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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 Regal TourX, so we've included reviews for other years of the Regal TourX since its last redesign.
New Regal Tour X
John, 06/27/2018
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
54 of 54 people found this review helpful
Bought new regal awd, and so far very impressed . Love the adaptive cruise control and spaciousness of the cargo available. What impresses me most so far, is I drive 50 miles a day, and the gas ,mileage is great. I've had the 2.0 turbo before so always loved its performance and handling ability . Have nothing but good things about this auto so far. When looking at suvs ,,,and how much they are compared to what I got for the money and add the gas mileage, will tell all very nice auto for the buck. Ps,,, Never thought would own a wagon, but this is not your grandfathers wagon either lol .
Great, Flexible Wagon
Rich, 12/30/2018
updated 02/10/2020
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
38 of 38 people found this review helpful
The Buick TourX drives like a car with good feel of the road, nice handling and adequate acceleration and power for most needs. It gets great mileage; on the highway with crossbars but without the cargo box, I routinely log 30-31 mpg. The safety features are impressive, and the rear camera and other parking assists ease any parking challenges. The back seat is very roomy, comfortable for two adults- adequate for 3 for short hops. The way back is very spacious and with the rear seats down, the TourX can haul provisions for a small army. I have made a number of long trips and altogether logged almost 9000 miles and am very happy with my decision. I formerly had an Acura TSX Sportwagon and had some trepidation about going to an American car, but aside from the interior finish- which is not as nice as the Acura- this Buick is a very worthy successor and in some respects- safety features, quiet ride and back seat and way back space- it clearly exceeds what the Acura offered. Like the Acura, the Buick lacks a real spare and instead has one of those useless inflator kits.
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The TourX beats Audi and Subaru
Scott Z., 01/30/2019
updated 08/21/2023
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
45 of 46 people found this review helpful
The TourX is exactly what I was looking for--a European-based AWD wagon; excellent value; great styling; strong engine; very good MPG; smooth transmission; big interior; quiet ride; excellent handling and lots of features. I have owned an Audi Allroad (unreliable); several Subarus (mundane and common) and two Lincoln SUVs (OK but still not as nice overall as the TourX). The local Buick dealer was exemplary in terms of my purchase. Thus far I am very happy with my TourX. The only shortcomings I have found--and can live with nevertheless--are the lack of ventilated (cooled) seats, limited interior (front row) storage and the inability to turn off the 'automatic engine stop/start'. I have about 16,500 miles on it and still love the car! Too bad Buick has discontinued this model. A big mistake in my view!
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Surprise! This Cool Wagon Is A BUICK!
Steve in KC, 03/11/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
62 of 65 people found this review helpful
I'd been driving my Acura RDX gas pig 12 years; while it was a great ownership experience (but for mpg) and I enjoyed not seeing them on every corner, it was time for a new ride. Considered Tesla 3, Volt, Niro and Leaf, but styling on all failed to move my pulse. Saw the pricing on the 2018 RDX and my eyes bugged out. I'm kind of over SUVs. And I just didn't want to spend $40k+ on a car. I'm big into outdoor pursuits (hiking, camping, taking wife + LARGE dogs along, and cycling) and for all that yep there's Subaru but I just find Subarus...uninspiring and everywhere. VW wagon? Meh. New Volvo wagons? Beautiful but ouch on pricing and upkeep. Enter the TourX. Here is something different, sleek and interesting with immense utility, low upkeep and very decent to good mpg (21/29 rated; real-world 22.9 city for me, 24 combined, 29+ highway). With the GM/dealer cash incentives, it became quickly evident that it'd be bonkers not to buy one. I'm pretty conservative when it comes to cars...I do a ton of research + a few long test drives. This was an easy decision. The hardest part initially was getting past the disconnect that TourX is a Buick. It's really an Opel made in Germany, but when you're used to Japanese quality and you lived through the excessive plasticlad GM '90s (and also blue-hairs being Buick's main target), you tend to have a disconnect when it comes to "Cool Buick," ha. // I've had it for nearly 6 weeks now, much of that in repeated snow storms of several inches with flawless traction. Standard TourX AWD twin-clutch vectoring is unflappable. Engine warms up quickly to heat the car. Remote start and heated steering wheel are a godsend for bitterly cold, ice-encrusted days. LED headlights, awesome. The TourX value equation is incredible; I don't say that lightly. Bought top line but for moonroof...I can do without it in relentless 100º Kansas summers. My turbo 4 Acura was quick for an SUV with 0-60 in ~7 seconds but craptastic turbo lag. TourX does it in 6.5 — also with a turbo 4 but skip the lag. No I don't race but it's good to know there's plenty of go when you need to pass quickly on the highway, or for city maneuvers...I haven't tried the autostick yet, it's likely even quicker with that. Handling is good (found this out avoiding road hazard), steering is tight...clearly this wagon is German-engineered. At 3700 lbs, it's lighter than most CUVs. Safety packages are worth it. Interior is tasteful and comfortably lux without being gaudy. Wait 'til you see the interior at night, very cool. All controls are easy and logical with handy twist KNOBS for both audio volume and HVAC temp, thanks GM as this is not always the case (even my '07 Acura had succumbed to a maddening button sea for HVAC). GM touchscreen and voice commands are also easy with no fuss. // One caveat: the seat leather is not a top-grade hand vs. Acura/Volvo, but with TourX incentive pricing at $10k-25k (!) less when comparably equipped, it's VERY easy to forget that. I also suspect the TourX leather will be that much more durable over time, esp with dogs/kids (my Acura leather had a pup puncture). Seats are very comfortable with great lumbar support for both short and long trips. I'm 49 and holding (ha!), 6'1", 185 lbs with 32" inseam (long legs/waist) and no complaints on headroom either. And there is knee room leftover in back seat when I sit directly behind my driver's seat. Easily enough room for wife + her stuff, dogs + their stuff (or sub your kids!), + camping gear/luggage inside on a major mountain adventure without anything being sardined. PLUS there's primo real estate on floor behind front seats with rear seats down (and they lay FLAT, YESS!) // As an FYI: there's a TSB on the front lower control arms for the 2018 and (maybe?) 2019; bushings rub in moderate to heavy braking in temps below 40ºF. GM has addressed this with newly engineered parts that fix the issue. I'm good with this as GM owned it early and with zero baloney. Inconsequential. I took mine to dealer the other day. Parts are on order, it'll be fixed next week. // Low to ground means it handles great and easy entry/exit for ageing dogs. Cool. Ground clearance is close to 6" which is fine to get to the trailhead for us. It's not a Jeep nor does it pretend to be a Subie. If you like a bit more refined + copious capability/utility, TourX is made for you. TourX ride is buttery smooth and amazingly quiet (no anemic CVT, thanks!); others in mine have commented on smooth/quiet as well – and unprompted. I've put about 1000 miles on my TourX including a 4-hour road trip. I'm still excited to take it out every time. GM has under-marketed it, so you don't see them and *nobody* knows what they are...but I don't mind that because I like hearing, "Wow, that's a cool wagon, what is it?!" That, and I have yet to spy more than one out in the wild in the past year. Go drive one and see for yourself. But shhh...don't tell too many people! Enjoy.
