2018 Buick Regal TourX Pictures

[Sal Collaziano]

2018 Buick Regal TourX Brings Adventure to Every Drive
Rugged utility and upscale amenities are purpose-built for active lifestyles

DETROIT — Coming off a historic year with record sales, four new vehicle launches and awards validating Buick’s quality and customer experience, the brand’s introduction of the all-new Regal TourX brings the latest product to broaden the brand’s lineup in the U.S. Like the successful Encore and Cascada, TourX proves Buick continues to make bold moves outside traditional vehicle segments.

“Regal TourX is a crossover in the truest sense of the word, with the drive dynamics of a car and the versatility of an SUV,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president, global Buick and GMC. “Additionally, it continues a trend set by the Cascada and Encore of bringing Buick’s contemporary design and attainable luxury credentials to new segments where customers are looking for more. TourX enters a vibrant segment with passion and youthful energy where drivers are able to experience the new Buick.”

The TourX rides higher than its Sportback counterpart, enabling greater capability. Its rugged exterior appearance, standard roof rails, interior amenities, standard intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) with active twin-clutch and functional cargo area epitomize upscale utility, capability and convenience backed by the quality and safety expected from Buick.

With the new Regal TourX and Sportback, Buick now offers two new products that expand the expectations and opportunity for individuality in the premium midsize segment. One is a sports sedan with sleek, coupe-like design with five-door versatility; the other, a vehicle with the drive dynamics of a car but with all the usefulness of an SUV.

Highlights of Regal TourX:

It has more overall cargo space than the Volvo V60 Cross Country, the Audi A4 Allroad, BMW 3-series Sport Wagon and the Subaru Outback, with up to 73.5 cubic feet behind the front seats.
Standard intelligent AWD with active twin-clutch provides improved vehicle control and efficiency in any condition.
The purpose-built exterior’s ride height increased over the Regal Sportback and it has durable fascia and fender moldings.
The hands-free power liftgate has a Buick tri-shield logo lamp that illuminates the ground beneath the sensor, standard on upper trim levels.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 250 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Customer-minded available accessories including a variable roof rack, portable Bluetooth speaker and keyless keypad entry.
An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard.
Safety innovations include a Buick-first active hood pedestrian safety system, Front Pedestrian Braking and Lane Keep Assist.
Memorable adventures need capable performance, and TourX answers the call with a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine featuring 250 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. That power is routed to the ground via a standard eight-speed automatic transmission and intelligent AWD with active twin-clutch for greater control on any surface. The engine also comes standard with advanced start/stop technology.

Also offered on the Regal Sportback, Envision and LaCrosse, Buick’s innovative new system uses two clutches at the rear wheels for seamless, smart torque distribution. Beneficial not just in snowy weather but also during spirited driving, the system relies less on braking to maintain maximum performance and efficiency.

Compared to the 2018 Regal Sportback, the TourX is 3.4 inches longer, showcasing a confident side profile and a roofline accent piece that arches along the entire length of the roof and D-pillar, eventually culminating in the LED-accented taillights.

Up front, Buick’s winged grille is flanked by standard LED daytime running lights and available LED headlights that are thinner and more landscaped to enhance the low, wide appearance of the front end.

Inside the luxurious cabin, the new Regal’s interior design takes a tailored, driver-centric approach, featuring premium materials and host of modern technologies. Refined materials in the cabin feature clean lines and uncluttered surfaces, all while keeping utility and capability of utmost importance. Folding down the second row gives the Regal TourX 73.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, more than its key competitors, and 32.7 cubic feet in the rear hatch area with seats up.

Standard equipment on every 2018 Regal TourX includes intelligent AWD with active twin-clutch, push-button start and entry, Hill Start Assist, 10 air bags, universal home remote and heated side mirrors.

Every Regal TourX also comes equipped with an OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot (AT&T data plan purchase required after limited data trial period) and five years of the OnStar Basic Plan[1] at no additional cost. Among other benefits like an industry-leading myBuick app, this connectivity plan features OnStar Smart Driver, an opt-in service designed to help Buick owners maximize their vehicle’s overall performance and become better drivers.

A 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility is standard on TourX and Preferred trims, while an 8-inch system is standard on the Essence trim with available embedded navigation optional. Bose premium audio with an innovative subwoofer mounted in the spare tire well is also standard with active noise cancellation.

The 2018 Regal TourX offers new levels of crash prevention and protection. Along with the Regal Sportback, it is the first Buick to offer a standard active hood pedestrian safety system that senses the imminent impact of a pedestrian between 16-30 mph and uses a pyrotechnic actuator to lift the back of the hood up about 4 inches to lessen the impact and potentially reduce injury.

The Regal TourX’s available Driver Confidence I package adds popular active safety features including Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Park Assist. A more advanced Driver Confidence II package adds Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Automatic Braking.

Available in three trim levels — TourX, Preferred and Essence — TourX is designed around a lifestyle and exposes a new generation and a new segment of buyers to the Buick brand. Pricing and other details will be announced closer to the on-sale date in the fourth quarter of 2017.

 

[TurboLover]

I like it. Would like to see an up-power \ sport wagon option but perhaps in the future. Glad to see they will bring the wagon to market.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I like it. Would like to see an up-power \ sport wagon option but perhaps in the future. Glad to see they will bring the wagon to market.

I imagine there will be a GS version in the not-too-distant future...

 

[ixamnis]

I think they are going to sell a lot of these; I also think these will drive people into the showrooms and increase sales of other Buick models, as well.

