Used 2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) Consumer Reviews
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Most impressive car we have owned
Jake, Aurora, OH, 05/18/2018
updated 12/06/2024
Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
We have had this car for over almost 3years now and there is very little not to like. In terms of value, it seems to beat the big name imported cars hands down. It has a responsive and peppy engine. The instrumentation is logical, though somewhat understated. Mileage on the highway has been much better than expected. We averaged over 30 mpg on a recent 500+ mile trip. Driving comfort is very good. We did have some mistaken potential crash warnings from the crash avoidance systems, especially when making sharp turns at an intersections where we turn into a lane that has a large truck stopped in the turn lane of the street that we are turning into. Wish lists: The car had an automatic closing mechanism for its hatchback opening. The navigation system could be much more user friendly, like the systems offered by Tom-Tom for it's GPS units. GM should really update this as I think this could just need to be a software update. The memory system for who the driver is for seat positioning, sometimes seems to relate to whoever entered the car first, not necessarily to the driver. This could use some tweaking. Likewise with the recognition of which phone it should pair with. Again these might also be a software tweak. The most annoying thing is the key fob’s emergency alarm . It seems to go off easily with any mild pressure against anything when in one’s pocket. Sold after 5 years. Was a good, very reliable vehicle.
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Joe F, Factoryville, PA, 08/22/2018
Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Car handles and drives like a race car.... only issue so far is with wireless charger doesn’t work with certain phones
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Transmission Issues
Josh, Indianapolis, IN, 06/17/2020
Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned my 2018 Regal Sportback for a full year. It was fine for a year. Recently the transmission went out at 28,000 miles. Just something to think about. This was the 9 speed automatic.
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not worth the wait
not wotrh the wait, Oceanside, NY, 06/21/2018
updated 07/17/2023
Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
11 of 23 people found this review helpful
car has potential for 4 or 5 stars. Software issue reported 3 months ago- still not corrected. Car took long enough time to be introduced. That time should have eliminated flaws, especially since this problem is in other GM cars that have been out for a full year. Also know engine requires premium fuel, other 4 cylinders do not. Back to the drawing board GM The software problem finally fixed(6 months later), however mpg is not good nor is the fact that this engine requires premium gas, the Japanese turbos use regular gas. Also, if you buy the fully equipped model, there is no spare tire- poor design flaw. Reliability is good.
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Excellent daily driver
Joel, Oxford, GA, 02/24/2025
Buick Regal Sportback Essence 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have 93k on this Essense model now (I purchased it with 3k as a courtesy vehicle) and have had zero issues. It is quick, and in spite of what Edmunds says, it handles really well (0.87 g on the 300ft skidpad as reported by Car & Driver). The only thing I've done is oil changes and tires. It even still has the original battery. The brakes were inspected a couple of months ago and found to be still good. It is an excellent balance of a smooth ride, performance, and fuel efficiency. I also have the Bose system which is incredible.
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