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Head Turning
Tim F, 11/20/2019
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Wanted something different from all the SUV's out there and wow, this car is fantastic. Super comfy for long road trips and really quiet on the highway. The turbo engine has a lot of pick-up even using regular fuel. We ordered the sunroof and it's HUGE with a great power cover. We also love all the safety features and this thing turns heads everywhere we go and is really enjoyable to drive. GM should really advertise this great car more.
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Sweet looking, but has a few issues
Dave, 05/09/2019
updated 05/11/2020
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
56 of 59 people found this review helpful
First off, my largest compliant is: there is literally zero storage space for small personal items. If you have the sun roof, you also lose the sun glass holder. I guess the German cars are not for carrying small items that need to be stashed away (Keys, change, cell phones, employee badge, etc. Second, the front end makes a lot of noise. Lots of crunching when you drive over uneven pavement especially at lower speeds and if braking when the weight transfers forward. Just annoying. Third, when you start it cold, it really sounds like it is struggling to provide power until it warms up. The first 1 mile just feels painful to the little engine that wants too. Other than those items - I love it. It looks awesome, turns heads, ride nice, handles well, gets good gas mileage, has enough power and is fun to drive. The AWD works great in the winter as well.
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Dream Car
Former Outback owner, 06/09/2019
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
38 of 40 people found this review helpful
I love this car more every time I drive it. I have the Essence trim. With the smooth, quiet, ride and the Bose sound system, it's an experience. The handling is superb. It is very fun to drive.... you wouldn't know it's a wagon. I've had it for 2 months and have forgotten about the limited storage space and the low profile. There is no better value on the market for the ride, handling, fuel economy, and comfort.
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Buick TourX is the perfect car for me.
Tom, 10/28/2018
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
55 of 59 people found this review helpful
Maybe this car isn't for everyone, but if most people really consider how they use their vehicle, the TourX probably checks pretty much all of the boxes. Looks great. Well-powered. So quiet and rides fantastic. Interior is really nice if not luxurious, but I don't buy my cars to be over the top. So much room. Ground clearance? Not great but seriously, few people really need the height of an Outback. I love the Audi Allroad but won't pay the money for 1. the purchase and 2. the repairs. To my eye this car looks much better and is nearly as good for much much less money. I suspect most people who pass this car by do so for the same reason they purchase what they do: emotion. This is an amazing car that will always be a niche vehicle because people don't want the uncool wagon, they want the cool SUV. I think that's nuts. I guess it just means I'll have one of the few on the road. If you're in the market, at least give it a try. I absolutely love it.
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Great SUV/Crossover alternative
Wagon Fan, 05/10/2019
updated 11/13/2020
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
Draws more attention than a Volvo V90 wagon, for $25k less. Just as capable, and when optioned correctly, just as full featured and luxurious. Materials in the interior may be a slight step down, but overall a great value. Quiet, composed ride with more than enough power. Unless you plan to off road often, this vehicle's AWD works great. And you won't see yourself coming and going either. Dealers are willing to discount these right now too. One year in and this vehicle still impresses. A couple of small issues like the infotainment system pre-sets not always working, the reverse camera guide lines disappearing during back-up, and still waiting for a replacement for damaged passenger side mirror, but mechanically it has been great, 34 MPG on a couple road trips. Would recommend if anyone is considering the TourX, get one now as GM will not sell them after this year, pity.
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It's a German-built vehicle
Jim S., 02/14/2019
updated 08/23/2021
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Built by Opel and imported from Germany. I rented a Vauxhall Insignia last summer in Edinburgh Scotland and loved the drive and feel. Found out later that it's built in Germany by Opel and imported into the US under the Buick Regal badge. The US version has noticeable upgrades from the UK and European version. I was considering a Subaru Outback, but opted for the Buick due to it's larger cargo area. I do wish it had an additional inch or two of ground clearance.
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Best car nobody knows about
Kilo, 03/07/2020
updated 03/11/2025
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
65000 mile update: still runs great - super reliable - gets compliments on looks weekly. Had our first issue - the kick to open tailgate feature failed. Fixed under warranty. Second issue - had to replace rear differential - fixed under warranty. 30000 mile Update: Zero issues with the car. Looks great, runs great. Never had a car where so many people stop and ask what it is and say how much they like it. It is shame Buick didn’t make an effort to sell these. Original: Great car. High gas mileage. Tons of cargo space. Comfortable ride. Nice interior. Super winter performance - we live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Plenty of power. Apple CarPlay. Don't need a step ladder to wash it or load something on the carrier. We get approached every week by someone who sees it in a parking lot and says: 'Wow - that is a great looking car' and 'I had no idea Buick made a car like that'. We have a bright red 2019 with Essence Trim. 6000 miles on it - ZERO issues. Crazy that Buick has given up on these.
