2018 Buick Regal TourX | CarGurus Test Drive Review

[@detroitghost7916]

update: 10/30/2023... Still have the car. My wife uses it every day and it has 55,000 plus miles. No problems and runs like it was new.....

[@detroitghost7916]

Bought it and absolutely love it... fantastic handling and a torque packed twin turbo.. people love the styling and it is sensational to drive... no regrets at all.

[@normt5463]

Detroit Ghost With disconts the TourX 2.0T is a better deal than an over priced Accord 2.0T 10-speed

[@detroitghost7916]

I traded a BMW to get the car and have never regretted it. We are in the real estate biz which requires room in the backseat for customers and the Buick has that, very comfortable (but really corners much better than expected)

[@JC-hl3tn]

its not a twin turbo. But twin clutch or dual clutch.

[@midnight4109]

@@JC-hl3tn The transmission shifts smoothly unlike many of the dual clutch.

[@CCANGEL333]

Any update?

[@Hawkdriver511]

I bought this vehicle last week for my wife. It was a big jump from a Yukon XL, but she absolutely loves it. We bought a 2018 fully loaded for 29.9k with tax 32.2k out the door. The dealer seemed to be fast paced to get this one off the lot. This is a great vehicle that GM should advertise more. Why wife absolute loves it. I don’t see the SUV comparison, it’s certainly a wagon. I think it’s more comparable to a Volvo or Allroad.

[@jeffersonsean7271]

InstaBlaster.

[@ArcturusAlpha]

they wont advertise these cars more because they make more money off suvs and killing sedans/wagons on purpose.

[@SinAlameda]

I bought one, I've had it for a day. Its great. I have an Essence trim, for under $30k, I didn't look at much else other than the Subaru, which I felt was just too unattractive for me to want to drive. The leather seats are harder than they could be, true. The stop/start is annoying, although there is now a device which you can purchase to defeat it (with apparently some impact on remote start). The interior is gorgeous to look at, and the technology is honestly all you'd need. None of the reviews mention it, but at night, the metal trim on the dash has an invisible line of light, I don't know how, you can't see it in the daytime. But at night it illuminates and is very cool looking. The Essence package is a must, if you ask me, as the switches at the trunk to drop the seats alone is worthwhile, plus it includes the leather and a better infotainment screen. I did not get a sunroof, I have an Audi with a sunroom, and some leakage. I don't want to deal with that in 10 years. I did not get driver confidence package one or two. Don't know what I'm missing, so I guess I don't care. I did not get the "sights and sounds" package, so no Bose stereo. HOWEVER, the speakers still say Bose on them, and the sound is unbelievable. I am deeply suspicious, I wonder whether ALL of the cars have the Bose sound system. It would certainly make manufacturing easier. Then for an extra little bump in price, or a bargaining chip, the factory puts a "BOSE" logo in some cars. Dunno, just spit balling. If you, like me, are looking for a versatile vehicle that looks terrific, and can still haul the occasional something or other, while also going to the slopes (but not off road), put bikes on top, skies on top, etc., then I don't see that there's a better bang for your buck. Now if I had $100k plus for an E63s wagon....

[@timprovens594]

Spencer - now that you've had your TourX for a while, can you provide an update? I'm seriously considering this car in Essence trim but was concerned about driver comfort on 5 hour+ road trips. I will be putting 40K miles/year on a car, and the TourX is a much better option that the outback for someone who will only be driving on road.

[@midnight4109]

You need the high end Essence model with as many packages and accessories as you can find. The basic car doesn't cut it, like many others out there. But the Tour X is in a class by itself. We also opted out of the moon roof living in the south with the hot sun, but enjoy the safety of both driver confidence packages. My preference. The BMW 3 series wagon is probably the best alternative, except for the price!

[@midnight4109]

@@timprovens594 The seats are quite comfortable and supportive on the high end Essence model. I like the Outback and the BMW 3 series wagon but own a Tour X.

[@mikeamerica0830]

Why do reviewers compare it to a suv? It's clearly a sport wagon.

[@Mmmyess]

A: Because reviewers are idiots.

[@user-ch5ij5yd2g]

The Opel is a wagon. This is a lifted version with suv styling added and it is often marketed as and compared to SUVs. Just like every other wagon from Europe that is lifted 1-2 inches and sold as an SUV in America due to Americans hating wagons and obsessing over SUVs

[@biggerchris20]

DONT SAY THAT WORD!! Buick dont even use the S-word.

[@midnight4109]

For some reason SUV's are the biggest sellers while sedans and wagons have been left in the dust. That is not the case in Europe and it doesn't make sense here in the states but consumers can't get SUV's out of their minds. I have owned 2 SUV's and prefer my Tour X to either of them. Go figure.

[@Soh90]

I think the interior criticism was a little harsh. Remember this car starts at $29,900 and comes with standard AWD and is huge compared to the other wagons. It also looks good. Put it this way, when you consider the fact that a BMW X1 or Audi Q3 can almost hit $50,000, paying $40,000 for a car this big is something to really consider. Especially since Buick is advertising taking 16% of the MSRP as we speak.

