The Buick Regal is a fine option if you're shopping for a used midsize car . It's fun to drive, comfortable over rough roads, and has a turbocharged engine with plenty of power. The Regal also earns high marks for reliability, and it's available with all-wheel drive and a long list of active safety features.

The 2013 Buick Regal comes in two basic trim levels: base and Turbo.

Another enticing trait about this little-known vehicle is that, like the Audi and BMW, it's actually European. The Buick Regal Sportback is made in Germany by Opel, a former GM unit.

Opel Insignia Before 2011, the Regal was a humdrum car with a floaty ride and rubbery steering. Buick revitalized the Regal nameplate in 2011, basing the model on Germany's Opel Insignia. As such, it conveys a typically European driving experience, with a taut ride, sporty handling, and excellent fit and finish.

Driving. On the road, the 2013 Buick Regal definitely feels sportier than the Buicks of old. The eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain is far from thrilling, but it's likely to work just fine for many buyers.

In testing, our $34,685 Regal Turbo accelerated to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and cleared the quarter mile in 14.8 seconds at 95.7 mph.

In testing, our $34,685 Regal Turbo accelerated to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and cleared the quarter mile in 14.8 seconds at 95.7 mph.

Buyers interested in more acceleration can choose from a no-cost option of a 220-horsepower, 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec engine or the 270-hp Regal GS, both with variable valve timing and direct injection.

For 2011, GM reintroduced the Regal to North America, rebranding the Insignia sedan for North America. For 2018, Buick introduced the second-generation Opel Insignia, sourcing all production from Germany; alongside a first-ever liftback sedan, the Regal TourX was the first Buick station wagon in 22 years.

Though Buick is an American automaker, the location of Buick's manufacturing centers is diverse. Buick models are built in different manufacturing plants all across the United States as well as in Canada, China, South Korea, and even Germany.

Buick is positioned as a premium automobile brand, selling luxury vehicles positioned above Chevrolet, while priced below the flagship luxury Cadillac division. In North America, Buick vehicles are almost always sold alongside GMC (another premium brand) vehicles at multi-brand dealerships.

Buick vehicles have consistently impressed J.D. Power & Consumer Report testing rankings, and ranks higher than the Nissan or Mazda.

Some Buicks do quite well in our tests. With its modest model line, Buick is among the most reliable domestic automakers, trailing only Lincoln.