2014 Buick Regal GS 0-60 MPH First Drive Review

[@marktuyet]

Saw one on the road today in a dark Brown, it was beautiful .

[@680ecks]

Don't know if I'm just getting old but I like all the buicks.

[@fgeiger41]

Buick has trademarked Grand National and GNX! Rumor is they will be getting rear drive platforms as well. Regal GS is nice and is definitely competitive within its segment.

[@joeybrewer1366]

I know this was a preliminary review, but the video was much better than the recent Acura mdx one. Good job roman. I love the channel and enjoy your videos.

[@evanganske9240]

It's built at the Oshawa plant in Canada!

[@mak450]

Nah you don't say?!!? Well damn, I'm so glad you were here to tell us this a scant 2 years after the car has been on the market. That is impeccable timing, absolutely impeccable!

[@OpelFreak95]

What the hell?! It's the Opel Insignia OPC and in US it's just having a 2.0 liter turbo? It looks like the OPC but we definitely have the better engine. 2.8 liter V6 with 325hp.

[@James-fx8eb]

Awesome :) I've always wanted a cadillac/buick/lincoln when i learn to drive.

[@rtj2397]

The Regal is phat as hell. Best looking out of all the new buicks

[@Conorthedad]

Just bought one!

[@vigorosoPIMPJr]

I really want to upgrade to the 2014 Regal GS but I'd like to switch the Turbo with a larger version!!!! But I want the AWD

[@unknownuser1987]

Even though it's rated at only 259 horsepower, it probably makes the same power as last year. Even so, there's plenty of power waiting to be unleashed in that engine without breaking the bank. Swapping on a ZFR turbo is probably the most effective mod since the stock turbo is small and runs out of steam early. A Trifecta tune is also very effective and combining just those 2 mods alone will make it a totally different car.

[@BassRacerx]

this car is for somone who apretiates handleing over power it can out handle almost anything in its class including the infiniti g37, the a4, and the lexus IS. it could use some more power sure but it doesn't cost 50 grand

[@77devera]

I wish TFLCars post vids when they have the car for a whole week.

[@mikerules666]

Hey Roman, what part of Northern Kentucky were you in? I live up near Cincinnati OH. It's good to see one of my favorite car guys in my area. :)

[@Dark0blivion]

I realize it's not a fair comparison, but if someone really wants something for performance why not spend less money and get a WRX/STI?

[@MrOfeast]

COME ON BUICK! BRING BACK THE RIVIERA'S AND GNX's. PLEEEEEAAAASSSE!!!

[@aaronlane07]

Great car great car Buick is back

[@GhostSheep96]

Well, the regal is based on the Opel Insignia, and i think the insignia has a much better face then the regal. I often drive the Insignia OPC of my dad and i really like it. If the buick has a familar feeling, i gues its a nice car

[@universalautobroker]

42k for a friggin 4 banger Buick? What the hell is this world coming to?

[@CarlosHernandez-we1yr]

V8? Better a V12. It will only increase mass and weight distribution. None of its direct and indirect rivals, and even in the segment, have more than 6 cylinders. It is segment D/medium size. In Europe its Opel Insignia OPC AWD twin has a V6 2.8 Turbo with 320 hp and 321 lb-ft, 6-speed manual (3,990 lb) or automatic (4,045 lb) transmission.

[@weedmastersr]

It's been designed by GM which is an American company ! Opel has been property of GM for almost a century !

[@PaPWPW]

What a gorgeous car

[@stereoguy8474]

You said this is not European but an American version of speed. This car is an Opel Insignia. Designed in Germany for the European market first. In fact for the first model year all Buick did was minor cosmetic changes and shipped the rebadged Insignia over here from the factory in Rüsselsheim Germany. The newer model is now made in Canada but it uses virtually the same design and specs as the current Opel.

[@DellaRobbiaMX]

$42.000 ? were they smoking when they came out with this number...i don't see any where in this car where the $42.000 are coming from... unless that's for all cheap hard plastic they keep getting from tic tac.....

[@76carmel]

I think we see the LaCrosse on the next Buick road test when Roman's in KY.