[@MrMrich69]

He bitches about privacy glass, which many sedans also don't offer that either, and thus forgetting that this is a wagon which is based on a sedan model. Besides you can get an excellent aftermarket window tinting package than what a dealer would charge for this option were it available if you decided it was a necessity.

[@midnight4109]

There are incredible deals on the Tour X. Opt for the Essence with as many packages and accessories as you can find.

[@zulusmith]

At lot of folks are saying that this doesn't compete with Subaru because it doesn't have offroad capabilities. There are tons of people who have no intention of going offroad but buy Subarus (specifically in the Northeast) because they know it's a reliable performer in snow. Some of those people can afford to buy more car than a Subaru, but don't want to pay for an Allroad, Sportwagen or V60. Maybe Buick wants to sneak off with that specific set of customers? I would not buy this new, but think it would be great as a preowned low mileage option. I may consider it in 2020 or 2021.

[@characinmgmtgroup4261]

It's a wagon.... if you're in love with SUV's that's fine. But don't trash it.

[@JoJoJoker]

*CUVs. Real SUVs (Range Rover, G550, Land Cruiser) are out of the price range of these idiots.

[@00_UU]

This car is great. I never knew it existed until I had an Uber ride in Europe and I instantly loved it. When I returned stateside I went for a test drive. Then I was shocked when I checked the price. Fully loaded price is around $40k+, which is insane. That's a price of an Acura RDX and so many other SUVs that are way above this Buick/Opel wagon. Interior on this car is very *entry* level luxury, so it should have been cheaper. That's why left-over 2018 models are now selling with $10k discounts. Now it is a great car for $30k fully loaded.

[@Steve-uw5bf]

Good points...I bought a top-line TourX a few months ago loaded sans pano roof (didn't want that) at a freaking amazing price. I refuse to pay $40k+ for ANY new car, including the RDX (I traded an '07 RDX for my TourX), and I'm an Acura fan. I find TourX interior more than nice enough - and functional. I don't need it for high tea. I use mine for spirited driving, camping/hiking, road trips and hauling my bikes and dogs around. On that note, TourX has great dynamics, and is definitely road-trip comfortable + much quieter than my Acura. Great looks, too. Best of all, it's not a tall SUV and *those* complaints are what's silly. This is a car, people. Remember those?! I shopped Subies and tried to like them, but not for me...and you see them on every corner. Most of us drive on the road 100% of the time, and a *very* small percentage go "offroad" (read: somewhat unpaved road to trailhead parking lot that's easily navigable in cars) - a few times a year. I can tell you that my TourX will get me to the trailhead exactly as well as my AWD RDX did. TourX AWD is also great in deep snow (5-7" to date). Great job, GM - you hit this one out of the park. Now just get the msrp right and/or give it the marketing it deserves.

[@midnight4109]

You don't even need to pay $30K any more. Now is a very good time to buy.

[@SYukimi]

Spot on. I still love mine every day, knowing its shortcomings and strengths.

[@vetteboy1024]

Since the Audi was mentioned, I built one online with heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and adaptive cruise control. $56,000....which for a smaller car and will probably be less reliable of course the interior will be nicer. $56,000 for a compact wagon! I also built an Outback with similar options. $39,064. I’d say this is right on the mark with equipment and interior materials. I just picked mine up with a MSRP of $40,500. However with the 16% sale and another discount ended up around $32,000. I’ll take it right to the bank.

[@brooklynforge4591]

I happen to like a louder turn signal stock.

[@Mmmyess]

I agree. My F150 XLT has an overly smooth turn signal stock, and I hate it. Give me a mechanical "CLICK" any day.

[@hellosunshine1090]

Funny ! But, I believe that would be 'Stalk' not stock. Mom was a stickler on grammar !

[@hellosunshine1090]

This wagon is an "Euro GT mobile" as in Gran Tourismo oriented. You said well its not for off roading, its for superb traction on marginal roads or gravel roads. As an analogy from Cycling categories, if this were a bike it would be a "Gravel Bike" not strictly a Road Bike or Mountain Bike... Thanks for a thoughtful review !

[@50gary]

Two thumbs up, I like the Station Wagon. SUVs are not my cuppa tea. He also says "it's too low" TourX is a car not a Jeep, in fact I'd lower it .5" and remove that unsightly roof rack BS. For marketing Buick should consider calling it a "shooting brake" or "combi" in some of their adverts. He also disses TourX for not having dark tint rear windows, I hate tinted windows.

[@dieudonnemcful]

This car is nice! I saw one in the doc's lot today!!! This is why Im here.

[@palmtrio]

I love my Buick TourX, it's a fantastic AWD turbo wagon.

[@cedricm5153]

Its not going to put a dent in Subaru, AT ALL. It's barely selling. Buick isn't even TRYING to sell it.

[@shethjones4494]

Cedric M no wagon is big seller in the US. Not exactly a revelation that this won't be huge sellet

[@kevinheckeler]

I know at least one Outback customer that went with the Tour X. So, not AT ALL is inaccurate. Buick doesn't seem to be trying to sell anything nowadays, it's rare I see a Buick commercial on TV or advertisement in a magazine/online. I suspect GM isn't pushing much extra cash for marketing towards them, perhaps not a good sign of Buick's future in America.

