[KingLeonidas]

The only Regal worth buying is a used GS because the depreciation is so expensive on them.

 

[caddycruiser]

Nice article.

There's many reasons this car doesn't get attention, but in reality, when it does it is still one of the best cars in the class.

Kind of like that quiet star of sorts, hurt by pricing, lack of marketing, odd sizing for the market...and being a "premium" midsize car, from a brand like Buick. There is not one Regal owner who doesn't love the car.

A Verano is a smaller car, but it's both smaller, cheaper and still premium, so it sells very well. The Regal is in a weird middle ground for enthusiasts...myself an owner included...but hard to place for others.

With the winter I haven't been able to dig mine out much, and it's only a weekend car anyway. But when I did 2 weeks ago, highly impressive as always. I wish there was a way to make it more recognized...but many reasons why it isn't.

I tried the ATS more than once, which reviewers always bring up. Great features. Nice RWD base, AWD, V6, Turbo, etc. But it simply is not as comfortable inside (no comparison in seats), and overall on the road, nice...but no Regal. Both good and bad. It's a sportier, stiffer, tighter, trimmer, RWD piece, which is great, but not as "oh so nice" to a butt meter or even natural ride/handling feel day to day.

 

[1958carnut]

The refreshed Regal lineup is undoubtedly better, but am I the only one that likes the old face better?

No you're not. I liked the old nose better. This one seems a bit contrived.

really want a regal. it is a tempting next car. just wish it got 30mpg highway like my impala 3.6

Gas mileage was the one thing that killed the interest when I was looking for the new car.

 

[BlueMontreal]

We are in one of the toughest winters in years. Normally, that would be the ideal time to promote the AWD vehicles.

Unfortunately, I do not remember seeing one of Regal advertising boasting the availability of AWD.

Yet Subaru has understood that from September to March is the ideal time to promote AWD cars.
Annuler le

 

[rockyspaw]

I know the horse is dead, but the Regal would have made a heck of a Grand AM in RWD/AWD.

The Regal is one those situations where the line-up may have benefited more if the car had of been coupe, Sedan, and wagon, leaving a compelling reason for the buyer to get the Regal variations instead of the Verano.

Since the introduction of the Regal, I have considered it the perfect replacement for my Grand Am, save for two things...no AWD (fixed) and no coupe (fixed in next gen please).

 

[DirtyMoney]

The refreshed Regal lineup is undoubtedly better, but am I the only one that likes the old face better?

You're not alone.

 

[djo165]

The refreshed Regal lineup is undoubtedly better, but am I the only one that likes the old face better?

No, you're not alone there. I think the larger grille of the newer model looks too big for the car. And I don't understand why they made a new front fascia for the GS but didn't change anything but the size of the grille. I think the GS needs some fog lights, and I'm not all that crazy about the "fangs".

 

[All Star]

I'm going to get flamed for this...but to me, the Regal GS is the equivalent of giving the Malibu Turbo a brake and suspension package and calling it a Malibu SS.

You want a Regal people can get really excited about? Drop the Twin Turbo V6 in there from the XTS. Would add cache to the entire Regal range.

 

[Tony's BlkGTP]

Everyone has their opinions about designs, but the re-freshen 2014 front isn't that different from the 2013 to my eyes. The headlight design changed a little and the grill opening looks a little bigger. It doesn't make the car look worse at all. I appreciate the change and it's definitely not a game changer for me. If I had the chance right now, I would absolutely put my words into action and purchase a 2014 over any special deals on the 2013 model GS. The improvements inside is amazing to me and I love it.

 

[xwoodx]

You can pick up a used 12 GS for cheap...like 23k cheap. Hopefully 14's will be the same in 2 years.

 

[Tony's BlkGTP]

You can pick up a used 12 GS for cheap...like 23k cheap. Hopefully 14's will be the same in 2 years.

That's true, but I prefer not to buy one that someone else could have used and abused.

 

[spd98]

Nice article.

There's many reasons this car doesn't get attention, but in reality, when it does it is still one of the best cars in the class.

Kind of like that quiet star of sorts, hurt by pricing, lack of marketing, odd sizing for the market...and being a "premium" midsize car, from a brand like Buick. There is not one Regal owner who doesn't love the car.

A Verano is a smaller car, but it's both smaller, cheaper and still premium, so it sells very well. The Regal is in a weird middle ground for enthusiasts...myself an owner included...but hard to place for others.

With the winter I haven't been able to dig mine out much, and it's only a weekend car anyway. But when I did 2 weeks ago, highly impressive as always. I wish there was a way to make it more recognized...but many reasons why it isn't.

I tried the ATS more than once, which reviewers always bring up. Great features. Nice RWD base, AWD, V6, Turbo, etc. But it simply is not as comfortable inside (no comparison in seats), and overall on the road, nice...but no Regal. Both good and bad. It's a sportier, stiffer, tighter, trimmer, RWD piece, which is great, but not as "oh so nice" to a butt meter or even natural ride/handling feel day to day.

