2012 Buick Regal review
Buick Regal highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 29 highway, 22 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Buick Regal?
- The Regal is available in a variety of new trims, including the Base, GS, Premium, and Turbo.
- The CXL trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- Regal trims have been upgraded with Remote Start, Manual Transmission, and Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment this year.
- A/C Seat(s), Memory Seat(s), Rear Sunshade, Rear View Camera, Smart Key, Rear Spoiler, and 20 Inch Plus Wheels features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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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.
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Turbo 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- A/C Seat(s)
- Bluetooth Technology
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
220
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
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
P245/40R19
Rear tires
P245/40R19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Buick Regal FAQ
The 2012 Buick Regal is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Turbo: 18 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Premium: 19 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Base: 19 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- GS: 20 MPG City and 32 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 2012 Buick Regal has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Buick Regal, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Buick Regal Reviews.
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