Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"The Regal handles curves very nicely. It hugs the road and gives you the feeling that you are in control. Very easy to pass in a short distance."
Gerald W., OH (2011 Buick Regal)"Pros: I put her through her paces. She's an Opel (built in Germany by Opel) with Buick branding. Handles very well and when I do my job on the stick, the car responds quickly and well. Love taking the windy roads with this one because the cornering and acceleration out of the curves is outstanding. Climbs are a bit rough at our altitude of 9000 ft but that's mostly due to driver not downshifting quickly enough to compensate. Cons: A bit laggy on the mountain passes even downshifted but even our automatics can have some problems."
Mary C., CO (2011 Buick Regal)"I have been very impressed with the handling of the Buick Regal. It has a European feel and is definitely on par with Audi & BMW. My Regal has the normally aspirated engine which is adequate but uninspiring. I have driven the turbo and believe that the turbo is the proper engine to make the Regal a real competitor. I would (and did) take the Regal over an Audi or BMW and would do it again."
Michael M., CT (2011 Buick Regal)"Very nimble steering, brakes well, exceptional acceleration for a 4 cylinder car (due to the turbo)"
Anonymous, NY (2011 Buick Regal)"Very good acceleration and handling, much better than I expected, drives more like a BMW/Acura than an American car."
Ian M., IN (2011 Buick Regal)"Acceleration and handling. It is great on acceleration and handles like a sports car. Note: This car was assembled in Germany."
Anonymous, CT (2011 Buick Regal)"Corners well. Great feel."
Anonymous, FL (2011 Buick Regal)"Engine Turbo 2.0L 4 Cyl has a pretty good start from the line great acceleration. Braking also is decent."
Anonymous, NY (2011 Buick Regal)"Plenty of acceleration when needed to merge into traffic or to pass another vehicle."
Anonymous, CO (2011 Buick Regal)"Every aspect of driving the car is fun."
Anonymous, FL (2011 Buick Regal)"has great acceleration and gas mileage, very good handling"
G S., VA (2011 Buick Regal)"Gas mileage is less on the 2011 Regal a less then our 2002 regal with the 6 cylinder engine. Acceleration is very poor above 25 miles por hour."
Anonymous, MN (2011 Buick Regal)"Handling for a family sedan is excellent."
Anonymous, WI (2011 Buick Regal)"Turbo charged engine has good acceleration"
KENNETH C., CA (2011 Buick Regal)"Engine a little to small could have better acceleration."
Anonymous, NY (2011 Buick Regal)"It is really fun to drive. very comfortable"
DEXTER P., QC (2011 Buick Regal)"smooth, enough power, and control, feels solid and sporty"
Anonymous, OH (2011 Buick Regal)"In some conditions, I would appreciate to have a V6 motor in order to get a better acceleration."
Anonymous, QC (2011 Buick Regal)
"Excellent handling and road feel."
Anonymous, NH (2011 Buick Regal)