Buick Regal
Buick has been known to produce quality cars for a very long time, and they aren’t found lacking on this list either. With a deeper look at the Buick Regal, we can offer insight as to why this is an extremely viable yet inexpensive car. This attractive and modern vehicle series was officially reintroduced in 2011 after its production stopped in 2004. Although the Regal model used to share various bodily specifications with the preceding Century model, it was redesigned in 2011 as the American version of the Opel Insignia (Vauxhall Insignia). Its direct predecessor is the Buick Skylark from 1972, after which the overall quality and design have significantly improved.
The brand-new Regal is a middle-sized sports saloon, available in both the all-wheel and front-wheel drive versions, along with a rather cheap 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, as well as its substitution – the ultra-reliable 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. Regal’s performance has been improving for a continued number of years that have now brought us the near-perfect casual car that we know today. With immensely facilitated handling and overall maneuvering, as well as a powerful engine and sleek, modern-looking body parts, Buick’s Regal is found on par with some of the most widely purchased quality vehicles. A part of this quality is owed to the German inspiration for this car.
2018 Buick Regal GS
While the Buick Regal cannot measure up with certain luxury cars, its comfortable interior and a somewhat powerful 182 horsepower engine, combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission make it a good opponent against cars like Nissan Altima and Hyundai Sonata. Buick Regal’s second available engine is the twin-scroll turbo with direct injection and a 2.0-liter capacity. It features a solid 259 units of horsepower and a reliable 295 pounds per feet of torque. The engine’s roar has a bolstering ring to it, and it’s quite attractive to the ears. Although this is not a race car, it’s quite sporty in its own fashion.
The 4×4 version features an altered rear suspension as well as an electronic limited-slip differential, which is used to divide the amounts of traction between the right and left back wheels. Although the Regal is thought to be a five-seat car, it’s sort of uncomfortable for three full-sized adults to be driving in the backseat due to its non-corpulent build. Paddle shifters also happen to be absent in the six-speed automatic gear set – a setback for some, but not a problem for many. The Regal spends a gallon per approximately 24 miles (22 with the four-wheel drive system). Due to the said specifications and the affordability of spare parts (especially because of the cheap engine), Buick’s Regal is an extremely fitting choice for every modest spender.
