2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo will adapt to your driving style

General Motors is preparing to launch the 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo, a model that stands out from its rivals because it is equipped with the Interactive Drive Control System. This device can change the driving dynamics of the vehicle so that it can adjust to the road type. This system enables the shifting of the suspension, shift pattern and steering sensitivity with three presets (touring, sport and standard) resulting to a smoother ride.

Bill Rietow, GM lead development engineer, said that Interactive Drive Control enables the linking of vehicle systems and changes “perceivable vehicle characteristics” as it adjusts to driver inputs. Rietow claims that the driver can sense the difference. The settings can also be customized via its radio configuration menu. Drivers may choose to switch on or off one of the following features: steering, suspension or powertrain. GM said that the system is so sophisticated that it can independently detect the type of road and the owner’s driving aptitudes.

The settings can then change so that the car is able to respond best to the driver’s preferences. Peterson said that previously, people talked about the car’s horsepower or its speed but now, the conversation is mostly centered on advanced technologies and new capabilities.“Interactive Drive Control links vehicle systems together, changing perceivable vehicle characteristics as it adapts to driver inputs,” said Bill Rietow, GM lead development engineer. “The driver can really feel the difference.” [via-4wheelsnews]