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2017 Buick Regal
1SV Sedan FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$19,977
2 listings nationwide

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1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$34,490

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2017 Buick Regal
1SV Sedan FWD
Rob Feeman Preview:

Due to the popularity of its compact Buick Verano sedan, General Motors decided it was time to revamp one of its mainstays into something new and slightly larger. The sixth-generation ...

1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD
No Expert Reviews

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2017 Buick Regal
1SV Sedan FWD
20
GuruQGBH3 writes:
Everything I thought it would be very nice suv
Power Ranked 2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD with Advance Package better.
"It’s an suv"
Value Ranked 2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD with Advance Package worse.
"It’s has 4 cylinders "
10
Bishopone1 writes:
More power with great handling. Smooth ride with a great look and style.
Power Ranked 2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD worse.
"Overall both have great power for their size. The Buick got an slight edge only because of the turbo engine even though its a 4 cylinder. The Ford Fusion Sport is a V6"
Handling Ranked 2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD worse.
"They both handle great. The front wheel drive handling was impressive."
Looks/Style Ranked 2017 Honda Accord V6 Touring FWD worse.
"Often The Sports touring model is mistaken as a sports car. Its really sporty looking."
Front Seats Ranked 2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD worse.
"Close. decent leg room in the front seats."
Back Seats Ranked 2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD worse.
"They are about the same."
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2017 Honda Accord V6 Touring FWD worse.
"The cargo is close to the same."
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD better.
"The trunk space is bigger."
Family Car Ranked 2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD worse.
"They are very close. "
Value Ranked 2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD worse.
"The Buick has a bit more of a Luxury feel to it."
Would Buy Ranked 2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD worse.
"Well I have owned both brands. And they are both great. I pick The Regal Sports Touring because of style."
1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD
225
DPressler 1999 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe FWDReview:

Review — BEST USA built touring coupe built!!! GM took all the imperfections from the previous years and twe...

165
Marshal 1999 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe FWDReview:

Overall I Love This Car. — i love this car. she is the one on the right. If i decide to go for a drive and get out on the higwa...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

185
Kevin 1999 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe FWDReview:

Good Luck Finding 1! — Great car owned it for 3 years and it is always reliable and it will beat most of the cras on the st...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

Specs

2017 Buick Regal
1SV Sedan FWD
1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
19 MPG
16 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
30 MPG
25 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 18 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Gasoline
Power
182 hp @ 6,700 RPM
240 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
172 lb-ft @ 4,900 RPM
280 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
8.5:1
Displacement
2,400 cc
3,800 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.46 in x 3.85 in
3.8 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Driver 5 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Optional
Leather Seats -- Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer -- Optional
Cassette Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.1 in 42.6 in
Back Legroom 37.3 in 37.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.2 cu ft 17.4 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 190.2 in 207.2 in
Width 73.1 in 75 in
Height 58.4 in 54.6 in
Wheelbase 107.8 in 113.8 in

Available Options

2017 Buick Regal
1SV Sedan FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Cherry Metallic
  • Black Onyx
  • Crimson Red Tintcoat
  • Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
  • Graphite Gray Metallic
  • PepperDust Metallic
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Summit White
  • White Frost Tricoat
1999 Buick Riviera
Supercharged Coupe FWD

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