2017 Buick Regal review
Buick Regal highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- An impressive list of standard features
- Available AWD helps in wet weather
- Optional turbocharged engine gives impressive acceleration
Cons
- Base engine is a little underpowered
- Cramped back seat
- The interior quality is lackluster for its class
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $17,998*
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The best of two worlds
The 2017 Buick Regal is the ideal go-between within the midsize sedan world. It’s highly sophisticated, while not entirely branching into luxury, making it very appealing if you're looking for something fancy enough but not flashy. This fifth-generation model (2014-2017) had a facelift in 2014 and it’s still riding high on that, looking fresh yet grown up.
All Buick Regal years
What is new for the 2017 Buick Regal?
- The Regal is available in a new trim called the Premium 2.
- The Premium trim has been discontinued for 2017.
- Regal trims have been upgraded with Smart Key as standard equipment this year.
- Flex Fuel Vehicle features are now available as options on select trims.
- The 1SV trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters, Bluetooth Technology, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Buick Regal
1. Features for tech-lovers
If you love having plenty of technology features to play with, the 2017 Buick Regal is a solid choice. The standard feature list includes an infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen, plus Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® connectivity, satellite radio, dual-zone automatic climate control, voice recognition, and a USB port. A pretty generous list for this midsize car.
2. Optional turbocharged engine
The base 2017 Buick Regal comes with a 182-hp 2.4L four-cylinder engine as standard, which is enough for a lot of drivers and supplies a decent amount of power. However, for quicker acceleration and to ensure sluggishness doesn’t become a problem if you’re driving with a full car, try to seek out the available 259-hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder version. Both engines have a six-speed automatic transmission, but the latter will supply more grunt, and can achieve zero-to-60 in 6.6 seconds.
3. Easy-to-use infotainment system
The 2017 Buick Regal comes standard with Buick’s IntelliLink infotainment system. The touchscreen to operate it measures eight inches and the system features Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, as well as voice recognition and satellite radio. Vehicle tech needn’t be fiddly.
4. Exclusive features for the top trim
The top trim of the 2017 Buick Regal – the Regal GS – comes with some very exciting features that aren’t otherwise available. Keep an eye out for this version when shopping for the 2017 Buick Regal; it comes with unique front and rear fascias, making it more recognizable. It also has other exclusive features like two different drive modes, Brembo® front brakes, and front and rear parking sensors. It also comes with body-colored sport rocker panels and an extra large, extra configurable gauge cluster information display.
5. Comfortable for all
The 2017 Buick Regal seats five and has four doors, ensuring each entry for everybody. The seats are comfortable for long drives, especially in the front. Standard headroom in the base trim of the 2017 Buick Regal comes to 38.8 inches, which is pretty generous, and legroom is an impressive 42.1 inches. If you’re fortunate enough to find the GS trim, the front bucket seats in that version are particularly comfortable and plush, keeping you comfortable even with the sport-tuned suspension that trim has.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Buick Regal an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Buick Regal 22nd out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Buick Regal is $523, compared to an average of $430 for Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Buick Regal owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.8 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 15% for the Buick Regal, compared to an average of 12% for Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Buick Regal features and specs
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Sport Touring 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Navigation System
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
259
Torque (ft-lbs)
295
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
18
Wheelbase
107.8"
Overall length
190.2"
Width
73.1"
Height
58.4"
Leg room
F 42.1"/R 37.3"
Head room
F 38.8"/R 36.8"
Front tires
P235/50VR18
Rear tires
P235/50VR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Buick Regal FAQ
The 2017 Buick Regal is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport Touring: 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- GS: 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Premium 2: 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- 1SV: 19 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Base: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Buick Regal received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Buick Regal as 21 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2017 Buick Regal has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2017 Buick Regal, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2017 Buick Regal Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2017 Buick Regal:
- Premium 2
- Smart Key
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Power Locks
- Power Windows
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