2016 Buick Regal

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Rating8.0

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Midsize Sedan
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$27,065 - $36,490
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Snappy acceleration from the turbocharged powertrain

Tepid acceleration from the base powertrain

The mild-hybrid powertrain option has been axed with the resurrection of the 2.4L Inline-4 engine

Affordable price for the features and luxury it offers

Fuel economy figures trail behind the competition

Enhanced IntelliLink functionality with Apple CarPlay integration

The all-wheel-drive option is an advantage that increases its practical appeal

Rear seating is particularly tight

New options include a Sport Touring Package

Specs & Features

$27,065

price

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

horsepower

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Buick Regal Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $27,065. For that price, it mainly competes with the Hyundai Sonata, the Toyota Camry, and the Mazda 6. Between 4 trims, the Buick Regal offers two powertrains. The base engine is a 2.4L Inline-4 capable of making 182 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 259 horsepower-making 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic, with the GS trim being an exception with a 6-speed manual transmission option on offer when equipped with front-wheel drive. The Buick Regal reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.3 seconds with the turbocharged setup. Depending on the powertrain, the Buick Regal can manage a combined fuel economy of between 22 and 24 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Buick Regal comes in really pull you towards itself. 

Buying Advice

Although the feature offerings and value-orientation of the base 1SV trim are superb, its tepid engine makes it lose much of its appeal. However, stepping just a level higher in the lineup to the 1SL trim, you can enjoy the punch of the turbocharged engine combined with some sporty styling cues.

Trims

    1SV
    $27,065 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Sport Touring
    $28,565 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 259 hp @ 5300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    Base
    $28,990 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 259 hp @ 5300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    Premium II
    $31,565 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Navigation system
    Premium I
    $31,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 259 hp @ 5300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    GS
    $34,065 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 259 hp @ 5300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$27,065- $36,490

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.97

Horsepower

259 hp @ 5300 rpm

Torque

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$31,695- $44,800

Gasoline

8

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$46,575

Gasoline

7.28

415 hp @ 5900 rpm

415 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

5

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$35,190- $47,495

Gasoline

8.42

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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2016 Buick Regal vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.2 sec16.1 sec120 mph
    5 sec13.1 sec-
    7.1 sec15.2 sec-
    7.5 sec15.8 sec122 mph

    2016 Buick Regal vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg31 mpg23 mpg18 gal.342/558 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.412.8/602 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg16.5 gal.363/544.5 mi.
      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg18.8 gal.263.2/376 mi.

      2016 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.
        195.5 in.74.7 in.57.9 in.6 in.114.8 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.2 in.7.8 in.112.2 in.
        190.3 in.73 in.57 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.

        2016 Buick Regal vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.2 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.70.2 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          16.4 cu.ft.112 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.93.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.

          2016 Buick Regal vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            70.2 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.70.2 cu.ft.-
            81.6 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.-
            12.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            76.3 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2016 Buick Regal vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3605 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3719 lbs.
              --3997 lbs.
              -959 lbs.3483 lbs.

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              Teairra Mclaughlin

              2016 Buick Regal

              1SV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

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              Posted On: July 26, 2024

              Buick regal

              Pros - ["How fast it drives", "The design of the car", "Great ride in the city and highway"]

              Cons - ["Gas dose not last long", "The breaks need to be changed way to often", "Needs way more leg room"]

              The performance of the car is great. Mines came with low miles and I'm almost at a 100k and she still rides like fresh off the lot. A lot of safety features in and outside of the car, live the Noise cancellation in the car. Only problem I'm having at the moment is my tire Sensor, it tells me the front is low but it's actually the back tire. Sensors are out of place.

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