2015 Buick Regal review
Buick Regal highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Great turbocharged power
- Impressive feature list
- Optional all-wheel drive
Cons
- Frustrating touchscreen interaction
- Optional eAssist powertrain lacks acceleration bite
- Trunk space is a little underwhelming
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined
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Midsize luxury sedan with great powertrain options
Delivering subtle luxury and powertrain confidence in equal measure, the 2015 Buick Regal is a five-seat sedan that discerning shoppers will find hard to ignore. Across four upscale trims, the 2015 Regal offers extensive standard features, two powertrain options, and plenty of connective technology. A compelling choice if you’re looking for midsize sedan elegance, the 2015 Regal (fifth generation, 2008-2017), gains more functionality for the Buick IntelliLink infotainment system.
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What is new for the 2015 Buick Regal?
- The Regal is available in a new trim called the 1SV.
- Regal trims have been upgraded with Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment this year.
- Memory Seat(s) and SiriusXM Trial Available features are now available as options on select trims.
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5 reasons to buy the 2015 Buick Regal
1. Available Wi-Fi hotspot
Newly introduced for the 2015 model year, the Regal sedan has an available OnStar® 4G Wi-Fi hotspot.
This available technology can connect up to seven devices for online browsing, streaming, emailing, and more. If your vehicle doubles up as your office as you move between appointments, or your regular crew of friends like to stay online while they travel with you, this functionality allows for uninterrupted connectivity on the go.2. Engine options
The 2015 Regal's standard engine option is a 259-hp turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder, ideally suited to busy commutes that require assertive acceleration. If you regularly drive longer distances and would appreciate more miles between fill-ups, consider the Premium I trim’s optional powertrain. This 2.4L four-cylinder engine features eAssist™ mild hybrid technology, working synergistically to achieve an EPA-estimated 35 mpg on the highway.
3. Luxurious interior
If you’re shopping for your next sedan and want something that feels upscale, the 2015 Regal has the features you crave as standard. Indulgent standard inclusions such as leather upholstery, front-row heat functionality, and interior ambient lighting all convey an everyday elegance that will brighten your days behind the wheel. For your travel companions, discrete door cubbies stow their travel essentials securely nearby, while the rear row also features a fold-down inboard armrest with built-in cup holders.
4. Available driver aids
In addition to its luxury-appointed features, the 2015 Regal offers plenty of practicalities too. Included as standard for easier highway driving is cruise control functionality, while your efforts in that tight parking garage can be assisted by a rearview camera. Pick a 2015 Regal with the Driver Confidence (1) package, and you’ll also gain driver aids that offer assistance in busy traffic, like blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning.
5. Audio options
Thanks to a wide range of available audio sources, you can always find and listen to your favorite artists in the 2015 Buick Regal. Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity allows you to play music wirelessly from your compatible smartphone devices. Program up to 60 preset stations, play your favorite CDs, or plug in a digital audio storage device via the front console USB ports. The 2015 Regal Premium II and GS trims also feature a nine-speaker Bose® premium audio upgrade.
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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.
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1SV 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
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
182
Torque (ft-lbs)
172
Engine type
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
2015 Buick Regal FAQ
The 2015 Buick Regal is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 1SV: 19 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- GS: 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Premium: 25 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- Base: 21 MPG City and 30 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 2015 Buick Regal has received an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2015 Buick Regal, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2015 Buick Regal Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2015 Buick Regal:
- 1SV
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Memory Seat(s)
- SiriusXM Trial Available
- Front Seat Heaters
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