Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 27 -31 HWY
Horsepower
182 -259
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joseph S
Buick regal is a great ride.
I have loved the vehicle overall and have had minimal problems. The ride is nice and with the apple cast feature I could never own a vehicle without it. Only issue has been needing to get the airbag checked. Sensor has gone off requiring servicing.
accountCircle paul c
It has great handling characteristics and can carry 5 people or a lot of cargo with fold down seats
The Regal is roomy, has a quality interior, and rides quietly. It has adjustable handling settings, quick turbo engine, and the exterior styling receives a lot of thumbs up.
accountCircle Brenda M
Heated seats was a great option.
I love my car it is been extremely reliable. Only issue was my starter and that was an easy fix. I have take my car on many road trips worry free. My car is roomy and comfortable. Buick makes great cars. Like i stated only than the expected oil change and new tires it is a great car. I did replace my wipers yesterday. This is my second Buick and probably will not be the last.
accountCircle Steven W
Hangs with the stars all day baby.
No problems in a year of ownership, quiet, classy, fast from a 30 mph roll I hang with mustangs and Camaros without issue. Good looking; I've got a friend that constantly tells me it looks like an Audi. I genuinely love my car. Reliability has been known issue, water in headlights, wheel bearings and turbo hoses are common issues.
accountCircle Nicholas K
I love the heated steering wheel and super comfortable seats.
I have owned my Buick for just over a year and so far the reliability has been spot on, I haven't had one single issue other than regular required maintenance. As a Buick the comfort is a 10/10, much better than my mercedes-benz c300 was. The performance is nothing extraordinary but the horsepower and torque is plenty for standard driving.
accountCircle jerry C
It is an impressive vehicle. In particular, love the rear back-up camera
It is a poor man's cadillac. All the features of a luxury car, but not the price
accountCircle Tab B
Luxury style for a younger generation.
For a midsize vehicle there is a lot of room inside the vehicle. It comfortably fits 4 adults with no leg room issues. There are several little hidden compartments to put items that you do not want to leave out for visibility. There are several ports for USB charging and regular car charging port. Trunk is very large and holds everything you need to go on a vacation or road trip.
accountCircle Austin H
The turbo in this vehicle is a game changer.
Fun to drive, handles well, great on gas. I get about 32 miles per gallon on the highway and 26 in the city. The turbo really makes it fun to drive, it may be a little too quick for young drivers since it is deceptively quick and young drivers often get distracted.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tayy A
My interior look like a honey bun.. It even smell how it look like sweetness..
Low mileage,, breaks messed up... Not the perfect car to get but it runs great. Very fast and it always have fresh air. Driving on the bridge is a smooth drive but I am the streets w bumps it is very hard.. My interior is astonishingly clean... Tan with leather seats. Indigo lights.. Perfect car for a night ride.
accountCircle mike M
Great performance, but not reliable.
Drives handle and accelerates nicely. Almost every feature available. Kind of cramped inside though. Already been in the shop at 30,000 miles and now at 50,000 it needs more work, but that is a gm for you. Gas mileage is not that great but it is passable. Oil changes are pricey.
accountCircle Steven I
My vehicle has an American name but very few American parts.
I have ha to replace the transmission already I currently have a head gasket leak and an oil leak. The car is beautiful but not too durable. I would have expected more based on the price I paid. The comfort features are great but sometimes the technology fails and the car stereo system shuts down or goes blank. I will never buy another American brand car again.
accountCircle Samantha S
Buick Regal GS great driver, not so perfectly assembled
Performance has been great. The 2 l turbo is a great engine size. 259 HP is nice to have. The car is very comfortable even for long drives. The fit and finish, however, has been disappointing. The dash is not centered in the cabin, with a 3/4' gap on the rider dude and no space on the driver's side between the dash and pillar. There are trim bits that had to be glued back on, the speaker cover, a filler piece, the door handle 'chrome' on the inside is peeling and of course orange peel in the paint job. A bunch on minor things that shouldn't be there on a high trim car.
accountCircle Samantha,j J
The air conditioner and heat work great.
It's cute and cozy. I haven't had many issues with it so far. My window motors went, but that happens with any car eventually. I felt the price was fair. I feel my kids and I are safe in it. Overall I guess you really like my car. The ac and heat works amazing too.
accountCircle ann b
Overall not so bad, nice brand, nice inside, nice features
Hate the outside noise, like the automatic features
accountCircle Molly H
It is a very reliable car with a good engine.
There is nothing I dislike about my vehicle. I love the heated seats. I love the sunroof. I love how roomy it is. And I love how good on gas it is.
accountCircle sue s
Drives good through snow and rain with good gas mileage
It rides very good and is comfortable the only thing i don't like is that it's not truck

Buick Regal Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
182 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
car
Sport Touring
259 HP 5 Seats
car
Premium II
259 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium I
259 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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GS
259 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Buick Regal Owner Reviews

