2018 Buick Regal TourX (New)

2018 Buick Regal TourX: Launched in 1973, the Buick Regal became a big hit in the 1980s, during the Grand National and GNX era. The nameplate soldiered on for two more generations until it was discontinued in 2004. Upon its return to the U.S. market in 2010, the Regal had become a re-engineered Opel Insignia. Although the «transplant» was received with some criticism by purists, the Regal once again became a big hit, especially in China. For 2018, Buick launched the sixth-generation Regal, a rebadged version of the brand-new Opel Insignia.

Although rebadged vehicles are rarely a case to get excited about, the new Regal is a big deal for Buick. With Opel Opel having upped the ante in just about every department, creating a sportier, premium looking car with an upmarket interior, the Regal has also moved up the luxury ladder in a move that should have happened years ago. What’s more, Buick decided to also import the wagon version of the Insignia as the Regal TourX. Not only that, but the TourX also sports crossover-specific features and a raised ride height, which makes it a perfect, and much-needed competitor for the likes of the Subaru Outback, Volvo V60 Cross Country, and Audi A4 Allroad. After two years of rumors and a highly debated trademark for the TourX name, Buick is finally offering a wagon after nearly two decades.

Much like any Buick based on an Opel product, the Regal TourX shares nearly most of its exterior features with the Insignia Tourer. The two are actually identical as far as design goes, with two notable differences at the front. The Buick grille, which has the traditional vertical slats instead of the Insignia’s horizontal inserts, and the «tri-shield» emblem on the nose and the tailgate. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing as the new Insignia is a good-looking vehicle in both sedan/notchback and wagon form, but I know there are a lot of critics out there who are still annoyed about Buick cars being based on Opel. Anyway, the TourX is quite different compared to the Sportback. While the latter is a sleek sedan with a coupe roofline and elegant body shape, the wagon is more on the utility side. It’s still pretty stylish for a grocery getter, but unlike the sedan, it rides higher from the ground and sports SUV-type fender and bumper moldings. As a result, the front and rear bumpers feel more solid, while the black cladding around the wheel arches and below the side skirts give it the crossover looks many drivers are looking for nowadays.

But despite the utilitarian look, the TourX shares the Sportback’s numerous sporty features. The wagon has the same slender headlamps and center hood crease up front, as well as the unique character line that runs above the side skirt and ascends toward the rear wheel arch top. Around back, the large exhaust outlets at each corner and the big spoiler atop the tailgate indicate that the TourX is no slouch. It’s also worth noting that the wagon is 3.4 inches longer than Sportback, which not only helps with a sleeker look, but also contributes to the enhanced legroom and trunk space inside. Those who are looking to make more use of the TourX’s exterior can order a variable roof rack off Buick’s comprehensive accessories list.

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