Review and specifications
2019 Buick Regal
2018 brought the Regal Sportback, which had coupelike styling that artfully masked its hatchback configuration. The TourX wagon, also new, had a raised stance similar in concept to a Subaru Outback. Most versions used an energetic 2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine; the sporty GS got a 3.6-liter V6. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions were available. The Regal has a comfortable ride, and road, wind, and engine noise are well-muted. Handling is capable and responsive, but it's less sporty than the previous generation. We found the seats to be comfortable and the cabin well-constructed, although a bit plain. 2020 was the final year for the Regal.
- Market value
- $14,063
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2018
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $14,063
- Retail value range
- $9,700 - $17,725
- Original MSRP range
- $25,070 - $39,070
- Trade-in range
- $6,520 - $15,195
Ratings
- Road test score
- 87/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 5/5
- Would buy again
- 82%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 24 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 34 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,080
- Cruising range
- 385 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 125 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 193 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 111 in
- Weight
- 3,680 lb
- Maximum load
- 925 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- 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: 13171 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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