2018 Buick Regal Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
19 -22 City / 27 -32 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
250 -310
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Robert M
It's expensive but very sporty and it's unique; I haven't seen another one on the road yet.
It's sporty, all-wheel drive. It's made in Germany. It has a fantastic nav system. It has a great infotainment system. The seats are very comfortable and very adjustable.
accountCircle Heather M
The essence of the Buick regal.
Love my car, has a turbo so it's pretty quick. Great on gas and super comfortable. Has heated seats, heated steering wheel, climate control, remote start, a sunroof, and leather seats. Plenty of room and the Bose sound system is great. Has a large touchscreen which makes everything very easy to navigate.
accountCircle Carlos M
The power and performance is amazing and still gets 38 mpg on the highway.
Great styling. Exceptional performance with excellent fuel economy. I have 52k on my car and I have had no problems. Very comfortable on long trips. I is a true sports sedan. The turbo 4 cyl is truly impressive, I have the hatchback model ao it is almost a roomy as an suv.
accountCircle Edd Hanson
Sporty and refined
Comfortable yet athletic...I have been surprised by the number of compliments I have received on this vehicle. The only downside is the in town MPG which hovers around 20mpg.
accountCircle Vickie F
My car takes the worry out of driving.
Leather seats are very comfortable with a wide selection of options for your comfort. Back seat folds down in two sections allowing more trunk space for longer/larger objects. Extra storage console and in dashboard by the drivers door side. Doors open wide and make loading or just getting inside very easy. Car handles very well in any kind of weather, any time of be year. I love this car!
accountCircle Q
Performance
Absolutely - I love it and I have only seen one other one since getting mine. Makes them kind of unique. I get lots of favourable comments about it.
accountCircle Julie W
It's beautiful and amazing on gas. We had an amazing deal from our sales person and I just love our car.
This vehicle is perfect for a small family. However I have 3 kids and my oldest is 6'5. There isn't enough room.
accountCircle Jenny J
Comfort and beauty, speed and spacious.
This car is so comfortable, quiet and smooth! It looks sleek and the trunk is very spacious. The hatchback allows you to store large items with ease! The v6 gives it great pick up. The interior is comfortable. The seats are fully adjustable to get the perfect fit. The car play is one of my favorite features! All good things to say about this car!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Milen M
Quality. Spacious. Comfortable vehicle.
It is very reliable and quick, but it does run into some issues from time to time like tire pressure. The seating is very comfortable and the car warms up very quick and because I live in a very long winter state it is important to me that I have a vehicle that can quickly warm interior and exterior.
accountCircle Andy
Great alternative
So the Buick Regal GS is a rebadged Opel Insignia GSi Grand Sport!...except we get the V6 unlike the Europeans!...however we do not get 360 view, power folding mirrors, parallel parking and Stop/start off!...why? Only Buick can make such a bone head decision! They forgot the a fully loaded car means I do not have blank buttons in the center console! Performance is OK! Comfort is OK! Looks are great! Gas mileage OK! Buick could have had a great seller and a dream car but screwed it up!...my first and last American made car!...bye bye

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 Sport
250 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Base
250 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Preferred Sport
250 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Preferred
250 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Preferred II Sport
250 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Preferred II
250 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Essence Sport
250 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Essence
250 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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GS Sport
310 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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GS
310 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Buick Regal Owner Reviews

4.55
22 Reviews
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle jeff k on October 25, 2021
This is an impressive ride!
Ok, as of this writing, i haven't had the vehicle even a week so, there are plenty of things i still haven't figured everything out about this car. However, it is plenty powerful. Handling is nice. It handles bumps in the road just fine and the premium Bose sound system is great. I haven't figured out how to work the navigation system properly yet but, I'll get there. The only complaints I'd give are: a) it is said to prefer premium gas as most turbo and supercharged engines tend to. B) since it is a turbo, I wish it had a turbo boost gauge. I know it isn't something required for the car to function properly but, i wanna see the gauge doin stuff! Lol the fold down seats really add to it's ability to carry cargo so, that's a neat option to have on this car! I plan to change all the fluids as the owner's manual suggests and hope it holds up as it is a great car!
accountCircle Janice G on June 24, 2021
The regal gs is a sporty stealth truck.
I purchased the Buick regal gs because it is a sporty all-wheel drive car that is also a hatchback. It allows me to have the convenience of a fun-to-drive bright red sporty car combined with the utility of a hatchback. I call it my “stealth truck” as it has been able to fit 8 2x4s in it!
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Morgan J.

It has a backup camera, CarPlay, roadside assistance, all leather. It is all white which gets hard to clean but it looks very nice when clean. Everything his very easy to use. It also has a sunroof and 4 doors.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Morgan J.

The pearl white makes it hard to clean but you just have to clean it more often. There are some aspects that I do not know how to use. The leather gets very hot in the summer but the ac turns on very fast.

Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2018 Buick Regal has an average owner rating of 4.55 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Midsize Cars.

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2018 Toyota Camry
4.63
2
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2018 Honda Accord
4.62
3
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2018 Volkswagen Passat
4.61
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2018 Buick Regal
4.57

Ranks #8 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Buick Regal has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #8 of 11 other Midsize Cars.

1
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2018 Toyota Camry
53 MPG
2
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu
49 MPG
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2018 Buick Regal
32 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

How to open the trunk on a 2018 Buick Regal?

Answer: There should be three different ways to open the trunk on a 2018 Buick Regal, each simpler than the last. First, Your key fob should fitted with a trunk release button; if You press this, the trunk should...

How to open Buick Regal trunk 2018?

Answer: There are three ways to go about opening the trunk on the Buick Regal. To start You can use the keys and insert them into the lock on the back of the trunk. This is the traditional way of doing this. The other...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety