2000 Buick Regal Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

Our road test for the 2000 Buick Regal includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Buick Regal from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Buick Regal, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Buick Regal help you decide if a 2000 Buick Regal is right for you.

2000 Buick Regal Road Test

Pros	Cons

Acceleration	Fuel economy (supercharged V6)

Instruments/controls

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

GS	LS	Class Average
7	6	4.7

Both Regals feel strong, but in our tests the GS went 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds, about a second quicker than the LS.

Fuel Economy

GS	LS	Class Average
5	5	5.4

The GS demands premium fuel, but is not much thirstier than the LS, averaging between 16.9 mpg and 20.1 in our tests.

Ride Quality

GS	LS	Class Average
6	6	5

Controlled and comfortable. The LS's base suspension rides and handles nearly as well as the GS's Gran Touring setup.

Steering/Handling/Braking

GS	LS	Class Average
6	5	5

Not as agile as most European sport sedans, but controlled and well-balanced. The GS/GSE suffers torque steer in hard takeoffs.

Quietness

GS	LS	Class Average
6	6	5

Quiet overall, except for some wind and road noise at highway speeds.

Controls

GS	LS	Class Average
5	5	6

The climate controls are too complex, but most gauges and switches are legible and well-placed.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

GS	LS	Class Average
5	5	5.2

Adults aren't squeezed, but shorter people might feel confined by the tall dashboard.

Room/Comfort (rear)

GS	LS	Class Average
4	4	4.1

Sufficient head and leg room for larger passengers, but shoulder room is tight for three adults.

Cargo Room

GS	LS	Class Average
4	5	4.5

The trunklid opens wide, and its hinges don't intrude into the load space, but there's a wide bumper shelf to stretch over.

Value within Class

GS	LS	Class Average
5	5	5.3

Regal is solid, competitively priced, and well-equipped, but falls just short of the cohesive feel that earns the Intrigue and Grand Prix our Recommended label.

Total Score