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2016 Buick Regal
MSRP $33,695 - $43,595
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2012 Buick Regal
MSRP $30,085 - $40,900
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas/Electric I4
Gas/Ethanol I4 Gas/Electric I4 Turbocharged Gas/Ethanol I4
Displacement
2.0L/122 2.4L/145
2.4L/145 2.0L/122
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
259 hp @ 5300 rpm 182 hp @ 6700 rpm
182 hp @ 6700 rpm 270 hp @ 5300 rpm 220 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
295 ft-lb @ 3000-4000 rpm 172 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm
172 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 295 ft-lb @ 2500-4000 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic (AWD models only.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic (FWD models only.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic (FWD models only. Not available with (LUK) 2.4L eAssist 4-cylinder engine.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic
Transmission, 6-speed automatic with manual shift control Transmission, 6-speed automatic eAssist with manual shift control Transmission, 6-speed manual 3.76 axle ratio (REQ: MR6 6-speed Manual Transmission)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Hybrid
Flex Fuel Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.6 - 12.4 L/100 km
8.3 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.5 - 8.7 L/100 km
5.4 - 7.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.5 - 12.4 L/100 km
5.4 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
59.8 - 68.0 L
59.0 - 68.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
986 mm
986 mm
Front Leg Room
1,069 mm
1,069 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,440 mm
1,440 mm
Rear Head Room
935 mm
935 mm
Rear Leg Room
947 mm
947 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,382 mm
1,382 mm
Trunk Volume
314 - 402 L
314 - 402 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,738 mm
2,738 mm
Length, Overall
4,831 mm
4,831 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,857 mm
1,857 mm
Height, Overall
1,473 - 1,483 mm
1,483 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,652 - 1,690 kg
1,624 - 1,686 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/35R20 P245/40R19 P235/50R18 P235/50R17
P225/55R17 P235/50R18 P235/50R17 P255/35R20 P245/40R19
Rear Tire Size
P255/35R20 P245/40R19 P235/50R18 P235/50R17
P225/55R17 P235/50R18 P235/50R17 P255/35R20 P245/40R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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