2018 Buick Regal TourX Wagon

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X comes in three different trims: The 1SV, Preferred, and the Essence. All three have the same 2-Liter turbocharged engine with all-wheel drive system. The dual clutch transmission is standard for all three trims.

Trims	TourX 1SV	Preferred	Essence
MSRP	$29,995	$33,595	$35,995
Key Features	18-inch wheels	The Preferred adds	The Essence trim adds a hands-free liftgate
	LED running lights	Auto-dimming rearview mirror	Dual-zone automatic climate control
	Heated mirrors	power-adjustable driver seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.	Heated front seats
	Keyless ignition and entry	LED headlights	Power-adjustable passenger seat
	Height-adjustable driver seat	Rear parking sensors	Leather upholstery
	A 60/40-split folding rear seat	Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning systems.	40/20/40-split folding rear seat most of the content of the Preferred Sights and Sound package.
	Rearview camera
	OnStar communications (with a 4G connection and onboard Wi-Fi)
	7-inch touchscreen interface
	USB port
	Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
	Bose audio system.

The main changes in the three trims are the safety features and the technology that adds for each trim. The base trim pretty much has all the main things required, Preferred and Essence fill the base trim with some automated controls.

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X uses a 2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder inline engine giving out 250hp and 295b-ft of torque. The engine is coupled to an 8-speed dual clutch transmission which sends out power to all the four wheels. The engine performs well with active dual-clutch technology.

Models	Buick Regal TourX 1SV	Volvo V60 Dynamic	Audi A4 All road Premium	Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
MSRP	$29,995	$38,250	$44,500	$35,395
Engine	2.0L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI	2.0L 16V I4 Turbocharged	2.0L DOHC 4-Cylinder TFSI 16V	3.6L DOHC 24 Valve 6-Cylinder Boxer
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic	6-Speed CVT Automatic
Power	250 hp	240 hp	252 hp	256 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	247 lb-ft

The Buick has an upper hand compared to its rivals when it comes to power output. The Volvo V60 dynamic and Audi A4 All road premium costs are high with almost the same output power, but with 290 lb-ft of torque, Buick Regal TourX beats them all with a high margin.

Acceleration

Thanks to the high power output, the Buick Regal TourX posts one of the best acceleration time of the cars compared here scooting from 0 to 60 mph in mere 6.3 seconds.

Models	Buick Regal TourX 1SV	Volvo V60 Dynamic	Audi A4 All road Premium	Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
0-60 MPH	6.3 sec	7.3 sec	5.9 sec	6.9 sec
Quarter mile	14.7 sec	15.5 sec	14.3 sec	15.2 sec
Engine	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L	3.6L
Emission (Tons/yr. of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	7.4	6.1	7.1	8.0

Both the Volvo V60 and the Subaru Outback are 1 sec and 0.6 sec slower than the Regal TourX and also couldn't catch up for the quarter mile race. The only wagon that beats the Regal is the Audi A4 All-road with almost $10,000 higher price tag than the Essence trim.

Handling and Steering

The intelligent AWD system of the Buick Regal TourX and the active dual clutch system gives a good control over the car. The all-wheel-drive system performs well even on snow. The steering sends out a good response and also comes with a heated wheel for the cold season (only in the essence trim).

Braking

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X brakes perform average for the segment. The halt from 60 MPH takes about 125ft which is not bad for the weight but still stays a step back when compared to the Audi and the Subaru, both weigh 100 lbs. more.

Model	Buick Regal TourX 1SV	Volvo V60 Dynamic	Audi A4 All road Premium	Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Brake Front (in)	N/A	11.8	13.3	12.4
Brake Rear (in)	N/A	11.9	13.0	11.8
Curb weight (lbs.)	3708	3670	3825	3893
60-0 MPH (ft.)	125	130	119	125

The Audi takes another trophy in the braking segment. 60-0 MPH in 119 ft. which is 6ft lesser than the Regal and weighs nearly 100 pounds more. Subaru being the heaviest of the lot has the same braking distance as the Buick Regal TourX. 

Dimensions and Weight

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X is one of the best looking Buicks ever made. The sharp design with long sleek like masks the bulk of such a long car effectively.