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Affordable Stylish Wagon
Greg, 03/07/2018
updated 07/12/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
34 of 37 people found this review helpful
This car is a joy to drive and I can't imagine getting a Mercedes, Volvo or BMW over it. It's so affordable with huge rear passenger space and overall cargo space. It's a big wagon and very stylish. Where I was concerned about its power I'm no longer. The 4 cylinder turbo get the car going very quickly for its size. It doesn't linger but is swift. Fully loaded with all the technology it is a super nice ride and fit & finish is excellent. Definitely German bred. If you're a wagon person you have to look at and drive one.
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first week and 500 miles of ownership
Ed S, 12/31/2018
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
Excellent: handling, steering, brakes, ride comfort. Good mileage, smooth and quiet engine and transmission. The engine start stop is quiet and unobtrusive, unlike an Infiniti that I rented earlier this year. The optional LED headlights are great and really light up the road at night without being so bright that other drivers flash you. And the car was a screaming deal at $27,500 sale price VS. the $37,100 MSRP - especially with the standard 4 year bumper to bumper warranty. The optional blind spot alert and cross traffic alert work well. The not so good, so far: the option package upgraded stereo has a subwoofer where the spare tire would be, so there's no spare or jack at all, just a can of fix a flat and a compressor. The infotainment system randomly drops CarPlay in mid drive and requires you to unplug and re-plug your phone to reset it which is really annoying when it happens every 20 minutes during a road trip. Hopefully a software update will fix that. Also, for a $37,000 list price I would expect standard heated seats, which this car doen't have, even with $3k in options. Oh well. The $10,000 off list price goes a long way towards making up for that.
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Fast Break in
Rodney Vandeveer, 10/24/2018
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
Purchased the Buick Tour X on a Thursday and left on Friday and drove 1200 miles to Waco, Texas. On the road we averaged 30 mpg and averaged 70 mph and the road comfort was great. Minimum road noise and the GPS system guided us around unfavorable road conditions (wrecks ahead) saving a good amount of time and frustration. We are now at 5400 miles after 10 week and enjoying the ride as much now as the first day.
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Not Your Neighbor's SUV
swarfer, 09/11/2019
updated 02/24/2022
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
No regrets purchasing a 2018 TourX, a very practical, car like, drop dead gorgeous, rare vehicle that turns heads. It really shines on the highway, getting 35 -37 mpg on premium, under favorable conditions, over 39 mpg. Aggressive, fast driving and regular gas and it drops significantly. Heavy stop and go is in the low 20s, light city is in the mid-20s. During a violent swerving and breaking maneuver at 75mph when a semi pulled out while trying to pass him, the TourX remained in complete control probably saving our lives, certainly preventing an evil thrashing by the backend of the trailer. The AWD stability system and the low center of gravity made the difference. Made in Germany and sold around the world under different guises, the US version uses the GM bullet proof 2.0 liter turbo four tuned to 240hp and an eight speed transmission similar to other models. Most importantly you can get it worked on at your local GM dealer. Astute owners will appreciate European design elements versus those found on Japanese vehicles. The negatives are narrow front seats, expensive without discounts, and mediocre interior materials/textures as most reviewers have identified. With all that glass, I put premium Llumar Pinnicle tint on the widows. Coupled with a superb air conditioner, you have to be careful not to get a head cold even on 100 degree days. The dealer was upfront that finding someone who could appreciate the TourX was rare having only sold one before. With just a short easy session of give and take, I had very substantial discount without taking a hit on my trade. 2/24/22: With 18,500 miles and three years, the Tourx has been completely reliable. However, The lower control arms were replaced under warranty based on a service bulletin for noisy bushings under breaking conditions. Gas mileage at interstate speeds is excellent, sometimes as high as 38mpg, much less when aggressively driven in stop and go. Power is more than adequate especially once the turbo spools up. Before you know it you doing a hundred passing trucks clogging the interstate. The vehicle is supremely useful and maneuverable being an AWD wagon without the excessive height of an SUV. The interior is the weak point, mediocre materials and lack of attention to a “tight” fit. Front seats are definitely narrower than most SUVs and could present problems for full sized folks. Also those gorgeous wheels and wide low profile tires are harsh on rough two lane roads. It is an unusual vehicle and a real head turner making most vehicles newer and more expensive vehicles look obsolete. Assembled in Germany with GM running gear and serviced at Buick dealers, it the best of both worlds.
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It's an Opel!
David, 09/06/2019
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
Wow! Got the essence trim for $30.500, probably could have got a few more $$$ knocked off but they gave me a great deal on trade in. Some reviewers complain of the start/stop feature. Easy to override, put in manual 'tiptronic' mode at stop lights. Heck, it is more fun. My wife did not want the Nanny features so it does not have pkg 2. I have to agree with her, much more fun to drive the car without it yelling at me every two minutes that I am doing something wrong. Yes, cupholders could use a redesign but have figured out to use low commuter cups to get to temp control. Android auto is great. And the power. 2.0 t eco tech GM engine is assume, yes you may have to do some work and shift it manually but that is what driving is about. Ride is amazing, had an issue with a clunking sound first 100 miles, dealer put in a new shock absorber, that was the issue. Did I say this is an Opel? Made in Germany, feels like it and drives like it. Too bad Opel got bought out by Puegot who makes really good pepper mills! This car will disappear off the Buick lots so buy one now. Dont be like the rest of the sheep and buy a CUV!
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Wounder if this vehicle has been rushed to market
Kim, 01/13/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
39 of 45 people found this review helpful
We are leasing a new 2018 Buick Tour X, after taking delivery of the vehicle I was washing it. Noticed that the driver side mirror was the wrong color, and the backup grid was not staying on, and a piece of the trim on the rear quarter panel was loose (if we had gone to a car was it may have ripped it off). It took the dealership a month to get the new mirror in the right color. They were to check what was causing the backup grid problems,and fix the trim on the rear quarter pane. The mirror was fixed with the right color that matched the rest of the car,the trim was fixed but they did not what was causing the problem with the backup grid, GM tech told them to resit the radio to factory sittings and see if that would help, well it hasn't. After a short while we started have a very ear piercing squealing noise coming from under the hood, went back to the dealership again they had no idea what the noise was coming from, set up an appointment. Before we got to the appointment the vehicle started throwing several different codes and the car would not come out of park, all this the car was running. had to have the car towed to the dealership. It was a loose positive electrical cable going to the fuse block that had come loose, fixed. Still no fix for the backup grid they told us that GM tech was wright a patch to fix the problem, no time table but should have it done before Christmas. Back to the dealership again for a grinding noise coming from the front end under breaking, we were told that both of the lower control arms on these vehicles were bad and that they would need to be replaced. Waited another month for parts, oh by the way the patch for the problem with the backup grid never came. The dealership has told us that GM tech said it should have the patch for the backup grid by January no fix yet, now it is to be in February, we will see.
