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2018 Buick Regal: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Buick Regal is an all-new sixth-generation model. Its biggest change is the switch from a conventional sedan to a Sportback hatchback, joined by the first U.S.-market Regal TourX wagon.
About the 2018 Buick Regal
6th generation Regal, first year of the 2018-2020 North American Sportback/TourX generation; all-new redesign.
Buick positions the Regal as the driver-focused Buick that still fits real life. In Sportback form it offers car-like driving feel with a large rear opening; in TourX form it adds wagon utility and standard AWD. Across the range, the pitch is a quieter cabin, strong turbo power, and more usable cargo space than a conventional midsize sedan. It stands out by blending hatchback or wagon practicality with a more upscale feel than mainstream rivals.
The Sportback combines a sleek hatchback body with a quiet cabin, while the AWD TourX is the more cargo-focused road-trip wagon. Essence adds leather and heated front seats, while the GS pairs a 310-hp V6 and standard AWD with Brembo front brakes and heavily bolstered sport seats.
What changed, by category
Structural
The Regal moves to a new global architecture. The old conventional sedan gives way to the Sportback hatchback, and the TourX wagon joins the U.S. lineup, raising maximum cargo space from 14.2 cubic feet to 60.7–73.5 cubic feet depending on body style.
Styling
The redesign brings two new body shapes: the sleek, liftback-style Sportback and the taller TourX wagon. The GS also receives its own sport exterior with a rear spoiler, front scoops, lower-body trim, and visible exhaust outlets.
Powertrain
Regular Regal models use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The redesigned GS replaces its previous 259-hp turbo four with a 310-hp 3.6-liter V6, a nine-speed automatic, and standard AWD.
Safety
Blind-spot sensors become standard on the redesigned GS.
2018 Buick Regal specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 29–32 mpg | 29–32 mpg | 29–32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 250–259 hp | 250–259 hp | 250–259 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.7–73.5 cu-ft | 60.7–73.5 cu-ft | 60.7–73.5 cu-ft | 60.7 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Power Locks | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Buick Regal a full redesign?
Yes. The 2018 Regal begins an all-new generation with a new vehicle structure, new body styles, a reorganized trim lineup, and a redesigned GS performance model.
Is the 2018 Buick Regal still a sedan?
No. The 2018 Regal replaces the conventional sedan with the Sportback, which has a large rear hatch beneath its sedan-like roofline. The lineup also includes the TourX wagon.
Was the Regal TourX new for 2018?
Yes. The 2018 TourX is the first U.S.-market Regal wagon, and it combines standard AWD with substantially more cargo flexibility than the outgoing Regal sedan.
What changed on the 2018 Buick Regal GS?
The 2018 Regal GS is completely redesigned with a 310-hp 3.6-liter V6, standard AWD, a nine-speed automatic, Brembo front brakes, sport-tuned chassis hardware, and front sport seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions.
How is the 2018 Buick Regal different from the 2017 model?
The 2018 Regal is a ground-up replacement rather than a light update. It trades the 2017 sedan body for Sportback and TourX designs, offers far more cargo room, and gives the GS a 310-hp V6 instead of its previous 259-hp turbo four.
2018 Buick Regal Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Buick Regal.
4.2
2018 Buick Regal
(405 reviews)
“This is one of very few vehicles in its class. I don't think the Interior is that good, but over all I like it.”
“Be sure to get the advanced safety features - going from my Rogue to this has been an adjustment since I am so use to them. Should be standard on all vehicles.”