[@shethjones4494]

Cedric M is the outback really its main target?

[@normt5463]

Kevin Heckeler Do you live in a cave? About $8,000 on TourX.

[@normt5463]

Cedric M OB sales for July were down 1,400 units.

[@brettpanzer]

I like the look of these things. I was considering them back in 2019, but only the high trim pricier trims were left around me. Went with a green/marrakesh brown base Golf Alltrack DSG for under $24k. Awesome car and hasn't had any issues at all and great gas mileage. I saw a Tourx on the highway a week ago and it looked damn nice. Definitely a unique car here in the US.

[@dereklwashington1132]

Just bought one on carvana today! Can't wait to pick it up next week from the tower!

[@IntegraSirHellsing]

I just bought one too from Carvana lol

[@ethanhess246]

Buick should make an Avenir model of the TourX and remove the plastic cladding and the roofrails. Maybe throw in some preimum 20" rims too.

[@bextar6365]

The wheel cladding should be an extra cost item, most people would not order them. Give buyers a choice..

[@shethjones4494]

Emh0303 sportback has avenir for 2019

[@normt5463]

@@bextar6365 I've watched the Opel/Vauxhall reviews and it look better with the cladding.

[@ivantuma7969]

its very quiet for what it is - but agree about the roof rack wind noise changing the character of the car when attached. drivers coming "down" from previous Audi ownership may be disappointed a bit by the interior, but others coming up from Subaru or Honda ownership will be pleasantly surprised. It is, afterall, a "near luxury" vehicle. Interestingly - with only about 5000 being imported, it's been holding its value in the used car market.

[@lowandslow24]

You might as well be texting and driving, reading your review from a tablet on the dash.

[@am-js1ge]

This was an extremely good review for a bad idea of car, your honesty was great.

[@pngmick]

In Australia we have these under the Holden Commodore name. Between the Omega, Buick and our Commodore, all the same imports from Germany, the standard equipment and options are all different between the brands. Wheels ,AWD, interior all vary. AWD is only available in the top models here and only with the V6. Nice car but those roof bars!

[@zh9119]

Vauxhall in the UK

[@josefonseca1028]

Im curious about the future Buick lineup.. so far they just rebadged Opels. But now Opel was acquired by the french PSA group...

[@piersandromannino4109]

José Fonseca fancy Chevy in the future nothing else. An exemple is the envision.

[@shethjones4494]

José Fonseca do more research. Most Buick are not opels. Just this one.

[@shethjones4494]

Piersandro Mannino not an example. Envision is on a heavily modified version of platform used by equinox. It's heavier and has different wheelbase.

[@socalguy97]

Who gives a damn if it was or is an Opel? GM, specifically Buick, owned the company until not long ago. Why can’t the rebadge their own cars for different markets? Lol. Who says that’s against the rules? Honda does it with Acura. Toyota does it with Lexus and on and on and on. Literally, who even cares? Why is it acceptable for any company to do this BUT General Motors? Lol

[@normt5463]

@@piersandromannino4109 The Buick Envision went on sale in 2014, or way ahead of the 2018 Chevy release.

[@lucky1206]

I don't think I care much for vented seats. I would still buy this despite that small thing. I seen this at the L.A. auto show and it looked great and the fact that the rear seat does have ac vents is fine enough with me. As far as the windows....tint them lol...tint the windows now barely cost $100 if that and the manufacturer way of tinting a window in other brands is not dark enough to block the glare of the sun. Every car has hard plastic at any given place so it doesn't matter and why do people care if the dash is hard plastic or feels soft? Are you sitting on it? Are you going to have a desire to touch something soft? 'Hey I think I want to touch my soft dash for fun, it is that time of day!' Lol...people are stupid

[@thatsanicepicture2]

Soft touch plastics do much more than make you finger feel good. They stifle sounds and this car has a lot of them. Drive one of these then an Outback, Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee at the same price point. Those are real off road ability cars. TourX is not. This is a great family car at the base price. Don't take it off road. And yes. Get the windows tinted.

[@normt5463]

Dale Smallwood Soft touch also is subject to wear and tear where hard plastics are not. Just coat the with dressing of your choice and let the shine.

[@lucky1206]

Norm T that's where people don't take care of their cars. They buy it with leather all over but never maintains it with leather conditioner. But got this, People need to buy plastic conditioner with UV protection. They're is a difference

[@socalguy97]

Ray A I agree with you. I just leased this car a few weeks ago and have no issue with the materials. I’d say 50% are hard plastics while the rest are soft touch; however, I can tell you in the two weeks I’ve had the car, other than perhaps while I was sitting at the dealership and considering reviews like these, I’ve never laid my hands on the dash, center stack, or door panels. So with that, who cares what is soft and what is not unless it’s something you plan to touch each time you drive the car?

[@socalguy97]

Dale Smallwood I disagree. This car does NOT have a lot of sounds. I was able to have a whisper-quiet conversation in it at highway speed and with three other passengers inside. The sound deadening materials used are profound with all Buick’s and this one is no exception. It was like riding in a casket, which for me, I love.

