2016 Buick Regal Family

The fleet-only Buick Regal eAssist mild-hybrid is updated new features, options, and colors for the 2016 model year.

Full info on the 2016 Buick Regal eAssist.

Buick gives the Regal Turbo the same equipment, feature, and color updates as the rest of the 2016 Regal family.

Full info on the 2016 Buick Regal Turbo.

The high-performance Buick Regal GS also receives the same equipment, feature, and color updates as the rest of the 2016 Regal family.

Full info on the 2016 Buick Regal GS.

The Regal is tasked with attracting the “contemporary” and “younger-buyer” to the Buick brand. The vehicle’s design features four doors with a swept greenhouse as well as a low and wide stance that makes its sporting intentions clear.

Up front, the sweptback headlamps are available in projector halogen and Xenon high-intensity discharge configurations. Available LED daytime running lamps offer a distinct look while a chromed corporate waterfall grille keeps family ties.

Out back, the chrome “bridge” connects the two LED wraparound taillamps for a more upscale and coupe-like look. Dual stainless-steel exhaust tips round out the refined look.

Additional Exterior Features

• Fog lamps
• New 19″ machine-faced aluminum
• Solar-absorbing windshield
• Power moonroof
• Outside heated and power adjustable mirrors
• Black chrome accents
• Daytime Running Lamps
• Lamp, center high-mounted stop/brake

Exterior Colors

Nine exterior colors are offered. Only one — Black Onyx — is included in the price of the vehicle, while the other eight are extra:

• Crimson Red Tintcoat; premium paint, additional charge
• Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic; available on 1SV. Not available on GS (1SX). Premium paint, additional charge
• White Frost Tricoat; premium paint, additional charge
• Quicksilver Metallic; available on 1SV; premium paint, additional charge
• Summit White; available on 1SV; not available on SGS (1SX)
• Ebony Twilight Metallic; premium paint, additional charge
• Black Onyx; available on 1SV; not available on GS (1SX)
• Smoky Gray Metallic; premium paint, additional charge
• Sparkling Silver Metallic; not available on GS (1SX); premium paint, additional charge

Like all fifth-generation Regals, the 2016 Regal continues to be available exclusively in a four-door sedan body style.

By contrast, the Regal’s European twins — the Opel Insignia and Vauxhall Insignia — are also offered in four-door hatch and five-door wagon body styles.

Exterior Colors:

• Crimson Red Tintcoat; premium paint, additional charge
• Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic; available on 1SV. Not available on GS (1SX). Premium paint, additional charge
• White Frost Tricoat; premium paint, additional charge
• Quicksilver Metallic; available on 1SV; premium paint, additional charge
• Summit White; available on 1SV; not available on SGS (1SX)
• Ebony Twilight Metallic; premium paint, additional charge
• Black Onyx; available on 1SV; not available on GS (1SX)
• Smoky Gray Metallic; premium paint, additional charge
• Sparkling Silver Metallic; not available on GS (1SX); premium paint, additional charge

Interior Colors:

• Light Neutral seating with Cocoa accents and Rhythm wood décor
• Ebony with Echelon Warm décor
• Ebony – exclusive to the Regal GS – featuring contrast stitching and Diamo Black décor, including a black headliner
• Saddle with Ebony accents

The interior of the 2016 Regal combines sculptural beauty and refinement with technology. Chrome, leather, wood and/or piano black accents trim the interior to deliver an upscale ambiance.

The centerpiece of the cabin is Buick’s next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system. It is housed in the “center stack” of the instrument panel and houses the system’s eight-inch color touch screen, serving as the controller for Regal’s audio system, as the display for the rearview camera system, and available navigation system.

The center stack is also home to the dual-zone climate controls. Like the IntelliLink screen, the climate controls feature capacitive-touch operation and are framed in chrome.

