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When wasn’t that long ago that when you thought of Buick you thought of your dad’s car, the road-master, an All-American classic. This has changed dramatically as Buick has redesigned the face of their line-up and the 2014 Regal is the perfect example. It is the hot-rod of the Buick brand. With the option to turbocharge and an all-wheel-drive platform, this is the sedan you want if you want something sporty and fun.



Under the hood of the 2014 Buick Regal GS you’ll find an Ecotech 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that puts out a huge 259-horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. For the 2014 model year, this engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission which is available in manual as well. The big news is, Buick has introduced the option of all-wheel-drive for this year’s model. Fuel efficiency ratings are also relatively impressive, clocking in at 12.38 L/100km city and 8.7 L/100km on the highway.

When you sit inside the 2014 Buick regal, you can’t hear too much engine noise come into the cabin, it drives pretty quietly.  Style wise the 2014 is much more aggressive. In the back there’s a new tail light configuration and also new integrated exhaust tips. The font of the sedan still has the traditional waterfall grille with more aggressive styling as well. When you see it coming behind you, we won’t lie, it looks pretty intimidating.

There are three driving modes in the 2014 Regal which makes the driving experience so much more fun. The first is the Touring mode which is for every day, comfortable driving. The second is a Sport mode which firms up the suspension and gives you a little bit more control. The most enjoyable mode, however, is the GS mode which changes the steering and makes it more firm and holds gear shifts longer. Of course, it stiffens up the suspension as well so you can really feel things take off when you put your foot down on the accelerator.

When you take a seat inside the 2014 Buick Regal, you’ll notice that Buick has changed up the centre stack and made the dashboard simpler to read and use. The Buick engineers brought in some new technology as well as made it easier to use from the customer’s perspective. The eight-inch touchscreen is super easy to read and they’ve even simplified the radio controls, bringing the number down to just 7 from 17. Overall, the buttons are bigger, easier to read, and easier to get around.

The 2014 Regal is still the big American take on performance and speed so it does compete with luxury cars such as the Audi A4 and Lexus IS. However, despite calling it their top luxury sedan, the 2014 Regal still features a ton of plastic that seems a bit out of place in a luxury vehicle. The rear seat of the car offers decent head and legroom; however, taller passenger will hit their head on the roof and have a hard time finding room for their knees.

The 2014 Buick Regal has a 0-60 time of 7.35 seconds which is not bad for a front-wheel-drive model. The handling is really responsive and once you throw it into GS mode it’s a completely different car. It may not be a great family sports sedan, but if you’re looking for a nice ride with great looks, the 2014 Buick Regal is a great option. 



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Base AWD 6AT$35,375 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
GS 6AT$40,650 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
GS AWD 6AT$42,925 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
Premium I 6AT$34,725 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
Premium I AWD 6AT$37,015 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
Premium I eAssist 6AT$34,725 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
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General Specs

Engine 2.0000 L
Horsepower @RPM259
Fuel TypeUnleaded
Body typeSedan
Number of Doors4
Passenger5
Drive TrainFront Wheel Drive
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Power and Performance:

The 2014 Buick Regal trades in its twin turbocharged four-cylinders this year for a single engine. From our impressions in a brief first drive, there's less to distinguish the Regal GS from the other turbos--but now, only the GS gets the manual transmission and adaptive suspension, and those pieces do more than enough to distance the GS from the other Regals.

There's also an electrified Regal, the one outfitted with GM's mild-hybrid eAssist drivetrain. It returns for 2014, and it still suffers a fuel-economy penalty and a smoothness deficiency against most full hybrids in its class.

The eAssist basics include a 2.4-liter, 182-horsepower four-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, lithium-ion batteries and an electric motor. The electrification pieces can't power the Regal by themselves; instead, GM uses them to run ancillary systems like the oil pump, and to contribute torque to the Regal's drivetrain. The lithium-ion batteries recapture brake energy to recharge, and also draw a little engine torque to do the same.

In our recent test drives, the eAssist drivetrain performs well enough in other applications, such as in the Buick LaCrosse. In the Regal eAssist, the numbers and smoothness don't seem to justify the performance penalties. The Regal eAssist grabs and hitches as it seeks to hold on to all the available regenerative energy from the electric motor; the switch from regeneration in the motor to the Regal's friction brakes is obvious. It also rides on 17-inch, low rolling-resistance tires, and they lack the precise feel imparted to the other Regals. 

Regal Turbo

The eAssist neuters what we like best about the latest Buick Regal--its supple ride and capable electric power steering.

None of today's Regals have a V-6, much less a V-8, but the new turbocharged four-cylinder that's standard on all non-eAssist Regals is a sweet-revving engine that generates strong acceleration.

For 2014, both the Regal Turbo and Regal GS now get a single turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder to replace last year's last-gen turbo four, which was offered in 220-hp and 270-hp spec. The new turbo's related to the one found in the Chevy Malibu and Cadillac ATS, with a twin-scroll turbo and direct injection.

There's no longer a distinction between the two in output, however: Buick's settled on a single quote of 259 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, down 11 hp from the last GS but up 39 hp in the Turbo. Buick says 90 percent of peak torque is available as low as 1700 rpm on the GS, and says 0-60 mph times should be identical to last year's model, at well under 7.0 seconds. On the mid-line Regal, the turbo four comes with the same six-speed automatic as before.