[@dugfriendly]

Like the plastic. Easy to clean. Cloth seats available is a win for me too.

[@normt5463]

dugfriendly Yes, hard plastics are the best with them out of daily reach. Just wipe them down with dressing of your choice and they shine like new and never show signs of wear.

[@baldheadlogic]

Hey Chris. Great Review. I agree. The safety equipment that is optional only on this top trim is standard on other brands especially at this price. Also, the interior of a 40k car should not look live a 27k one.

[@shethjones4494]

canonlybeme4life not European cars. Advanced active safety features aren't standard on most German brands from VW to BMW. Let's not leave that out

[@normt5463]

The $39K TourX Preferred is right around $30K on autotrader.

[@normt5463]

@@shethjones4494 the no optioned Essence at $40K is on sale at $28K or so.

[@davids1816]

slightly bigger wheels and a bit of color in the interior would really help. It also needs paddles for the transmission. The shale interior is great except that the carpet color extends to the cargo area... why?

[@Steve-uw5bf]

Those were early builds. I believe the later '18s and '19 shale interiors have black carpeting in cargo area. You can upgrade wheels to a 19 or 20, it is possible. I think the 18s ride well though I may upgrade at some point to an Opel 19" design. I had paddles on my Acura that I used probably

[@davids1816]

@@Steve-uw5bf There is no wheel option here in the United States. The carpet was kinda dumb, glad it got adressed. I drove one and they went down the middle too much. It's not slow or fast, super comfy or sporty, rugged or pretty. To sell it here, 2 inches of ground clearance and bigger wheels would probably double sales. Not with me, necessarily, but in general. Thanks for the input.

[@Steve-uw5bf]

@@davids1816 I agree with you on the 2" more of ground clearance, and also the fact that it's not for me, either. That's true about the single-choice wheel in the US, which is really a shame as the Euro and Oz wheels are super sharp. I also agree with you on neither slow nor fast, but I'm good with the power on it, and also for me it feels pretty comfy / sporty enough for what it is - a large wagon. People are modding them right now with tunes and lowered suspensions to make them true Eurowagons, which is also very cool.

[@levelazn]

this car needs a GS trim

[@midnight4109]

The car is in a class by itself, as long as you aren't looking for a more upscale luxury wagon, even with the packages and available accessories, which I mostly recommend. The BMW 3 series station wagon offers more but at about twice the price of the Tour X. I have found through experience that high end German cars have complex suspensions with potential maintenance issues which the Tour X is not prone to and still a near luxury German design. The Subaru Outback is more SUV and also more expensive to buy and to operate. Those are the 2 closest. Living down south, I opted out of the moon roof, too much heat potential, especially considering the glass on the side windows, as you have pointed out. The car is maybe a bit plain on the interior but extremely well thought out and functional, not to mention the comfortable and supportive seats, and not objectionably cheap looking, my opinion. Getting a bit up there, I chose the two driver assist packages, especially since this is my wife's car and we are a bit concerned about her driving. She wasn't crazy about any of the other cars we looked at but liked the near luxury look of this car and was blown away by the test drive. Best of all, there are absolutely incredible year end deals on these cars. I don't know why such a well made alternative to a sedan or SUV isn't selling better!

[@MrBury74]

Why on earth would they not give it more ground clearance like the Outback?

[@shethjones4494]

MrBury74 how many outback go off-road?

[@MrBury74]

Sheth Jones it’s about the look. Ground clearance is part of the look. See outback, crosstrek etc

[@shethjones4494]

MrBury74 that is pretty absurd. Add ground clearance strictly for the look?

[@MrBury74]

Sheth Jones I didn’t invent that design cue. Look around at the market. You think absurd stops designers?? Many vehicles have elements about them that are strictly for looks.

[@normt5463]

Leaves an opening for a Blazer.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The base model is well worth leasing.

[@normt5463]

Down to $26K on the base. But a top line Essence is $26-27K with discounts and no options is the best deal.

[@normt5463]

A very good deal for a wagon and 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD, 295 lb-ft of torque. Autotrader has them as low as $25K. That is much less than Accord 2.0T 10-speed.

[@venictos]

Norm T waiting for ford fusion wagon myself

[@swanblake]

Norm T we get it, you work for GM.

[@bextar6365]

Don't hold your breath !

[@normt5463]

Blake Swan simple fact, no?

[@normt5463]

Bextar636 exhale, the tourX beats Stinger 2.0T RWD in MT testing.

[@Mmmyess]

I'm very much interested in the TourX and am considering buying one. As such, I've been watching and reading every review I can find. I'm also a CarGurus fan...bought both of my vehicles using the site. That said, this review of the TourX is one of the worst. Chris just isn't a car guy. Did he actually say "SUV"? Over and over, even? And he thinks it should look more like an Outback. (Note to Buick/Opel engineers: Ignore this guy.) What is so difficult to understand about a 4WD wagon? The bad news is that you just wasted 9:39 of my life, and the good news is that this review will have no bearing -- positive or negative -- on my purchasing decision.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

How does this “look like an suv?”

