GS]

Just out of curiosity, which ones don't you get?

I won't be able to rattle all of them off here, but it's a good start in addition to @Greyfixer's list. I am also noting differences between all body styles, not just the wagon. Feel free to copy/paste, edit, and correct my list as the thread goes on. It would be neat to have picture comparisons of all differences but that'll be an undertaking... maybe someday.

Many of these differences are driven by the regulations of their respective markets.

These are the features we do not get in North America, as the vehicle comes at the dealership:

Powertrain
Diesel engine options (mostly less powerful options, but some comparable to the 2.0T)
Gas engine options (mostly smaller, less powerful options)
V6 in lower trims than GS/wagon
Manual 6-speed transmission
9-Speed transmission (wagon)
FWD (wagon)

Exterior Appearance
20" wheel options
Skirt/bumper molding (Search Commodore ZB RS trim)
Blackout package (ST doesn't really count)
Painted rear calipers (some gray, some red)
No cladding/GS style facia on wagon
Paint options (flat gray, bright blue metallic, and a couple others)
Larger decklid spoiler

Interior Appearance
Chocolate colored leather seats
Saddle colored leather seats
Different perforated seat design
Different steering wheel buttons
Cluster/infotainment colors and layouts are different (obvious but worth noting)
Low-profile rear headrests
Center headrest
Center cup holder lid/cover
Red contrast seat stitching (China market only)
"GS" embroidered floor mats (China market only)

Exterior Technology
Front/rear/side parking sensors (automatic parking)
Power folding side mirrors
Cameras in side mirrors for 360 view
Intellilux headlights
Dynamic welcome lighting sequence in rear
LED brake function
Amber Turn
Rear Fog
Eye-hook for towing (bumper access area)
Rear window wiper (sportback)
Summer tires available (Michelin Pilot Sports for example)
Sedan with normal trunk (China market only)

Interior Technology
Heated/cooled/massaging seats offered in multiple trims (not just GS equivalent)
Heated rear seats
AGR certified seats offered in multiple trims (not just GS equivalent)
8" digital cluster offered in multiple trims (not just GS equivalent)
HUD offered in multiple trims (not just GS equivalent)
Navigation map displayed within cluster (pre 2018.5) (FYI White Automotive and Media Services, WAMS, unlocks these cluster features)
Configurable pocket gauges (WAMS)
Paddle shifters
Speed limiter button on steering wheel
Automatic Stop/Start disable button
Drive mode buttons

 

[Aracan]

That's quite a list, and I must say it contains some of my favorite features, such as the fully-automatic LED headlights and the HUD. Others, like the heated and ventilated seats, I rarely use, but my wife and daughter do love them. I don't have the adjustable ride modes or the automated parking.
I can tell you from experience that the 20" wheels are a bug, not a feature, if you have to curbside-park the car sometimes. Since it is not just long, but also wide, you have to park quite close to the curb, and the smallest touch between curb and wheel leaves a mark on those things. I actually look forward to the winter season, when I can change to the 17" wheels.

 

[D2R]

How about the curved outside mirror?

 

[bollox74]

didn't want to start a new thread but Consumer Reports released it's reliability ratings and Buick is (surprise!) #4

Mazda Ranked Consumer Reports' Most Reliable Brand, Tesla Is Not Quite Last - Jalopnik

Consumer Reports has just published the 2020 edition of its annual list of the most reliable car brands, and Mazda has taken top honors.

jalopnik.com

 

[D2R]

didn't want to start a new thread but Consumer Reports released it's reliability ratings and Buick is (surprise!) #4

Mazda Ranked Consumer Reports' Most Reliable Brand, Tesla Is Not Quite Last - Jalopnik

Consumer Reports has just published the 2020 edition of its annual list of the most reliable car brands, and Mazda has taken top honors.

jalopnik.com

Which brings the question why Chevy is #17 on the list given that a lot of the components are common.
(Don't even get me to talk about the Caddies down at #21)

 

[D2R]

One more thing I wish our wagon has is the camera wide view rear mirror.
Considering how big our wagons are, that wide angle view camera mirror is very nice to have. (No idea why it is needed in the Bolt.)