2017 Buick Regal

The Buick Regal is offered in five different trim levels with the base trim starting at $27,065. All the five trim levels come equipped with the same 2.4L engine that makes 182 horses and delivers 172 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The Buick Regal comes in 5 different trim levels starting with 1SV with the front wheel drive priced at $27,065. The Sport Touring trim level is offered only with front wheel drive and is priced at $28,615. The next trim level is the 4 door sedan with the front wheel drive is priced at $31,465. The Premium II trim level with the front wheel drive is priced at $31,615 while the one with the all wheel drive system is priced at $34,040. The top of the line GS trim level with the front wheel drive is offered at a price at $34,115 while the one with an all-wheel-drive system is priced at $36,540.

Some of the standard features on the Buick Regal include a heated front bucket seats, rear split folding seats, 10-way power adjustable passenger seats, center armrests with cup holders, front head restraints, 2-way adjustable lighting custom, ambient lighting, and the list is endless.

Trims	1SV	GS	Sport Touring	Premium II	4 dr Sedan
MSRP (FWD)	$27,065	$34,115	$28,615	$31,615	$31,465
MSRP (AWD)	NA	$36,540	NA	$34,040	NA
Features	Seat Trim Leather-appointed Seating Heated front bucket seats, rear split folding Driver Seat Adjuster 10-way (8-way power and 2-way power lumbar) Front-Passenger Seat Adjuster 4-way manual Custom, interior front and rear reading, front and rear door and console ambient lighting Front passenger and rear outboard Driver Information Display	Remote Vehicle Start System Push-Button Start 10-Way Power Seating  Interactive Drive Control System  19" V-spoke alloy Wheels	available options for regal sport-touring: Moonroof Audio System with Navigation	Thorax Air Bags  Bose Premium Audio System Audio System with Navigation Moonroof Wheels Q6Y 18" chromed alloy Steering Package 1 Includes Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator and Memory Seats (requires power tilt-sliding moonroof) Driver Confidence Package 2 Includes Front Automatic Braking and Adaptive Cruise C	available options for regal group: Moonroof Audio System with Navigation 18" chromed Alloy Wheels

"When equipped with the optional turbocharged engine, the 2017 Buick Regal provides enough dynamic motivation that you'll likely be satisfied. - Edmunds"

Engine and Performance

The Buick Regal is fitted with a 2.4L, 4 cylinder turbocharged engine. The power unit churns out 182 horses and delivers 172 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Power is sent to the front wheels in the 1SV variant that we have with us for you today but you can avail the all-wheel drive system with the GS or Premium II trim level.

The Buick has the lowest power figures in the competition. The Lincoln has the best power figures of the lot and makes about 240 horses and is followed by the Infiniti Q60 and the Acura TLX which make 208 HP and 206 HP respectively.

Model	Buick Regal 1SV	Acura TLX	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ
MSRP	$27,065	$33,000	$38,950	$35,170
Engine	2.4L 4cyl	2.4L DOHC 16-Valve VTEC 4-Cylinder	2.0L turbo I-4	2.0L Turbocharged I-4
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Dual Clutch	7-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Power	182 hp	206 hp	208 hp	240 hp
Torque	172 lb-ft	182 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	270 lb-ft

Acceleration

Acceleration figures of the Buick are just decent and are pretty average credit to the low power output of the engine. The Regal can go from rest to 60 MPH in about 7.2 seconds. Take this entry level luxury sedan to the drag strip and it will cover the quarter-mile distance in about 15.3 seconds.

The quickest car of the lot in terms of 0-60 MPH acceleration timings is the Infiniti Q60 which does it in about 6.9 seconds. The quickest car in terms of quarter-mile acceleration is the Lincoln MKZ that hits the quarter-mile mark in about 13.7 seconds.

Models	Buick Regal 1SV	Acura TLX	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ
0-60 MPH	7.2	7.2	6.9 sec	7.0 sec
Quarter mile	15.3	14.2 sec	17.3 sec	13.7 sec
Engine	2.4L	2.4L	2.0L	2.0L
Emission Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year	NA	6.3	7	7.3

Ride and Handling

The ride quality of the Buick Regal is top notch and it does actually feel like you're being driven around in a luxury car. The cabin is quiet and the ride is comfortable. The suspensions are nicely set up and soak almost every bump and pothole. At the same time, there is a minimum amount of body roll and the car ensures that you don't get thrown around inside the cabin during high-speed cornering.

The car also handles pretty well. You simply cannot expect sports car like handling but this is the best handling you can get at this price point. The steering wheel is a little bit on the lighter and some drivers might feel the lack of feedback. However, most drivers will find the steering to be responsive and precise would not have any complains while driving this one. This isn't really the car that's always ready to dive into the corners and you do have to work on the steering wheel during cornering but this is still a comfortable machine to drive.