Interior Features

Notable standard features of 2016 Buick Regal’s interior include:

• Dual-zone climate control
• Seven-speaker sound system on 1SV
• Heated front seats
• Leather-trimmed front and rear seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel; exclusive, flat-bottom sport wheel on Regal GS
• Rear-vision camera system
• Standard power windows with driver/front passenger express up/down and rear-passenger express down
• OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror

Notable optional features of 2016 Buick Regal’s interior include:

• Bose nine-speaker premium audio system (standard on Premium II and GS)
• E-Z Key passive entry system and keyless push-button starting (standard on Premium II and GS)
• Remote vehicle starter (standard on Premium II and GS)
• Heated steering wheel (standard on Premium II and GS)
• Full-range adaptive cruise control (available on Premium II and GS)
• 110-volt power outlet (standard on Premium II and GS)

Seats

All 2016 Buick Regal models come with leather-appointed seats. The standard front seats are buckets with a heating function. On the Regal GS, the front bucket seats are upgraded to sport bucket seats.

Seats feature the following adjustments:

• Driver 8-way power with 2-way power lumbar: standard on all models
• Passenger 4-way manual, 2-way power vertical: standard on 1SV, 1SL
• Passenger 8-way power: standard on Premium I/1SN, Premium II/1SP, GS 1SX

All 2016 Buick Regal models feature 60/40 rear split-folding seats.

Interior Color Combinations

Four interior color combinations are offered, including:

• Light Neutral seating with Cocoa accents and Rhythm wood décor
• Ebony with Echelon Warm décor
• Ebony – exclusive to the GS – featuring contrast stitching and Diamo Black décor, including a black headliner
• Saddle with Ebony accents

The 2016 Buick Regal is offered in the following five trim levels:

The Regal is available with all-wheel-drive. Note:

• The GM order guide shows that all trim levels except for the 1SV are available with AWD. However…
• As of October 20^th, 2015, the Buick Regal online configurator only shows the Premium II and Regal GS groups offering AWD.

The 2016 Buick Regal also introduces a new Sport Touring model. An appearance package, the 2016 Buick Regal Sport Touring adds a set of machined-face 18-inch wheels with black pockets.

IntelliLink Screen

The centerpiece of the Regal’s technology is the next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system. It is housed in the “center stack” of the instrument panel and houses the system’s eight-inch color touch screen, serving as the controller for Regal’s audio system, as the display for the rearview camera system, and available navigation system. For the 2016 Regal, the IntelliLink system receives several new improvements to appearance, performance and connectivity.

The system is designed for easy operation with intuitive controls and smartphone-influenced swipe recognition for easier navigation. It has been revised to be more intuitive for the 2016 Regal.

The center stack is also home to the dual-zone climate controls. Like the IntelliLink screen, the climate controls feature capacitive-touch operation and are framed in chrome.

Connectivity and convenience includes Text Messaging Alerts for smartphone users with Bluetooth profile (M.A.P.), which reads incoming texts through the vehicle’s speakers, and Siri Eyes Free for iPhone iOS 6 and iOS 7 users to enhance connectivity and convenience. Each enables voice-controlled connectivity, to help keep phones safely stored and hands on the wheel.

In addition to icons covering everything from navigation to phone to Pandora, IntelliLink is designed to accommodate new features and enhancements and be highly customizable. It also incorporates natural language voice recognition that allows customers to safely place calls, enter destinations, browse media, play music and control other functions simply by telling the vehicle what to do.

Instrument Cluster

A high-resolution, 4.2-inch color display is the focal point of the instrument cluster. It delivers vehicle information, navigation, audio system functions, phone features and more.

In the Regal GS, an eight-inch configurable color instrument cluster screen is standard. It allows the driver to customize the displayed information with adjustments via steering wheel controls. Continuing with the chrome frame theme, this premium instrument display is framed with chrome accents and delivers chronograph-style graphics in two modes: Touring and Sport. The instrument display is also complemented with a pair of semicircle mechanical instruments for the tachometer and other vehicle functions, portraying the driver-oriented nature of the Regal GS.

