2025 Buick Regal Sportback MSRP, Release Date, Configurations
2025 Buick Regal Sportback MSRP, Release Date, Configurations – Buick as a whole is a brand on the rise. Sure, a disproportionate amount of its 2016 global sales of 1.4 million units happened in China, but GM’s middle-child brand (not quite Chevrolet, not quite Cadillac) registers in as the fourth largest luxury brand in the United States. With the exception of a slight sales dip in 2025, the brand has been on an upward sales trajectory in Canada, too, since 2012.
2025 Buick Regal Sportback Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
As exciting as a new Sportback version of the Regal is, a second variation of the Regal was introduced: an all new wagon Buick calls the Regal Sportback. Presented in a deep red hue, the TourX, with its high contrasting wheel arches reminiscent of an Audi Allroad or Volkswagen Alltrack, definitely stole the show.
Claimed to have more interior room than a Volvo V60 wagon, the Regal Sportback dazzled the audience with its long, low and wide proportions and handsome styling details such as the silver trim that arcs from the roofline through to the tail lights. Disappointingly, the AWD-only TourX will be a US-market offering only, so would-be Canadian buyers of this crossover SUV alternate should express their displeasure to Buick Canada for this injustice.
2025 Buick Regal Sportback Specs
The infotainment system follows GM convention with standard 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity and OnStar, MyBuick app that emails owners monthly diagnostic reports about the car’s key systems. A 7-inch touch screen is standard fare, while an 8-inch system with navigation is optional.
Buick is offering active safety features including front pedestrian braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, plus 10 air bags. Another interesting safety feature showing up as a Buick first is a standard active hood pedestrian safety system that predicts a pedestrian impact and lifts the back of the hood up 102 mm to potentially reduce injury due to impact.
Engine and Performance
Our drive was twofold: on the way to Tofino, across the spine of the island, my drive partner and I had the Sportback. It was quiet and comfortable, but occasionally surprising. The 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine delivered a wicked kick of torque when we needed to pass lumbering lumber trucks on steep mountain gradients. The steering was accurate enough to inspire confidence around the many bends. 2025 Buick Regal Sportback MSRP
The only complaint? The exterior of the Sportback looked slightly grander than the performance it delivered. The GS was a completely different story. We drove that back to Nanaimo through the same valley channel on the second day. The stunning views included the famous Pacific Rim and Clayoquot Sound Parks, but the GS’s performance remained the hero of the journey.
2025 Buick Regal Sportback Fuel Economy
The sweeping fastback styling is backed by improved performance and a driving experience claimed to be more engaging than the outgoing model. At introduction, all Canadian Regal Sportbacks will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. 2025 Buick Regal Sportback MSRP
While not officially announced at the launch presentation, at one point, Buick Canada’s website referenced a 3.6L V6 GS trim with AWD. However, GM later confirmed that this was an error on the website.
2025 Buick Regal Sportback Safety Features
Front-wheel-drive variants will direct power through a nine-speed automatic, whereas AWD versions utilize an eight-speed. Start-stop technology is standard across all models in the interest of helping to conserve fuel. 2025 Buick Regal Sportback MSRP
All-wheel-drive cars use a twin-clutch system in the rear to apportion torque laterally as required to aid in both low-traction motoring as well as spirited driving. Plus, AWD models feature a new five-link rear suspension that, when coupled with the wider stance and lower weight of all new Regals, contributes to a better-handling car than its predecessor, according to Buick representatives.
2025 Buick Regal Sportback Price and Release Date
As said, we drove the Sportback Essence (an AWD version) and GS, which vary in price by about $6K. But for a deeper $5,500 drop below the Essence, you can still purchase a Regal: the front-wheel-drive Preferred II. That’s two, not eleven – and in case you’re wondering, Canada never got the Preferred I. 2025 Buick Regal Sportback MSRP
Understanding that the (younger) folks who typically have less money want more connectivity, the Preferred II offers standard Android Auto/Apple CarPlay on an 8-inch colour touchscreen, with Intellilink and Sirius satellite radio. LTE-powered Wi-Fi is pumped through OnStar. And understanding that the (older) folks who typically loan the car don’t want it or their teen drivers ruined, even this basic Regal also comes with Teen Driver, the Nanny 911 of surveillance tools. It makes showing off behind the wheel very difficult for your teen driver.
