Review: 2019 Buick Regal GS - Better Than You'd Expect!
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- I review the 2019 Buick Regal GS and find that it's better than I expected in many ways, especially the handling with it's torque-vectoring AWD system that's very similar to the one in the Focus RS. What do you think of the Regal GS and its sportback design? Thanks to Buick for providing this vehicle to review!
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This car is hard to find and pretty rare! Took delivery of the 2019 GS in black yesterday. Love it! Thanks Matt!
There is a dealer near me with a lightly used 2018 model for $27k, I'm very tempted.
@@Yukikazehalo It's thirsty and the auto-stop feature is undefeatable. Otherwise I get compliments every day on how sharp it is!
Me too. Purchased mine on Veteran's Day! Love it!!!
Awesome. I think I’m buying one next week in white.
I went with the Stinger GT
For the love of God, Buick. Put the damn 3.6TT in there and make it the GSX or GNX!!!! You're so damn close!
That car is called the Cadillac ATS-V
@@Mikek88 and that car is out of production and incredibly base on the inside, no matter what trim you get.
B Fisher fair point, maybe a 2020 model of this they can add the 3.6TT!
They can't, they are busy paying out these wrongful death lawsuits: www.classaction.com/gm-ignition-switch/lawsuit/
B Fisher I completely disagree. I insist that any GSX, GNX, Grand National, T Type, and even Grand Sport MUST be a rear wheel drive COUPE with a proper V-8 or turbo V-6. Using iconic names on front wheel drive and sedans is blasphemous.
Nobody seems to mention this but Buick Regal has the same engine as the Camaro V6 and it feels and sounds exactly like it in GS mode, LOVE IT! I think I've finally found my luxurious sedan version of the Camaro V6, not to mention the pickup like cargo space.
If its anything from chevy I don't want it
@@issavibez394Ok cool then don’t get it.
@kinggeorgemma8189 actually buick is rated as one the most reliable brand from GM better than chevy and are pretty nice drives nice to
Nice Buick Regal/Opel Insignia/Vauxhall Insignia/Holden Commodore.
I wish more sedans would come with the hatch design. Perhaps sedans sales wouldn't be falling off a cliff if they come with more versatile hatch design.
bighosre10 I agree
Sedans are a cheap, lightweight and simple formula for a car chassis design. The majority of new car buyers are Gen X'ers and Boomers, both of which are considerably more financially priveleged than millennials and the gen Z kids that will grow up today. I believe sedans will make a comeback due to the financial discrepancy between generations and that SUVs will go back down to what they're meant to be: utility vehicles, rather than glorified children transporters.
@@kalashnikov1343 lol. You have no idea what you're talking about.
@@bighosre10 perhaps a boomer upset at the fact that his generation mindlessly buys SUVs despite never towing, off-roading or using using the full cargo space?
Kalash Nikov these crossovers are based on the sedans… it’s the same platform, engine, transmission, just taller
I love all of your car reviews..........you gave me so much info on cars I’m thinking about getting so thank so much for your animated reactions to how the cars drive
So sick of people going on and on about soft touch material. Don't know about you, but I don't go around carrasing my dash when I'm driving.
I get both perspectives, but yeah, I don't caress my upper dash, the lower doors, or the plastic by my knees. This soft touch craze must be increasing the cost of cars. I'd rather have extra sound deadening in key places that soft stuff everywhere.
It makes a difference and shows attention to detail. Take some road trips or spend significant time with your ride and others, and you appreciate detail.
Keyser Soze LMAOOOOO!
Soft touch will not rattle like cheap plastic will over time
Matt Maran motoring is the best unbiased automotive journalist I've ever seen before.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
still remember when he went by wrxfan haha
Buick's design game has been upgraded significantly, this car looks good. They just need to keep doing what they're doing so they can get over the stereotype of their brand from the 60's-80's of being an old person car
Drive Steady tbh I’d get that car because of how nice I think it is
@@CarlosFlores-xf2sn Agree, its a great car.
Well they didn’t design it really. As Matt says, it’s actually just a rebadged Opel/Vauxhall Insignia...
except for maybe the grill, this is a German GM design which is why it looks so good for a Buick
Buick didn't design it
Thank you for always being objective and fair toward GM, Matt. So many auto journalists just trash GM at every opportunity. Your videos are refreshing and insightful. Great work!
I would like to see a GSX trim with a twin turbo V6. I just might check out the GS and review it one day.
Great review Matt!
By the way, AGR is the abbreviation for “Aktion Gesunder Rücken” which translates to “Healthy Back Foundation”...