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Good car, great value for the money
Leo YC, 12/30/2019
updated 07/08/2024
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I needed an all-wheel drive with large cargo space and the TourX turned out just right for me. Smooth quiet ride that is way better than comparably priced Outback or other SUV. I like the handling, and acceleration is impressive. I get about 26-27 mpg on mixes driving with regular unleaded and easily over 30mpg on the highway. For the price I paid, you really can’t ask for anything more. Update: I have had this car for 19 months (Nov 2019-July 2021). It has 21k now. No problem whatsoever. Update (July 2024): 92k and still running great. Had the battery replaced under warranty. Other than that, not a single issue.
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Fast awesome ride but few mechanical problems
Donald , 04/16/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
2018 Buick TourX Essence $40,500 paid $32,000. 4500 miles loaner car. Traded my one of a million 2.5i Outback Ltd to unique limited production TourX. Comparing less engine noise, faster, 32 vs 28 MPG 70MPH, quiet, flat soft ride, handling excellent. Newly purchased I heard a brake noise final 5 ft of a stop. They wil replace the lower control arms. To much bushing play. Subwoofer compartment (Spare tire) fills up with water. They will replace upper hatch seal gasket. It’s worth all of the problems.
A spiffy German Buick!
Woody, 03/05/2020
updated 09/08/2023
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a station wagon, after driving Audi’s and BMW’s for the past 10 years. I had seen this model, with an Opel badge in Germany, and was surprised to see 2 in the parking lot of Vaden of Beaufort, with the Buick badge! I test drive a leftover 2019, loved it, bought it, and I am in a great car with an American motor, Japanese transmission and assembled in Germany. All-wheel drive, fully- loaded, and a great price (it is being discontinued at the end of this model year.). Love it!
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Very good wagon
Polymehanos, 06/17/2020
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Last December I bought my 2019 Regal TourX, fully loaded and after 7K miles I still like my purchase and feel that I made the right choice. My car received over 10K in discounts which definitely helped me reach my decision. Apart from the pricing, the car I feel is good, well built and with many positives. After my purchase, GM announced dropping the TourX which for me is a head scratcher because a) It is a vg all around wagon/vehicle, and b) others seem to like it as I get complements on the car's looks. In summary, the positives: It looks super nice, it drives smooth with enough power and outstanding road manners, excellent ergonomics(seating, access, rear seat, space, comfort, buttons), near excellent infotainment and technology (the adaptive cruise control and heated steering are must have!, the LCD screen is big enough, the software above average and the response is quick) and good MPG (~30 hwy and ~22 city). The negatives are few and I know I am being picky: The lane assist although good could have been better(when using I find myself dealing with a bit of lane to lane correction, maybe it is on me?), the interior is using the GM hard plastics(what is GM thinking? Come on GM this is a 40K car! Get on any VW/Hyundai/Honda vehicle and can tell the difference), the seats (although fine with good comfort) are wrapped in cheap quality leather and could use a bit more padding, to access the oil filter requires removing the engine's lower dust cover. On reaching my decision, I was in the market for a wagon with a budget 35-45K. So I drove the Volvo v90, (impressive and expensive, over 55K!), almost bought the Subaru Outback (I liked it, was not sold on the big screen-too bright @night- and I thought the near 40K thought it was too much for a wagon, which at times was looking a bit like a "tool", wanted a bit of luxury too, like the Volvo). The TourX was always in the back of my mind and kept asking why not the Buick?When comparing equipment, performance against the Subaru, the Buick TourX, for my needs, was coming close enough (my off road needs are...minimal, needed a wagon for the space and 4wheel drive it was a nice to have) and as mentioned about 10K less. So bought the Buick TourX, it is my first US vehicle (and it is made is Germany! go figure) however after 7K miles all is good, enjoying it and if you are for a wagon...take a look.
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Nice - super deal
Gunny, 07/10/2019
updated 01/21/2025
2019 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
47000 miles One issue with front bushings in cold weather- fixed under warranty. Great highway car- 31/32 mpg- at 75 mph. Don’t hardly ever see em. Love the car- love to drive it. I’m a car guy — the SUV craze baffles me. No issues One recall
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Riding with Style!
Sue Hoffman, 09/09/2018
updated 09/14/2020
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Love this car! Gives me all of the room that I need because it's a wagon! I travel with a motorized wheelchair which comes apart and fits in the back end. I also can easily get into it! My SUV was too tall, and this car I can just slip into. I've had several compliments already on how it looks - very sleek - even got a "thumbs up" while driving around town. It's unique and drives great! Love it, love it, love it! And, it has all the bells and whistles on it - which wasn't on the plan, but so glad they are all there.
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What a great ride !
Garys413, 08/10/2019
updated 08/15/2022
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I just picked up my 2018 Buick Tourx Preferred . What a nice car ! I was going to go with another SUV , but was showed this at my dealer. It had all the features of the SUV I was looking at , but nicer looking and a lot cheaper ! So far , I have been stopped twice in one week and asked , “ what is that ? “ I’ve never heard of that ! “ that’s so cool looking !” Even my dealer told me , he can’t understand why Buick does not market this car more ! This car is comfortable , classy , quick and a pleasure to drive . The only thing I would change is the ride hight . 1 or 2 inches taller and this car would be perfect ! This car was a 2018 left over so I got a crazy deal . It’s a Turbo 255 HP , 8 spd trans , full time all- wheel drive. It has nav, Bose stereo and LED head lights and panoramic sky roof ! Comparable to an Audi Allroad , but about $30,000 cheaper ! Great car for the $ ! Love it so far .
