2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence

The 2018 Regal Sportback is Buick's mid-size sedan, but its hatchback tailgate gives it the practicality of a small wagon. It's a comfortable cruiser that handles corners with more composure than you'd expect from a Buick, and the ride stays quiet at highway speeds. Inside, the cabin is roomy for four adults, and the hatch opens to a generous cargo area that swallows luggage and gear easily. Standard tech includes a responsive touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus available driver-assistance features like blind spot monitoring. The Essence adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power-adjustable driver's seat over the Preferred trims. The 2.0L I4 makes 250 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, and the nine-speed automatic shifts smoothly, with 26 mpg combined. The Essence can be had with a power moonroof and a heated steering wheel, which are nice extras for the price.