2012 Buick eAssist Regal

At a Glance

Pricing $29,015 - $34,980
Drive Types FWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T, 2.4l I4 HEV
Transmissions A6, M6
Fuel Economy 18-25 (city), 27-36 (highway)

One of Buick's most storied nameplates returned in 2011 as mid-sized, front-wheel-drive sedan. The Regal is derived from the Opel Insignia sold in other countries. Slotting between the entry-level Verano and the longer LaCrosse, the Regal is very close in size to the Nissan Maxima. A high level of standard equipment on the base model includes power equipment, heated leather seats and alloy wheels. Base models are powered by a 2.4l four cylinder engine rated at 182-bhp. Buick's eAssist hybrid technology adds mild hybrid operation, start/stop technology and low rolling resistance tires to increase fuel economy. Higher performing Regals are available with turbocharged 2.0l turbocharged engines. The Regal Turbo is rated at 220-bhp and the top-performing Regal GS is rated at 270-bhp. With its German heritage and high level of standard equipment the Regal is a unique choice in a crowded mid-sized segment.

What Changed:

All Regals equipped with the 2.4l four-cylinder engine will include eAssist hybrid technology.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Regal 2.4l I4 HEV (182-bhp) A6 FWD $29,015
Regal Premium 1 2.4l I4 HEV (182-bhp) A6 FWD $30,635
Regal Premium 2 2.4l I4 HEV (182-bhp) A6 FWD $32,045
Regal Turbo Premium 1 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) A6 FWD $30,635
Regal Turbo Premium 1 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) M6 FWD $30,635
Regal Turbo Premium 2 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) A6 FWD $32,045
Regal Turbo Premium 2 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) M6 FWD $32,045
Regal Turbo Premium 3 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) A6 FWD $33,215
Regal Turbo Premium 3 2.0l I4 T (220-bhp) M6 FWD $33,215
Regal GS 2.0l I4 T (270-bhp) M6 FWD $34,980
Regal GS 2.0l I4 T (270-bhp) A6 FWD $34,980