2015 Buick Regal GS 0-60 MPH Performance Review: A Pontiac by any other name...

( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2015 Buick Regal GS is sporty turbo charged sedan that once upon a time started out life as the Opel Insignia. But how fast and sporty is this European Buick? Today we find out.
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[@joshuahartley6664]

7 years later and here we are still watching this review. Highly considering buying one as a cheap daily for those rainy days. Those 20” rims are by far the BEST stock rims GM has ever made, even in 2022

[@regalturbo401]

You should do it! Won't regret it. Love my 16' Regal Turbo as a daily, trifecta tune really wakens it up

[@jbm0866]

The huge chrome wheels? Those look aftermarket to me, I prefer the 19" GS wheels. Also wouldn't want to be in the middle of nowhere USA roadtrip with a shredded 20" tire. Not sure tire stores in small town Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming etc have a wide selection of replacements...never mind trying to replace the wheel as well if it's a high speed blowout.😮😅

[@cloroc]

They're not aftermarket They came with the Buick. I had one​@@jbm0866

[@mefadon459]

Those rims the best stock rims ever. I love the fangs in the front too.

[@bryansanchez4027]

Ever since I seen it loved the wheels and bumper fangs

[@unknownuser1987]

As an owner of a 2015 Buick Regal Turbo with the Premium 1 option package, I am very pleased with everything about the car. It rides nice enough that you'll feel like you're doing 50 when your actually doing 90+ and the seats are very comfortable too. It had enough power to surprise an Audi S4 driver when I first bought it and I can brake-boost it to 2500 rpm and almost completely kill any turbo lag. If you want more power, just a simple Trifecta Tune for the engine and transmission will totally wake up the car. I've also managed 40 mpg on the highway at 60 mph. While this review doesn't exactly bash this car, I don't think it does the car justice either.

[@DOP3MAN24201]

you run 93 in yours?

[@osmosis3182]

Which one do you think is better these Regal GS or Infiniti G37 2010 and 2008

[@jbm0866]

Roman generally doesn't like American cars unless they're a full size truck or Jeep...even American cars designed in Germany😂

[@decarloswilliams6099]

Best looking Buick in the last couple of decades. Could use more grunt to be a serious threat to the competition. Good effort GM.

[@SonidoImperial]

I bought this exact vehicle year and everything for $21,000 and boy was this the best vehicle I ever owned!!

[@floridamaddogg]

How many miles?

[@Gondosaala]

Just picked it up on Friday for $16.600

[@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind]

I got the 2013 Regal GS interior isn’t as nice as the 2014 GS but I got mine with 81k miles for $6500 out the door!! Too cheap to finance tho so I did have to buy in cash haha

[@jbm0866]

​@@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMindsome would say the opposite is true. At least the 2013 doesn't have those gawdawful haptic feedback thingies for the HVAC temp and heated seats. That's a huge fail. I even saw a Buick rep struggle with those during a press event ride along😂

[@saint5ify]

I had a 2013 for a year. Had nothing but timing issues and slowed down a lot around 60k, just didn’t enjoy the car at all like everyone else has. Would never own one of these shitboxes again, doesn’t perform as advertised either.

[@schellingrs]

Love the drone shots. Keep up the good work.

[@Avatargeek23]

Best looking Buick in years. The new Cadillac line up is still by far THE BEST looking from USA. USA is really stepping it up though!

[@GlossaME]

D_Lambily It's a OPEL INSIGNIA/VAXUHALL INSIGNIA...rebaged of corse.

[@dannyboydeluxfromthebigitybay]

@MrThePrivateer yeah youre right but it goes all ways though. U.s designed many foreign cars too. Germany also designed many uk and japanese cars too. Its the way of the industry now.

[@Ru77ian]

hello from 5 years later. how would you change your opinion these days, if at all?

[@jbm0866]

Hello from 7 years in the future, American makers have given up on cars altogether (Caddy did make some nice swan song CT performance sedans) and have gone all in on the WEF agenda of ending personal transport. Anyone paying attention knows EV's aren't the future, just near future to wean the peasantry off of personal transport devices that uses a tried and true (and much more plentiful than most realize) fuel in favor of overpriced golf carts...which will bankrupt GM (and Ford, and Stellantis) trying to be price competitive with Chinese made EV's.

[@wademckenney6858]

would have been a good throwback if they put the 3.8 v6 turbo from the 85 reagal in this

[@huyra8019]

Yea no. Cadillac has a better one from the Ats v

[@rdmccun]

awesome review man, iv been thinking about getting one of these!

