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2018 Buick Regal Specifications

Here you will find specifications for the 2018 Buick Regal family, including the Buick Regal Sportback, Buick Regal TourX and Buick Regal Sedan.

The 2018 Regal Sportback features a liftback rear hatch/door in a midsize passenger car body style. It is offered only in North America.

To note, the Regal Sportback differs from the Regal sedan, which is not available in North America for the sixth-generation Buick Regal family.

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2018 Buick Regal Sportback with liftback in the closed position

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2018 Buick Regal Sportback with liftback in the open position

Overview

Model: Buick Regal
Body style: midsize sedan
Driveline: transversely-mounted front engine; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Construction: Unibody
EPA vehicle class: sedan
Manufacturing location: Russelsheim, Germany
Key competitors: Acura TLX, Audi A5 Sportback, Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen Arteon, BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Propulsion Systems

Engine: 2.0L turbocharged I-4
GM engine RPO code: LTG
Displacement (cu in / cc): 122 cu in / 1998 cc
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT
Fuel delivery: side direct fuel injection
Horsepower (FWD models) (hp @ rpm): 250 hp @ 5400 RPM
Horsepower (AWD models) (hp @ rpm): 250 hp @ 5500 RPM
Torque (FWD models) (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 260 lb.-ft. @ 2000-5200 RPM
Torque (AWD models) (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 295 lb. ft. @ 3000-4000 RPM
Transmission (FWD models): 9-speed automatic
Transmission (AWD models): 8-speed automatic

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension (front): MacPherson strut
Suspension (rear):  multi-link
Steering type: Rack-mounted electric power steering
Turning circle (17" wheel) (ft / m): 39 ft. / 11.9 m
Turning circle (18" wheel) (ft / m): 41 ft. / 12.5 m
Brakes: four-wheel disc
Wheel size and type: 17-inch aluminum or 18-inch aluminum
Tires: Continental ProContact tx 245/45R18

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in / mm): 111.4 / 2829
Overall length (in / mm): 192.9 / 4899
Overall width (in / mm): 73.3 / 1863
Overall height (in / mm): 57.3 / 1455
Front track (in / mm): 62.8 / 1596
Rear track (in / mm): 63.0 / 1599
Curb weight (Regal base) (lb / kg): 3748 / 1700
Curb weight (Preferred) (lb / kg): 3840 / 1742
Curb weight (Premium) (lb / kg): 3885 / 1762
Curb weight (Essence) (lb / kg): 3902 / 1770

Interior Dimensions

Seating capacity: up to five passengers
Front headroom (in / mm): 38.8 / 985
Rear headroom (in / mm): 37.4 / 952
Front legroom (in / mm): 42.1 / 1070
Rear legroom (in / mm): 36.9 / 936
Front shoulder room (in / mm): 56.9 / 1444
Rear shoulder room (in / mm): 55.4 / 1407
Front hip room (in / mm): 55.2 / 1403
Rear hip room (in / mm): 54.1 / 1375
Cargo volume (rear seats up) (cu. ft.): 31.5 cu. ft.
Cargo volume (rear seats folded) (cu. ft.): 60.7 / 3002

The 2018 Regal GS is a performance-oriented version of the Regal Sportback. It is available in North America.

In China, the Regal GS is available only as a Sedan and does not feature powertrain upgrades. Instead, it is only an appearance package for the 2018 Buick Regal Sedan. This section displays specification for the 2018 Buick Regal GS in the Sportback body style for the North American market.

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Overview

Model: 2018 Buick Regal GS
Body style / driveline: five-passenger, four-door liftback
Driveline front-engine, all-wheel drive with active twin-clutch
EPA vehicle class: Sedan
Assembly: Russelsheim, Germany

Powertrain

Engine / Type: 3.6L V-6
GM RPO Code: LGX
Block: cast aluminum
Cylinder head: cast aluminum
Fuel delivery: direct injection
Horsepower (hp / kW @ RPM): 310 / 231 @ 6800 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ RPM): 282 / 381 @ 5200 rpm
Transmission: nine-speed automatic