[@johnelbersii7108]

I mountain bike and kayak but don't want a Subie this looks like it would fit my needs

[@djr4840]

Buick Tourx or Buick 9-3x?

[@limpunsing224]

A beatiful station wagon that only cared to check out

[@ponchoman49]

The all black interiors are getting so old and need to go!

[@vitaliygoldin5423]

I just got a beige interior and love it

[@Mmmyess]

I would have agreed with you a few years ago, but now I'm sold on them. Black dashes are almost a must in terms of reflection on the windshield, and black wears better than any other color. Unless you're wearing 1970's-era OP shorts, your legs won't get burned by them, even if they've been in direct sunlight.

[@Steve-uw5bf]

@TheSushiraw I also got black because it wears better. Wife has beige/shale interior and it shows dirt easily. But another great thing about TourX is you can get it in black or shale interior.

[@johnjames7712]

The problem is how this car is positioned in the market. It’s marketed as a premium alternative to mainstream brands, and its main competitors are the Audi Allroad, the Volvo V90, and the Subaru Outback. The car does not feel premium enough to compete with the other vehicles in the segment.

[@MikeDPerkins]

John James You don't feel this can compete with the Outback?

[@johnjames7712]

Michael Perkins The Regal TourX is supposed to be upmarket, which the Subaru isn’t. So no, it doesn’t. As far as capability is concerned, the Outback is better in every respect. To me the Outback is miles above the Regal. The Regal is very attractive, and that’s pretty much all it has going for it.

[@MikeDPerkins]

John James Fair. Though I loved the GS.

[@johnjames7712]

Michael Perkins The Regal GS is very nice. Wish it had a tad bit more power. Otherwise, very nice indeed.

[@MikeDPerkins]

John James And those seats ...

[@fgeiger41]

It looks great as is. There's nothing wrong with racks and protective trim. Too bad is not more off road worthy

[@dieudonnemcful]

why do you need to drive it off the road?

[@Senor_3210]

I the way Chris does reviews. I hate when I run out to test drive a car reviewers have raved over only to discover it feels cheap and overpriced. Chris you notice things that I notice. Thanks for sharing your style of reviewing.

[@shethjones4494]

Señor Darío plastics are definitely important. Likely most critical aspect of a car

[@johnjames7712]

The plastics in this car is incredibly cheap.

[@normt5463]

@@shethjones4494 if you do not touch it it won't t matter.

[@normt5463]

@@johnjames7712 All plastics are cheap. No difference here. You are just closer to them as this feels like a sedan.

[@johnjames7712]

Norm T I expect more from a car that is marketed as a premium vehicle, not to mention one that costs more than $40k.

[@MrChevybaja]

nobody uses turn signals anymore.

[@isaiah123456wp7]

FACT!!

[@NelsonMorgan1]

Isn’t that the truth.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

I would like one (base model) if: 1) did not have the black rubbery-plastic wheel arches, 2) came with tinted windows (if you live in the southern part of US, tint is important), 3) was FWD, don't need AWD where I live, and was about $25K. It would make a good touring (long trip)and camping car. Nice try Buick-Opel, but no cigar. Good review.....I doubt you would choose this over competition. 🤔

[@BanBiofuels]

Excellent informative review. Station wagons are a great idea in general, and I don't understand why they went out of style in the USA. I would only get the lowest cost base model of this wagon, a strategy good for just about any vehicle. The bells and whistles will all break down quickly, and they will all become obsolete faster than you can shout *repair bill* as you pull your hair.

[@swanblake]

Christopher Calder they went out of style because of women. Simple. They don't want wagons. Just ask them

[@BanBiofuels]

I agree. I just don't know why they changed their minds. Most women don't like minivans anymore either. Myself, I like sedans, compact or midsize, because they are comfortable, can look sensuous if well done, and get good gas mileage.

[@normt5463]

@@swanblake Not sure the first owners will be women over men for the TourX.

[@andybub45]

This is such a great car. GM did a great job. And it is not entirely just a rebadged insignia, the engine and transmission in the tourx and insignia are GM, so its more like they worked together on both models. And quit bitching about tiny things that dont matter.

[@genjiglove6124]

What song is playing in the intro?

[@fatbowe]

Dash looks like the Jetta!!

[@jefftube58]

Being a bit older, I would like to see car makers bring back what I call the 'shelf dash,' where you have a full reasonably flat top and your instrument panel is recessed back so you feel like it's almost shaded by the shelf.

[@ianalexander2017]

Looks good

[@thatsanicepicture2]

It is pretty. The Opel without the wheel well trim is pettier. That trim just sucks.

[@normt5463]

@@thatsanicepicture2 I've seen both claded and non-claded, and the cladding on a dark color is not bad. The Opel/Vauxhall without it look naked.

[@kevinheckeler]

Reading while driving. Not only does the reading come off poorly (it's tough to do, it's obvious you're reading), it's UNSAFE. KZbin reviewers who talk about the car on video are not reading from a tablet. Stop it. And the picture of the 'Sportback" is the GS, was it really that hard to find a proper photo? [front end of the GS is different from the actual sportback] Sorry not sorry for being critical. You're about 4 months late on the review, btw.