Model	Buick Regal TourX 1SV	Volvo V60 Dynamic	Audi A4 All road Premium	Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
curb weight(lbs.)	3708	3670	3825	3893
Length(in)	196.3	182.5	187.0	189.6
Width(in)	73.3	73.4	72.5	72.4
Height(in)	58.4	58.4	58.8	66.5
Ground clearance(in)	5.8	5.4	6.5	8.7
Wheelbase(in)	111.4	109.3	110.9	108.1
Track width(in) F/R	62.8/63.0	62.1/62.0	62.1/61.7	61.8/62.2

The Regal is the lengthiest of the lot with 196.3 inches. With a wider track width and longer wheelbase, it is one of the best crossovers ever made. The ground clearance of the Subaru is perfect for off-roading with 8.7 inches whereas the Buick, Volvo, and Audi lie in the range of 5.5 inches average.

"With front-wheel drive, the 2018 Buick Regal manages a thrifty 26 mpg combined." - Carconnection

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X gives 21 mpg on city and 29 on highway which is not bad for a 250hp motor. The numbers are on the lower side when compared with the rivals. With a com

Model	Buick Regal TourX 1SV	Volvo V60 Dynamic	Audi A4 All road Premium	Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
MPG (city)	21	25	22	20
MPG (highway)	29	36	30	27
MPG (combined)	24	29	25	22

The Volvo V60 steals the show with a whopping 29 MPG combined whereas the Subaru Outback has the thirstiest engine of the lot with 22 MPG combined. The Audi A4 is 1 MPG more efficient than the Buick Regal TourX.

"The overall sense I got from the TourX's interior was function over form. Thankfully, there were no piano-black plastics to get cruddy with fingerprints, but there was a lot of black plastic.Though I didn't mind in the slightest."- Jalopnik

Seating and Comfort

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X has the most spacious interior. It can accommodate 5 passengers with utmost comfort. Front row seating is very huge so is the second row. A 6-feet person can sit comfortably with the front seat in its extended position. Thigh support is proper. The driver seats are height adjustable but the upper trims get a power adjustable front row seats.

Model	Buick Regal TourX 1SV	Volvo V60 Dynamic	Audi A4 All road Premium	Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Passenger capacity	5	5	5	5
Passenger Volume (ft. cube)	-	93.0	N/A	104.5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.8/56.9/42.1	38.7/57.0/41.9	39.2/55.9/41.3	38.3/58.1/42.9
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	39.6/55.4/36.9	37.6/55.2/33.5	38.2/54.5/35.7	38.9/58.1/38.1

The seats get an upgrade to leather upholstery in the Essence trim and also heated front row seats. The base trim gets a 60:40 split seats and the Essence trim gets a 40:20:40 split seats which makes less difference.

Interior Features

Here is a list of the standout features in the 2018 Buick Regal Tour X's cabin:

• 7-inch Infotainment System
• Apple Audio and Android Auto
• Keyless Ignition
• Panoramic Sunroof (optional)
• LED Headlights, rear parking sensors, blind spots and rear traffic warning system (Driver confidence package)
• Remote start and upgrades to gauges, audio system and infotainment system (Sights and sound package)
• 8-inch touchscreen (Sights and sound package)
• Navigation system, Bluetooth, two rear charge-only USB ports and satellite radio  (Sights and sound package)
• Dual-zone automatic climate control (Essence trim)
• Heated steering wheel and front seats (Essence Trim)

Infotainment

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X has the best in class infotainment system with Bose noise cancellation audio systems. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come as a standard with 4G in-house Wi-Fi hotspot system.

The standard infotainment system consists of:

• OnStar Communications infotainment system
• 7-inch screen
• 4g Connection and Wi-Fi
• USB port
• Bose Audio System
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

The optional upgrades include:

• Navigation
• Bluetooth
• Two rear charging USB ports
• Satellite radio
• 8-inch infotainment display

Cargo

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X steals the show in this region. The longest of the lot has the massive cargo space to fit a cycle and few big suitcases inside. Fold the rear seats and there you go! With the back seat raised it has 32.7cubic feet of cargo space and 73.5 cubic feet of huge space with the seats lowered.

