Interior Build

The Buick Regal Sportback has a cabin that is less luxury car and more family sedan. There is a lot of space for people. But the interiors leave much to be desired with the presence of such cheap materials. This is even more glaring considering that the opinion does not change even in the more expensive models of the Buick Regal Sportback. The less expensive models are even duller as they have cloth upholstery. They also do not have the necessary equipment, such as heated seats. This is the minimum we can expect at this cost. The Buick Regal Sportback has a rear seat that is smaller than its main rival. But the car gives a lot more room than its competitors. Also, the rear seats fold flat easily. This makes way for more room than other cars in this segment. 

There are levers present in the cargo area of the Buick Regal Sportback that makes it very easy to fold the seats. You can easily fit more than six carry-on suitcases in the cargo area of the Buick Regal Sportback. With the rear seats flat, you can go for more than 18 carry-on suitcases.

Utility

The company has taken some positive steps in this regard. It can be seen in the Buick Regal Sportback. The interior quality is a little absent in some of the areas. But overall, the Buick Regal Sportback is a good buy in this segment. The price point is set a little high when compared to its main rivals. There is also an aspect of fuel. The Buick Regal Sportback needs premium fuel and more of it compared to other cars with base engines. But the car also gives you good acceleration and enhanced cargo capacity. This makes up for the drawbacks mentioned. Moreover, the Buick Regal Sportback can be considered as a bargain when pitted against luxury hatchbacks. Buick gives a four-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and a six-year powertrain warranty. These are better than average and give more coverage than most of the rivals. The roadside assistance coverage can be considered good compared to the length of the powertrain warranty.

Technological Changes

The company has been doing well on this front recently. The device integration in the Buick Regal Sportback is among the best in the industry. The Wi-Fi hotspot is a welcomed addition. It helps you to connect more than six devices at a time. There is a wireless charging pad and some USB ports. So, nearly everyone will be able to charge their devices in the car. The cherry on top of all the features is the updated Bose audio system. It gives sufficient bass and good clarity. The navigation system is a slight drawback in this column. It is modern but does not provide anything that makes you jump out of your seat. The user interface also takes some time to get used to. The Buick Regal Sportback comes with very few advanced driving aids. This is not usual for a midsize sedan that is vying to compete with premium offerings.

Driving Experience

The Buick Regal Sportback has an efficient and powerful turbocharged engine. It gives acceleration that is on par with some other powerful engines. The shifts in the transmission are seamless and quite smooth. But downshifts can feel a little slow. Slowing down the car is also very painless and smooth. The car took less than 125 feet to stop from 60 miles per hour. This is usual for the class. The Buick Regal Sportback does not give the exciting driving experience that you would expect when you hear the name. The Buick Regal Sportback handles well. But it shows some amount of body movement whenever it encounters a bump on the road. The transmission lags a bit. The stop-start engine system was a continued annoyance, and it would be difficult to figure out for most people.

Comfort Factor

Cars from this stable are usually pretty quiet. The Buick Regal Sportback also follows the same tradition. Road and wind noise are kept very low even when the car is traveling at highway speeds. The ride quality is also good due to the comfort-tuned suspension. You never feel as if you are disconnected from the road. The Buick Regal Sportback has seats that leave much to be desired. They use cheap-feeling materials and lack breathability. But the car has a highly adjustable lumbar support and is usually comfortable, which is not typical in this segment. The climate control in the car is also good. You can command it using screen-based or physical controls.

Conclusion

The Buick Regal Sportback is very sharp and has some great features to back it up. The company's efforts to reinvent itself are looking good with the Buick Regal Sportback in its lineup. The car may not be very sporty. But it gives great value and feels premium. The hatchback-style also provides more functionality than its sedan rivals.