[@fenderbender5987]

It's still a wagon.

[@Dark4estImagery]

And that's not a bad thing. I wish there were more brands that did this.

[@socalguy97]

A lot bitching going on here. I had the pleasure of driving this car myself, fully loaded, and it was an amazing place to be. I have no problem at all with the interior materials. They were perfectly tasteful and what some people are calling hard plastics, I question your acumen. There were plenty of soft touch points, and I don’t know who spends their time sitting in their car feeling up their dash, door panels, or their center stack. LOL. My only complaint is about the cost for all of the extras to get yourself to a fully loaded model. I think that Buick is wrong to nickel and dime people for items that are standard on so many other cars. However, Lexus and BMW do the same kind of nickel and dime price packaging for the same tech and safety. I should know, I researched them. If they can do it, I guess why can’t Buick? In terms of this being an Opel, who cares? Doesn’t the company have the right to rebadge for other markets? Doesn’t Honda do this with Acura? Doesn’t Toyota do this with Lexus? Don’t many companies rebadge and it’s perfectly acceptable? In terms of what you get for the price, get an American Express card and then use their Auto Purchasing Program. On a $41,700 version of this car, my out the door price, if I choose to go through with it, is going to be $33,000 and change. If you ask me, that’s a hell of a deal for a very nice car that, in my opinion, is leaps and bounds ahead of Subaru and could be considered in the territory of an entry-level BMW or Audi.

[@thatsanicepicture2]

You're saying that the dealer is selling you a $41,700 TourX with no down or trade for 33K? That would be in the neighborhood of 7K under invoice. I assume you're not telling us about your trade in.

[@socalguy97]

Dale Smallwood, even better. I have no trade. I’m leasing my current vehicle. I went through (as I said earlier) the Amex Auto Purchasing Program. It’s the benefit of card membership. You do the search through them, they find a participating dealer, then they give you a receipt with a barcode with the final price that you take to the dealer. This is before a trade is even considered. The savings are close to 8500. I realize this isn’t an option that applies to everyone, but it apparently does for me as an Amex cardholder. I’d show the receipt if I had a way to post it.

[@thatsanicepicture2]

That's a good deal.

[@socalguy97]

Dale Smallwood, I definitely agree. I’m still shopping around but so far I like the Tour X the best of what I’ve seen and deal though Amex is really hard to turn down.

[@thatsanicepicture2]

For me it won't do. It can't. The first farm road I go down often it's a non-starter. Can't make it. I think it's a beautiful car. I was sold... Until I saw how low it was. Great family wagon at the 30K'ish range... 33K loaded. Fantastic. It still can't do true off road. To be clear... I didn't set that bar. GM did. They said it was "As good as" a Outback. It's better... Looking. That's it. Also. I am not an off road guy but I do go down farm access drives and it isn't even close.

[@venictos]

Just wait for the ford fusion wagon 😁

[@dieudonnemcful]

I have seen one in the UK last year already!

[@JuniorFan08]

Not coming to the US which is a shame.

[@ArcturusAlpha]

i like this car and the mazda 6 wagon. too bad the latter isnt available in north america. what this buick needs to do is step away from all the plastic interior and follow what mazda did with the visual update on the 6. its simple, classy and elegant. some all suvs on the road dont do.

[@mfmf100]

Decent but would prefer a loaded outback overall

[@normt5463]

mfmf100 Motor Trend disagrees with you, choosing the TourX over the OB 3.6R.

[@thisorthat4195]

Put in a 6 cylinder turbo that can get 425 torque, I'd buy one.

[@BTC909]

Those crossbars eat into your MPG. Get one off of lease in 3 years. Hell cloth would probably be better. You are looking at a few 100 bucks for a decent tint job.

[@shethjones4494]

Ivan Vojt options. Not sure why folks don't get that. Leave them off

[@normt5463]

Ivan Vojt They are around $30K fully loaded or about 25% off MSRP.

[@F14Defense]

There’s just NO Way Buick is going to get many people to hand over $40,000, no matter nice it looks.

[@biggerchris20]

I like the car, I want a cool sport wagon. Americans don't have many choices. I would love to own an "American" wagon but she gotta have some kick. I currently own a 13 Volvo Xc60 r-design. She's fast but sits too high for me. So Buick give me a call when the TourX GS is available.

[@Steve-uw5bf]

O-60 in under 6.5 for TourX seems pretty quick to me...but there's also a tune available now to get to around 6 or less. Test drive one for yourself and then see what you think. It's pretty quick when you get into it, and handling is good even with the stock tires. I bet a dedicated max sport touring tire would just be amazing. Right now you can buy TourX for a song. Glad I got mine although it would be nice to see some kindred cool sport wagon spirits out there!

[@exionem]

Americans love for wagons died back in the 80s. The 90s came with SUVs and the rest is history.

[@hellosunshine1090]

Love the design overall but I would heavily research the 2.0 Turbo 4 / 8 speed Auto tranny to see how reliable & how long it's been out ; long term record.

[@lrcb40]

As ever, GM cheap out on US market and let the competition into the lead, while charing consumers premium spec pricing. VAG, Subaru will continue to eat their lunch.