Model	Buick Regal TourX 1SV	Volvo V60 Dynamic	Audi A4 All road Premium	Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Behind Front Row (ft. Cube)	73.5	43.8	58.5	73.3
7Behind 2nd row (ft. Cube)	32.7	28.0	24.2	35.5

Regal TourX is unmatched when it comes to cargo space when the seats are lowered. The Subaru Outback comes closer with 0.2 cubic feet less than the Regal. The Audi and Volvo stay back with a huge difference of more than 15 cubic feet.

“The new models all look pretty slick, with an angular front clip and a sweeping roof line—but the motif works even better when translated into a station wagon on the Regal TourX, which looks bigger and more stately in person than its midsize classification would suggest.” - Thedrive

Dimensions and Weight

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X is one of the best looking Buicks ever made. The sharp design with long sleek like masks the bulk of such a long car effectively.

Model	Buick Regal TourX 1SV	Volvo V60 Dynamic	Audi A4 All road Premium	Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Curb weight(lbs.)	3708	3670	3825	3893
Length(in)	196.3	182.5	187	189.6
Width(in)	73.3	73.4	72.5	72.4
Height(in)	58.4	58.4	58.8	66.5
Ground clearance(in)	5.8	5.4	6.5	8.7
Wheelbase(in)	111.4	109.3	110.9	108.1
Track width(in) F/R	62.8/63.0	62.1/62.0	62.1/61.7	61.8/62.2

The Regal is the lengthiest of the lot with 196.3 inches. With a wider track width and longer wheelbase, it is one of the best crossovers ever made. The ground clearance of the Subaru is perfect for off-roading with 8.7 inches whereas the Buick, Volvo, and Audi lie in the range of 5.5 inches average

Some of the exterior features include:

• Daytime running headlamps
• Heated and power adjusting side mirrors
• Hands-free power liftgate on the upper-level trim.
• Variable roof rack(Accessory)
• Wider body (Less body roll)
• 18-inch alloy wheels

The IIHS and the NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 Buick Regal Tour X

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X has a lot of safety features as standard features and also as optional features. Let's have a look at the Safety features inside the car

• StabiliTrak, stability control system with Traction Control
• Daytime Running Lamps, LED
• Airbags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger, head curtain side-impact and thorax for front and rear outboard seating positions and knee for driver and front passenger
• Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
• Rear Vision Camera
• Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners and load limiters
• Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
• Teen Driver
• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children), for child safety seats in all rear seating positions
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Buick Regal Tour X vs. Volvo V60 Dynamic

Buick Regal dominates the Volvo in many domains. The Buick's engine is more powerful than the Volvo's 240hp and 258 lb-ft which gives better acceleration. Regal has one of the best-in-segment cargo space which is 30 cubic feet more than the Volvo. The Volvo takes the upper hand when it comes to mpg.

Volvo is known for safety but Buick tried very hard and has made some pretty good technology addition to the safety features in the car. Volvo comes with a video monitor and infotainment system but looks pale when it comes to Regal's 7” Infotainment system.

Buick Regal Tour X vs. Audi A4 All road Premium

Buick and Audi perform almost same with Audi having the upper hand in the performance swooping away with 252hp and a faster 0-60 time. Buick Regal Tour X stretches 8 inches longer than the Audi and has 20 cubic feet capacity more cargo space. However, the Audi costs over $10,000 more than the Buick.

Buick Regal Tour X vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Buick Regal TourX outranks Subaru in almost all segments. 3.6L 6-Cylinder Subaru feels underpowered compared to 2L 4-Cylinder Buick. The economy of Subaru is 2MPH lesser than the Regal. The cabin space and the cargo space is almost the same in both the wagons. Subaru has a higher ground clearance than the Regal which makes it easier to go off road but lacks stability.The interior in the Subaru and Regal Tour X are less attractive and dull compared to that of the Volvo and the Audi. The infotainment system in the Subaru is a 6.5 inch for the base and the rest get the 8inch display. Unlike Regal Subaru doesn't come with a built-in 4G LTE connectivity and mobile Wi-Fi facility.

The 2018 Buick Regal Tour X is a perfect all-rounder with best in class cabin space and top notch performance. The new design steals the show with the attractive headlights and grille. The crossover design feels captivating with those lines.

Inside, it's spacious, comfortable, and loaded with features. However, if you associate Buick with luxury, the average build quality of Regal may disappoint you. If you want luxury and can pay $10,000 more, we recommend the Audi A4 all-road.