Oh cool, thanks for the translation!
I just looked at Holden's site. Same car has 20 inch wheels, 360 camera, power hatch, more HP and Kickass rear spoiler. GM what the hell are you doing to us!!!!
Don’t want to compete with Cadillac
@@cholodesanfe87 lmfao man Cadillac is Gm and so is Buick
Been waiting for this. Thanks Matt.
Really falling in love with this car. I had a '12 GS back in the day, might have to go back to Buick.
StiltsRU same! Was yours a 6 speed too? Mine was pearl white, such a beautiful car I got compliments on it all the time
Always loved the design of these
In June 2018 I changed my 2012 CTS Coupe for a 2018 Regal GS and I'm very pleased. I swapped the stock Continental tires for General Tires G-MaxRS (really good for the price) and it drastically improve the handling and feel, pretty sporty in GS mode. The car should had been delivered with summer tires.
The previous generation was delivered with summer tires. They came with Pirelli P zero.
I agree Matt, this thing is beautiful!!
Down under the GS is sold as the Holden Commodore VXR. The main differences to the Regal GS are that the VXR gets paddle shifters, 20" wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sports, a different suspension tune, an on/off button for the auto start/stop and a 315hp V6.
Lucky Aussies! I just got the 2019 GS here in the US and regardless of those things, it's still awesome :)
I love how the Aussies do it!
Nice review. And I see from the GPS you were in Franklin Park. We are practically neighbors lol. Lots of sweet roads back in the hills there, Sewickley Heights etc.
Matt, how would you compare the driving experience between this and the Accord 2.0T? Which is more fun?
The key is not rechargeable. If the key battery dies you put the key in that spot where the car can detect it to allow you to start the car.
Great review 🎉
Thanks for the review Matt, very thorough review as always... Find it interesting that you and Redline Reviews released the Regal GS review within a few days... I will say again, your review is much better than Redline... appreciate your comments and opinions.
I agree 💯
I really liked this video !!! It was the hight of exuberance. The excitement of the auto, product knowledge, the lighting was good, the audio was great Somehow I would have liked to have seen this auto in a dealership. If I had the capitol, just on you talking about the attributes of the car, I would buy it. I like that Buick, is an American auto, with a V6, AWD ( the two elements sold me !!!) I really didn't know that Buick made such a"Hot" car.
All the best Shaun Of NYC. Hay do you think that you could film a "Live" "Vid" ?
3.6 twin turbo with the GSX or GNX badge, then I'd get a little bit more excited about this car. It seems good for a all season cruiser but if you are going to put a performance name on there when you have better options for power, people are going to be disappointed.
They wouldn’t want this to be as good as the more expensive ATS-V
@@Mikek88 Totally get that. It's just a dream but they could have detuned it with a little less power and kept it automatic transmission only, not that the manual wouldn't be great, just a way to keep it separate from the ats v which has the option for manual
Michael Smith Agree 100% bro
@@Mikek88 There isn't an ATS-V Sedan any more...So why not?
@@danielcamp7324 True, but they also have a replacement coming. Who knows what they will do with that. They had a transverse v6 tt application with the xts vsport so it would work for this platform. Would be sweet if they went with a rwd platform for the next Gen regal but I don't see them putting that much effort into a luxury performance car from Buick when they have it already for Cadillac.
12:36 Best part of the video!
I am considering a Regal GS as my next car. Since you've driven both this and the older body style, which do you like more??
Would like to see the GS badge on the steering wheel. Also, some fog lights on the front fascia and make the front vents functional by opening them.
COOL Review: 2019 Buick Regal GS
i like the passenger side window mounted camera angle....that's new, no?
Never tried American brand and this is the kind of car that I’d like to try on.
gmc lets you turn off autostop and start so i wonder why buick and chevy do not, had one of these behind me in black the otherday, it caught my attention really quick, hope my dealership starts to carry it soon, we have a few sports back's that are really nice but i'd love to get my hands on one of these
Great review! Been waiting to see more big name youtube folks review the GS. A very impressive package for sure. I was hunting these for a while here in OKC area. Kept waiting for a dealership to get one in that I could test drive. In over a year; not a single GS came to any of the 5 Buick/GMC dealers here. The closest ones were down in DFW area. So, the idea of just popping down to try it out, fall in love and buy one never happened. I just get the feeling that it's one of those cars that flies under the radar, but is secretly very good. Very common for GM, because they suck at advertising their best vehicles. My only gripes for this car are 1. No manual option, but fine if it had paddle shifters, which it doesn't. 2. GS should be more special in the engine bay 400+hp Turbo V6. 3. Auto stop/start disable
The Regal Sportback came on the scene winter 2018. The TourX followed and then GS.
