2018 Buick Regal Sportback AWD - Redline: Review 

Buick is such an underrated brand. Sexy ass car

$26,000, 250 hp Buick may have a winner for the younger generation

Just bought the 2019 version of this today and I love it. The styling is really nice. They now removed the “Buick” badge for 2019 so we won’t be embarrassed. Lol

Wow it’s actually nice. I almost didn’t watch the video when I read the title, but then I saw how good it looked in the thumbnail lol

Wow that's a Buick? Buick commercials 😂

Why do people still always complain about the resolution of the video when it’s first uploaded? It takes time for RU-vid to process the video in a higher resolution. Either watch now or be patient 😂

I really appreciate how the music went along with the flashing of the lights at the beginning

Holy fuck I've been waiting for a review since the reveal! THANK YOU!

This car is a hidden gem. I had no idea this car even existed until I had my vacation in Europe. Uber driver had this Opel Insignia and I loved it. When I returned back stateside I went for a test drive and WOW, it is a first GM car I really want to buy. It is much nicer inside compared to a typical Chevy, it has a hatch, sufficient leg room for all passengers. I wish wagon was available without gas-guzzling AWD option. It is designed and built in Germany. Excellent value, nothing beats it in price/room/features considering discounts. Kia Stinger is horrible inside, super cramped and uncomfortable.

I like the sportback trunk. The other manufacturers need to get in on this. It makes the car so much more versatile and practical, especially for bikes and surfboards.

Is this finally a Buick we can get excited about?! Well done Buick

I find the interior refreshingly intuitive with the right amount of detail and luxury.

What a nice Opel

Don’t get me wrong, I love Sofyan’s reviews, but I don’t know what he was expecting? It’s a Buick, not a BMW.

Buick needs to bring back the Grand National!!! 🙏

I work at a Buick and GMC dealership as a Porter and drive all the vehicles a lot. I'm definitely appreciate the vehicles the more I drive them. Great cars and fun to drive.

I feel like sofyan completely read the hell out of the interior. I don't see Buick as luxury, I see it as a premium maker, like gmc to Chevy or Acura to Honda. I can't wait for the gs review of this car

Got a sportback in black cause of this vid, such a wonderfully smooth ride with a surprisingly athletic powertrain

long time ago, GM bought a German car maker called OPEL. This car is designed in Germany as OPEL insignia sport. It is re-badged as Buick for the US market.

Buick really needs to do something dramatic to shake off its "old man" image, but GM is probably holding back Buick in driving dynamics and luxury to prevent Buick from cannibalizing Cadillac sales. Although...mainstream cars are becoming so nice that it eliminates the need for this "premium" class. The only reason Buick is still around is because of the Chinese market.

I frickinng adore this car and I’m getting it for sure. I love it so much

I think I might be the only youngest one(16) to actually really like Buick, it’s always caught my attention, especially the Verano, I feel it’s more for me, because of how compact it is but with enough horsepower to not let someone go around you on a 1 lane road, cause someone was trying to pass my grandpa on the right side when it’s not even a lane and he just opened that car up, had enough power to actually throw you back in your seat

never been a fan of GM products but the Regal sportback and Cascada are two cars which I could see myself driving. Good job Buick

My 2013 Taurus and my 2015 Fusion (current car) both had paddle shifters and I found them pretty much useless. Very difficult to use if you were not going in a straight line. I'd much rather have the floor shift to access the gears like the Regal.

Those blank switches drive me nuts!

It's actually a handsome car. I like a conservative interior. They need to bring to price back in line since there's no special accommodations.

Wow, it is beautiful, i was bought a same type 2019 Buick Regal Elite edition with 1.5L Turbo engine which fully produced by GM Shanghai factory, and i am still driving this type car from Central China to Eastern even Southern, i like this car very much, thanks for your sharing.

No paddle shifters because NOBODY uses them while driving an everyday car. That is the whole point of getting an automatic, so you don't have to shift!

Good looking Buick. (Pleasantly surprised to write that sentence)

As always, great review, Sofyan! It is astonishing how much Buick has transformed their brand stigma. This vehicle offers a pleasant youthfulness while still remaining classy/elegant inside and out. I can't wait to review (and see your review) of the Regal TourX. It seems like it will be one awesome station wagon. From one car reviewer to another, keep up the great work, Redline Reviews!

The Stinger does have one shortfall however, and that is space. It only has a tad more than 40 cubic feet of storage with the back seats folded down and the Buick has 61 cubic feet. So the more practical lift back is clearly the Buick, but the Stinger likely bests the Buick in every other measurable factor, except perhaps weight. The Stinger is pretty heavy in AWD layout as well, at just over 4,000 lbs. That TourX is certainly intriguing as many have mentioned. We don't get many wagons here, and every true car guy/gal is a wagon fan at heart.