[@mooseymikey82]

to all wondering about the powertrain : Generation III Ecotec LTG 2.0 L (1998 cc) turbocharged 259 hp @ 5300rpm and 295 lb-ft @ 2500-4000rpm, compression ratio is 9.5:1. The engine uses a twin-scroll turbocharger with an electronically controlled wastegate/bypass valve, air-to-air intercooler, Maximum engine speed is listed at 7000 RPM. It has a 6-speed Aisin AF40 automatic transmission and a Haldex AWD System.

[@mines2680]

You guys pick the best music... Love that!

[@HowYouSayOwned]

Bring Pontiac back!

[@tavoz889go]

HowYouSayOwned hell yea! All other mark were just jealous of such a bad ass cars in general haha

[@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind]

They should drop Cadillac move Buick up and bring Pontiac back

[@charlessynowiec3876]

@@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMindbring back pontiac, drop buick, keep cadillac. buick eco/luxurycars can just be pontiac’s for those who don’t want muscle

[@samialkhalifa3300]

Thanks Mr.Roman.... Nice review as always

[@LBigJake14]

Buick is still around because it's a big thing in China

[@jixter_boy2452]

I personally think this is one the best looking cars in GM's entire line up.. Looks better than the Caddy ATS and CTS as well in my honest opinion..

[@jrouth555]

No way it looks better than those

[@klukash]

+Mack Ryan becuase its an Opel and Opel is the German division of GM and that means because its German its good.

[@brkn2445]

+lukash kowcz why they didn't put the 2.8 litre V6 with 325hp and 400nm out of the opel insignia opc in it?

[@klukash]

Have no idea. The late Saab 9-5 used the 2.8 v6 turbo in the aero model. So I don't know why they didn't bring the engine over . but again the Saab 9-5 and the buick regal and the Opel Insignia is the same car

[@youregatorbait]

You LykeMe you high; or do you own a GS? Either way, you're clueless. Both Cadillac's outclass the Buick. You should probably (at least) test drive and ATS or CTS, before you make that trash assessment.

[@andrewcavett5691]

The drone footage is excellent

[@moneybabyg]

Any 2016 Lincoln MKZ v6 vid coming up soon, we would love to see that car reviewed

[@Ta2llHardlhatlkil]

It is actually the Opel Insignia OPC which came out 2 years ago in Germany ;)

[@Mountain133]

In Europe you can get the Insignia with 2.8 V6 Turbo with 325hp

[@lawrenceedwards5386]

best looking modern buick upto date but i am definitely dissappointed by the choice of drivetain and the hefty price doesnt leave us with some bang for your buck...Come on Buick let it live up to its Grand National heritage. Let it be the GTR for us successful young people

[@brianbuchert6382]

Young people aren’t the only ones wanting performance

[@erwinnez3735]

I’m gonna be buying this for my wife soon, I need a good review. Thanks TFL ❤️ I got it off this video

[@FP5Gaming]

gotta love those factory tires

[@DylanGarciaaa]

This is one of the nicest low end sports cars straight out of the factory

[@lawfin14]

The drone camera is pretty cool

[@MrCtsSteve]

Beautiful car . Needed a bigger motor though

[@6sic666666]

46k!?!? For that kind of $$$ I'd get the Chevrolet SS!!!

[@regalturbo401]

Paid 20k for my Regal Turbo Premium II FWD with 18k miles few years ago. Add a drop-in air filter and the trifecta tune and it will beat a stock WRX! Great daily drivers / sleepers

[@ivanlowjones]

Gotta admit.......this is a sporty looking car, especially in the highest trim levels. The right colors with the right wheels really makes this car stand out. At its price point, I'm surprised more "millenials" don't choose this car.

[@robgronkowski3888]

I’m 19 and drive one of these.. they are faster than people expect

[@ivanlowjones]

@@robgronkowski3888 You're not really "Rob Gronkowski". He's in his 30's and you're admittedly only 19. 🤔

[@robgronkowski3888]

@@ivanlowjones I made this account 8 years ago lol I’m not trying to pretend to be him. I was simply saying I drive one of these regals and it’s plenty fast

[@thronekingdom4369]

If you are reading this TFL i would like to see a review of the Lincoln MKZ, looks like a really nice car and i haven't seen many reviews on it. Thanks

[@cribs78]

Nice car but definitely needs more power. Buick should grow a pair and make a special edition Grand National.

