2020 Buick Regal Sportback review
Buick Regal Sportback highlights
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Pros
- Easy cargo access thanks to the hatchback-style liftgate
- Impressive engine options
- Good cabin insulation cuts down on road noise
Cons
- Automatic stop-start engine system can be tiresome
- Minimal availability of the advanced driver aids
- Cabin materials and surfaces feel lacking
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined
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The hatchback hybrid
Buick’s idea to combine the versatility of a hatchback with the classic looks of a sedan has worked beautifully with the 2020 Buick Regal Sportback. It’s spacious and easy to load — like a hatchback — but looks like any other midsize four-door, making it both appealing and surprisingly practical.
All Buick Regal Sportback years
What is new for the 2020 Buick Regal Sportback?
- The Regal Sportback is available in a new trim called the Base.
- The 1SV and Preferred II trims have been discontinued for 2020.
- Regal Sportback trims have been upgraded with Seat Massagers and A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment this year.
- Head Up Display features are now available as options on select trims.
- The GS trim now comes with Memory Seat(s), Blind Spot Monitor, Heated Steering Wheel, Leather Seats, and Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
2020 Buick Regal Sportback trims
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- 250-hp, 260-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
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Preferred:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Power Seats
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Essence:
- Includes all features available on the Preferred
- 250-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- 4WD/AWD
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GS:
- Includes all features available on the Essence
- 310-hp, 282-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- Memory Seats
- Seat Massagers
- A/C Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Parking Sensors
Avenir:
- Includes all features available on the GS
- Lane Departure Warning
- BOSE Sound System
- Navigation System
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Buick Regal Sportback
1. Surprisingly great for road trips
The 2020 Buick Regal Sportback comes with various benefits that make it ideal for road trips and staycations. For one, it has a hatchback-style liftgate which enables easy cargo access. And speaking of the cargo, there’s 31.5 cu-ft of storage behind the rear seats, which is huge for a sedan – albeit one with a lot of hatchback functionality. Additionally, there’s lots of small item storage throughout the car, including deep front door pockets and a fairly large center storage bin. If you make a lot of long trips or want a commuting car that’s also stylish, this is the one for you.
2. Powerful engine options
The base engine for the 2020 Buick Regal Sportback is a swift 250-hp 2.0L turbo-four that offers plenty of power for most. However, it’s worth keeping an eye out for the 310-hp 3.6L V6 that comes with the Regal GS trim. It’s particularly lively and will please you if you're looking for a sedan with power.
3. Peaceful cabin
Buick has its own noise cancelling feature – QuiteTuning – which can be found on the 2020 Buick Regal Sportback. It means that the cabin’s insulation blocks out road and general background noise, which is great if you love to relax when driving and not be bothered by additional stimuli. That means you can hear the stereo system with crystal clear clarity, whether it's the base seven-speaker system or the top level eight-speaker Bose one.
4. Final model year
2020 marked the final year of production for the Buick Regal Sportback, meaning it’s the most modern version of the vehicle you can get. The 2020 Buick Regal Sportback comes in five trim levels – Regal, Preferred, Essence, Avenir, and GS – standard base features include a seven-inch touchscreen, dual-zone automatic climate control, Teen Driver, rearview camera, and much more. There's a lot to enjoy about this model as the last in its line.
5. Impressive tech
Device integration is in high demand for most modern drivers utilizing smartphones in their cars, and Buick includes these features as standard. The 2020 Buick Regal Sportback, like many Buicks, comes with the luxury of an available Wi-Fi hotspot that allows up to seven devices to be connected at any one time.
Wi-Fi hotspots require a data plan to activate and may also require a compatible device. See the owner's manual or manufacturer website for more information.
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Buick Regal Sportback features and specs
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Avenir 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Lane Departure Warning
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
250
Torque (ft-lbs)
260
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.3
Wheelbase
111.4"
Overall length
192.9"
Width
73.3"
Height
57.3"
Leg room
F 42.1"/R 36.9"
Head room
F 38.8"/R 37.4"
Front tires
245/40R19
Rear tires
245/40R19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Buick Regal Sportback FAQ
The 2020 Buick Regal Sportback is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Avenir: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Essence: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- GS: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Preferred: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Base: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
Here is what's new for the 2020 Buick Regal Sportback:
- Base
- Parking Sensors
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Cloth Seats
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