
Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 260
- Power to weight
- 0.073 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.33
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 19.5 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.5 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,580 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 98 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 91
- Reported injuries
- 4
- Theft rate
- 1.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING24%
- ENGINE15%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- SUSPENSION7%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 136 total.
Buick Regal: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
AQ14001opened May 2, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall
RQ13003opened Jul 5, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Generator Control Module Fires
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 6 yr / 70k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 6 yr / 70k mi
- Maintenance
- 1 yr / 12k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.