I am so happy that the handsome Buick Regal Sportsback AWD in Essence trim with both Driver Confidence pkgs. matches up to my Volvo S60 in nearly every way. Same car (current model S60) will be $4,000+ more than the Buick with the same safety and performance features. I test drove one last week and it was quieter and smoother than my Volvo, yet felt as luxurious and secure! In July, if the pricing is competitive, you'll see me in the Regal! And it has more BMW visual appeal than you think. Great review, Sofyan! But remember, we baby boomers are looking for an 'American Car' like this. Kia's Stinger market penetration will be negligible. But Volvo, Acura, BMW, MB, Lexus and Audi, better market accordingly because they will lose customers. The hatchback feature is just the icing on the cake!

Your reviews are so concise, coherent and professional. Also beautifully shot and produced. Buick should send this to prospective buyers.

Not a bad looking vehicle at all.

I like how the signal was mostly synched with the beat at 1:10

damn,that car is really nice looking,buick is getting it right in a big way.

Do remember that this car is a German Opel Insignia wich is not a luxury car by any means! Its a fleet/family car that im made to be good value for a reasonable price!

I own a maroon burgundy 2002 Buick Regal LS I bought it with 79,000km I’m the 4th owner right now it’s got 80,000km Buick’s are great cars.

Buick is more a cut above other cars than truely luxurious. For what it costs ( $25980) It's not bad at all. Note the hatchback rear. That adds a huge utilitarian advantage. So, it's good for getting to & from work and the kids around town in comfort Monday through Friday, and for hauling a few sheets of plywood or drywall home for remodeling the basement on the weekends!

Sharp looking car, but the one I really can't wait to hear about is the GS model which gets a V6 only in North America. Given that turbo I4 are common as grass these days, that should be a real treat.

Cant wait for the GS review! I think its a better buy at 39 over the Stinger because AWD is standard as is heated, cooled, and massaging seats, which are cooler than the ones in the Stinger.

The Mazda6 interior is more luxurious than this by a huge margin. It sucks because I like supporting companies that don’t get attention but Buick is just like GMC. They’re rebadged Chevrolet’s. Cadillac does better but they really need to differentiate their brands more in my opinion.

Cannot believe Buick sells so many more units than Lincoln. Lincoln has stepped up their game and is leaving Buick in the dust.

i want two things in a car that this has, AWD and vented seats. I was surprised Buick even offers an AWD car. I hope it has a great sound system. Thats the only other thing i really want.

Since I'm too young to be a 'fuddy duddy,' I'm just gonna say... screw paddle shifters! If I can't have a true clutch and stick, I'd rather just have an all-out automatic... paddle shifting is depressing.

If only GM had a sporty, affordable, youthful brand like idk PONTIAC. Why did you kill Pontiac, GM? Why? My 1998 Grand Prix GT is still my favorite car I’ve ever driven. The G8s always draw attention when they drive by as well.

this is a 4 year old car (in mid 2022) and i have NEVER seen it anywhere in greater LA... where's buick selling these cars? they look alright i kinda like the way it looks

This is a German Car "Opel Insignia". Designed in Europa Adam Opel AG in Rüsselsheim Germany. Opel OPC "Opel Performance Center" and "Irmscher" is Sport Version with more Horsepower.

Same size car and 2.0T like the Accord, twice trunk space, and thousands less?!

Hey, I have driven Lexus cars that FEEL TOTALLY ORDINARY too.....

Love your reviews. Never biased and always professional. You will be the next Car And Driver.

That's a really good song in the beginning!

Do the wagon next 😀

No 360 camera. That’s great! I’m sick and tired of all these driving aids trying to make up for the fact people can’t drive. We need stricter tests in the US for drivers.

i seen this new Regal a week ago at the Los Angeles Auto Show and it was really nice. when i entered the car, it felt really soft. the seats were soft, arm rest, and everything else. it felt cozy and not too big...which is why the Lacrosse is bigger haha. but it felt really nice inside. The rear hatch was pretty nice too. wide open space to put anything in it. I have already bought a 2017 Ford Escape but i wish this was out months ago so i could have bought it. next time;) but i would go with the TourX...i do a lot of adventurous stuff so i want all that space

What a time to be alive where saying "I can't wait to test drive the new Buick and Kia!" isn't odd.

Its basically a rebadged Opel/Vauxhall Insignia.

The best looking Buick was the Riviera

The 2016 mazda6 changed the game in styling. You see it in almost every family sedan now.

6:09 ..the back windows not being "automatic one touch up" is not because the car is not premium enough, but more for child safety..

Sofyan, Good reviews, you never fail.🙌

The exterior is really nice-a huge plus for the fast/sport back. The interior is crap though.

This is such a beautiful Car! I wish we got the TourX in Canada, really disappointed that we don't. I find it odd when vehicles put in incandescent lights for brakes and signals, those should have the LED bulbs. I notice the rear fog lamp housing is there, did Buick keep the rear fogs for this car? Overall this is a really nice car, and great review as always!

