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Nadine, 06/01/2021
2018 Buick Regal Sportback GS 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
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Hey my car is a 2018 GS regal Last weekend my transmission did not respond for forward reverse for 30 seconds after that everything was fine...did anyone had this issue I do have 90k on my counter

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Almost a Home Run

Mark Allen, 10/31/2021
updated 05/01/2024
2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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I have a 2018 Regal Essence with about 18k miles on it. I have read that it is essentially an Opel Insignia, which has favorable reviews. It was assembled in Germany with a Japanese transmission and an American engine. Probably one of the last sedans Buick will ever make. The ride is quiet, acceleration is excellent, the controls are easy to use, the hatchback gives you a lot of trunk space.The interior is roomy and comfortable. In general, it is a great car despite several flaws: No spare tire. My car came with a useless inflation kit so I had my mechanic install a spare tire . I think later years come with a spare The hatchback has no interior release control and no remote closing control. Despite these two annoying flaws, I am enjoying the car which was well discounted at the beginning of 2019

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Classy, yet modern youthful!

James Bloxam, 10/30/2020
2019 Buick Regal Sportback Preferred II 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
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The only thing that you should really know before you buy this vehicle is; you can't lose. Dollar for dollar the Buick Regal Sportback holds a class of its own. With the 4 cylinder 2.0L turbocharged 9 speed automatic transmission fuel consumption is minimal , where as most SUV's can't compare even with the interior space too! I must admit I fell in love the moment I first drove it.

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A beautiful car

Preston Allen, 04/25/2021
updated 10/26/2021
2019 Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
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I bought my 2019 Regal Essence at the end of the year and got an incredible deal because it was used as a “Demo”. Didn’t even have 1,500mi on it and I got a $35k car for $25k brand new. These things are great deals now too. Anyway. It’s super quiet inside, I’m only 5’11 and 165lbs, so as someone fairly light the seats are comfy, bigger people may not like the seats on long trips since the padding isn’t terribly plush. Fuel economy in the city is about 26mpg roughly, excellent with the turbo. Road trips I’ve gotten 36mpg. Seems reliable enough 18k miles now and zero issues beyond the finicky infotainment system. In dark paint colors the lines on this car are gorgeous. Mines the rioja red metallic and when it’s shiny and clean it’s like red glass. Beautiful. UPDATE: It’s been a year now owning the Regal and I have zero regrets. The only issue we’ve ever had is the infotainment screen can be finicky at times, could probably be fixed with an update. Car is still supremely comfortable, fast, gets looks everywhere I go, and quiet as a mouse on road trips. Really sad Buick stopped making these.

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Best hatchback by Opel

G. H. Se, 09/12/2017
2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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