The Buick Regal Sportback comes in four familiar trim levels: base, Preferred, Preferred II and Essence, while the TourX wagon comes in base, Preferred and Essence trims. Standard features in the base include start/stop engine technology, rearview camera, LED taillights, outside heated power-adjustable mirrors, 4G LTE with built in WiFi hotspot, a 7-inch touchscreen-based infotainment system and 17-inch aluminum wheels.
The Preferred adds power seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Preferred II upgrades to a split-folding rear seat, 18" aluminum wheels, fog lamps, a heated steering wheel and an upgraded infotainment system. Essence Regals add heated leather seats.
Avenir focuses on interior upgrades with quilt-stitched leather seating surfaces along with an upgraded infotainment system, including a Bose 8-speaker sound system, on-screen navigation, HD radio, an 8-inch color screen and a remote starter. The Avenir also gets 19-inch aluminum wheels, rear cross traffic alert, LED headlamps and a blind spot warning system.
The base, Preferred, Essence and Avenir trims receive a 2.0L turbo inline 4-cylinder engine producing 250 horsepower and 260 lb-feet of torque and a 9-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive Regals get an 8-speed automatic transmission as well as modified engine tuning for an additional 35 lb-feet of torque.
The Buick Regal GS comes with a 3.6L direct-injected V6 and all-wheel drive. This combination produces 310 horsepower and 282 foot pounds of torque mated with a GS-specific 9-speed automatic transmission. The GS also includes driver-adjustable suspension, Brembo performance brakes and 19" wheels. The audio system features an 8-inch display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and active noise cancellation.
Safety features across the lineup include park assist, Blind Zone Alert, Cross-Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning and Teen Driver Safety Mode. Air bags include dual-stage front, side-impact, knee and curtain side-impact.
Modernized Exterior Styling
Efficient Turbo Engine
Available All-wheel Drive
Impressive Cargo Capacity
Competitive Pricing
The Buick Regal enters into 2019 with relatively few changes. The up-market Avenir model is now available, while several new interior colors also make their debut, as do a new interior air cleaner and new 19-inch aluminum wheel options.
The Buick Regal's chassis tuning is aimed directly at luxury sedans from European manufacturers such as Audi and BMW. As a result, the Regal features a smooth, quiet ride, a powerful 2.0L turbo engine and more rear legroom than its rivals with an astounding 60 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats folded down.
The Regal Sportback, being relatively unique in the segment, makes for a good value in the segment. Other options, such as the Kia Stinger, starting at around $32,000 and European manufactures, like the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and Audi A5 Sportback both start at well over $40,000.