Check out Redline review too!
Matt Maran and 2TheRedline always post the same cars 🚘 around the same time lol
Kadeen Hunter They're my go-tos!
This is a beautiful vehicle. Also happy to hear the reliability is back up! Congrats GM you’re heading in the right direction! Buick needs to stop cheating out and make that rear taillight a full LED setup!! Don’t half ass it like Infiniti does. Make this a true premium brand, completely inside and out then you’ll really take over the premium market! You can do it GM!! Let’s go!
Reliability back up?? Not with that 3.6L V6 it's not. The 3.8L V6 was one of the greatest engines GM ever made quite a few years back. Why they replaced it with one of the least reliable engines in the company's history, no clue! RUN, don't walk, away from any GM vehicle with the 3.6L in it. Unless you want your car parked more often at the repair shop than in your garage.
I own a 2014 GS and love it. If this is better than that...then sign me up. Thanks Matt.
Supposedto be faster around the Nurburgring too!
I like my 2014 Diamond Black GS with the 20" wheels and 6spd manual as well.
Great review as always. Is this made in Germany (given that it’s based off the Opel)?
Thanks! Yep, these are built in Germany.
Matt Maran Motoring 🙏🏻😊
VW Arteon is also a liftback competitor.
Hey Matt are going to get the 2019 VW Arteon soon ?
Thing is clean . I would drive , not in red though
25:06 where is that? Im pretty sure I've been to that sheetz.
Neil Carter rt19 right by CCAC in McCandless
I have a 1999 buick regal gs supercharged and I love it but to get my hand on a new generation one gsx twin turbo would be amazing
It would be nice if the interior was offered with an optional color--like saddle brown, or something....BUT--nice to see that it is anything but MY FATHER'S Buick!!
Do you remember if it had auto stop/start of the engine? Hopefully not since its a 'sports coupe'
It does
Pretty good looking car
A7 and Arteon will be vehicles to add as well
Great video Matt as we always appreciate your enthusiastic presentations with your complete honesty. One note however...the weight of the GS is actually just over 4200 pounds and not the 3800 as some may think. Generally the 2.0 turbos of the car range from 3600 to 3800 pounds, depending on all wheel drive and other options. Cheers.
That was the prior GS. This one is 3,820 lbs with heavier V6 and AWD.
@@normt5463 I'm afraid that's not what's posted on the Buick website for the new model. Go on the website link I have provided, chose GS AWD, scroll down, and press the tab "Dimensions" and you'll see "Base Curb Weight" at 4270 pounds.
Here's the link: www.buick.com/sedans/regal-sportback-luxury-sedan/build-and-price/features/trims/table?section=Highlights§ion=Dimensions&styleOne=399978
Thanks for the correction. Other outlets reported the 3,800 number, not sure why.
@@MattMaranMotoring Matt was correct.
www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a21272878/2018-buick-regal-gs-test-review/
Even the bigger TourX 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD weighs under 3,800 lbs.
www.motortrend.com/cars/buick/regal/2018/2018-buick-regal-tourx-vs-2018-subaru-outback-3-6r-vs-2018-volkswagen-golf-alltrack/
New Buick Regal is very refined. It drives super smooth, seats are comfortable and it feels like an expensive car. Cheap GM parts show on the interior, but they do not make it worse. Legroom up front is great, wide enough for taller people, unlike new Mazda 6 or Honda Accord. Rear legroom is fantastic. Cargo room is great. In fact new Regal rides and feels as good or better than many new Cadillacs. Bose audio is great, adaptive LED headlights are wonderful. I love my 2018 Regal. I paid $14,000 off sticker price, amazing deal.
Hey Matt when will the Nissan Maxima review come out?
Next Wednesday.
Matt you should do a full comparison price, trim video/ Opinion video on the Kia Stinger GT vs. Buick Regal GS I like both of these cars, both have All Wheel Drive, The Buick is worth the money, very nice, also has great seats, nice interior, seems pretty quick. The Kia is faster, gorgeous interior, and has the better warranty. The Buick maybe due to being lighter, I felt handled better, Kia was quicker, the Buick also seemed like it had a quieter ride to me.
I'm not sure why people are comparing the 3.6TT Stinger GT to the GS. IMO, it should be the Stinger 2.0T AWD premium trim as a closer competitor. Priced almost identically, and the power differences are much more in line, with torque as a benchmark. Just my $.02.