Long-story-short, a decent car to drive and to be driven around.

Braking

Good braking capabilities of the car ensure the safety of the passenger and prevent the car and its passengers from fatal accidents. To keep its passengers safe and to give confidence to the car to exploit the potential of the engine to the fullest, Buick has equipped the Regal with 12.6 inches diameter discs at the front and 12.4 inches diameter discs the rear. The Regal comes to a complete stop from 60 MPH at a distance of 122 feet when the brakes are slammed hard.

The braking stats of the Buick are the poorest when compared to its rivals. The best braking stats are displayed by the Lincoln MKZ which comes to a halt at a distance of 108 feet from a speed of 60 MPH. The Lincoln is followed by the Infiniti and the Acura. The Buick, on the other hand, stands last in terms of braking.

Model	Buick Regal 1SV	Acura TLX	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ
Brake Front(in)	12.6	12.6	12.6	12.4
Brake Rear(in)	12.4	12.2	12.1	12.4
Curb weight(lbs)	3605	3483	3727	3739
60-0 MPH (ft.)	122	121	113	108

 

The Buick lets us down in terms of fuel economy too. In the city, the Regal can go for 19 miles while on the highway it can go for 30 miles. The Buick gets a combined fuel economy rating of 23 MPG which isn't really great for a car in this category. Given the fact that this car has the lowest power figures, you would certainly expect it to perform better in terms of fuel efficiency but no. This one doesn't.

The Acura has the best fuel efficiency numbers in the category. The Acura gets a combined fuel economy rating of 28 MPG. The Acura is followed by the Infiniti Q60 and the Lincoln MKZ who get a combined fuel economy figures of 25 MPG and 24 MPG.

Model	Buick Regal 1SV	Acura TLX	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ
MPG (city)	19	24	22	21
MPG (highway)	30	35	30	31
MPG (combined)	23	28	25	24

"Inside, the 2017 Buick Regal features a sleek dashboard with minimal button clutter. Although the quality of the materials is satisfactory, the appearance is upscale, if not fully luxury-grade.- Edmunds"

The interiors of the Buick Regal feel premium. This is one area where the Buick Regal impresses us. The color combination is great and makes the interiors feel more spacious. The large windows give you a sense of more space than it is actually there. The dashboard is clean and uncluttered. The quality of materials is pretty decent and the levels of fit and finish are also good. This is probably the best you can get when you pay about 30 grand.

Seating and Comfort

Once you get on to the inside of the Regal, you know that you're about to get pampered by the luxuries offered by Buick. There are 10 way adjustable heated front seats and 8 way adjustable heated rear seats offered as standard.The Buick also offers the best in competition passenger volume of 96.8 cubic feet. Up front, you get a total head/shoulder/leg room of 38.8/56.7/42.1 inches respectively while at the rear you get a total head/shoulder/leg room of 36.8/54.4/37.3 inches respectively. The Buick Regal can easily accommodate 5 passengers.

Model	Buick Regal 1SV	Acura TLX	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ
Passenger capacity	5	5	4	5
Passenger Volume (ft cube)	96.8	93.3	85.4	96.6
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.8/56.7/42.1	37.2/57.5/42.6	37.9/54.6/43.1	37.9/57.7/44.3
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	36.8/54.4/37.3	36.7/57.5/34.5	34.5/52/32.4	36.6/55.3/37

Infotainment System

The Buick Regal comes with Buick's standard infotainment system. The system comes with a 7 inch touch screen interface and an 8 speaker Bose audio system. The audio system is simply awesome and delivers crisp audio quality. The infotainment display is not of the best quality and lags at time. However, it hosts the navigation system, car settings and other functions. You also get Bluetooth, CD player, USB ports, aux input and also a wifi hotspot.

Interior Features

Some of the cool features on the inside of the Buick Regal are listed below.

• Heated front bucket seats.
• 10 way adjiustable driver's seats.
• Integrated cup holders on rear arm rest.
• Ambient lighting.
• Puddle lights.
• Remote vehicle start.
• Thorax air bags.
• Bose premium audio system.
• Power steering.

Cargo Volume

The cargo volume on offer with the Buick is satisfactory. The Regal offers a total cargo volume of 14.2 cubic feet which is enough to swallow the luggage of your family when you're off to a road trip.

The only car that offers more luggage volume than the Buick is the Lincoln MKZ at 15.4 cubic feet. The Lincoln is followed by the Buick, Acura and the Infiniti in order.

" The five-seat Buick Regal is a midsize sedan with a sporty edge" -Cars.com

Dimensions and Weight

The Buick Regal is probably the best looking car in the category. The proportionate dimensions of the car rather give it a clean and subtle look. The Buick is 190.2 inches long, 73.1 inches wide and is 58.4 inches tall. The car weighs about 3605 lbs and has a wheelbase of 107.8 inches.

