The quiet cabin helps as well. All-weather floor mats The Buick, however, is a handsome beast and wins in the looks department against its main competition the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Volvo V60 and Subaru Outback.With the added weight and the absence of the excellent 9 speed the TourX hauls itself to The turbocharged 2.0-liter exhibits almost no turbo lag and has plenty power available in all of the rev range, making passing a fairly simple affair. Experience Buick Package, Driver Confidence Package #1, Front and Rear Moulded Splash Guards! Edmunds has a detailed expert review of the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence Hatchback. (Deletes (QCL/RV9) spare tire and wheel and (V33) road emergency tool kit, which are also not included on AWD models.)

No creaks or rattles to be heard.The climate controls are straightforward save for the vent modes you must access through the touchscreen. But the Regal Sportback rides on a wheelbase that's 3 inches longer than the previous Regal, a change that gives it a long, low profile. Of three front cupholders, one is oversized to fit larger bottles. Its interface is a little fussy at first but becomes easier with practice.Optional Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work well, as does the standard media interface. The rear pillars are bulky, making the backup camera quite useful. It rides and handles with a degree of athleticism and dynamism you don’t expect but you can certainly enjoy. The Regal swaps some handling prowess for ride comfort, and that's OK in this case. Buick Interior Protection Package Bluetooth pairing is easy and can be done via voice command.Our Regal came with a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Wi-Fi with 4G LTE internet is standard (limited trial) and connects up to seven devices. The 2018 Buick Regal Sportback is available in four trim levels: Regal The standard engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque) in front-wheel-drive models. It’s not that it’s a bad system more that you can’t come to a stop and then creep forward without the engine shutting off.

Device integration is among the most comprehensive in the industry and a standard Wi-Fi hotspot is an unexpected luxury. Memory Package Plenty of rear legroom with a buffer of soft, concave front seat backs. They also split the torque between the rear wheels and send as much as 100% of the power to the left or right rear.

It takes a moment for the engine to build boost, but once you're going, acceleration is more than adequate for its purposes.

The 2018 Buick Regal Sportback comes in five trims: 1SV, Preferred, Preferred II, Essence, and GS. The 8-inch infotainment touch screen is flush-mounted into the dash and offers a one stop shop for HVAC, Navigation, Phone and Media and is very easy to use.My top of the line Essence tester included leather seats with 8-way power adjustments and heating up front, keyless entry with remote start, dual climate control, a heated leather wheel, a hands-free power lift gate, and Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity. Folding the rear seats down further expands the cargo area to 60.7 cubic feet, which is even more than Buick's Envision compact SUV offers.You wouldn't know it was so big inside from looking at it, however.

Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report. It receives only a couple of small strikes for the seats and climate controls.The seats lack breathability and the material feels cheap, but the cushions balance firmness and compliance well. Getting into the front is otherwise easy, with a shallow stepover and decent head clearance.Its driving position should be ideal for most people. Our tester came with black leather seats and a mostly black interior. Bumps big and small are generally dispatched without the Regal feeling overly floaty or disconnected. These cargo advantages have no downsides, so why would anybody choose a sedan over a Sportback?With a fairly roomy back seat and easy-access LATCH anchors under plastic flip doors, car seat installation should be relatively easy.

Steering is light but direct, and the AWD makes the TourX very surefooted even when a sharp turn adds some body roll.The TourX uses Buick Active Twin Clutch system comes from British supplier GKN Driveline. The help menu is rather extensive. Up front, the system makes sure each wheel receives some power.Ride quality is superb being neither too stiff nor too soft, balanced enough to soak up San Diego’s miserable pot holes and also provide a very comfortable highway ride. At city speeds or when cruising the highway at 75 mph, the Regal's cabin is quite quiet. Cargo trayrecalls 2 driver "presets" for 8-way power driver seat, outside mirrors and driver personalization There's a good amount adjustment including four-way adjustable lumbar support. Save $4,084 on a 2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence AWD near you. Otherwise we like its directness and aren't too bothered by low amount of road feel.We would not call this Sportback "sporty." Lateral support is average, and the armrest padding on the doors is thin.Ride comfort is quite agreeable. With the optional all-wheel drive, the torque number jumps to 295 lb-ft. Front-wheel-drive models come with a nine-speed automatic, and all-wheel-drive models get an eight-speed automatic transmission.We expect the Regal GS' main upgrades to include a 310-hp V6 engine, a sport-tuned suspension, larger wheels, Brembo brakes and sport seats.Considering the price, the Regal Sportback base and Preferred trims are nice enough. Search from 75 Used Buick Wagons for sale, including a 2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence, a 2018 Buick Regal TourX Preferred, and a Certified 2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence. Search pre-owned 2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence AWD listings to find …