[@Trades46]

I want to like the Cadillac ATS more simply because it rides on a better platform (RWD-based vs. FWD-based), MUCH lighter, very sharp looking and more powerful engine even with the same 2.0T config. However, the ATS has really bad packaging (very little knee room in the rear seats) and considerably more expensive (same pricing as more premium marquees like BMW, Mercedes & Lexus). Because of that reason (and maybe partially the buggy CUE), the Regal GS seems like a better buy, especially in Canada thanks to AWD for the colder, snowy months.

[@VexingRaven]

Trades46 I've got a Regal T Premium I, with FWD. It's a solid car in the winter even with only FWD. The tires are massive (width-wise, not just height) which really helps I think.

[@Dbreezy-]

My next future car .. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽💯

[@klukash]

thank Opel for that!

[@evilpeach2]

At least it doesnt have a CVT transmission.

[@Statimtek]

Is the Regal still a rebadged Opel, or are they being built in the states now?

[@VexingRaven]

Statimtek It's the same car, just being built state-side. So yes and no.

[@bighands69]

Statimtek It is not a re-badged opel.

[@sigmaprojects]

The platform and AWD system I believe are the European parts, but they're built in Canada I think and the interior, engine, accessories are relatively unique for American markets. The sucky part is we don't get the turbo V6 version with a stick like they do in other countries...

[@CelestinoLee]

beautiful car...

[@zer0246]

GM owns Vauxhall, Opel, and Buick. This guy does know what he is talking about.

[@wkdsush]

In the UK this car is a Vauxhall Insignia VXR, 2.6 V6 Turbo. Why dont manufacturers make it the same with everyone...?

[@emjayay]

Because GM has made cars called Vauxhall in the UK and Opel in Germany for almost a century, and cars called Buick in the United States. The Buick Regal is the name they already used for a midsized car, and they put a grille that recalls Buick traditions from the 1950's in place of the Insignia chrome bar grille.

[@bobsmith4854]

I own a '13 GS, can confirm this.

[@Crespusk8]

Opel Insignia OPC

[@chrisinyaass7508]

So?

[@alfisti93]

Cotil3Boy47 So this Thing ain't american in any way. Unlike the clueless moderator was saying... It was developed in Germany.

[@12345qwert911]

Only a different engine

[@alfisti93]

12345qwert911 Yeah, there is no V6 available in the states (which is kinda weird -gm logic) The Regal is "just" a simplified Insignia.

[@PianoandCarcrack94]

This competes with the Ford Mondeo and VW Passat in Europe, as either a Vauxhall or Opel Insignia

[@evanganske9240]

I know it's a German car! Opel and Buick are very similar nowadays! I guess I'd like the idea of the Regal going to the Alpha platform. But if Pontiac comes back (which it will, GM was forced to shut it down by the gov. so they really want it back, once they are fully independent) the new G6 would be on Alpha and would take the role as a Sports+Luxury car. . . . Plus, I like the Regal the way it is (I happen to love the fact that it is a FWD-AWD sports car) The AWD is great for cornering!

[@MDC2020]

I was actually considering the GS as my next car keeping in mind of the GS heritage from the past and was excited thinking it would have a nice big V8 or a well boosted V6 to go along with those brembo brakes and was extremely disappointed to find a 2.0 4 Cyl. Where is the bad ass cars Buick use to make like the Grand National, GNX and such.. Everything about this interior of this car screams the same ole cheap ass plastic polished turd Buick feel..for over $30k There are tons of better cars in that price point to spend your money on. It's a shame the exterior is quite sexy and probably one of the prettier cars Buick has ever had.

[@bighands69]

My Damn Channel There are no better cars at this price range offering this level of ride quality. A mercedes with this ride quality will cost twice as much. If want Buick to produce that bad as V8 then they will need to add on an extra $15K in price. Which they may do at some point.

[@ConstantXplorer]

The only I dislike are fake louvers. They have a purpose...yet more car makers are putting them on vehicles for style. WHY? LOL Other than that Buick is really stepping up their game.

[@DevPack]

put the f-type back in the intro. I loved listening to that thing!

[@omgmazin]

It is marketed in germany and certain parts of the uk as an opel insignia,general motors owns opel,they used the opel platform to build off of,mainly all American car companies promote the car differently in various countries.opel insignia is called a.buick regal in the united states,but it's the same car.

[@HIMI2003]

this is to expensive for this type of car. i couldn't see my self buying this for that amount of money. no lie, it's beautiful

[@Frost517]

Isnt soft touch a type of plastic???

