2000 Buick Regal Review Summary & Specs
LS Sedan
Nice ride, good performance and comfortable seating for five.
Summary & Specs
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The Buick Regal is an excellent blend of posh and performance, with plenty of space and many features. Buick's sportiest sedan, the Regal GS is one of the hottest mid-size sedans you can buy.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Midsize Cars |
| Editor |
T.J. Cobb |
| Model Lineup |
LS ($22,340); GS ($25,185) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.8-liter supercharged ohv V6 |
| Engines (optional) |
205-hp 3.8-liter ohv V6; 240-hp 3.8-liter supercharged ohv V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual airbags, ABS, traction control standard; driver's side-impact airbag optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800/521-7300 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.buick.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$22,340 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Regal GS ($25,185) |
| Standard Equipment |
(GS) ABS, traction control, air conditioning, air filtration system, AM/FM/cassette stereo, heated power mirrors, power windows, power locks, cruise control, keyless remote entry, tilt steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, anti-theft system, intermittent wipers, aluminum alloy wheels, rear window antenna; GS adds supercharged engine, Gran Touring suspension, driver's side-impact airbag, leather upholstery |
| Destination Charge |
560 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Luxury Package ($640) includes dual-zone automatic climate control, automatic dimming inside/outside mirrors, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, AM/FM/CD/cassette |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
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| Price as Tested |
$26,385 |
| Horse Power |
240 @ 5200 |
| Torque |
280 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy |
18/27 |
| Wheelbase |
109.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
196.2/72.7/56.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
62.0/61.3 |
| Turning Radius |
37.5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.3/54.7/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.4/53.4/36.9 |
| Trunk Volume |
16.7 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3543 |
| Stock Tires |
P215/70R-15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
17.0 |