Name: 2004 Buick Regal
Brand: Buick

Buick Regal

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2004 Luxury compact cars Ratings

2004 Buick Regal

$3,925 - $4,100

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$5,125 - $5,175

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$3,200 - $5,000

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$4,050 - $5,400

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$4,625 - $5,125

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$ NA

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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$3,450 - $5,925

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2004 Saab 9-3

$3,175 - $4,800

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2004 Volvo S60

$3,550 - $4,700

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

Front

Warranty

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sedan

4-speed Automatic

3.8-liter V6 supercharged (240 hp)
3.8-liter V6 (200 hp)

Model History

2018-

Current Generation

2018 brought the Regal Sportback, which had coupelike styling that artfully masked its hatchback configuration. The TourX wagon, also new, had a raised stance similar in concept to a Subaru Outback. Most versions used an energetic 2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine; the sporty GS got a 3.6-liter V6. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions were available. The Regal has a comfortable ride, and road, wind, and engine noise are well-muted. Handling is capable and responsive, but it's less sporty than the previous generation. We found the seats to be comfortable and the cabin well-constructed, although a bit plain. 2020 was the final year for the Regal.

2011-2017

2011 Redesign Year

Before 2011, the Regal was a humdrum car with a floaty ride and rubbery steering. Buick revitalized the Regal nameplate in 2011, basing the model on Germany's Opel Insignia. As such, it conveys a typically European driving experience, with a taut ride, sporty handling, and excellent fit and finish. Firm, supportive seats and tight rear accommodations are another European trait of Buick's mid-size model. Changes for 2014 included more horsepower for the turbocharged engine, a revised interior treatment with simpler controls, more available contemporary electronic safety features and optional all-wheel drive.

1997-2005

1997 Redesign Year

This sedan provided a smooth ride and responsive routine handling in our tests in the early 1990s, but was not very competent in emergency maneuvers. Regals of this vintage have a split-bench front seat and an uncomfortable rear seat. The car was redesigned for 1997, but retained an old-fashioned floaty ride and rubbery steering. Handling is improved somewhat with the Gran Touring suspension package. Acceleration is good with the base 3.8-liter, 200-hp V6, and quicker with the supercharged version, which pumps out 240 horses and makes the Regal quick but not sporty.

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