In our first drive, this Regal turbo's undisturbed by the powertrain transplant. It remains a composed, quick performer with mainstream moves. It's muted well to near-redline revs, and as usual, GM's automatic clicks off shifts as well-damped as the Regal's ride. GM's new electric power steering doesn't load up with too much weight off-center, and doesn't feel antsy with an overly quick ratio, either. With struts in front and a multi-link rear end, the front-drive Regal is responsive enough, its handling tempered with a fair amount of lean.

The Regal also can be fitted with a new all-wheel-drive system, one with electronically controlled limited-slip differential at the rear wheels and with a differently designed rear suspension to accommodate the drivetrain. It can split up to 90 percent of its available torque to the rear wheels, or shift torque between rear wheels with an electronic limited-slip differential. The result: better response to on-power cornering, and maybe more important, a few thousands more interested buyers who put AWD in the "must-have" bin.

Buick Regal GS

The Regal GS is still the version we'd choose, every time. It gives the Buick brand a new benchmark for precision, without falling over itself in homage to Germany's sport sedans (though at heart, it is one--it's based on GM Europe's Opel Insignia sedan).

The Regal GS may not have its own stand-alone engine this time, but it has some carve-outs to call its own. The manual transmission now is limited to the Regal GS, and so is the three-mode Interactive Drive Control, which changes the responsiveness of its adaptive dampers, of the throttle and transmission and even steering feel. It continues to ride on a lowered suspension with beefier front struts, and on standard 19-inch wheels with all-season tires, while 20-inch summer tires are available.

It's still a bit notchy, with just enough foot space to the left of the third pedal for wide feet, but the Regal GS' manual shifter connects well with the turbo four. The automatic goes without paddle shift controls, so no matter which one you pick, you'll be moving a hand from the wheel to change gears. If you're shopping for all-wheel drive exclusively, you'll have to take the automatic, and the slightly redesigned rear suspension.

With either transmission, the Regal GS has a wider range of handling, and clear levels of resolution between the three driving modes. Out of the gate, the "Touring" mode is soft enough for any daily driver, but handles flatter and more cleanly than the base turbo.  Even in Sport mode, the Regal GS doesn't tighten up in any unreasonable way.

By the time it's progressively tightened up to the GS setting, the Regal still behaves in a way both of its names imply, while it tightens its reflexes to a sporty degree that's acceptably shy of the true sports sedans from BMW, Cadillac, and others. The Regal GS omits the overly heavy steering, the crazy-quick throttle of some of those cars, but doesn't have their nine-tenths precision, either. All-wheel drive amplifies the car's composure over scrubby pavement; the GS' big disc brakes have a reassuring bite, too.

Originally appeared on The Car Connection

Interiors and Special Features:

This is where premium-car credentials really count, and the Regal scores well. Upgraded for 2014, the design and materials are first-rate, with read-at-a-glance instrumentation in a new display, a user-friendly navigation system (optional), and a steering-wheel-mounted thumb wheel for scrolling through function menus. The 2nd-generation IntelliLink system provides improved infotainment and connectivity, and the number of switches and buttons has been reduced from 17 to seven. If the 2014 Regal's interior rates a demerit, it's for slightly restrictive rear-seat headroom. The sleek roofline means anyone over 6-feet tall will likely have his head against the headliner.

Inside the 2014 Buick Regal you'll find leather upholstery, a 12-way adjustable power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, an 8-inch color touch screen with Buick's IntelliLink infotainment system, a rearview back-up camera, Bluetooth and a 7-speaker audio system with USB port. A 259-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is standard, sending power to the 17-inch front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission (with tap-up/tap-down shifting). Active safety features include GM's StabiliTrak stability control, traction control, and antilock brakes with brake assist.

Aside from all-wheel drive, the 2014 Buick Regal options are mostly grouped into packages: Premium I (included with the eAssist mild hybrid) and Premium II. (The GS is considered its own trim level). Among the many available options in the groups are a 9-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, a hard-drive-based navigation system, rear parking assist, an 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, power sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels (20 on the GS), E-Z Key push-button start, HID headlights and a 120-volt outlet. Side blind-spot alert, lane-change alert, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control are also available.

Originally appeared on Kelley Blue Book

Safety features:

The 2014 Buick Regal comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control, front seat side-impact airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Rear-seat side airbags are standard on Premium II and GS. The standard OnStar system includes automatic crash notification, on-demand roadside assistance, an emergency button, a stolen vehicle locator and remote door unlock. The optional Driver Confidence Package #1 includes blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert and frontal collision warning systems. The additional Driver Confidence Package #2 further adds a more sophisticated frontal collision mitigation system that initiates automatic braking in potential crash situations.

In Edmunds brake testing, a 2014 Regal Turbo came to a stop from 60 mph in 118 feet, which is shorter than average for a car in this class. A 2014 GS with the optional 20-inch summer tires managed to stop in an even shorter 113 feet, although most other sport sedans with summer tires fare better.

In government crash tests, the Regal received the top five-star rating overall, including four stars for total frontal impact safety and five stars for total side impact safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Regal its highest score of "Good" in moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof strength crash tests. The Regal's seat/head restraint design was also rated "Good" for whiplash protection in rear impacts.

Originally appeared on Edmunds


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