What the world needs now is another wagon, and Buick is happy to oblige. With the launch of the Regal TourX in 2018, the comfortable car maker brought about an all-wheel drive contender designed more for the outdoor adventurer than the highway slow lane.Want to hit the bike trails but not ready to forgo your Frappuccino? The TourX is for you. Going skiing in the morning then picking up friends for après-ski at the lodge? The TourX is for you. Taking your father-in-law skeet-shooting in the afternoon and then the whole family out to dinner in the evening? The TourX is for you.
"It's close, but the Regal provides most of the capability of the Outback, in a more attractive and more efficient package, and it's nicer to drive," writes MotorTrend.
It had seemed that Subaru had cornered the sport-wagon market. The Outback became ubiquitous in every mountain town, and a Forester redesign followed its success. Retirees and soccer moms rejoiced, and older Subarus were passed down amongst the generations. The Crosstrek reclaimed some much-needed cool points, and the Ascent cruised right up to (and perhaps a bit over) the line across which a crossover crosses into being a SUV. However, the exclusively all-wheel-drive maker also climbed into a higher price bracket - one in which buyers have come to expect a little more luxe. Starting prices for Subaru's wagon fleet are $21,895 (Crosstrek), $22,795 (Forester), $26,345 (Outback) and $31,955 (Ascent). A topped-out Outback Touring with heated leather seats and Apple CarPlay comes in around $39,000.
The Regal TourX - designed to directly compete with the Outback given slightly more headroom (front and back) and cargo room (with seats folded flat) - comes in three trim packages. The top level Essence starts at $35,070 with heated leather seats and Apple CarPlay plus an available Bose premium 8-speaker system, panoramic moonroof, remote vehicle starter system, infotainment package, leather seats, and a slew of safety features for closer to $41,000. The base line TourX starts at $29,070, and the Preferred model starts at $32,670. Gas mileage is estimated at 21 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway.
Unfortunately, no trim package offers the wood-paneled doors of Buick's last wagon - the Roadmaster Estate, an 18-foot-long, V8 last made 22 years ago. For what it's worth though, the TourX is seven inches longer than the Subaru Outback.
Like Subarus, the TourX comes with body cladding and a raised suspension - 5.7 inches of clearance vs. 8.7 on the Outback. Engine models can vary, with the standard Outback running a 2.5-liter flat-four with 175 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque and the Outback Touring built on a 3.6-liter flat-six with 256 hp and 247-lb of torque. Buick's TourX powertrain is a 2.0-liter turbo-four with 250 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque on an eight-speed auto.
"Its 2.0-liter engine and eight-speed auto combination is a good one; the turbocharged four-cylinder is gutsy and powerful while still managing to be smooth and quiet," writes MotorTrend. "The Regal's transmission doesn't make any pretense of being sporty, but it shifts smartly and isn't afraid to kick down a gear or two if need be."
Translation? The TourX is less aggressive but no less capable. MotorTrend clocked the TourX doing 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, taking the quarter mile in 14.7 seconds at 94.7 mph, and running a figure-eight test lap in 26.2 seconds.
"The Regal TourX rides and handles well, too," writes MotorTrend. "The American wagon's suspension is soft and compliant like the Subaru's but without the Outback's body roll through corners. Steering is nice, too-light yet responsive."
Controls are designed to make the driving/adventuring experience comfortable and easy. The ride is quiet. There are switches in the cargo area to automatically fold down rear seats and tie-downs that slide on a track built into the load floor. Standard integrated aluminum roof rails and optional dealer-installed accessory cargo cross bars make carrying gear easy. (Liberty Buick GMC is providing cargo cross bars on all its in-stock TourX models.) Buick has indicated the TourX can tow up to 1,000 lbs.
"This Buick is a solid vehicle," writes Kristen Lee of Jalopnik. "Yes, the interior isn't draped in buttery-soft leather and isn't sound-proofed to the point where you wouldn't hear a bomb go off in the near vicinity, but it feels well-built, is comfortable and won't make you feel guilty for throwing a muddy mountain bike or a couple of slobbery dogs in the back. Because that's what it's for."
The Buick Regal TourX is a car that we here at Liberty Buick GMC were excited to see launched and we specifically chose to bring several of to our lot - just about one in every color. While the Outback paint choices include Cinnamon Brown and Wilderness Green, the TourX turns heads in Sport Red, Smoked Pearl Metallic, and Dark Moon Blue Metallic.
Curious about the Regal but not quite drawn to what amounts to a wagon? Check out the Buick Regal Sportback.
"The new Buick Regal Sportback is a car that defies expectations," writes Car & Driver. "It looks like a stylish sedan, but it's actually a hatchback with an SUV-rivaling amount of cargo space. It wears the all-American Buick badge, yet it's based on the Europe-market Opel Insignia."
Also part of the Regal line is the GS, which offers massaging front seats and interactive drive control settings on a V6 engine with 310 hp.
Manufacturer offers on the Regal include an up to $1,500 cash allowance when you finance through GM. This offer is available through Sept. 4, 2018.
Why not come test drive a Regal? It's a great time to visit the dealership. The Carolina Panthers have named Buick/GMC the team's official cars and trucks, and Liberty Buick GMC is participating in the Ultimate Tailgate Giveaway Sweepstakes.
During the regular football season, nine weekly winners will be selected - one after each of the Carolina Panthers' home games. The Ultimate Tailgate Giveaway Sweepstakes package includes a Big Green Egg "Mini EGG" tailgate grill; a YETI Tundra 110 cooler; and two tickets to the last regular season home game where one previous winner will be awarded a brand new 2019 Sierra 1500!
"The Regal TourX rides and handles well, too," writes MotorTrend. "The American wagon's suspension is soft and compliant like the Subaru's but without the Outback's body roll through corners. Steering is nice, too-light yet responsive."
Controls are designed to make the driving/adventuring experience comfortable and easy. The ride is quiet. There are switches in the cargo area to automatically fold down rear seats and tie-downs that slide on a track built into the load floor. Standard integrated aluminum roof rails and optional dealer-installed accessory cargo cross bars make carrying gear easy. (Liberty Buick GMC is providing cargo cross bars on all its in-stock TourX models.) Buick has indicated the TourX can tow up to 1,000 lbs.
"This Buick is a solid vehicle," writes Kristen Lee of Jalopnik. "Yes, the interior isn't draped in buttery-soft leather and isn't sound-proofed to the point where you wouldn't hear a bomb go off in the near vicinity, but it feels well-built, is comfortable and won't make you feel guilty for throwing a muddy mountain bike or a couple of slobbery dogs in the back. Because that's what it's for."
The Buick Regal TourX is a car that we here at Liberty Buick GMC were excited to see launched and we specifically chose to bring several of to our lot - just about one in every color. While the Outback paint choices include Cinnamon Brown and Wilderness Green, the TourX turns heads in Sport Red, Smoked Pearl Metallic, and Dark Moon Blue Metallic.
Curious about the Regal but not quite drawn to what amounts to a wagon? Check out the Buick Regal Sportback.
"The new Buick Regal Sportback is a car that defies expectations," writes Car & Driver. "It looks like a stylish sedan, but it's actually a hatchback with an SUV-rivaling amount of cargo space. It wears the all-American Buick badge, yet it's based on the Europe-market Opel Insignia."
Also part of the Regal line is the GS, which offers massaging front seats and interactive drive control settings on a V6 engine with 310 hp.
Manufacturer offers on the Regal include an up to $1,500 cash allowance when you finance through GM. This offer is available through Sept. 4, 2018.
Why not come test drive a Regal? It's a great time to visit the dealership. The Carolina Panthers have named Buick/GMC the team's official cars and trucks, and Liberty Buick GMC is participating in the Ultimate Tailgate Giveaway Sweepstakes.
During the regular football season, nine weekly winners will be selected - one after each of the Carolina Panthers' home games. The Ultimate Tailgate Giveaway Sweepstakes package includes a Big Green Egg "Mini EGG" tailgate grill; a YETI Tundra 110 cooler; and two tickets to the last regular season home game where one previous winner will be awarded a brand new 2019 Sierra 1500!
To register to win, you must visit one of the participating dealerships across North Carolina or go to a Carolina Panthers' home game at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers' home game schedule is as follows:
Pre-Season
Aug. 17 vs. Miami Dolphins
Aug. 24 vs. New England Patriots
Regular Season
Sept. 9 vs. Dallas Cowboys
Sept. 23 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Oct. 7 vs. New York Giants
Oct. 28 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Nov. 4 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov. 25 vs Seattle Seahawks
Dec. 17 vs New Orleans Saints
Dec. 23 Atlanta Falcons
Liberty Buick GMC would love to have a winner from our dealership! You can enter to win each week. Come visit our sales team and a member will walk you through the registration process. Weekly winners are awarded on Mondays after a Panthers home game.
Our sales department is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday and we are located at 9028 East Independence Boulevard just outside Charlotte. Visit us online at clickliberty.com or call 704.708.8000.
Sept. 23 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Oct. 7 vs. New York Giants
Oct. 28 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Nov. 4 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov. 25 vs Seattle Seahawks
Dec. 17 vs New Orleans Saints
Dec. 23 Atlanta Falcons
Liberty Buick GMC would love to have a winner from our dealership! You can enter to win each week. Come visit our sales team and a member will walk you through the registration process. Weekly winners are awarded on Mondays after a Panthers home game.
Our sales department is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday and we are located at 9028 East Independence Boulevard just outside Charlotte. Visit us online at clickliberty.com or call 704.708.8000.
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