The longest and the widest car of the lot is the Lincoln MKZ at 194.1 inches and 73.4 inches respectively. The tallest car of the lot is the Buick Regal. The heaviest car in the competition is the Lincoln MKZ while the Acura TLX happens to be the lightest.

Model	Buick Regal 1SV	Acura TLX	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ
curb weight(lbs)	3605	3483	3727	3739
Length(in)	190.2	190.3	184.4	194.1
Width(in)	73.1	73.0	72.8	73.4
Height(in)	58.4	57.0	54.9	58.2
Ground clearance(in)	N/A	5.8	4.9	5.0
Wheelbase(in)	107.8	109.3	112.2	112.2
Track width(in) F/R	62.4/73.1	62.8/63.1	61.2/61.2	62.3/62

Exterior Features

Some of the cool features on the outside of the Buick Regal are listed below.

• 19 inch V spoke alloy wheels.
• Bi-Xenon headlamps.
• LED taillights.
• Rear parking sensors.
• Keyless entry.
• Automatic wipers.

Buick has equipped the Regal with some advanced safety tech to make up the safety levels of your journey. The Buick gets a '5 Star' rating in most of the crash tests conducted by the NHTSA and also gets a 'Good' rating in most of the tests carried out by the IIHS.

NHTSA Ratings
Overall Rating	5 Star
Overall Frontal Crash Rating	4 Star
Frontal Crash Rating Driver Side	5 Star
Frontal Crash Rating Passenger Side	4 Star
Overall Side Crash Rating	5 Star
Combined Side Barrier and Pole Rating Front Seat	5 Star
Combined Side Barrier and Pole Rating Front Seat Rear Seat	5 Star
Side Barrier	5 Star
Side barrier Driver	5 Star
Side barrier Rear Passenger	5 Star
Overall Side Pole Star Rating	5 Star
Rollover Rating	4 Star

The Buick has got great ratings at IIHS as well and got decent ratings.

IIHS Ratings
Moderate overlap front	Good
Side	Good
Roof strength	Good
Head restraints & seats	Good
Front Crash Protection	Superior

Safety Features

• Safety Belts 3-point
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) system for child safety seats in all rear seating positions
• Air Bags8 Dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions
• Power Door Locks Programmable with lockout protection
• OnStar Basic Plan9 For 5 years. Includes select features of the myBuick mobile app,10 including (if equipped) remote start, door lock or unlock, honk your horn and flash your lights. Limited OnStar services include Advanced Diagnostics.
• Includes OnStar Guidance Plan11 Service Trial For 6 months. Trial excludes Hands-Free Calling minutes. Includes Automatic Crash Response and more.
• Theft-Deterrent System Content theft alarm
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System Does not monitor spare tire
• Child Security Locks
• Rear Rear Vision Camera

The Acura TLX vs Buick Regal 

The Acura TLX is the Japanese rival of the Buick Regal. The Acura makes more power, has the better acceleration timings, has the better fuel efficiency ratings and also has the braking stats.

However, the Buick beats the Acura in terms of passenger volume, cargo volume and is also priced $6000 less than the Acura.

If you want a better driving experience form the car, you should buy the Acura. If you want to save your hard earned 6 grands and want a better looking car, you should go for the Buick.

Infiniti Q60 vs Buick Regal

The Infiniti Q60 is yet another mid-sized luxury sedan from Hong Kong. The Infiniti too outshines the Buick in terms of power, acceleration timings, fuel efficiency and braking stats. The Buick on the other hand, outclasses the Infinti in terms of passenger volume, cargo volume and luxury equipment. Moreover, the Buick is about 11 grand cheaper than the Infiniti.

If you ask for an opinion, we would rather suggest you go for the Buick and save your precious 11 grand.

The Lincoln MKZ vs Buick Regal

The Lincoln MKZ is yet another entry-level luxury sedan and it is the home-grown rival of the Buick Regal. The MKZ outclasses the Regal in terms of power, acceleration timings, fuel economy, braking and even terms of cargo volume. The only plus of the Buick is that it is priced lower and offers slightly more passenger room.

If spending about 8000 bucks isn't really a problem for you, then you should go for the Lincoln. The Lincoln is the more sensible package of the two and has the better snob value.

The Buick Regal is pretty much and ordinary car. There isn't really anything interesting about this car and is yet another average car in the market. Although this car has a heritage of 30 odd years, the very reason behind its success is that it is yet another run-of-the-mill entry level luxury sedan. Neither too snobbish, nor too cheap and humble, the Buick stands somewhere between an ordinary sedan and a luxury sedan.

With the base price tag of 27 grand, the Regal is a mouth-watering package. But shelling out a few bucks extra could buy you better cars that offer better value for your money.