[@stuartlief9614]

It's funny that he says "it's an american take on performance" when this car was designed in Europe though it may've been upgraded to be the equivalent of a SAAB 9-3. With the liquidation of SAAB it would've been great if Buick would step into SAAB's shoes with this to replace the 9-3 & the Lacrosse to replace the 9-5 since the Buicks looks much better than the Cadillacs.

[@zeroes107]

saab is still a company..

[@chek1n]

idk, but they stepped it up in the truck lineups.

[@adam200784]

Its a rebadge Opel/ Vauxhall. We are getting the new facelifted shape in 2014

[@phoenix7654]

Too bad you can't get all wheel drive _and_ a manual gearshift. :(

[@Rtvoll]

He said the door panels are plastic but there not. I sat in a regal and the top of the door panels were all soft touch.

[@NinezeroPlayer]

Yeah so good that they sell for almost half price for just 2 year old models on Carmax. Somethings never change

[@mak450]

The 2.0L(not a 2.4) in last year's car got 19/27 compared to 14/28 for the Insignia OPC. Even if the combined figure is just 2mpg higher, that extra 5mpg city wise is a big deal.

[@KickoStocks]

This car just doesn't add up, its got plenty of power, AWD and everything should be great. Yet its slow as balls. Why Buick?!!?

[@JohnInSale]

Is that a rebadged version of the European Insignia. Looks nice, but the bad needs a re-design, looks bland. Hope you guys get the estate version too with AWD like we do, great car especially with the bi-turbo diesel and good value second hand. Just saw a lovely silver Elite model on Autotrader with only 10k miles for £12K and only a year old. All it needs is the off road body kit of the country version to look brand new !!!

[@evanganske9240]

I think it is a great idea that when you put it in GS mode it will use more RWD than FWD! Now with AWD there won't be as much torque steer (even though it wasn't even really there to begin with). But I think GM needs to add power to this car! A 2.5L Turbo I4 (VVT and iVLC) with 340HP and 365TQ or a 2.8L Turbo V6 (VVT, SIDI and AFM) with 360HP and 370TQ. A turbo 4 would have better city gas mileage (because the V6 would have AFM for the highway) but a turbo 6 would have a better engine note!

[@klukash]

That Buick "engineer" takes a Buick badge slaps it on the car and he calls himself an engineer lol! by the way the refresh reminds me of a Chrysler sebring/200 on the back

[@RANOVATIOrano]

Opel Insingia ??

[@777jonah888]

Torque steer?? GM solved that issue on my 2000 fwd SSEi Bonneville I doubt 2014 gms have it back again

[@StormAutoAdventures]

Car & Driver got a 2014 Malibu LTZ which has the same power rating to 60 mph in only 6.2 seconds. That test was done 900 feet above sea level too. I know the Malibu is about 75 pounds lighter than the FWD Regal GS, but we're talking more than a full second difference here. That is a huge difference. 7.35 in a FWD GS at sea level is terrible. I don't know why your times are always at least a full second slower than the magazines? That's at sea level too. I don't get it?

[@viziuz64]

please do the AWD version 0-60

[@MCDF.]

GM owns Opel.

[@brzoza83pl]

Another European car in Your review - Opel Insignia. You should check out OPC version with 325 hp V6

[@traceydeanrainey]

The ports on the hood They were not real on the old Buick’s either.

[@CeeStyleDj]

Honestly I was very excited when the GS came out but I'm really disappointed straight line performance I own a 97 Buick Regal supercharged and its power is 240 horsepower and 280 pounds of torque. this car has more of both and a transmission with more gears and yet it's slower so what's the deal??

[@sigmaprojects]

Probably because he didn't load up the TQ converter, would be especially fun on the AWD model.

[@icemanroyal]

ha! coulden't agree more Dan, even though i m too young to remember the Wildcat days. Nowadays, you have to count yourself lucky if you can buy a stick shift with your car.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

An Opel Insignia... is there any Buick that is an actual Buick this days?, nothing bad about the badge engineering but well

[@StormAutoAdventures]

I didn't thumbs down your video because I really enjoy watching them... I know you said you didn't power brake it or anything, but that still wouldn't make up 1.15 seconds to 60 mph. Maybe the device you're using isn't accurate? That would be my guess.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

This is American - sort of. This is based off of the Opel Insignia. In fact, when this car launched in the USA it was built on the same assembly line as the Opel in Germany. Only after the first year was this car built in the United States. The pickup is actually the strength of this car along with the gas mileage since the engine is so small. Compared to the Subaru Legacy H6 engine with 268 hp this is about the same speed with better gas mileage numbers.

