“The Buick Regal is a wonderful car! The inside and out are beautiful, the dashboard setup makes complete sense to me. I LOVE the sport back opening so I can really reach everything in my trunk, AND it was great get up and go. It really handles so well and the safety features make me much more confident driving it.”
2019 Buick Regal: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2019 Buick Regal is the addition of the Avenir, a more luxurious version of the Regal Sportback. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with a few equipment changes and no major mechanical or structural revisions.
About the 2019 Buick Regal
Sixth generation for North America (2018-2020), second model year; no redesign for 2019, with the first Regal Avenir added this year.
Buick positions the Regal family as a more versatile alternative to a traditional midsize sedan. The Sportback combines sleek car styling with a large rear hatch and useful cargo flexibility, while the TourX adds standard AWD and wagon utility for buyers who want crossover-like usefulness without SUV height. Across the lineup, Buick emphasizes quiet road manners, strong turbo performance, premium cabin touches, and everyday practicality more than luxury-brand flash.
The 2019 Regal lineup covers three distinct roles: the practical Sportback hatchback, the all-wheel-drive TourX wagon, and the performance-focused GS. The Avenir emphasizes comfort with quilt-stitched leather, built-in navigation, Bose audio, and wireless phone charging, while the GS pairs a 310-hp V6 and all-wheel drive with stronger Brembo front brakes and performance seats.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new Avenir brought trim-specific luxury details to the Sportback, including a Black Ice mesh grille, quilt-stitched leather-appointed seats, and LED headlights with cornering lamps.
Tech
The Avenir added built-in navigation, Bose premium audio, and wireless phone charging as standard equipment. Navigation changed from standard to optional on Essence, GS, Preferred, and Preferred II, while satellite radio changed from standard to optional on Preferred. Essence also gained an in-vehicle air ionizer.
2019 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 | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD / FWD | FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 29–32 mpg | 32 mpg | 29–32 mpg | 29–32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 250–259 hp | 250 hp | 250–259 hp | 250–259 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 282 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260–295 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | |||
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.7 cu-ft | 60.7–73.5 cu-ft | 60.7 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 | 36.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
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| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| 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
What changed on the 2019 Buick Regal compared with the 2018 model?
The biggest change is the new Avenir, a luxury-focused Regal Sportback with unique styling and more standard comfort and technology features. Other updates were limited to smaller equipment changes, with no redesign or major mechanical overhaul.
Was the 2019 Buick Regal redesigned?
No. The Regal had been redesigned for 2018, making 2019 the second model year of that generation. The body styles and core mechanical layout carried over.
What is different about the 2019 Buick Regal Avenir?
The 2019 Regal Avenir is the lineup's luxury-focused Sportback. It has quilt-stitched leather-appointed seats, built-in navigation, Bose audio, wireless phone charging, a Black Ice mesh grille, and upgraded LED headlights.
Did navigation equipment change for the 2019 Buick Regal?
Yes. Navigation became optional rather than standard on the Essence, GS, Preferred, and Preferred II trims. The new Avenir included built-in navigation as standard equipment.
Which 2019 Buick Regal is the performance-focused version?
The 2019 Regal GS is the performance-focused model. It has a 310-hp V6, standard all-wheel drive, Brembo front brakes, and heated, ventilated, and massaging front performance seats.
2019 Buick Regal Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Buick Regal.
4.2
2019 Buick Regal
(177 reviews)
“I'm not sure why the car is being discontinued but for the money it is a definite buy. For a wagon it is fun to drive with plenty of room. Not much storage up front but that may be my only complaint”
“Drive it. Make sure the cup holders are sufficient. Cell phone placement is ok. Seat comfort.”
Sources
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / 2019 Buick Regal Sportback Gs Brochure
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / 2019 Buick Regal Tourx Brochure
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / 2018 Buick Regal Sportback Brochure
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / 2018 Buick Regal Tourx Brochure
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / GMBR20CT000 020 Regal Catalog