4.45
66 Reviews
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Brittany W on June 23, 2021
Buick regal 2016 review - great car!
Minimal problems over the last few years. Overall great car. Comfortable and smooth ride. The heated seats and steering wheel are great. It is a little small but you know that going into it. The navigation is helpful. I wish there was a way to manually turn off passenger airbag for when my dog is in the front seat.
accountCircle Sylwia P on April 6, 2021
Smooth drive and fun drive. Will not disappoint.
No performance issues. Drives smooth with different drive features. The rear seating are is a tad small but fits five people if needed to with spacious trunk space for storage and groceries with spare tire underneath. Gas mileage is not great but great it traveling on greater distance high speed highways and freeways.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Davion A.

This vehicle is very sleek and maneuvers around curves with ease. The inside is quite luxurious with a middle class price. Very easy on gas and drives quietly inside and out, but yet moves as if it were a sports car.

likeFilled Koala K.

It is great on gas and is very quiet. It is way better than my Jeep Wrangler I owned once before. It has a smooth ride and is very comfortable. 10/10 Would recommend a Buick for anyone. Very reliable and safe vehicle.

likeFilled Kyla S.

My vehicle is big enough to support my family needs. My vehicle is all wheel drive which is good for the winter months where I live. My vehicle is a "Good looking" car. It makes me feel safe when driving because it is a larger sedan.

likeFilled Andrew L.

It drives well and the spacious. The motor is powerful and climbs hills with ease. I also like the brand as I have been familiar with it for a while. Another reason I think is that it is American made and better supports our economy.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Davion A.

There can be a tiny blind spots when reversing into a parking spot because of the build. Trunk space is not astounding as far as in depth goes. The width is acceptable but don't expect to load long objects in going northward; but at that point an SUV should have been your choice.

dislikeFilled Koala K.

Not 4 wheel drive, so it does not go as well in the snow. It is a turbo so it is not as easy on gas as I would like but it is better than my Jeep. It has a pricey payment but I manage. It does not go where I want to go sometimes.

dislikeFilled Kyla S.

I do not like having leather interior for winter and summer months where I live. I also do not care for the size tires that the sedan has. The purchase of new tires is expensive because of the size. The side mirrors are tiny and make it a little difficult for backing out of places and seeing on the highway.

dislikeFilled Andrew L.

One thing that I think is a con about my vehicle is that, I do not like that it is heavy. Another thing is that it has a really big body. One other thing I should mention is that it is not always cheap to fix.

Ranks #8 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2016 Buick Regal has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 12 other Midsize Cars.

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4.6
2
car
4.58
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car
4.45

Ranks #9 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Buick Regal has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #9 of 12 other Midsize Cars.

1
car
47 MPG
2
car
44 MPG
9
car
31 MPG

Is The 2016 Buick Regal A Good Car?

Yes! I love it. Best car I have ever owned! So glad I purchased it. Yeah highly recommend this car. All Buicks are good!
Tiffany S.
Yes! I love it. Drives very smooth and has all wheel drive its awesome in the winter I feel very safe in this car. And it is also a good looking vehicle.
Patricia M.
Yes it is very good system if you ask me because I bought many years ago and still working like fine wine.
YAR S.
It has been very reliable and rides very well, have had some issues with cosmetics in the interior and have had to have it repaired. Enjoy the features on the interior
Kirsten B.
Yes it is a great car. The seats are very comfortable and it drives and ride very smooth it is very well equipped with a lot of standard features
Amanda L.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Buick Regal?

The 2016 Buick regal premium is a very reliable car and I have never had any issues with it! Highly recommend to get this car.
Tiffany S.
Yes it is very reliable. I haven't had any problems with it no issues as of right now. Never been stranded somewhere because of the car breaking down. I feel very safe.
Patricia M.
No it doesn't have any problem just some scratch on the side which is minor other than that it is very nice.
YAR S.
I have not had any issues with reliability with this vehicle. The only issues I have had are cosmetic with the interior
Adam W.
None since I purchased the car it rides and drives like a new one and never had a problem starting it
Dustin G.

Is The 2016 Buick Regal A Good Value?

I paid 10,000 for my 2016 Buick regal premium. It barely had any miles on it and I feel like this way a great value!
Tiffany S.
About $12k it cost me. I feel it is a very good value. It is a good value for the money. Most cars are so expensive and you end up having lots of trouble with them. This car is the total opposite.
Patricia M.
Yes it was I am shocked when I travel because it doesn't gave me any problem till this day what a beauty it is.
YAR S.
I lease my vehicle and it is 379 a month, I am not aware of the sticker price. That is a high price in my opinion compared to other vehicles I have leased
Jessica M.
I can't remember how much I bought it for but I know I got a great deal. It was a certified auto which was great.
Mary M.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety