Car financing: 2018 Buick Regal
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.1 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.1 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2018 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2018 Buick Regal specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.6L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 214 g/km | 227 g/km | 250 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.93 | $16.97 | $16.59 |
2018 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 708 L (25 cu ft) | 708 L (25 cu ft) | 708 L (25 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,150 | US$3,400 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,186 | $3,394 | $3,318 |
| Dimension | Regal Sportback | Regal Tour X Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.90 m (193 in) | 4.99 m (196 in) |
| Width | 1.86 m (73 in) | 1.86 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.48 m (58 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.83 m (111 in) | 2.83 m (111 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,858 kg (4,096 lb) | 1,948 kg (4,295 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2018 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 3 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 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (11), engine (9) and unknown or other (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V465000 | 2022-06-30 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
| 18V576000 | 2018-08-30 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating... |
| 18V230000 | 2018-04-12 | seat belts:rear/other | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2018 Buick Regal: before you buy
No 2018 Buick Regal is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2018 Buick Regal for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, engine and unknown or other. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The figures, translated
The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Combined fuel use is 9.1 L/100 km: about 27 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $47.79 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the Regal
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Practical details
Being a large sedan, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. NHTSA's Canadian figures put it at 4.90 m long. Check the size of a tight parking spot. The EPA lists 708 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Regal for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2018 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
What it costs to run
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $159.30 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.93 in fuel.
Your move
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 2018 Buick Regal from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Buick Regal
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Buick Regal for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Buick Regal
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Buick Regal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Buick Regal cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3186.00.
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.