2013 Buick Regal

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Rating8.0

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Midsize Sedan
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$29,015 - $34,980
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Interior with a minimalist aesthetic but is still functional

Limited rear visibility

Intellilink infotainment system is now standard

A spacious cabin

The cabin is furnished with low-quality materials

New engine

Price-to-feature ratio is decent

Accelerates well and handles well

Specs & Features

$29,015

price

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

horsepower

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Buick Regal Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the midsize sedan class. With 3 trims on offer, the 2013 Buick Regal Sedan has a base MSRP of $30,635 competing directly with the Toyota Camry, the Hyundai Sonata, and the Chevrolet Malibu. Only a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with a 6-speed manual transmission as an option. Together, they produce 220 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 8.4 seconds, the Buick Regal Sedan maintains a combined fuel economy of 24 MPG. Buick offers the Regal Sedan in more than 9 stunning colors, with the Black Onyx being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

While there is no difference under the hood between trims, features and equipment are what differentiates. The Premium 2 trim is worth considering as it comes with xenon headlights, airbags in the rear seats, Harman Kardon surround sound, etc.

Trims

    Base
    $29,015 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 182 hp @ 6700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    Premium I
    $30,635 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Ultrasonic Parking assist
    Premium II
    $32,045 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 182 hp @ 6700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    Premium III
    $33,215 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 220 hp @ 5300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    GS
    $34,980 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels

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Price

$29,015- $34,980

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

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Horsepower

270 hp @ 5300 rpm

Torque

295 lb.-ft. @ 400 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

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2013 Buick Regal vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.5 sec15.8 sec120 mph
    6.4 sec--Accelete
    6.4 sec14.8 sec-
    7.4 sec14.9 sec122 mph
    7.6 sec--
    7.8 sec16.2 sec132 mph

    2013 Buick Regal vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg31 mpg23 mpg15.8 gal.-
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.444/647.5 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.444/647.5 mi.
      25 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17 gal.425/595 mi.
      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.407/573.5 mi.
      22 mpg34 mpg26 mpg16.5 gal.363/561 mi.

      2013 Buick Regal vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        190.2 in.73.1 in.58.4 in.6 in.107.8 in.
        191.7 in.72.9 in.58.1 in.6 in.112.2 in.
        190.7 in.72.05 in.57.28 in.5.31 in.110.04 in.
        190.6 in.73.2 in.57.8 in.5.6 in.109.3 in.
        189.8 in.72.2 in.57.9 in.5.5 in.110 in.
        189.2 in.71.7 in.57.9 in.6.1 in.109.3 in.

        2013 Buick Regal vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          65.7 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.
          16.4 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.165.6 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.95.8 cu.ft.100.2 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.118.8 cu.ft.57.4 cu.ft.
          18.8 cu.ft.92 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.94.5 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.

          2013 Buick Regal vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            120.1 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.-
            -15.4 cu.ft.--
            83.1 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.57.4 cu.ft.-
            165.6 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.165.6 cu.ft.-
            13.3 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.144 ft.
            51 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.-

            2013 Buick Regal vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3600 lbs. -
              1000 lbs.-3470 lbs.
              -890 lbs.3548 lbs.
              -1100 lbs.3316 lbs.
              -925 lbs.3190 lbs.
              --3427 lbs.

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