[@bugsbunnyxu4514]

Opel Insignia OPC

[@VexingRaven]

AcuraT Drove a Suburu, then a Regal. Wouldn't give the Suburu a second though, this is a cool car.

[@bugsbunnyxu4514]

Cool & aggressive appearance Powerful engine Poor gearbox High fuel consumption There are my feeling of the Regal GS.

[@VexingRaven]

High fuel consumption? I mean I guess it depends what you compare it to but I get 28-29 MPG with my regal when the weather is nice, and 26-28 in the shitty winter weather we get.

[@bugsbunnyxu4514]

I need to drive such car in China.You know in China traffic-jam everyday and everywhere. So campare to other German car with same engine 2.0 turbo like Volkswagen CC or Passat, Regal cost 10%~15% more.

[@georgebelev1900]

We just bought an opel insignia in Europe it a very very cool car and actually Buick regal is not an American car its a converted opel insignia from GERMANY!!!!!!

[@coololds85]

The car was founded in America. I think it should've stayed over seas and never came back in America. I don't want to buy a car that isn't American made anymore.

[@georgebelev1900]

Yeah i understand your opinion but the car is very solid ,elegant and in one word cool.In Europe we dont have the buick regal it just doesnt exsist but we have the Vauxhal insignia which is the same as opel and buick regal!

[@georgebelev1900]

By the ways im also not a very big fan of German cars but i definetely want a Cadillac or Lincoln they are super cool but we dont have them much here and they are more expensive than in the US, oh and i dont actually own opel insignia its my mother who owns it and we are very happy with our car.

[@coololds85]

George Belev I just don't hope if GM ever brings back the older Cadillac name plates China doesn't make it before America does.

[@coololds85]

George Belev I mean I hope china doesn't touch any of the Cadillac older name plates. The Regal belongs to GM. It was created by GM and they should've designed it in the first place.

[@jdubby21288]

The tails on these models look like 2013 civics...look it up...the 2012-2013 are so much sicker!

[@sebki9100]

In german mean Regal, shelf ! And in the Eu its a sporty Opel Insignia

[@Dheyaa100]

If ur looking for a good, quick AWD then go for the Subaru WRX its quicker and cheaper, but buicks drive smooth and they're more of a luxury I like it if it only was a little quicker

[@kirbyswarp]

It's not hard. It's firm, very similar to what Lexus uses in their IS. Atleast that's what I felt when I drove the base car.

[@daruiala]

the drivetrain is different, insignia opc has 325 hp instead of 260 of the buick

[@-Magus]

this car is an Opel Insignia with a less powerful engine.. to say it's an American car is a lie..

[@keithwilkins518]

I have a 2016 Regal Turbocharged ,it's not the GS but it's awesome

[@JeepJeep234]

It's an epsilon 2 chassis design that was bought by Cadillac/Buick and then made in the U.S. So yes it is an American car.

[@universalautobroker]

Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot it has the "GS Mode" It's totally worth $42k now lol...

[@Jigsjigz]

and Vauxhall.

[@mercury64]

They should have brought this over as an Opel. It's a nice modern car ruined by the 'old man' reputation of Buick

[@jesusserrano05]

this car car is stunning in every way but its only faults are it lacks a v8 and most important rear drive but its interior wise and exterior it a 10 out of 10

[@CarlosHernandez-we1yr]

V8? Better a V12. It will only increase mass and weight distribution. None of its direct and indirect rivals, and even in the segment, have more than 6 cylinders. It is segment D/medium size. In Europe its Opel Insignia OPC AWD twin has a V6 2.8 Turbo with 320 hp and 321 lb-ft, 6-speed manual (3,990 lb) or automatic (4,045 lb) transmission.

[@bboycwade]

What if it was a turbo awd v8?

[@nikolastojanovski7926]

it would have been to expencive!