Phone Integration Technology

New for the eight-inch IntelliLink screen for the 2016 Regal, phone integration technology — provided by Apple CarPlay and Google Auto — is designed to take phone features customers would want to access while driving and put them on the vehicle’s display in a smart, simple manner. The features allow customers to use select smartphone apps through the touchscreen interface. In fact, many features can be controlled via voice commands through a button on the steering wheel, helping drivers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

Using either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is simple. A “Projection” icon on the IntelliLink screen is visible when a phone is not connected, then changes to indicate CarPlay or Android Auto when a compatible phone is connected via USB.

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay capability is offered at the beginning of the 2016 model year.

Apple CarPlay supported apps include:

• Phone
• Messages
• Maps
• Music
• Third-party audio apps

Apple CarPlay is compatible with iOS 7.1 or higher.

Android Auto

Android Auto is built around Google Maps, Google Now and the ability to talk to Google, as well as a growing audio and messaging app ecosystem that includes:

• WhatsApp
• Skype
• Google Play Music
• Spotify
• Podcast players

Android Auto requires a phone running Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system or above. Android Auto capability will come later in the 2016 model year.

OnStar 4G LTE With Wi-Fi Hotspot

Complementing IntelliLink to enhance the Regal’s connectivity is OnStar 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi hotspot. It provides a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is on whenever the vehicle is on and comes with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial.

4G LTE is the most current and fastest mobile data network – 10 times faster than 3G and 100 times faster than the previous generation of OnStar hardware. And with OnStar, it also offers stronger, broader coverage than smartphones on the same network and it’s easy to use.

At the time of purchase, one year of OnStar Guidance includes all of OnStar’s advisor-based safety and security features, including Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, as well as Turn-by-Turn navigation.

Five years of OnStar Basic Plan includes RemoteLink Key Fob Services, allowing owners to remotely:

• Start the engine
• Lock/unlock doors
• Activate the horn and lights from anywhere with a data connection

The OnStar system also includes OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics (OVD), which runs monthly checks of a vehicle’s engine, transmission, anti-lock brakes and more, and Dealer Maintenance Notification, which sends a diagnostic report directly to a preferred dealer, simplifying service scheduling.

For the 2016 model year, the Regal continues to offer three engine choices mated to four six-speed automatic transmissions.

2.4L I4 LEA & 6-Speed Transmission

Only available on the 1SV model, the naturally-aspirated 2.4L I4 Ecotec engine (production code LEA) rated at 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The motor features spark ignition direct injection and variable valve timing, with fuel economy coming in at 31 MPG highway and 19 MPG city.

The 2.4L I4 LEA is paired to GM’s six-speed Hydra-Matic 6T45 MH8 automatic transmission. The engine is available exclusively in front-wheel drive configuration; it is not available in all-wheel drive.

2.0L Turbo I4 LTG & 6-Speed Transmission (Regal Turbo)

Available on all Regal trim levels above 1SV, including Regal 1SL, Premium I, Premium II and GS trim levels, the 2.0L Turbo I4 (production code LTG) serves as the optional performance-oriented engine and delivers 259 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque at 3000-4000 rpm (2500-4000 for the Regal GS).

The engine can be paired to two six-speed automatic transmissions:

• 6-speed Hydra-Matic 6T70 M7W for front-wheel drive models
• 6-speed Hydra-Matic 6T70 M7U for all-wheel drive models

In front-wheel drive configurations, the Regal Turbo achieves 30 MPG highway and 21 MPG city. The figures drop to 27 MPG highway and 19 MPG city with the all-wheel drive system.

2.0L Turbo I4 LTG & 6-Speed Transmission (Regal GS)

The Regal GS features the same 2.0L Turbo I4 (production code LTG) engine as the Regal Turbo and makes the same 259 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. However, it delivers it 500 RPM sooner, at 2,500 RPM rather than at 3,000 RPM as the Regal Turbo.

