The Buick Regal burst onto the scene in 2011. Formerly a stodgy, boatlike vehicle, today’s Buick Regal shook up the upscale midsize car class with its German-tuned driving and low-for-the-class base price. While “German performance” and “Buick” may not seem to go together, the Regal was initially created as an Opel Insignia, a model that General Motors develops and sells in Europe. By bringing that performance to the US, reviewers say Buick challenges perennial class leaders not only where performance is concerned, but also when it comes to value.
With a starting price of $26,670, the Regal is much less expensive than most of its competition. It also features a longer powertrain warranty than many of its rivals, which helps make the Regal cheaper to own over the long term. Inside, you can outfit your Regal with features that help the car live up to its name, including apps that let you listen to your Pandora stations through the Regal’s seven-speaker stereo.
