2001 Buick Regal Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

Our road test for the 2001 Buick Regal includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Buick Regal from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Buick Regal, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Buick Regal help you decide if a 2001 Buick Regal is right for you.

2001 Buick Regal Road Test

Pros	Cons

Acceleration	Fuel economy (GS)

Instruments/controls

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

GS	LS	Class Average
7	6	4.9

Both Regals feel strong, and in our tests the GS did 0-60 mph in 6.9 sec, the LS in about 8 sec. Transmission shifts smoothly, promptly.

Fuel Economy

GS	LS	Class Average
5	5	5.4

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

Ride Quality

GS	LS	Class Average
6	6	5.3

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

Steering/Handling/Braking

GS	LS	Class Average
6	5	5.1

Not European-sport-sedan agile, but controlled and well-balanced. GS pulls to the side due to torque steer in hard takeoffs. Brakes are strong and capable, pedal feel firm.

Quietness

GS	LS	Class Average
6	6	5.2

Some wind and road noise at highway speeds, but quiet overall.

Controls

GS	LS	Class Average
5	5	6

Climate controls too complex, but most gauges and switches are legible and well-placed. Interior ambiance suffers from lots of hard plastic surfaces.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

GS	LS	Class Average
5	5	5.5

Roomy, but shorter people might feel confined by the tall dashboard. Subpar lateral support.

Room/Comfort (rear)

GS	LS	Class Average
4	4	4.1

Sufficient head and leg room for larger passengers, but cushion is too short and soft for adequate support. Not wide enough to comfortably fit three adults.

Cargo Room

GS	LS	Class Average
4	5	4.5

Trunklid opens wide, hinges don't intrude. But there's a wide bumper shelf to stretch over.

Value within Class

GS	LS	Class Average
5	5	5.8

Less refined than Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, though competitively priced and well-equipped. Still, Regal falls short of the cohesive feel that earns the Oldsmobile Intrigue and Pontiac Grand Prix our Recommended label.

Total Score