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It's about time we make a classy euro style wagon
Jim Torinese, 08/13/2018
updated 08/21/2020
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
German made by Opel this new wagon is stylish and the perfect overall size for a cross over AWD wagon.
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Great family car.
Ryan, 09/05/2019
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Not quite a luxury car, but definitely a step above basic. Love having something different.
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DO NOT BUY A TOURX-MAYBE
Mike from Jersey, 10/22/2019
updated 04/27/2021
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
38 of 48 people found this review helpful
Did not have much time to see if this car was worth the money. Had an accident and found out GM has orphaned the vehicle. The parts needed to put the car back on the road are not available since GM has not developed the parts supply and are not willing to do a separate run. (Headlight and side view mirror.) Car can not legally be driven so I'm stuck with paying hundreds in a car payment without driving it or ruining my credit by letting it be repossessed. SHAME ON YOU GM. UPDATE: Buick finally came up with the parts and my repaired Buick was returned to me in mid-Dec, 5 months after bringing it to the body shop. Still have not been driving it much due to COVID-19 crisis issues. Seems like a nice car but I reserve judgment until I have an opportunity to operate it regularly for a while. At the moment, dislikes include that it does not run well on regular gas. They should be more overt with the "runs better on high-octane fuel" warning vs hiding it in small print in the owners manual. Likes include performance when I DO use high-octane fuel. UPDATE Oct 2020: Went on 2 long trips (3000 mi round trip) and planning a 3rd. Gas mileage not great and premium fuel is pricey, but performance and comfort were good. Solid storage capacity for 2 persons with 10 day's of luggage each. Had another problem with parts availability when a side window was broken and took 2 weeks to get a replacement though part of that was Safelite's fault. Electronics are good but too many re-boots requiring stop, turn off, turn car back on. Can be frustrating if traveling. UPDATE 4/26/2021: Approaching 30K miles. No changes. Overall comfortable but premium fuel cost rising. Very good performance out of the turbo charged engine (while using premium fuel). Problem with electronics not as evident traveling locally. Good storage capacity. No out of the ordinary maintenance issues.
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Everything is great, except one thing
Doug, 07/07/2019
updated 01/10/2020
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Fantastic ride, great fuel economy! Agree with all the other reviews EXCEPT the upgrade stereo is a complete piece of crap. Will not link to our phones, leaves FM as only option. Stereo is getting pulled out soon and an Alpine with more features is going in. Recommend everyone do the same
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Rented UK Vauxhall/Opel version
Rental Driver, 08/08/2018
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
We rented the UK version of this car so I can't speak to the US version in terms of engine. The rental used a diesel engine that ran great and got great mileage, I don't know the US engine. I had never even heard of Vauxhall and was looking for information on this car here when I found it was the same basic car. We drove all over the highlands, narrow winding roads at highway speeds, small towns, and some city driving. This is one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven. It handles really well on windy roads. The parking aides and sensors were really useful as this is a big car for a lot of UK spaces. The passenger space is really roomy and comfortable. The storage space is incredible. I wouldn't buy it without test driving the US engine, but everything else is top notch. I've seen reviews try to compare it to Subaru wagons. Its not an off road vehicle, it's a much nicer drive for anywhere else.
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10,000 miles
Jim Bailey, 09/27/2019
updated 09/28/2020
2019 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I think this is the best overall car I have ever owned. I am an enthusiast having owned over 100 cars in my life. Car is fast and handles great. All wheel drive is a great benefit and works great on soft sand. Clearance is lacking but the skid plate helps. I get about 26 mpg in town and have gotten as high as 42 in one 50 mile segment. Normally on the road I get around 35 mpg. I improved the small item storage with some add on pieces bought online. Overall I am very pleased. I now have 28,000 trouble free miles. Except for a flat tire due to a nail at a construction site, no issues at all. Sorry they have dropped this model since it means I will need to keep this one longer than normal for me. Oh well.
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Near-Perfect Blend of Utility, Sportiness & Luxury
Scott in PA, 06/21/2021
updated 02/11/2022
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fortunately GM can't market a vehicle properly, or there would be a TourX in every other driveway across the USA. Thankfully I can bathe daily in the exclusivity of a truly fine automobile. Not so much a wolf in sheep's clothing, more like a Timothy Dalton James Bond: effective, does everything right, but just doesn't get proper accolades as the studio squandered it's opportunity to support it. My Pedigree: from a 1966 Mercury Monterey to a Gremlin, a Trans Am to a LeMans & Grand Prix, full-size Blazer, F150, VW Rabbit, GTI, Grand Caravan, Audi A8, Jaguar XKR vert.....and many, many more; well I've owned a lot of cars. The TourX, as stupid as the name is, is a genuine contender for Best Daily Driver ever. No, it won't win any drag races. No, it won't crush your 911 on the slalom. And no, it won't tow your overpriced boat with it's twin 250 Johnson outboards. What it will do is EVERYTHING else. The engine is just peppy enough to put a smile on your face. The steering is near-perfect, with excellent turn-in and proper feedback. Body roll is at a minimum, as you would expect from a German-engineered chassis. Brakes are fade-less. The suspension is compliant without being jarring. The permanent AWD is as good as any I have owned. It is a beast in a driving rain or deep snow. And there is over 73 cubic feet of cargo space with a nice, low load floor. It gets a consistent 32-34 highway mpg. AND it looks great with an all-glass roof (which I had tinted). It is quiet and comfortable. I regularly drive from PA to FL, 16 hours straight through. This is one of few cars I've owned where I don't have to make adjustments to the seats every few hours... the contour is perfect. So, what's not to like? The pickable nits are minor. GM's adaptive cruise still likes to barrel up to traffic, over brake, then slowly compensate. And GM's emergency braking likes to toss out false positives now and then. The tranny can be sluggish, but you learn when to work the gas pedal to get the response you need. Paddle shifters would have been very beneficial. And while the cabin is attractive, it is not up to the luxury arena Buick is trying to contend in. Having said that, the dash is laid out very well. IntelliLink and Carplay like each other most of the time. The heated seats and steering wheel are typical GM masterpieces. As to the lack of a spare tire, I agree that is outrageous so....buy one. I purchased a compact spare and jack. There is a wheel well in the trunk area, and with some creative trimming you can keep your insulation and sub-woofer in the same place. So there you have it. I bought used, with every single option available and 18k on the odo. 9 months later it just turned 38k. If the reliability is there, this guy will be in my stable for a long, long time.