This will be an amazing value on the used market in a year or two. Buick needs to brand build and undercut their competitors on their entry models to get some folks to come over and try them. Also who here wasn’t surprised to see the 3.6 NA in this.
A. Ery hood deal today at $33K or about $7,000 off MSRP on autotrader.
It actually shows a charging symbol on the touchscreen for wireless charging
12:33 acceleration
Thank you
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Matt Maran Motoring, Buick Regal GS is nice I don't like that bright red they should leave that color for the Fire Department. I like more darker colors like Metallic Red or Burgundy Red also maybe in the future Buick should boost up more the horse power from 310 to 365, I also noticed that the two front seats has no pockets but who knows maybe Buick will stop making the Buick Regal Sporty look but I could be wrong Thank You for posting.
Nice Buick!
Ugh these are hard to find and I'd really like one.
*goes around some relatively straight corners*
"it's amazing how this thing goes around corners"
Nice Opel/Vauxhall insignia
@Joe Black I know
Colin Flaherty Today Gm sold Opel over a year ago
Colin Flaherty Today u said that gm owned opel. It doesn’t. I corrected u. Chill u don’t need to get upset lol
Think that's why people are finally starting to pay attention to Buick here in 'MERICA. Seeing more of these and the wagon version on the road.
Where is is assembled, Germany or USA?
Germany (Matt mentioned it in an older comment, I believe).
Kinda want this for my retirement car. Just being forward thinking 🤔
Could you recommend a more reliable alternative to the Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Kia Stinger GT is the runner-up in my opinion.
Julius Alexandria if you like the Giulia buy one. But put it up against Stinger, Audi A4, Mercedes A220, Dodge Charger, Lincoln MKZ, and 2020Cadillac CT4. I have an Alfa Romeo right now and it’s been great. Then again so was the Kia. My last two GM products had some issues.
I even tried out the Maserati Ghibli not extra reliable but god it sounded/performed amazing. Just drive what you love and truly want.
But if you’re shopping reliability Toyota/Honda/Lexus/Acura are the top. I find them dull to drive but I owned Toyota in the past and my parents had a Honda never any issues.
Been looking for one of these used (2018) because they're is no way in hell I'm dropping over 40k on this car, esp. when it will depreciate by over 10 k after a year, but they are hard to find on the used car market.
Took from May until yesterday for me to get a 2019 Regal GS. They are really rare and hard to find and the dealer gave me $4k off so it was a decent deal with how scarce these are.
@@franke1370 Nice. Part of the reason I want this car is A) It's AWD and I live in Michigan and commute to work fairly far and B) It has a V6. GM (and Ford) are killing off v6s to put in those damn turbo 4 bangers in everything. which are noisy and have mechanical issues down the road (headgaskets, the turbo itself, etc). Chrysler has a decent V6, but the overall quality of their cars are garbage, so i avoid them.
I spy the Buck Regal GS, Holden Commadore and the Vauxhall/Opel Insignia
Yea, nice vauxhall insignia
With better sound deadening for the Buick. The rest of the world gets Chevy's.
To be honest real world price wise, the Stinger was suppose to be 49k, and yea msrp 52k but you are finding them upcharged with miles all over the place. You actually have to look for a decently priced Stinger GT. But the Buick on the other hand, for the 2018 model, witch has a few less perks then the 2019 you can find the Buick GS under 38k with miles, I think the Kia is still in "New hottness" mode.
GS or Acura tlx? regal is $2000 cheaper, would i be missing out on anything?
Nicholas Spolar The GS has much more cargo room with the hatchback, is more powerful yet runs regular gas, is about 0.5 sec quicker to 60 and in the 1/4 mile, and has a better shifting transmission (quick shifts and doesn't hunt for gears).
The GS has GM's latest infotainment and a large digital display in the gauge cluster. The GS interior is a bit monotone, but IMO the TLX interior looks outdated (even still has a CD slot).
The TLX will have better resale, but you can get $5k-$10k off the GS MSRP.
Re Sale Value would be my fear if I got the Buick
Ended up buying the buick at extreme discount, and used depreciation to my advantage, love the car!
Nicholas Spolar congrats, what color did you get?
Black, still get asked if its a buick by random people, just like the commercials, very comical
Is there an aftermarket turbo that could be added to this 3.6?
Dude it's a damn Buick, used to go to Walmart. Get a proper car if you want a turbo.
if you are ambitious anything can go turbo even with the stock supercharger is still on it , note ambition is key , money comes in as well
a good effort by buick. engine sounds good. with another 100hp it would be competetive with the kia stinger.
