Overview & Reviews

For 2011, the Buick Regal nameplate returns after a six-year hiatus. Only now, it's affixed to a Euro-bred sport sedan.

• High fuel economy
• Upscale cabin
• Sporty handling
• Lots of standard features.

• Narrow trunk.
• Pokey acceleration
• Confusing electronics interface

User Reviews:

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  functionality plus - 2011 Buick Regal
  By gatonegro - November 1 - 9:26 am

  Good car for young professional woman with family. I have had black w/ black interior for a few days and so far very comfortable commute and lots of compliments. I feel very safe and enjoying standard features. I almost bought turbo, as a little more fun to drive and attracted to ability for alternative corn based fuel, however my lifestyle is prohibitive and not anticipating drag racing :) Non-turbo provides enough zippy power for day 2 day and better MPG. Back seat is roomy for as small a car this is, which is good for family with older kids, but my 62 husband has to stoop head. I will transition this to tween-age son, who also really liked, when old enough to drive in a few years.

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  Be Careful! - 2011 Buick Regal
  By bradlys - October 10 - 11:07 am

  The transmission has nearly killed us several times while merging into traffic. It has also just quit working, requiring On Star to reset the computer. Though nothing can be found at the dealer, several excuses have been offered. We drove several different Regals while test driving and one of those did the same thing but we thought it might have been us, well it wasnt. The car doesnt down shift while slowing down so when you go to accelerate there is a long pause (very long). The bad part is you never know when it will do it which will lull you into a false sense of security. The rear taillights look like they were assembled for 2 different cars and the paint is chipping horribly.

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  This is a Buick? - 2011 Buick Regal
  By newbuckeye - September 16 - 7:21 am

  Traded in 2005 M-B C320 4-Matic for the Regal Turbo. Sick of excessive maintenance costs and local dealer trying to sell unneeded maintenance. Great salesman and price on the Buick from a great dealer. The old GM is dead and good riddance. This car handles better than my M-B, gets better mileage and is much quieter plus corners better. Have 600 miles on it and 25 mpg for 60-40 highway/city mileage. Drove Altima, Focus, Optima and Sonata. Only the Altima V-6 is comparable in the refinement department, but has harsher ride. Buick and Opel got this one right!

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  My second Buick is small and has half the cylinders - 2011 Buick Regal
  By my2ndbuick - September 11 - 4:00 pm

  I loved my Buick Lucerne with the 8-cylinder engine, it was huge, the ride was like sitting on a sofa, really comfortable, the back seats had space for two huge football players. I sold it after 4 1/2 years being a really reliable car. So I bought another Buick. But the Lucerne was rather big for my garage and I am usually driving alone or with my wife, so I do not need the huge legroom the back. I wanted a smaller car and lthe Regal looked nicer than the LaCrosse. I also liked that it had firmer seats. And I got a great deal, so I bought it now. I choose the non-turbo version as it is fast enough (my wife has the same engine in her Chevy SUV) and it is more economical.

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  Regal Turbo TO7 - 2011 Buick Regal
  By zorrolives - August 31 - 4:10 pm

  Excellent Build quality, lacks mid range torque, say above 45mph, not enough kick when asked, however low end is fine and improves greatly when tap shift manual mode is used. Biggest complaint is overly firm seats and no adjustment for lower back, (always trying to back it off but default sticks out way too far, should be able to adjust to make it flat. Also if you try and raise the seat up it wants to scissor closed, Germanys revenge perhaps? I do get alot of compliments on the exterior design, was asked if that was a Audi the other day.

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  Very Happy - 2011 Buick Regal
  By cobra1365 - August 27 - 7:39 am

  Picked up this car to replace my wifes 05 Pontiac G6 GT. Wow, what a difference! The car is incredibly quiet and smooth. Great styling, handling and build quality. Lots of leg room! Im 511" and if I run the power seat all the way back, I cant reach the pedals! Very satisfied so far. Only cons...around town mileage is not as good as the G6 was, a slight hesitation at tip in (just as you depress accelerator), and the trim piece just above the glove box is too shiny...the angle puts a sunlight reflection right into the drivers eyes and the Bluetooth keeps losing sync with my wifes iPhone 4. If thats the worst things I have to deal with, I am going to be a very happy customer

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  Regal Turbo T02 - 2011 Buick Regal
  By whoosierdaddy - August 26 - 2:35 pm

  After 3 weeks and 1000+ miles some observations. The only way to buy this car is with the Turbo 2.0, which feels about right the 2.4L is disappointing. Light steering but you get used to it. Some turbo lag from a dead-stop, and when you punch it you get to watch Instantaneous-MPG show 3 for a few seconds. Again you get used to it. Quiet and smooth but the ride gets choppy over bumps or RR tracks. Handles nice, but those who have also driven a BMW will not confuse the two. Real MPG (doing the math at the pump): First tankful, all city/suburban, 19.2 MPG. Mixed with about 1/3 hwy, 23.5 MPG. On a 250 mile hwy trip, 34 MPG.

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  Better than expected - 2011 Buick Regal
  By newregal - July 23 - 8:45 pm

  I now have nearly 700 miles on my new Regal and love everything about it. Im especially glad that it was made in Germany. They know how to do it. The ride is excellent and the features are outstanding. I traded in a CTS and consider that trade a step up. The blue dash lighting has a soothing effect. It has adequate power and is just plain out fun to drive. I cant think of anything that they could improve on. The exterior styling is cutting edge and the interior is surely REGAL. Thanks Buick for getting it right. Would definitely recommend this automobile.

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  2011 Regal Turbo (6M) - 2011 Buick Regal
  By edd_hanson - July 20 - 5:55 pm

  I brought home my 2011 Regal Turbo (6M) three weeks ago. After driving a BMW 3 series for 11 years, I did the unthinkable…..I bought a Buick. My grandparents would be proud (they only drove Buicks), but this is not my Grandparents Buick…..not by a long shot. Despite all the negative comments about the “base” Regal being slow, my Regal with its turbo engine and manual transmission is not. I can only compare it to my BMW, but the Buick feels faster…markedly so. I do not consider myself an “enthusiast", but I want a car with a manual tyranny that could get up and go when the situation required it. My new Regal fits the bill very very nicely……………and it’s rated at 32mpg

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  Excellent Car - 2011 Buick Regal
  By ark2612 - July 18 - 11:49 am

  2 Days into the 2011 Buick Regal CXL with sunroof and I absolutely love the car. Picked up the black on black model and its been a head turner. Ive already had 2 strangers compliment the car and were shocked to find out it was a Buick. Its not the quickest car ever made (by far), but for an around the town type of car mixed in with a few road trips its very solid. Its more than made up though with the solid feel of the car. I guess American companies just have to have their cars designed and built in Germany to put out a winner.