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension (front): MacPherson strut with coil springs, continuous damping control (CDC)
Suspension (rear):  five-link independent rear suspension, CDC
Steering type: electric-variable power assist (EPS)

Brakes & Wheels

Brake type: four-wheel disc with ABS and ESC; Red-painted Brembo front calipers
Wheel size and type: 19-inch aluminum
Tires: Continental Pro Contact TX all-season 245/40R19

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in / mm): 111.4 / 2829
Overall length (in / mm): 192.9 / 4899
Overall width (in / mm): 73.3 / 1863
Overall height (in / mm): 57.3 / 1455
Track front (in / mm): 62.8 / 1595
Track rear (in / mm): 63 / 1600

Interior Dimensions

Front Rear
Seating capacity: up to five passengers
Headroom (in / mm): 38.8 / 985 37.4 / 952
Legroom (in / mm): 42.1 / 1070 36.9 / 936
Shoulder room (in / mm): 56.9 / 1444 55.4 / 1407
Hip room (in / mm): 55.2 / 1403 54.1 / 1375

Weights & Capacities

Base curb weight (lb / kg): 3796 /1722
Max cargo room – behind rear seat (cu ft / L): 31.5 / 892
Max cargo room – rear seat folded (cu ft / L): 60.7 / 1718

The 2018 Regal TourX features a lifted suspension and ruggedized looks in a midsize wagon body style. It is available only in North America.

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Overview

Model: Buick Regal TourX
Body style: station wagon
Driveline: transversely-mounted front engine; all-wheel drive
Construction: unibody
EPA vehicle class: station wagon
Manufacturing location: Russelsheim, Germany
Key competitors: BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon, Audi A4 Allroad, Volvo V60 Cross Country

Propulsion Systems

Engine: 2.0L turbocharged I-4
GM RPO Code: LTG
Displacement (cu in / cc): 122 cu in / 1998 cc
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT
Fuel delivery: side direct fuel injection
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 250 hp @ 5500 RPM
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 295 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4000 RPM
Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension (front): MacPherson strut
Suspension (rear):  five-link
Steering type: Rack-mounted electric power steering
Turning circle (ft. / m): 40 ft. / 12.2 m
Brakes: four-wheel disc
Wheel size and type: 18-inch aluminum
Tires: Continental ProContact tx 235/50R18

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in / mm): 111.4 / 2829
Overall length (in / mm): 196.3 / 4985
Overall width (in / mm): 73.3 / 1863
Overall height (in / mm): 58.4 / 1484
Front track (in / mm): 62.8 / 1596
Rear track (in / mm): 63.0 / 1599
Curb weight (TourX base) (lb / kg): 4239 / 1923
Curb weight (Preferred) (lb / kg): 4270 / 1937
Curb weight (Essence) (lb / kg): 4286 / 1944

Interior Dimensions

Seating capacity: up to five passengers
Front headroom (in / mm): 38.8 / 985
Rear headroom (in / mm): 39.6 / 1006
Front legroom (in / mm): 42.1 / 1070
Rear legroom (in / mm): 36.9 / 938
Front shoulder room (in / mm): 56.9 / 1444
Rear shoulder room (in / mm): 55.4 / 1407
Front hip room (in / mm): 55.2 / 1403
Rear hip room (in / mm): 54.1 / 1375
Cargo volume (rear seats up) (cu. ft.): 32.7 cu. ft.
Cargo volume (rear seats folded) (cu. ft.): 73.5 cu. ft.

The 2018 Regal Sedan features a traditional sedan body style that differs from the Regal Sportback by having a “normal” sedan trunk and a longer rear decklid. The Regal Sedan is available only in China, and is not available in North America.