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a short but revealing test drive
Tom, 01/31/2018
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
26 of 36 people found this review helpful
I spent 15-20 minutes in this car with a salesman on board, so no hard driving involved. Was impressed by the feel of the brakes and steering as well as the ride, which was not wallow-y at all. However, I did not drive it hard so no conclusions there. Low speed ride was solid, steering and brakes responsive and not over servoed. Felt the engine was a little bit tepid for a car of this mass, I could see having to mat it frequently when picking up speed. Also has the expected turbo lag down low from a stop but nothing too objectionable. Quite roomy inside, tons of cargo space. Controls, during my short drive, seemed logical and easy to operate. Overall I would like to spend more time in it and drive it a little harder to see how it behaves. One note, there was a small rattling noise over bumps, I suspect it was the sunroof but could not verify.
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Fast awesome ride but few mechanical problems
Donald , 04/16/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
2018 Buick TourX Essence $40,500 paid $32,000. 4500 miles loaner car. Traded my one of a million 2.5i Outback Ltd to unique limited production TourX. Comparing less engine noise, faster, 32 vs 28 MPG 70MPH, quiet, flat soft ride, handling excellent. Newly purchased I heard a brake noise final 5 ft of a stop. They wil replace the lower control arms. To much bushing play. Subwoofer compartment (Spare tire) fills up with water. They will replace upper hatch seal gasket. It’s worth all of the problems.
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2018 Buick Regal Tourx - Hidden Gem
Brian, 07/15/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2015 GMC Acadia for this surprisingly nice wagon from Buick. Was VERY surprised and impressed when I drove the car. Lots of room inside, engine has great pick up and is economical ( I am getting 28.3 MPG combined in the first 1500 miles). Comfortable inside and feels very sporty. Ground clearance is a little lower from what is usually desired in a car like this, but the stance makes it appear very sporty. The 2.0L 4cyl does a great job in acceleration and plenty of pickup, 8 spd transmission is nice for econ, but sometimes at slow speeds it shifts around a bit too much trying to find the right gear. Infotainment touchscreen and Car Play are very nice and handy. Overall, loving the car. I wish Buick would have advertised it a bit more as does slide into a nice space between those that want a Subaru Outback and those that want a sporty Audi Allroad or Volvo. Definitely worth finding one and going for a drive in one!!
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I bought a lemon
Lisa, 03/11/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
31 of 49 people found this review helpful
At 795 miles, service engine soon light came on. Dealership could not find the vacuum leak and reset the computer. At 1135 miles the light came on again. Dealership supposed found a leak and replaced part. At 1350 miles the light came on again. Taking it back today, and will be complaining to the management. This car is totally unreliable, and the dealership apparently doesn't know what they're doing.
Buyer beware
Logan, 02/20/2020
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have less than 4000 miles on my car and my transmission is slipping and throwing into 2nd and 3rd year from going into reverse from 1st. And vice versa. There is a class action lawsuit for the 8 Speed transmission. I am upset. I brought in my car to the dealer a month ago saying it was shifting funny. And 2 days ago I must reign over somebody when shifting into 1st and it's flew in to 3rd. DO NOT BUY. There are others that have had this transmission issue it's dangerous and I don't know how I'm going to get rid of this car but I don't ever want to drive it again.
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My fisrst Opel since 1968
Tommy Durkin, 10/14/2018
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
Poor placement of lighting controls. Specifically the fog lamp on/off. The placement of the 12volt outlet,and the too small cup holders,they interfere with each other. The climate control are hidden in a poor location, you must take your eyes off the road to use them.
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GM Reverts to 1980 Quality
GM has Lost Me, 11/22/2018
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
32 of 58 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with the Opel Tourx in Europe, this was my company car for a number of months. The quality, performance and quietness were great. So I ordered one as soon as I saw that it would be available in the US. Top of the line with every option, the car arrived and not 10 miles from the dealer a plate fell off from under nether the car, the backup camera fell out of its frame and the car was noisy. Call the sales person and said we have a problem. When I got home i inspected the car very closely and saw that the door panels were lose, the tail gate sensor was hanging down the back seat would not lock in. Took it back to the dealer and they had the car for a week to correct the issues. I asked point blank if this car had been dropped off the truck or something, i was assured that it was not and if it had any damage if it was under $2500.00 it did not need to be disclosed. When I picked it up the car it was still very noisy inside the cab. Took it back and said for them to check the noise canceling technology as my decidable meter on my phone was near 85-90. The Dealer and Buick customer service said that was a normal range. The dealer said if I wanted a quite car I should of bought a Cadillac or I could have the tires upgraded. I do not even drive the car anymore it has 3300 miles on it and sits in the garage as it is not worth the hassle and is just not fun to drive. I ordered a new Lincoln that has a cabin noise level in the 40's and the Buick will be give to Charity and I will never buy another GM product. If Mary Barra took delivery of a pair of heals that were this poor quality she would sue the company. Our tax dollars bailed them out and this is what they did with the money.
