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Buick Regal

The Buick Regal is a line of mid-size cars marketed by Buick since 1973.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

The Buick Regal is a mid-size car line that Buick has marketed since 1973. It was discontinued in North America after the 2020 model year.

History

The Regal debuted for the 1973 model year as a trim package on the Buick Century before becoming a standalone model. It evolved through multiple generations, from a personal-luxury coupe to a broader mid-size family.

Design and body styles

Over its production run, the Regal was offered as a coupe, sedan, liftback, and wagon. Later generations were based on the Opel Insignia platform, giving it a European character.

Performance variants

The Regal nameplate includes performance versions like the GS, Grand National, and GNX. These models gave the line a strong enthusiast following.

In short

  • Debuted in 1973 as a Buick mid-size car.
  • Offered in coupe, sedan, liftback, and wagon body styles.
  • Performance variants include Grand National and GNX.
  • North American sales ended after 2020.
Canadian angle

The Buick Regal was sold in Canada and is relevant to Canadian used-car shoppers and collectors, especially because later model years are now found only on the secondary market.

Quick questions

Buick Regal price
Used Buick Regal prices vary by year, trim, condition, and location. Recent listings show averages around US$10,000–US$13,000 for used examples, while classic-car listings can be much higher for rare or collectible versions.
Buick Regal reliability
Reliability varies by model year. Consumer Reports and Kelley Blue Book list owner and review information for recent used Regals, and KBB reports an above-average owner reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 for the 2016 Regal.
Buick Regal 2023
There was no Buick Regal sold as a 2023 model year in North America. Buick ended Regal production for the North American market after the 2020 model year.

Sources

  1. Classic.com — https://www.classic.com/m/buick/regal/
    Supports: Model history, generations, and market data for the Buick Regal.
  2. The Classic Valuer — https://www.theclassicvaluer.com/cars/buick/regal
    Supports: Historical overview, production span, and value estimates for Buick Regal vehicles.
  3. Kelley Blue Book — https://www.kbb.com/buick/regal/2017/
    Supports: 2017 Regal engine output, drivetrain details, fuel economy, pricing, and model-year information.
  4. Kelley Blue Book — https://www.kbb.com/buick/regal/2016/
    Supports: 2016 Regal pricing, fuel economy, and owner reliability rating.
  5. Consumer Reports — https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buick/regal/
    Supports: Used Regal pricing and model-year listings.
  6. Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/buick/regal
    Supports: 2017 Regal feature summary, engine options, and drivetrain details.
  7. Cars.com — https://www.cars.com/shopping/buick-regal/
    Supports: Used Regal average price and fuel economy summaries.
  8. Edmunds — https://www.edmunds.com/used-buick-regal/
    Supports: Used Regal price range and average market price.