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2017 Buick Regal
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2017 Buick Regal

Before 2011, the Regal was a humdrum car with a floaty ride and rubbery steering. Buick revitalized the Regal nameplate in 2011, basing the model on Germany's Opel Insignia. As such, it conveys a typically European driving experience, with a taut ride, sporty handling, and excellent fit and finish. Firm, supportive seats and tight rear accommodations are another European trait of Buick's mid-size model. Changes for 2014 included more horsepower for the turbocharged engine, a revised interior treatment with simpler controls, more available contemporary electronic safety features and optional all-wheel drive.

Market value
$9,800
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2017
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Luxury small cars
Generation began
2011

Pricing

Current retail median
$9,800
Retail value range
$6,500 - $14,500
Original MSRP range
$27,065 - $36,540
Trade-in range
$3,450 - $11,250

Ratings

Road test score
83/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
65%
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
15 MPG
Tested highway
35 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,645
Cruising range
440 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.9 sec
0-60 mph
7.4 sec
60-0 mph braking
125 ft
Avoidance speed
53.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
190 in
Width
73 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Weight
3,710 lb
Maximum load
925 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
1.5 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
5/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
4/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Buick

Buick’s line of two- and three-row SUVs are worth considering for shoppers looking for a nicer interior than in a Chevrolet or Ford without the luxury prices of a Cadillac, Lincoln, Lexus, or Acura. Options within Buick’s lineup start with the Envista, which is unusually sized between a large sedan and a subcompact SUV. The largest options include the three-row Enclave. Some of Buick’s models have earned Consumer Reports recommendations for having intuitive infotainment systems and quiet, pleasant interiors. Among U.S. car companies, Buick also ranks high in our new car reliability ratings. Some recent models also made our lists of recommended used cars.

Vehicle ID: 7120 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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