Transmission options remain the same as the Regal Turbo:

• 6-speed automatic Hydra-Matic 6T70 M7W for front-wheel drive models
• 6-speed automatic Hydra-Matic 6T70 M7U for all-wheel drive models

As with the Regal Turbo, the front-wheel drive Regal GS achieves 30 MPG highway and 21 MPG city. The figures drop to 27 MPG highway and 19 MPG city with the all-wheel drive system.

2.4L I4 LUK eAssist & 6-Speed Transmission

Only available to fleet customers, the 2.4L I4 (production code LUK) offers a mild-hybrid powertrain exclusively on the Premium I/1SN trim level.

The eAssist mild-hybrid engine features Stop/Start technology, which shuts down the engine in certain situations, such as stopping at a traffic light, to significantly reduce fuel consumption. The engine will turn back on upon the driver releasing the brake pedal. Fuel economy rises to 35 MPG highway and 25 MPG city.

The 2.4L I4 eAssist LUK is paired to GM’s six-speed Hydra-Matic 6T40 MHH transmission. The mild-hybrid 2.4L eAssist engine is available exclusively in front-wheel drive configuration; it is not available in all-wheel drive.

Drive Wheels

The 2016 Buick Regal is available in front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is an option.

Available with the 2.0L turbo engine, the advanced all-wheel drive Haldex system is designed to offer “sure-footed” handling in low-grip conditions and provide a more performance-oriented driving experience. The Regal’s AWD system is fully automatic and on-demand that employs wheel-slip management and an electronic limited-slip rear differential. In regular conditions, the system will apply minimal torque to the rear wheels when AWD traction isn’t required.

Not only does the AWD system optimize traction in all driving conditions, it also enhances cornering capability. The capability is even more exaggerated in the Regal GS model, where the driver can use the Interactive Drive Control System, adjusting parameters such as traction control and steering weight.

The 2016 Buick Regal rides on GM’s Epsilon II platform. The architecture is shared with the following vehicles:

• First-generation Opel Insignia
• Eighth-generation Chevrolet Malibu
• Second-generation Buick LaCrosse (long-wheelbase Super Epsilon)
• First-generation Cadillac XTS (long-wheelbase Super Epsilon)
• Tenth-generation Chevrolet Impala (long-wheelbase Super Epsilon)

With a chassis developed by GM’s Opel arm in Germany, the fifth-generation Buick Regal has sport-sedan dynamics with the quiet and refined ride common to Buick vehicles.

With one of the most rigid body structures in its segment, the Regal has the handling chops to back up its sporty styling. Other performance highlights include:

• A long wheelbase of 107.8 inches (2738 mm) gives the Regal refined, well-balanced vehicle dynamics and reassuring ride tuning
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
• Regal GS and all models equipped with AWD feature a four-wheel independent suspension with a unique High Performance Strut (HiPer Strut) front suspension design, which improves ride and handling by:
  • Reducing torque steer
  • Improving vehicle sensitivity to tire irregularities and wheel balance
  • Providing more linear and communicative steering through improved camber control
  • Delivering impact isolation on bumps and rough surfaces
• A four-link independent rear suspension is standard on FWD models; a sophisticated H-arm design is employed on AWD models, delivering excellent ride quality and handling, while minimizing road noise
• Dual-pinion electric rack-and-pinion power steering is standard on Regal FWD models; belt-driven electric power steering is used on Regal AWD and all GS models
• All models feature four-wheel disc brakes, as follows:
  • Regal 2.4L: 11.7-inch front rotors
  • Regal 2.0T: 12.6-inch front rotors
  • Regal GS: 13.6-inch front rotors with Brembo aluminum calipers

Interactive Drive Control System

The Regal’s Interactive Drive Control System chassis technology is standard on the Regal GS. It offers enhanced vehicle stability and greater driving safety. It is designed to change the personality of the car based on the personality of the driver. A sophisticated driving mode control module continually monitors driving style utilizing yaw rate, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, steering wheel, throttle and vehicle speed. It defines the dynamic vehicle state, including acceleration, braking and cornering, to optimize chassis reactions. It also executes all of the driver selections.