You right. Regal is a great car without a well defined market. It's hard to not cross shop it against cars that it really shouldn't compete against, like ATS.

 

[cdp326]

I like the new Regal nose compared to most of the new Buick front fascias (the Enclave is the only one I think really improved in its refresh; Verano hasn't had a facelift but the nose is too soft for me vs. the Opel front), but between Regals I prefer the old front end. The rear, I have no preference one way or the other, though I was disappointed that the brake lights/turn signals of the old rear were a combination light in the Insignia's turn signals - cheapened it a bit for me.

The couple Regals I've seen are in motion but in pictures the new wheels look pretty bland.

Seem like they can be good used buys, even 1-2 year old Turbos go for base Malibu/midlevel Cruze money.

 

[mot76]

"The Buick Regal has been a flop for General Motors. Last year only 18,685 cars were sold in the US, which is a far cry from 40,144 units sold in 2011 – the high water mark for the Regal."

Buick, in general, has been a flop for GM. I still see more G6s on the road than any Buick. More reason to revive Pontiac. I could care less that they're (Buick) selling well in China. Pontiac still has a larger fan base than Buick. Unless you're a Buick guy, it's hard to tell the difference between the Verano and the Regal. On a positive note, if you're in the market for either one, the lots are loaded. (because they're not selling)

 

[Toto]

Winter, the best part of the year for owner of a Regal/Insignia AWD. Lucky *******s.

 

[Ed Arcuri]

"The Buick Regal has been a flop for General Motors. Last year only 18,685 cars were sold in the US, which is a far cry from 40,144 units sold in 2011 – the high water mark for the Regal."

Buick, in general, has been a flop for GM. I still see more G6s on the road than any Buick. More reason to revive Pontiac. I could care less that they're (Buick) selling well in China. Pontiac still has a larger fan base than Buick. Unless you're a Buick guy, it's hard to tell the difference between the Verano and the Regal. On a positive note, if you're in the market for either one, the lots are loaded. (because they're not selling)

I think we agree, but I have a different take. My thought had been that GM should have kept Pontiac to provide Buick/GMC dealers with a marque for small cars such as the Verano and the Encore. I know most Pontiac fans were wanting to keep them as GTO's and G8's, etc. Fine with me, but it was obvious that Chevrolet was going to get all of that - as they, so often, do.
As it is, the Lacrosse is about the size a "smaller" Buick should be. The Regal does make for a nice Buick and is close in size, but it would make a stunning Pontiac.
I'm just an observer of this. I have no special knowledge and will admit that my take on what a Buick should be may not square with what others think. I do know that I'd buy a Riviera - a big, stylish, comfortable coupe.
Ed

 

[vanshmack]

Buick, in general, has been a flop for GM. I still see more G6s on the road than any Buick. More reason to revive Pontiac. I could care less that they're (Buick) selling well in China. Pontiac still has a larger fan base than Buick.

Not going to happen...EVER.

The Pontiac faithful need to get over this notion that there's even a slim chance to bring back their beloved brand. While it's technically possible, GM would most likely be sued en masse by all the former franchisees that saw their agreements terminated if they ever tried to bring it back.

Beyond the small number on Pontiac faithful who truly love the marque, it's still an extremely tarnished nameplate among the vehicle-aware population, due to decades of Azteks, Sunfires, and Dustbuster vans. While killing Pontiac was painful, mostly due to the fact that G8 had to die with it, it was the right thing to do.

And I say this as a former owner of a (then) new '88 Trans Am GTA, an '89 Grand Am Turbo, and a '98 Grand Prix GTP: All of them being cars that I LOVED to drive.

 

[BlueMontreal]

Winter, the best part of the year for owner of a Regal/Insignia AWD. Lucky *******s.

It's a shame that nobody at the headquarters of GM had thought about doing this kind of advertising for this winter.

When buying a car, often the emotional side takes over. Imagine the amount of drivers who have had difficult road this winter and who see such advertising conditions: have fun driving in the snow, all with the ease and security.

 

[mr_raider]

It's a shame that nobody at the headquarters of GM had thought about doing this kind of advertising for this winter.

When buying a car, often the emotional side takes over. Imagine the amount of drivers who have had difficult road this winter and who see such advertising conditions: have fun driving in the snow, all with the ease and security.

Our Volvo has the same Haldex system. It rocks in winter.

 

[emawk]

Nope. We currently have a 2011 and I believe the old fascia is much much better than this mug. I only consider the GS for replacing our 2011 Turbo. Not sure how they thought the new front says "performance". The black plastic in the fog light area is what really throws it off. They also need to be better with the wheel design. Why not just bring over the Opel wheels?

Nope. You're not alone. This chin looks droopy, old front was much sportier and youthful. Makes me want to buy one of the handful of leftover brand new old Regals still sitting on lots around the country.

No you're not. I liked the old nose better. This one seems a bit contrived.

Glad I'm not the only one. It looks dopey.