[@keepitthoro6768]

that's a look i just cant get tired of nor does it get old,i own one and still like it!(ONLY THE ONE WITH THOSE RIMS)

[@chicagoui9299]

I want one of these. It makes me think of what Saab may have been had GM not killed them and stole their turbocharging tech. The ecotec is based exactly off Saab’s 2.0 eco power in the OG Saab 93.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

I love saab and this basically is a Saab in another form.

[@marshmallowpuff4899]

This car is a design classic . Inside and out . And now GM offloads Opel and Vauxhall wtf .

[@mss627]

Interesting steering technique. I've never seen anybody cross their arms like that when taking a hairpin.

[@colsta89]

It’s called Vauxhall Insignia VXR in the UK

[@tritchie6272]

How good is it in snow? Whats it like on a trip?

[@GOINFINITI]

Its an OPEL by any other name

[@BornToBeFamed]

GOINFINITI yeppp

[@furians601]

No shit lol

[@ukaszkuczynski3988]

Insignia

[@willpark7483]

vaxhaull insignia

[@jbm0866]

This is one of those cars that will never be at home on a track without a few aftermarket mods. What it does well is being a comfortable grand tourer that can still be fun when the road gets a little twisty...but not too twisty😌

[@DaveP1809]

i don't understand why the us haven't got the 2.8l v6 engine with 325hp which you get in the opel insignia opc.

[@jayy.cls6]

jry1809 probably something to do with emissions...

[@La-yt1wr]

That's by far my favorite motor that came from the company especially for a v6.

[@PizzaFaceGuy]

What is the music at 1:23? I hate it when people use music and don't say what it is.

[@zero00-100]

GM needs to bring back the performance as they did in 1987 with the Turbo-T and the GNX

[@adrianruiz9033]

Did they offer it with a manual transmission too?

[@varunmunjal9659]

"Come on, come on, car." Luv it!❤

[@kinggreatness4343]

Thinking 🤔 about getting it🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@landobell4644]

You guys should do a new vs old with this car

[@tennesseeoutdoorsman9103]

if buick would bring back the regal gnx have it rear wheel drive have black as the only paint color and get the 3.6 and twin turbo it and do other stuff to give it more power i'd say it would sell pretty well

[@jovanigordon8214]

is this the frost white tricoat color?

[@freezor80]

Hey the gansterish music you have in the background is perfect. The car strikes me as something a young rapper would drive. The exhaust doesn't sound sporty either. It needs a sound like an Si or Abarth.

[@aconfusedazn]

Roman, I would turn in a little earlier and power out a little later. I think you're coming into the corners a bit too hot, especially in what sounds like a front wheel biased AWD car. It pushes like a FWD car. Just a thought.

[@shawnpetty3837]

I have a 2013 Regal GS with the higher HP output and no AWD and I think your review of the car is pretty spot on. There is just enough sportiness to enjoy with this Buick, but it is far from a sports car. The turbo is less than inspiring with this engine.

[@dustinmills6031]

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[@christopherhiatt9236]

You guys aren't launching it correctly. Press and hold traction control button to disable the safety nanny. Then brake torque launch it. The AWD model leaps out of the hole like it was rear ended by a freight train when you kill the traction control.

[@DeuceFrmEC]

I know this is way late but yes, he did this wrong. It should be getting ~6.1 at sea level

[@anakinpaez2705]

Will you guys talk about the 2015 Ford Edge?

[@ockong1]

Best looking Buick in years.

[@PantomimeHorseMusic]

Buick still exists because it's the top GM brand in China. For some reason, they really took to the marque. Who'd of thought it?

[@mcevanjr]

This was a while ago, but I saw a 2015 Challenger in the intro to some videos! Where is the review or video for that?

[@number1heatrocka287]

It was probably the hellcat, which has been reviewed to death

[@mcevanjr]

It might've been but it looked like an SXT. I don't think there was a hellcat getting sent out in the fleet.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

It appears GM has listed to some of the complaints. The new 2018 Regal no longer has the plastic fake engine port holes finally. The car is 300 lbs. lighter now, and the engine has more torque in AWD (295 ft.-lbs.). Should make it a little faster, and better handling. We will find out later this year and early next year if it is true.

[@regalturbo401]

Maddie K 3 seconds ago Well this generation GS AWD had a 3,981 curb weight. The regal gs sportback ended up being heavier at 4,270. The 3.6l V6 puts out more horsepower but less torque than the 2.0L turbo in stock form. The 2.0L turbo has tunes available that bump up the numbers quite a bit, surpassing the 3.6l in both numbers. The new gen ended up being a bust essentially, thing is an absolute pig with no ability to make faster. Best part is my 2016 Regal Turbo FWD with the LTG only weighs 3,560 after some weight reduction and with a tune it's quite quick. The only benefit of the new gen was the 9-speed auto, the 6-speed in our previous gen left a bit to be desired. But then again...you could get a manual

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

@@regalturbo401 While true GM/Buick was responding to the complaints made that a V6 should be offered - so they offered the 3.6L used in the Buick Enclave and other vehicles. Not saying you are wrong, but they at the time were trying to respond to public demand. It failed as you stated.