All four dampers are electronically controlled and continuously adapt within milliseconds to the prevailing road conditions, vehicle movements and individual driving style. Chassis settings are adjustable by the driver, with Standard, Tour and Sport settings.

Interactive Drive Control allows the driver to choose between three different operating modes that change the suspension and stability settings, throttle response, shift pattern and steering sensitivity through the variable effort steering system. The three modes deliver three types of experiences:

• Standard – balanced and optimized for all driving situations
• Tour – optimized for comfort and relaxed driving on long journeys
• Sport – optimized for road holding; enthusiast driving.

Selecting “Sport” mode optimizes the car for dynamic driving, tightening the suspension and steering response and speeding up the reaction of the automatic transmission.

The “Tour” mode is optimal for long-distance cruising or rough road conditions, providing an increase in comfort.

“Standard” or Default Mode is the perfect all-around setting for daily commuting and city traffic.

The other major benefit of Interactive Drive Control is that it automatically adapts Regal’s performance settings to individual driving styles. When a driver begins to drive more aggressively it will tighten the suspension and increase steering effort and change to a more aggressive throttle response. When the vehicle senses that the driver is doing relaxed cruising, it adjusts settings for rolling smoothness and comfort.

Apart from a more rewarding driving experience, Interactive Drive Control also offers safety benefits in emergency situations. For example, if an obstacle must be avoided when the car is in Tour mode, various chassis sensors convey this to the DMC and the dampers are stiffened within milliseconds, delivering greater body control.

Buick has officially released the following 0-60 mph figures for the 2016 Regal:

• 2016 Buick Regal Turbo FWD and GS FWD: 6.5 seconds
• 2016 Buick Regal Turbo AWD and GS AWD: 6.8 seconds

Standard Safety Features

Standard safety equipment on the 2016 Buick Regal includes:

• Six airbags
• Rear-vision camera
• StabiliTrack stability control system
• Traction control system
• Four-wheel disc brakes
• ABS
• Intelligent brake assist

Premium II and Regal GS trims are equipped with two additional thorax air bags, making a total of eight air bags.

Active Safety Systems

The 2016 Buick Regal also implements several radar-and-camera based active safety features, including Lane Change Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Collision Mitigation Braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert and adaptive cruise control is also offered. These features are offered in two Driver Confidence packages:

OnStar

In addition to the new OnStar 4G LTE with standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, OnStar offers other benefits to Buick Regal drivers. At the time of purchase, one year of the OnStar Guidance plan includes all of OnStar’s advisor-based safety and security features, including Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, as well as Turn-by-Turn navigation.

Five years of OnStar Basic Plan includes RemoteLink Key Fob Services, allowing owners to remotely start and lock/unlock a car (if properly equipped), and activate the horn and lights from anywhere with a data connection. It also includes OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics (OVD), which runs monthly checks of a vehicle’s engine, transmission, anti-lock brakes and more, and Dealer Maintenance Notification (DMN), which sends a diagnostic report directly to a preferred dealer, simplifying service scheduling.

The 2016 Regal is produced at General Motors’ Oshawa assembly plant in Ontario, Canada.

When

The 2016 Buick Regal began arriving on dealer lots in the August-September timeframe of 2016.

Where

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• China

Download the 2016 Buick Regal order guide (PDF Format).

Depending on the configuration, the Buick Regal competes in two segments: the mid-size premium vehicle segment and the compact sport-luxury vehicle segment. Competing vehicles from each segment are as follows:

2016 Buick Regal Overview

2016 Buick Regal Engines

2016 Buick Regal Transmissions

2016 Buick Regal Electric Drive For Regal eAssist

2016 Buick Regal Chassis & Suspension

2016 Buick Regal Brakes

2016 Buick Regal Wheels & Tires

2016 Buick Regal Exterior Dimensions

2016 Buick Regal Interior Dimensions

2016 Buick Regal Capacities