[@normt5463]

The TourX is $ 10,000-13,000 off MSRP and a much better than OB or a thing from VAG.

[@hakeemsd70m]

That plastic trash over the wheel wells makes me want to barf. That crap doesn't belong on a Buick. They should have just given us the Insignia wagon and renamed that car the the Regal Touring. But everyone over here is so obsessed with these shitty ass crossovers. Their like a plague, I'm sick of seeing them.

[@rlrose6891]

I couldn't have barffed or said it any better than you. My sentiments exactly!!

[@R.Williamss]

That's expensive as hell.. thought Buick was an American car.

[@normt5463]

There is $10,000-13,000 off MSRP on the TourX end of the year sale.

[@hellosunshine1090]

Buick = GM = Global company = Imported from GM Europe aka "Opel" a Germany GM plant. Make sense ? Its like the opposite of Mercedes Benz, who, surprisingly makes all their SUVs in Alabama...

[@shethjones4494]

40k isn't a lot of money in 2018. Slightly more than loaded Accord. This is not remotely priced like a real luxury car. Also might want to use remote start of car is hot....

[@normt5463]

Sheth Jones with $8,000-11,000 off MSRP who wouldnt consider one?

[@JayOrlando32828]

No 3rd row? Smh

[@Steve-uw5bf]

KZbin needs a LOL option. Classic.

[@TruthHasSpoken]

Big faults of this car regardless of the comparison: - The cross bars are really hideous looking. - The center stack is too tall (driver can't move their right leg) - The safety features aren't available for under $40K - It's too low to the ground (at least compared to the Outback) That said....do they really think they are going to attract Subaru Outback customers? Really? Really? Really?

[@normt5463]

Motor Trend says it is a better vehicle than OB and VW Alltrack.

[@swanblake]

Norm T motor trends biggest advertiser is GM.

[@thatsanicepicture2]

Maybe as long as you don't take it off road. It has no off road capabilities.. None. It's to low.

[@johnjames7712]

The Buick is incredibly attractive but that’s it. Test drove one and while it felt like a genuine wagon, the powertrain wasn’t very refined, felt very rough, and the interior felt very cheap. Leather quality wasn’t very good either. And resale is absolutely horrible. I would take the Outback over this any day.

[@Soh90]

Norm T My friend, you quite literally can not believe anything MT says. Easily the most bias magazine published to date. With that being said, I would get the Regal Tour X over the Outback and AllRoad myself. For me the styling is right, the car is huge when compared to others in its class, and it’s affordable to own an maintain (two things that Subaru and Audi owners can’t say). Personally I don’t care how great the materials are in a car that my daughter is gonna kick on anyway. Buick could have made the entire interior plastic and I would have batted an eye. Easier to clean!

[@randywilliams5042]

It's a station wagon not a SUV.

[@thatsanicepicture2]

At last a review of this car that is an honest assessment of ability and quality. I was shocked when I test drove this car. It's not an Outback. Not even close. It's not a Buick. Not even close. It's an okay euro wagon with ridiculous plastic trim out and cheap plastic in and an option sheet that runs the price to laughable heights. Thank you Chris.

[@shethjones4494]

Dale Smallwood so anything short of outback clone isn't allowed? You suburu fans are a rabid bunch

[@thatsanicepicture2]

Nope. Not a Outback person. Not rabid either. But I did get an extended drive in the TourX and it has no claim to off road capability. It is way to low... I wanted this car and hounded the local dealer to get it in ASAP. But it had to be what they were pushing it as... At least a crossover. They are the people (GM Marketing) that said it is a Outback competitor... I just isn't. AND it is expensive in the Essence trim and a few options that come included on cars with a lower price point. Great car in bad weather I'm sure. Don't go off road. Also if you would like a few of those nice options you have to get the Essence trim. It's the only way to get the driver confidence packages (there is two ) for a total of just short of $3K. However if it's a beauty contest the TourX has the outback and most (all?) other wagons beat. It is gorgeous . Really really pretty. BTW I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and it was to far to jump down to with no price advantage and cheap interior. Outbacks are nice.

[@normt5463]

I guess you missed the Motor Trend comparison where they picked the TourX?

[@thatsanicepicture2]

No. I saw it. It's to low to compare to an Outback. I also saw review after review saying how good it is. At the base model it is a beautiful family wagon. When you get to 42K it should be much better...

[@normt5463]

@@thatsanicepicture2 But the TourX is $10,000-13,000 off MSRP. Or well under $30K no OB 3.6R can touch.

[@robbieyh]

First of all wagon looks great! But for me I need a V-8 or diesel with availability for a manual transmission. Then I want to cigarette lighter just in case and most of all I don’t like that start stop system for the engine. I don’t care for Subaru....

[@alierikenoglu8006]

My 2014 Prius V (trim level 5 at $32k) beats this thing hands down in every category (except all wheel drive) and gets a combined 42 mpg. More room, more safety features, much higher quality and far greater resale. Opel...er... I meant Buick...you gotta do much better than this :(

[@bextar6365]

But the V is sooooo ugly !