[@regalturbo401]

@@Buc_Stops_Here can't argue with that! I absolutely prefer the sound of the 3.6l, the 2.0ts don't sound very good imo. If only they put the twin turbo 3.6 in it, maybe it would have been more successful

[@jbm0866]

But they made the interior worse looking and with cheaper looking materials. (Except the outlandish GS seats that look aftermarket😂)

[@ddombos2]

I think the 2014s and up have a twin-scroll turbo....

[@sietafak]

Needs more PAH

[@timmckinnon3325]

Nice wheels

[@matthiasmoorefield4172]

nobody noticed that he used the word "thunk" and thought hummer would make it through a time when the economy was at a low

[@ruwithlee1970]

Roman I wish they would use the SS platform and this body design to produce a powerful Classy as well as a very attractive car that the Buick's of the Past provided! The SS looks way to much like a Malibu and not enough Like the IMPALA SS to be any kind of competitor to the Germans or the Japanese Luxury sport sedans! P.S. You and your partner are living my Dream Job ! Thank you sir!

[@John-vb8gr]

needs a twin turbo.they should of stayed with the 6cyl supercharger. setup like the 01.also should have a 4cyl no turbo option and a v8 option with a ls engine and performance handling package

[@ukaszkuczynski3988]

Its: Buick Regal / Opel Insignia / Vauxhall Insignia or Holden Insignia

[@easycheddy]

wonder if there gonna make a hotter version gnX MAYBE

[@steven091315]

Do a Taurus sho plz

[@lorenz9255]

My buick verano turbo you reviewed ran 0-60 in 6.97 seconds. At sea level :/ idk I’d expect more from the regal. Just weird too me.

[@jonmcclane7433]

This guy drives like shit, though

[@justingonzalezvega6723]

Is a really nice car with them rims only and it is fast 💨 I just crash mine for racing n trying to dodge a pit hole thankfully i didn’t damage the body just lost them same exact rims but the car is fast and satisfying just a lil small in the inside but is a good sports car facts

[@WarPig1911]

Why not do this review with a manual transmission?

[@fahimblack3925]

Mines is a 2013 and puts out 270hp and 295lbs of torque

[@Chromegrillz]

I own a buick not this model but the quality of car is excellent and luxuries.

[@talan7442]

I had a 2012 white GS with a 6 speed manual. Paid 22 grand with 8k miles…good deal. I wish it had all wheel drive. It got totaled, so I got a Scat.

[@nep639]

Are they reliable? I don't see this much in Texas. New to this, it's definitely a clean ride. Im looking at a AWD equipped as well.

[@KoreytheFunkyRayda]

Ad a second turbo maybe?

[@ezywin_matrixoutsider]

wich is better this one or the turbo model

[@C5Cse7en]

this one looks better and has the brembo brakes and bigger wheels, turbo model is cheaper, you decide

[@Supr1Strt]

This guy can't drive for beans.

[@475thehitman]

X4V13R beans lol

[@chasesimpson5123]

Should have gotten the manual to review

[@wsc31]

At $46k can it compete when being cross-shopped with the ATS,CTS,C Class, 3 Series, A4 etc. ? I tend to doubt it.

[@jeffk464]

Dan Troop ATS is much more edgy than this car.

[@Frost517]

Jeff K I sure hope they fix the styling of the ATS because I'd take this over it. lol Its so conservative its like why did they even bother. Thats not a Cadillac. Thats a Cadilack. lol

[@Trades46]

A sportier Camry/Accord I say. Paying near mid ~$40k car means if you wanted to stick to American cars or GM then the ATS with the 2.0T RWD (with a 6MT mind you) might make a lot more sense.

[@blackcarmafia]

+Trades46 this is rebadged Opel from europe :) not really american car

[@Trades46]

blackcarmafia Yeah the chassis was derived from the Opel Insignia, but ever since 2011 the Buick has been manufactured in North America (the earlier 2007~2009 were made in Germany then imported).

