2012 Buick Regal for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.3 to 10.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.3 to 10.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Buick Regal for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Buick Regal specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.6 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 240 g/km | 240.5 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.87 | $15.66 | $16.12 | $16.74 |
2012 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,900 | US$2,925 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,574 | $3,132 | $3,224 | $3,348 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (34), engine (21) and electrical system (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V113000 | 2026-02-26 | suspension:rear | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012â2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New... |
| 20V764000 | 2020-12-21 | suspension:rear | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New... |
| 14V447000 | 2014-07-23 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the... |
| 13V173000 | 2013-05-06 | electrical system | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery... |
| 12V484000 | 2012-10-04 | exterior lighting:turn signal | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication... |
| 12V093000 | 2012-03-07 | exterior lighting | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK REGAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 ÂLAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Buick Regal: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Buick Regal for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 2012 Buick Regal for buyers, in plain words.
What to check on the Regal
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints on file, mostly about exterior lighting, engine and electrical system. There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The numbers in plain words
The 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 8.3 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 25 litres. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $38.61 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
Room inside
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Its 368 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who it is for
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Drive it on your own roads
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Drive the Regal on your commute before you commit to it. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Money matters
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.87 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Your move
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Buick Regal from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Buick Regal for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Buick Regal
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Buick Regal?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Buick Regal before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Buick Regal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Buick Regal cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2574.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.