The Buick Regal sports premium pricing and a more compact cabin than some popular mid-size family sedans.
We'd cross-shop it against the equally engaging Ford Fusion, our Best Car To Buy 2013.
The Fusion's just as handsome, has handling that's even more firmly wired, and has a larger back seat.
The Nissan Maxima has grabby styling, but it also has a CVT, an unappealing transmission with few virtues outside of simplicity and fuel economy.
The VW CC is closest to it, spec for spec, but has even less sporting intent.
The Acura TSX is big in its targets, and the Regal has comparable space and handling, with the boost of turbocharging on its side, not to mention much better styling.
Volvo's S60 is a wedgy Swedish delight, and offers all-wheel drive to go with its turbo boost.
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It's the best driver's car in the lineup, and the 2014 Buick Regal adds better infotainment and safety--with a slight cut to the GS' power. |
With exception to those green-car enthusiasts out there, we think the 2014 Acura TSX strikes a solid compromise for shoppers interested in a practical, sporty, premium compact sedan. |
The 2014 Ford Fusion has stunning good looks, satisfying performance, and top-notch safety and fuel economy--all without skimping on the interior space and ride comfort that really means something to mid-size sedan shoppers. |
The 2014 Nissan Maxima isn't the enthusiast car it claims to be, but it is a more luxurious, more stylish option than many of its competitors. |
The 2014 Volkswagen CC eschews a little practicality in the name of fashion; but even some who need to use it as a sedan will find it a worthwhile compromise. |
The 2014 Volvo S60 offers safe, well-crafted design, and runs the gamut from comfortable and quiet to flamboyant and edgy. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $29,690 | $30,635 | $21,970 | $31,290 | $31,795 | $32,400 |
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| 19 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Turbocharged | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-5 |
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| Midsize | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan Turbo FWD | 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic | 4-Door Sedan S FWD | 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S | 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport PZEV *Ltd Avail* | 4-Door Sedan T5 FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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