[@blackcarmafia]

Trades46 well, so are mercks and vws ... still german :) And for focus for example is also german :) On the othe hand .. hmm maybe Opel Omega is american that sold in europe :)

[@budfans]

man hear all that creaking when he went around the track I just think in a few years the interior will start to fall apart. I wish I could like gm products but come on a brand new car and I hear creaking from the interior

[@MrAndersie91]

Man.. The Opel Insignia OPC different looks far better in Europe than it does in America 1) It actually looks fast and sporty 2) We dont have HIDEOUS chrome alloys

[@cteng1204]

Same LTG twin scroll turbo in the ATS and Camaro...

[@peter.piotr_1277]

Nice Opel Insignia

[@icemanroyal]

It sounds like it's MOOOOOing every time it accelerates, whoa Bessie!!

[@user-ce3jb4vz2c]

Geiler Insignia Opel

[@derrerrrr]

0:38 the intro is a bit different

[@chadisrc]

How are they selling any of these at 46k? That car should be at least 10k less.

[@billd5211]

They are about 10k less, the price he said wasn't correct, they are in the middle to high 30s on the lots around me.

[@Frost517]

Chad Novak You're talking fully fully optioned most likely. However, after incentives, dealer specials, finance specials, and the fact that most will go for lower optioned cars, you arent going to be paying that for one...

[@LlyleHunter]

Good points Roman Indeed, who would have thought that Buick would become so vital to GM's future on the international stage? The car is dated! It's so....three years ago!

[@CatalinCSC]

Totally looks like an Opel Insignia OPC.

[@rossutigard]

Why does Buick not make a 2 door anymore? Their whole fleet is 4 doors. They say they are trying to attract a younger crowd....A Regal, Riviera, Grand National are 2 door cars not 4 door.

[@kaseskells]

stopped video after he said four banger.....

[@willpark7483]

Raziel why

[@76carmel]

I think the Regal GS is an awesome car, but the $46,000 price tag -- I'd go with another Buick, the Lacrosse.

[@jeffk464]

A opal by any other name.

[@rogerpiero]

The U.S. Should put some RHD vehicles and expand their market.

[@User8571]

Considering that the old Grand National is kind of Buick's crowning achievement in the arena of performance street cars, I agree with the idea of throwing a turbo in the Regal. Yeah, Ok. So, it's a sedan but, even though sedans are for family guys and grand dads, it didn't keep US manufacturers from fitting heavy, gas hogging V8's in 'em for decades. Not only were they doing that, but the stock trim engines were embarrassingly weak considering their huge displacement, strong yet heavy iron blocks along with poor placement creating bad weight distribution. Thus, old domestic sedans generally have a well deserved reputation for being slow and lumbering yet, were generally reliable, smooth and inexpensive (compared to imports of equal class). Today, everything is about mileage. Meanwhile, ride quality and longevity seem to have taken a backseat because a generation of limp-wristed fatherless democrats don't know how to change their own oil, much less maintain a car. So, they just replace them every 4 years. So, why not just go with a turbo four banger (especially if it's already AWD)? True, domestic four cylinders have always been a joke when compared to imports (see: Brent Rau, John Shepherd, Dave Buschur, etc.) but, who cares? So long as it'll handle 15 lbs. or so of boost until the warranty expires, the people who buy new cars today would've sold it right about the time it starts to fall apart. So, yeah. Go for broke, Buick. No one cares about your brand anymore. Go out with a bang instead of a whimper like Pontiac/Saturn and the like.

[@analogkid4557]

The Quad 4 was a killer 4 banger back in the 80s that beat the sh!t out of JapCrap.

[@intermissionbuffalo]

Sounds like an understeering, turbo laggy, factory limited programmed waste of time and $46,000

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Kevin G Because it is. Motor Trend ranking it in last place in a field of eight cars proves it.

[@philhaus87]

idk where people got this 45k price from but its about 10k cheaper then that was then too

[@apbt067]

I knew that 0-60 times was slow and I guess it’s because this 15 model only 250hp. My moms 2012 model I bought from her has 270 or 275hp and would likely get decently better times.

[@TheMarlonsandifer]

Love this car but the 7 second range is what a Camry hybrid can do... Granted it's much better looking. Buick may just need to shave some weight and/or do something with the engine

[@Xixu.co.6]

They should have used the tt v6 from the ctsv. 8.6 0-60 is awful. Its slower than an expedition lol. Still a very cool looking car though.

[@turboshottho]

Who would've THOUGHT... NOT THUNK

[@willpark7483]

vaxhaull or ople insignia

[@phantomsession9869]

I like the looks of it but it's way too slow, if I do get one I'd swap out the engine for another turbo 4 or maybe a V6 like the 3.7 from the 370z