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2018 Regal TourX is a great car
Motat, 02/16/2021
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2018 Regal TourX Preferred as new from a Buick dealer in February, 2020. I am very pleased with the car so far. Although I planned to drive it a lot in the past year, I've only put 8k miles on the car. The car gets 27 mpg in town and well over 30 at 70 mph on the highway. I am very pleased with the car so far. The front driver's seat is very comfortable, the controls are ergonomic and work well, the back seat has tons of leg room, the cargo area is large and easily accessible, the Bose sound system is very good, the car is very quiet, and the additional options are great (the tailgate opening with a foot wave, the cross-traffic warning, leather seats, etc.). I have two issues with the car. The first is that the interior bits seem to be a bit less durable than I would like, and I question whether the interior will hold up as well as some other cars in this class. Time will tell. This would not be a concern with me, except that I like the car so much I intend to keep it as long as possible - and they aren't making them anymore! The other issue is a minor one. The two cupholders in front of the shifter are a bit inaccessible and are small. I can live with that, however.
Smoked Pearl Wagon
Randy, 05/22/2020
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I always liked wagons, their popular in Europe but not so much here, too pricey! Then Buick brought this one out and I drove it and really liked it, loads of power, quiet, great ride and lots of room
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Technology Challenged, electronics are hopeless
Taff, 10/09/2018
updated 10/29/2021
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 42 people found this review helpful
Don't waste your money on High Tech, Its Clunky, does not operate as described. Wireless charger does not work with IPHONE, WIFI will not reconnect, to Iphone, Had to program User profiles many times before it would save setting... GM dealers cant address issues without GM TAC, car is in for its fourth Infotainment module as new ones keep coming up as Cadillac instead of GM.. Clearly TAC does not know what its doing. Brought in Engineering.... Have to reprogram every time as there is no way top save settings... Certainly taken the Joy of owning a brand new GM product. Should have stuck with FORD 4 days now at dealership 3 replacement infotainment module. Dealer no further ahead. TAC has handed it over to engineering. No fix in sight. 2 calls to Executive office with case number remain unanswered. ***Further to my previous review, Gm had the car in the dealership for 30 days trying to correct a problem with the camera grid lines the Camera is installed and equipped with guide lines showing direction of travel and wheel position. These guidelines intermittently disappear for no apparent reason. If the car is put into neutral and then back into reverse lines reappear. Since the lines are a feature of the vehicle and are not working reliably I feel this is a defect, It is a definite distraction from the information that the camera is proffering. GM Acknowledged the problem initially and replaced a module 4 times on this vehicle in an attempt to correct the problem without success Now they have taken the position that the camera is working as designed... Clearly safety equipment should work reliably 100% of the time without distractions. In discussion with other GM owners and research online this problem is prevalent on other GM models across the product line. It appears to be be linked the number of safety features installed on the car. The more safety features the more likely of failures. This problem occurs on a daily basis and can be recreated at will. It will happen any time the car is traveling in reverse, In addition the car developed a clunking noise from the from end when gently breaking, This required the control arms to be replaced. This was known problem on Buick Regals and subject to a TSB. Seems that GM only fix when there is a customer complaint. To me it seems that GM has given up on the domestic market. No wonder Hyundai and Kia are doing so well 04/28/19 Having owned and driven this car for 8 months now time to give an update. The car itself is very solid, drives very well and is a great ride, Hiway economy on 87 octane is surprises with over 40MPH being achieved at hiway speeds. Not great around town but mostly exceeds the 21 advertised.. Have not tried a tank of HITEST Suffered through my first flat tire. This is not good I learnt alot about AWD, no spare tire and using sealant goop in foam filled tires. DONT do it unless you want to buy a new set of tires. If possible inflate tire without goop and get to nearest tire dealer who may or may not know how to repair. the first one I went to refused to touch the conti-silent tires even tho he was a continental dealer. filling the foam filled tire with goop will render the tire un repairable. Now back to the electronics To me its a bunch of systems cobbled together and rushed to market. Apart from grid lines a few other issues have been noticed. Like when I go in reverse sometimes the mirrors dip as designed sometimes they dont. Sometimes when in auto stop the DIC displays the words AUTO stop or shows a green circular arrow.. then sometimes it doesn't When cornering sharply a green circular serrated wheel appears in the bottom right of the DIC sometimes it doesn't. Its pretty much obscured by the spokes of the steering wheel Since its green I have to assume its a good thing, however no one can tell me what it means . I think its to do with the AWD rotating wheels at different speeds, However it would be nice to be documented Recently when programming the NAV an incoming call interrupted me. After the call the NAV would not work complaining the map chip was bad. Stopped the car and turned everything off, restarted it but no luck.. after 2 hrs stop time it worked again.. I was told that i had to leave the car with the doors locked for at least ten minutes to give time for the systems to all shut down All in all I am happy with the car, but very unhappy withe very expensive electronics. GM have only ever told me its working as designed... That gives me a very warm feeling about GM only manufacturing ELECTRIC vehicles in the US,, how can they compete with TESLA.. Lets Hope they don't build an autonomous vehicle. Latest update no new problems encountered. Vehicle is still a joy to drive. As for the defects reported to GM executive. They told me crap like the reverse camera is an option and as such is not required. They have made absolutely no attempt to address the issues. Just blow me off. not enuff space
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Quiet, smooth, and torque vectoring AWD
NormT, 02/07/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 34 people found this review helpful
We traded a Buick Envision Premium ll for a TourX and think we made another great choice. The TourX has a smoother ride than the taller Envision SUV but since it is shorter you have lower yourself a little more to get in. The mirrors are smaller but most everything is similar and we quickly got acquainted with the German wagon. Fuel economy on the highway as we drove an hour from home was an amazing 40 mpg and rising at 60 mph until we got traffic and it stabilized at 39 mpg or so. Great improvement in the 8-speed tranmsission and aerodynamic wagon.
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Very refined and reliable
Molly914, 09/11/2020
2018 Buick Regal TourX 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I’ve done 30,000 miles now over 18 months and the reliably has been perfect. Comfortable for longer trips, good fuel economy. Great all round.
Awesome
Pimp daddy, 03/22/2020
2018 Buick Regal TourX 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the old skool Cadillac it’s pure luxury at its finest
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German engineering with a Buick badge.
Robert C sagactor1, 02/03/2023
updated 08/09/2024
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Without question -- one of the best cars we've ever owned. German designed, engineered, and built in Russelsheim, Germany, with the Opel badge swapped out for a Buick badge. Turbo, and not just AWD, but AWD w/VECTOR tech built in. Luxury interior, Premium Bose sound system, handles and drives like a dream, top-notch info tech.