[@bboycwade]

I suppose you're right but it still would've been pretty nice

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

Next time tell us something about Opel Insignia. Tell us alsowhere the buick has been produced(look the VIN number). This car is so "non typicall buick", because its not buick. Its european Opel. And its very good.

[@lilredexptsc]

I hope the new Buick Grand National will at least be cool.

[@Noble6233]

Goodbye my exploer hello buick

[@traceydeanrainey]

You can get the smaller Buick Verano with a turbo and it’s lighter then this car but with the same power

[@YouDontWannaFightMe]

They're reviewing this because it's kind of a mid-cycle refresh

[@mss627]

42gs for 7.35 and 19mpg city? I don't think so. Nice looking though.

[@brucec43]

These knuckleheads take cars into the mountains and get horrible 0-60 times on everything. It's about 6.0 sec. And you won't pay over $37K for a fwd version after discounts and rebates.

[@Ichibuns]

Bruno TaTa It says at "sea level" in the video

[@robertjdm]

I've seen other reviews on this car putting down 0-60 times of 6.3 sec. FWD only though.

[@MrHitman246]

Martin Smith Its not dat time, majority of 0-60 are into mountains. So everytime you see their 0-60 just consider less to have a notion of the time.

[@mrmysteriotx]

I have yet to understand how the Opel Insignia OPC, on which the Regal is based, manages some 325+hp from what should be a comparatively thirsty 2.8l v6, with European emissions and fuel regulations, but GM only manages to get 270hp from their 2.4l four pot. They both get the same equivalent mpg ratings, with the Opel being almost 300lbs heavier! Considering the woefully-tight rear seat, the evidence becomes clear; GM USA still hasn't fully learned their lesson! This beauty is only skin-deep.

[@dchawk81]

Didn't you guys just label the MDX a slow, unsporty SUV? Wasn't it only about a second slower to 60 at mile high with all three of you aboard?

[@cbtomsd]

7.35 Secs 0-60 for a car that has 259 HP and 290 LBS of Torque? IT IS A SLUG....And it cost 42,000?! This car is a joke.....

[@wsc31]

Buick is looking better but until they produce a car which generates the same level of excitement and presence that my uncle's '63 Wildcat (2 dr, black, white interior) had it is still not the brand for me.

[@leadnsteel]

exaclty. Should be RWD with AWD avaiability. Would be the best combo

[@MrSharingINFO]

Why can't we just have the Opel instead? Looks way better!

[@terminater2k10]

So it's known asan Opel, Buick, Vauxhall and a Holden. Interesting.

[@adam200784]

Its an Opel Insingia OPC / Vauxhall Insingnia VXR. Not American at all. The engine was designed for the European market. The European models are all 4x4 with that engine

[@lsowner10]

This is a good sub 27k car...nothing more...nothing less!

[@lesher27]

Why do you keep comparing it to a corvette? This is a fun and quick sedan, nothing more, nothing less.

[@Mishaaari]

Nothing like the roadmaster 1992

[@chitpaul]

Same as the UK version of the Vauxhall (gm) Insignia for hat reason no way thank you...VW / Audi...thanks.

[@zby0]

Opel Insignia

[@WVTougeRacer]

Ok honestly WE GET IT! ITS A FUCKING OPEL, VAUXHALL WHAT THE FUCK EVER!! It's a damn car! its cool looking and powerful, granted though barely affordable!

[@Rtvoll]

Technically yes. But he said "Hard american plastic." Granted the lower part is plastic but the top of the doors are soft not hard like he said.

[@PaulHojda]

Calling this car American is simply a lie. It's just a rebadged Opel/Vauxhall Insignia...which is no bad thing

[@emjayay]

Yes all the plastics and stuff he called American are Euro.

[@emilsponga2081]

dont know about now , but first year they were built in the fatherland

[@nikolastojanovski7926]

emjayay OK, are american cars made from something else than plastic? Or you want wooden cars from 60's?

[@emilsponga2081]

old malibu - opel based - older malibu - opel based g8 and gto holden . camaro - holden - ss holden focus - focus - fusion - mazda 6 , altered chassis chevy caalier - opel vauxhall cavalier. nothing new , a good car maybe - but too expensive. nobody buys buicks - you cant sell it to youngsters when you call it a buick this is also the new malibu underneath

[@nikolastojanovski7926]

welll but this is turbo charged petrol engine it flies better than a v6