 

[V-dub-R]

I think it looks fantastic! but no surprise it's Opel's newest creation 😎






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzx69JoR19c

 

[MikeC725]

I like it as well. But, as a current GS owner, I'm not a fan of the cluster in it.............Not sure how I feel about the wood grain either..........looks to fake.

 

[Super LaX]

I'm on the fence regarding the styling of this car.

I do like the wagon aspect but if you are going to do the fender flares it should also have a slight lift as well. Not too high like an Outback but noticeable.

 

[NHRATA01]

I think I like the wagon better than the hatch to be honest.

 

[tygriff]

To bad us Canadians can't get the wagon. Only the 'sportback' will be sold in Canada. Sadly, I do not like the look of the sportback.

 

[Mirage85]

I think I like the wagon better than the hatch to be honest.

I do too, but where are the performance versions? Hopefully 2019 they'll add a GSified version of each, or when the time comes to replace my current GS i'll probably be looking at something else.

 

[isthird]

Lose that wheel well/valance trim and I'd drive it in a heart beat.

 

[gobluetwo]

Ugh, they did exactly what I was hoping they wouldn't, but somehow expected they would. Not a fan of the plastic cladding and increased ride height. If I had wanted that, I'd already be driving an Outback.

My preference would have been standard ride height and FWD. I'm still interested, but not as excited as I was before. Jury is definitely out until I see the ride height difference, all the cladding in person, and take a test drive. Also not in love with the estimated base MSRP (per Automobile magazine) of $30k.

I'd at least be somewhat assuaged if the fuel economy figures come out around 24-25 city/31+ highway like the Outback, but if their benchmarks are the Volvo V60/X-Country (22-28) and Audi Allroad (21-28), not too optimistic.

 

[V-dub-R]

Canadians love sexy wagons!!!
Why not bring them to Canada???

Oh well... time to test drive Volvo V60 🙂

 

[Shack]

Let's get this up here to Canada, we have the perfect climate for this beauty. Why not bring a AWD Wagon here is head scratcher .

 

[jwmuscat]

Since they do not expect to sell many Tour X's in the USA, they would expect to sell even less in Canada (300+million people vs. 30+million people) so they may have decided it is not worth the costs associated such as in Canada you have to have DRL, and I am sure a few other different compliance things, paperwork, customs fees, etc. that make it not worth it. Best chance for it to go to Canada would be it exceeds sales expectations in the USA and thus the re-adjust Canadian sales expectations and if that number is high enough to offset the costs then theyd sell it there.

 

[Monti182]

Personally, I LOVE the look of this car. I don't know what it is, but I actually would prefer this over the sportback, even if they end up giving the sportback the GS treatment, and leave the TourX as is, I think I'd still have the TourX. Sure there are other things to consider that havent been officially released like MSRP, Trim options, Fuel econ ratings, etc... and I wouldn't really be in the market for one until at least 2020, but as of right this moment, the TourX is a home run for me.

Maybe its where I'm at in my life in age/family situation. But I never thought I would like a Wagon...

 

[gobluetwo]

After further review (and talking to the wife, who REALLY wants an SUV as our next car), I think this is the best compromise of what I want as more of a purist and what she wants in an SUV/CUV (ride height and AWD). Before this, I was considering the Outback, but the Regal TourX does look so much better, despite the silly, redundant plastic cladding.

 

[stoopid]

No GS announcement yet(?).

 

[Handy_Andy]

I'm with some of the other posters that aren't big fans of this - I love the concept of a wagon, but I'm not a fan of the direction they're going with it. The plastic cladding looks tacky and cheap and is clearly just an attempt to 'copycat' other models like the Outback and Allroad so that people see it as a similar vehicle. The Opel version is much more attractive without the plastic and cleaner lines. I'd personally be much more excited if the Tour X was modeled after the MB sport wagons, with it being lower to the ground and sportier, but I also understand the reality that the North American market isn't likely to be as excited about that as me.

I think we're seeing the Buick brand shift away from sedans and cars altogether, and really targeting the CUV/SUV craze. The Envision was added to the Enclave and Encore, the Verano went away, and now the next gen Regal is either a hatch or wagon, which leaves the Lacrosse as the only traditional Buick sedan, and I think this is all clearly by design. The Buick brand was always a bit of an odd fit as a "semi premium" GM brand, coming in below Cadillac, but not really offering a lot of diversity from the Cadillac brand. The majority of domestic buyers looking for a sports sedan are drawn to the RWD Cadillac platforms, and with the market hot for CUVs, it makes perfect sense that Buick can fill this niche for premium and somewhat sporty utility vehicles.

I'm also not holding my breath for a GS version, at least not until MY19. With almost all other GM models you don't generally see the performance versions brought out until the second MY of the generation - see Camaro with 1LE and ZL1 packages. I believe someone else in another thread pointed this out too. And I wouldn't even be surprised if the GS version goes away entirely. Again, as Buick transitions away from sedans and "high performance" and more towards CUVs and SUVs, I think they're realizing the market for a sport-tuned version is lessening. If they do come out with a GS version, I'd expect it to be less aggressive than the current generation GS, likely with a V6 auto and some sharper wheels, but I don't see it staying true to the Gran Sport name plate as far as suspension and handling. Hopefully I'm wrong though - a GS wagon that looks more like the Opel version, without the plastic, and lower and tighter suspension would be a cool car.

 

[LLninja]

4 years later, it’s amazing how nothing has changed. People love the looks except for the cladding, wished they had a GS version and sadly it’s now gone. Maybe I need to consider moving to Europe for retirement where manual trannies are preferred