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Not perfect but pretty darn close!
quakerj, 04/04/2023
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a used 2018 loaded Essence model w/ 68K. I don't think I could have found a better vehicle for my 35 mile (each way) commute to work each day. The boxes I needed to check were: practicality, power (no slower than my '96 Nissan Maxima which this vehicle is replacing), not too expensive, good fuel economy, that looks good. Can't do the crossover/SUV thing, they just don't fit my driving style and there's a fuel economy penalty for riding high and sucking at handling. This wagon checked all the boxes and looks darn good doing it. A few thoughts: Exterior: I'm not a huge fan of the rear end design (chrome strip that runs into tail-lights is sort of off putting to me), but the rest of the car makes up for it. Before knowing this was a Buick, if someone slapped a Mercedes/BMW emblem on the front grill and I viewed it from that direction, I wouldn't have questioned it. Looks great from the side as well, very sleek design. Interior: Soft materials in all the right places, some reviewers complain about cheaper/hard plastics used for a "premium" brand-- they have a point, but what cost cutting GM did in that regard was done REALLY well. I honestly don't notice it unless I'm looking for a reason to fault the interior. The whole interior flows nicely, looks great, especially at night with the ambiance lighting strips. Controls are convenient and easy to use with good lighting at night. I have zero complaints about the interior and feel it's one of the best attributes of this car. Leather doesn't seem particularly high quality, but after 70K it's held up well and I hope that continues. Mechanicals: The LTG 2.0L turbo engine is a true gem. It's been many years since I've owned a four cylinder; always disliked them due to coarseness / noise, but this is leaps and bounds better than any 4 cyl I've ever owned. Extremely smooth and refined. Over 1500rpm or so, it has power anytime you need it and has diesel-like torque in all the normal driving situations, I rarely see it go over 2500RPM under acceleration unless I'm in a big hurry. The transmission is certainly geared for fuel economy, so it takes some prodding of the gas pedal if you want to drive spiritedly, or you can use the manual mode. Lots of torque management built in, there's a perceptible delay in between most shifts, but I don't find it offensive. For my commute, I seem to average 25-26mpg, mostly highway doing 70-80mph. Was hoping for better, but I'm not complaining either given the power this engine has when you want it and how effortless it feels during normal driving. AWD does it's thing imperceptibly. Want to stoplight drag race in the rain with that idiot that cut off 2 drivers to get in the lane beside you? This car will do it. You'll smoke that V6 Charger or 80% of other vehicles on the road. Ride / Comfort: This thing is literally a dream to drive. Granted I'm coming from an older car, but I've ridden/driven a lot of newer vehicles. Quiet and composed, handles extremely well for a car this size, while maintaining a smooth ride. Complaints: Not much center console storage (given its large size). Not really an issue for me, but the wife would surely have complaints if she can't store 3 water bottles and dump her oversize purse contents into it. Blind spot monitor has no audible alert when you attempt to change lanes with a car beside you. I feel this defeats the purpose of BSM. Obviously I don't make a habit of turning into vehicles, but sometimes my preparation for lane change (turn signal) timing is quicker than I can turn my head around, and I get surprised by a vehicle beside me that I hadn't anticipated (I'm one of those ones that try to be aware of vehicles around me at all times), Doesn't happen very often, but still would like some beep or something as I rarely look at the LED indicator in the mirrors. No ventilated seat option on a 2018 with black leather? Terrible omission. Also no front parking sensors or camera, which I found odd on a highly equipped 2018 vehicle. That huge sunroof glass over my head has some creaking to it at slow speeds / rough pavement. Turning the radio up solves that issue. Start/stop system is very annoying at times, wish it had a way to be more selective when it shuts the engine down. Will shut down anytime you come to a stop, whether you're in the front of your garage for 3 seconds waiting for the door to open, in stop and go traffic that is crawling along, etc. Selecting manual transmission mode defeats it, but it's a chore to remember at times. 2.0L LTG engine is known for leaking oil at the bottom of the timing chain cover, even on new cars. Mine seeps, but so far no drips. I suspect it's been that way for a long time and hopefully will not get worse. Special mention: The LED headlights are AWESOME, illuminates the road in all conditions way better than anything I've ever driven, very high tech. In conclusion, super glad I bought this car, zero regrets. Have put about 3K on it since owning it and it's definitely my favorite for a comfortable commuter.
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Great car - last of the domestic wagons!
Tubaguy, 06/16/2022
2019 Buick Regal TourX Preferred 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fast, quiet, lots of room. Great with the premium sound system!
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TourX feels like German luxury
Ezra, 10/18/2021
2019 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I like a wagon (rare) and instead of getting my 7th (!) Subaru wagon I wanted to try something more unique; the Regal TourX. I love this car. It's fast, sporty, with lots of high tech features such as adaptive cruise control. Let room is great front and back (I'm 6 feet) and it is very low like a sedan so does not have that tall, heavy SUV feel. They made them for 3 years only and luckily it's the same car as the Regal sedan and the wagon is ubiquitous in Europe where it is distributed by Opel so parts will be easy to find.
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is it doomed
bill, 01/29/2019
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 26 people found this review helpful
like the car, but have not seen one on the road, is it heading toward the discontinued pile,
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I wish they still made this car!
Gregg Page, 10/04/2024
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2018 tourx wagon with 21000 miles on it in 2022, trading in my ford fusion hybrid, and I just love this car! Super reliable, comfortable, and fun to drive! This car has no problem at 90 mph on the highway and handles beautifully! I do have a brick on the bottom of my shoe and tend to drive fast! The advanced collision warnings really works…my trash can being in the way one morning. Service costs at my local Buick dealership are on par with other vehicles I have owned from other American car makers. I have two friends who also own the 2018 regal Tourx essence and love them as much as I do and have had no issues with their cars, which one is at 75,000 miles. The only drawback is you need to use premium gas, but with a German engineered vehicle that is to be expected. A great car for the money, with great styling!
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