I'd say it already is just based on the price is 10k less. I didn't want to spend that much more to get another 55 hp - car was already expensive enough, lol
Who else hates the start/stop feature?
I love it in our 2018 TourX.
@Steve Jones yes.
@@normt5463 what do you love about it?
@@jeffferguson378 saves fuel by turning off the engine but keeps HVAC and and lighting on. Works perfectly for long strip lights or the deive-thru.
Just took delivery on a 2019 GS... honestly haven't noticed it.
The Oz version has a stop/start-off button...
whatever happened to your suburuwrxfan intro?
I changed the channel name about 2 years ago.
@@MattMaranMotoring lmao omg im sorry ive been living under a rock. ive been subscribed for years though. love your channel!
Haha no worries, thanks for being a subscriber and welcome back!
It blows my mind that the GS doesn’t even have paddle shifters. Even if most owners might not use them, the paddles add to the sportiness of the car.
Agreed, for the most part. Granted, I would get annoyed rowing through 9 gears, but it bothers me knowing cars with NO sporty aspirations get paddles. Even the LaCrosse has paddles!
Needs a turbo and more than 350HP, if not I'd still take a Stinger GT any day.
agreed...but the stinger is another 5 grand more
It doesn’t need more horsepower, it needs to lose weight.
@@steviewanderer5109 what does?
Kia Stinger is making a name for itself to be mentioned in here and other videos.
Externally, the Regal GS looks very good, except on the back, for some reason, I didn't find the back attractive
The bigger cup holder is probably for bigger coffee mugs or EXTRA LARGE Slurpeeeeee's
America size
So you cant get this in the US?
Buick doesn't sell the Regal anymore but they did back in 2019, there's plenty of these on the used market.
@@MattMaranMotoring yea but there isnt that many to choose from. The 2019-GS would be a steal.
Matt, you're looking buff! keep cranking out those curls, dude. The biceps are looking better. Regal is a nice car too.
Looks exactly like The 2018 Holden Commodore VXR
Much faster around the Nurburgring than the old 2.8T too!
That's because its the same car.
Huh, a Vauxhall/Opel Insigia plus whatever GM call that thing in Australia.
Holden i think?!
Easy to find the 20 GS
2019 elantra stole those taillights lol
Its a shame its not turbo'd. It would be a sweet car to tune.
Thoughts on regal Gs vs accord 2.0T?
I give some comparisons to the closest competitors later in the video. Accord drives differently since it's only front wheel drive and a turbo 4 cylinder, but it's much lighter feeling because of it.
You should review a saab 9-3 turbo x or a saab ng9-5 turbo 6 xwd. And great video btw!
The 2008 Saab 9-3 turbo x with the manual is a sweet car. Worthy of a review by Matt Maran . Only 900 of those were made for the USA. That includes the sedan and Sportcombi with both automatic and manual option. Be hard to find one
How does this car have brembos??? It’s not necessary to have them especially when it’s not a TT V6
It's become bit of a fad for entry level "sports" cars. Fake air scoops, sports car brakes and flat bottom steering wheels tell the average car buyer that this is a sports car worthy of your attention.
Give us a grand national
It's nice in a generic sort of way, but not very distinctive.
Never seen a V6 model in the US only 2.0T due to Liberal Green anti HP standards. Think were more in tune with saving trees than saving Buick unfortunately
Timing chain problem 😢
Nice Mazda 6
Mazda wishes for V6 and awd sedan!
The Regal is one of the most underrated cars. But the base version is much better value, there are offers for $20k (with 250 hp and 9-speed).
Ya i agree. I love this car, but the financing and leasing isnt good in Canada right now.
Wait a year and then buy, it will depreciate tremendously! It's a Buick.
0-60?
He said in the high 5’s
Is this a CVT?
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Everyone ignores the fact that the 3.6L V6 used by GM in so many models in recent years, is the most unreliable V6 engine that the car maker has ever used! Ironically, the one that came before it, the 3.8L V6 is one of the absolute best engines GM ever made! Go ask any independent mechanic who wrenches on GM vehicles. So many customers with broken 3.6L engines. These mechanics can easily afford to put their children through college, full tuition, thanks to customers bringing in their GM vehicles for repair.
I prefer the wagon version.
So do we...so we bought a 2018 TourX.
That steering wheel looks almost identical to the Ford Focus ST wheel, except for the Logo badge and the electronic controls