Cool they used the tri color shield this time unlike the colorless one.

Not what I expected... Although, it's cute in a basic kinda way... I'm hoping the GS will bring more enthusiasm. #blah

Thats dope!

Them blinkers synced to the song :3

Kept waiting for that Risky Business moment where he tries to stop it from rolling into the river. "Who's a boata u command?"

This car had a H on the front it would be loved by all; even the author

Something about Buick screams rental car. This car does little to change my perception

If buick wants younger buyers to be interested in their brand they need 2 things, a modern V8 or turbo 6 coupe grand national and a genuine sport hatchback with a inline 4 turbo awd set up. If they stop cost cutting and cutting corners they can bring much needed attention

Very good looking. I'd have to go for the wagon.

Sofyan, how would you compare this to a Stinger 2.0T AWD premium? Also when would you get to drive the TourX and GS? I would love to see your comparison of the GS vs TLX ASpec AWD

Not bad, Buick.

Transmission is a GM design - but also a Ford design. The jointly shared development on their new 9 speed transmissions to share costs. Eight speed is from Toyota. The two blank buttons on the right when describing the shifter are for features not available in the USA (automatic parallel parking for example, only available in Australia and Germany). Nice review, gives you a good idea what you get with the standard loaded model, although no view of the enlarged trunk due to the hatch. Thanks for going to Texas to review this for us.

cars nowadays are harder to get in and out of because of the sloping rounded roofline ...headroom is pretty limited too.

So the germans call it Opel , the brit brits call it Vauxhal , but overthere the INSIGNIA is from the brand Buick ..... Standard comes with a 1.5 liter turbo petrol engine . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-804j4mBMVrU.html The insignia is against cars like mondeo and passat .In the USA it will be against cars like accord or camry ?

Best price 2.0T you can buy. Too pricey when optioned up, wait for the 25% off MSRP promotions!

You need to review the cars more, any recent buick, Cadillac or Chevy will automatically unlock the vehicle if you pull on the handle, as it did in the video. You do not have to press the button to unlock it, however you can if you wish to do so. I own a buick.

My mother drives the Enclave, and it is surprisingly very luxurious in the inside. Not a great fan of Buick but they aren’t joking around.

I'll take a stinger gt

This is what conservative really means. No real ideas, just playing it safe with how other companies have executed their surfaces.

They def need to refresh int design and performance. American cars if they are to compete need to come with more standard equipment

The most striking design from buick ? you mean from Opel

Mazda 6 is much prettier premium and less expensive than this

Id rather get the Stinger base AWD

Hey Sofyan, any way you could start filming in 4k (maybe even HDR)? It really does make a huge difference when you watch RU-vid on your TV, that and, a ton of phones support 1440p which is also noticeable better than 1080p. Thanks! (p.s. amazing video as always)

Sofyan I really like your reviews; so well done and comprehensive and I think you're very objective and aren't afraid to call out flaws. However, there's ONE thing that drives me nuts. I'm a very conscientious driver and very passionate about teaching proper driving techniques; distracted driving and poor driving habits are at epidemic proportions in this country. Could you please, please, be more aware of your car control/hand placement while driving? I'm sure it's not intended but you're driving with hands off of the wheel! And like me you're a "hand talker" but it's probably not good while driving and having other cars fly by in the video. My teen was watching one of your videos and she said look how he's driving dad. You have a lot of subscribers and I think you could do a great service in promoting safe driving habits. Keep up the great work!

show me someone in their 20s who buys a new buick period.

Wtf is up with the music in the beginning? LMFAO the only buyers we'll be 60 year old Republicans

Excellent review, per usual. For the Regal, I feel like it needs to be compared to more expensive competitors, including the C300 and 3 Series BMW. Even if it doesn't match up pound-for-pound, you should express that those competitors are 50% more expensive (c. $30k v. $45k). The Regal has more power with comparable luxury, but just doesn't have the badge. It's a great car for what you pay.

I can’t wait to get old and buy buick

White with plain black interior. That car SCREAMS rental car. (^_^)

"That's not A Buick!" 😏

Looks great, very clean, nice interior, awd, plus practicality with the sport back. Very nice daily driver.

Buick Regal and Lacrosse are extremely popular in China, almost best selling in their class. The latest model even launched in China first. Buick is an American brand. How come they do way more better in a foreign country? I haven't seen a Buick on the road for 2 weeks I guess?

11:54 wtf is he doing with his hands? 😂

Really Buick can not compete with Lexus, Audi, etc. Lincoln even beats it out. Buick is just a step below Cadillac, simple as that

Here in Europe we call this one Opel Insignia!! Same chassis, all the same. But it is really a good thing, absolutely underrated 👍🤳🔝✌️

I'd pick the new Regal GS over the ATS. Its pretty much the same as the ATS in terms of quality but with more trunk and interior space for less or the same amount of money.