[@jamesseaver6326]

Some weight loss would be great

[@cw4623]

So... you're not even gonna comment on HOW IT DRIVES? Everything you DID say I could have learned myself from reading a summary or brochure online. So... pointless video.

[@moth450]

250hp ? I had that in my 1997 olds aurora. No power. America's want v8s. That's why cars are dead. Trucks are selling. They know it. Nice looking. But a Camry and accord has more power. Sad. These Obama specials killing GM.

[@robbieyh]

Yup V8 +350 hp with options like manual

[@silentrefusal9911]

Sorry, but No! It doesn't come prepared enough to dethrone Subaru Outback, at least in this model generation. That Outback is a much better equipped and complete car with much much less compromises compared to Regal TourX. Also, you may not like Outback's over all design philosophy, but never ever can anyone question Japanese automobile engineering quality and reliability

[@normt5463]

Silent Refusal OB will need head gaskets before 100,000 miles and a few cracked windshields replaced along the way.

[@bextar6365]

Norm T.....I agree the glass they use is garbage, prob. made in China, I had to have mine.. 2016 model replaced out of pocket.The gasket problem was fixed with the 2015 model. As for looks and style I'll take the Tour EX over the Outback...plus lower looks better. Never going off road!!

[@TheWingmanOne]

At this time the interior of a limited/touring trim outback is a more luxurious vehicle than the tourx.

[@shethjones4494]

Silent Refusal this looks much better and more premium

[@silentrefusal9911]

Sheth Jones are looks enough for u? What about practicality, reliability, features and price?

[@IrisMG]

I think used Toyota Venza is a better deal. But at least Buick tried. Car companies can't afford niche product anymore, it seems. They only produce what there's a strong market for anymore

[@MrSharingINFO]

No privacy rear glass offered = no sale.

[@normt5463]

felix168 window tinted is cheap. Choose your shade of darkness.

[@ShoesGogan]

Tinted rear-side windows on the TourX would be illegal in New York State. It’s based on vehicle classification. Know the law before you comment.

[@swanblake]

That interior is embarrassing. Malibu has less shiney black plastics. Eww. Not for 40k. So happy Chris touched on this and didn't give it a pass and told the truth. Cost cutting is all over. I mean no ventilated front seats?

[@shethjones4494]

Blake Swan Looks pretty close to entry level audi plastic quality

[@shethjones4494]

Blake Swan I don't think the 3 series offers ventilated seats

[@socalguy97]

Blake Swan, I saw this car at the LA Auto Show and drove one last weekend. I’m sorry, but I don’t see the cheapness or cost cutting everyone is talking about. The materials seemed perfectly fine. I would argue it’s at the Audi level. Just my assessment of it having driven it. What is it that everyone wants? A dash and console draped in suede?

[@socalguy97]

Blake Swan, Speaking from the perspective of an owner, you are wrong. I agree there would be concern if you were trying to judge the materials quality based on what you see in the videos here. However, I don’t find the materials to be bad at all and I think I’m a pretty good judge because I drive this car daily. No, they are not BMW quality. They are not even Lexus quality. But I would say that they are on par with what you find in the Audi which I did test drive and not far from the Volvo. They are also leaps and bounds ahead of the Subaru, which I didn’t test drive but I saw in person. Believe me, you are not driving a Malibu when you drive this car. It’s definitely a step up from that and other truly mainstream brands.

[@normt5463]

@@socalguy97 We drove both cloth and leather version, Preferred and Essence, and enjoyed the dark Evony interior. Especially with dirt dog paws over everything.

[@shethjones4494]

he is insufferable

[@ChasVS391]

ITS NOT AN SUV YOU DUMBAZZ!

[@hockey365]

This chump needs to take a long look in the mirror before he trashes styling and attention to detail on anything.

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

Whine, whine, whine - “it’s not a Subaru” - it’s not a fkn SUV either. Not a good video...

[@Poise716]

Wrong

[@juanram2007]

Horrible review....american car engineering is only good for pick up trucks and the Corvette....that's about it..oh and maybe an SUV or two. European car design encompass so much more as well as do the Japanese cars.

[@edstewart3416]

over priced

[@paulm6481]

GM= Generic Mediocrity. 5.8 inch ground clearance on a outdoorsy SUV, but hey it has roof racks that make a ton of noise. Chinese pleather bonded plastic built by slave labor. Interior plastic fit for a Sonic. A turbo 2.0 liter to carry all this weight and luggage. Nuff said.

[@normt5463]

Paul M For $24K discounted, I wouldnt complain about a TourX!

[@turbolq4]

Only tools say "nuff said" at the end of a weak suck argument.

[@MyLife-so1jl]

FWD POS.

[@fenderbender5987]

FWD > RWD on snow and ice.

[@MyLife-so1jl]

Fender Bender ya only that.... but RWD is better at everything else....the Regal just looks like a BAR OF SOAP and there is nothing COOL about it.

[@shethjones4494]

How many rwd wagons exist?

[@kevinheckeler]

This is all wheel drive.

[@normt5463]

Active Twin Clutch AWD with Torque vectoring AWD is standard on all TourX's.