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Overview

Model: Buick Regal
Body style: midsize sedan
Driveline: transversely-mounted front engine; front-wheel drive
Construction: Unibody
EPA vehicle class: sedan
Manufacturing location: China
Key competitors: Audi A4, Volkswagen CC

Exterior Dimensions

Metric / Model 20T Vantage 20T Elite 20T Luxury 20T Prestige 28T Dignity 28T Prestige 30H Elite 30H Luxury
Wheelbase (in / mm): 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829 111.4 / 2829
Overall length (in / mm): 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902 192.9 / 4902
Overall width (in / mm): 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863 73.3 / 1863
Overall height (in / mm): 57.3 / 1456 57.5 / 1461 57.5 / 1461 57.5 / 1461 57.5 / 1461 57.5 / 1461 57.3 / 1456 57.3 / 1456
Track front (in / mm): 63.1 / 1603 62.7 / 1593 62.7 / 1593 62.7 / 1593 62.4 / 1585 62.4 / 1585 62.7 / 1593 62.7 / 1593
Track rear (in / mm): 63.3 / 1607 62.9 / 1597 62.9 / 1597 62.9 / 1597 62.5 / 1589 62.5 / 1589 62.9 / 1597 62.9 / 1597
Curb Weight (lbs / kg): 3152 / 1430 3152 / 1430 3152 / 1430 3152 / 1430 3373 / 1530 3373 / 1530 3384 / 1535

Powertrain (Gasoline engines)

Engine: 1.5L I-4 2.0L I-4
GM RPO Code: LFV LTG
Layout: Inline 4 Inline 4
Aspiration: turbocharged turbocharged
Displacement (cu in / cc): 90.9 / 1490 122 / 1998
Block material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT
Fuel delivery: side direct fuel injection side direct fuel injection
Drive Wheels: FWD FWD
Horsepower (kW / hp @ rpm): 125 / 168 @ 5600 192 / 257 @ 5400
Torque (Nm / lb.-ft. @ rpm): 252 / 185 @ 2000-4000 350 / 258 @ 2000-5000 RPM
Transmission: 9-speed automatic 9-speed automatic
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec): 9.5 7.2
Combined FE (L/100km): 6.3 7.4
Fuel-saving technology: automatic engine start/stop automatic engine start/stop

Powertrain (Hybrid model)

Engine: 1.8L I-4
GM RPO Code: LKN
Aspiration: atmospheric / naturally-aspirated
Displacement (cu in / ml): 110 / 1796
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT
Fuel delivery: side direct fuel injection
Max rated power (kW / hp @ RPM): 94 / 126 @ 5000
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft @ RPM): 175 / 129 @ 4750
Main electric motor max. power (kW / hp @RPM): 60 / 80 @ 4000
Main electric motor max. torque (Nm / lb-ft @ RPM): 275 / 203 @ 0-4000
Assistant electric motor max. power (kW / hp @ RPM): 54 / 72 @ 4000
Assistant electric motor max. torque (Nm / lb-ft @ RPM): 140 / 103 @ 0-4000
Combined max. power (kW / hp): 136 / 182
Combined max. torque (Nm / lb-ft): 380 / 280
Battery unit capacity (kWh): 1.5
Drive Wheels: FWD
Transmission: Electric Variable Transmission (EVT)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec): 8.8
Combined FE (L/100km): 4.3
Fuel-saving technology: automatic engine start/stop and exhaust thermal energy recycling

Wheels & Tires

Metric / Model 20T Vantage 20T Elite 20T Luxury 20T Prestige 28T Dignity 28T Prestige 30H Elite 30H Luxury
Wheels: 16-inch double five-spoke fashion aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels 18-inch multi-spoke dual-color aluminum alloy wheels 18-inch multi-spoke dual-color aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels 17-inch five-spoke sport aluminum alloy wheels
Tires: 205/65R16 225/55R17 225/55R17 225/55R17 245/45R18 245/45R18 215/55R17 215/55R17

Capacities

Metric / Model 20T Vantage 20T Elite 20T Luxury 20T Prestige 28T Dignity 28T Prestige 30H Elite 30H Luxury
Trunk capacity (L / cu ft): 441 / 15.6 441 / 15.6 441 / 15.6 441 / 15.6 434 / 15.3 434 / 15.3 328 / 11.6 328 / 11.6
Fuel tank capacity (L / gal): 55 / 14.5 55 / 14.5 55 / 14.5 55 / 14.5 62 / 16.4 62 / 16.4 49 / 13 49 / 13
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