Regal sat in the center of the mainstream automotive market, a midsize sedan that competed against the likes of Chevrolet Lumina, Dodge Monaco and Intrepid, Ford Taurus, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in this popular segment.
This generation of the Buick Regal coupe started off as a 1988 model, while the sedan launched in 1990.
Year-to-year changes[]
| 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom 2DR Coupe | N/A | 1996 | |||||||
| Custom 4DR Sedan | LS 4DR Sedan | 2004 | |||||||
| Limited 2DR Coupe | N/A | 1993 | |||||||
| Gran Sport 2DR Coupe | N/A | 1996 | |||||||
| Limited 4DR Sedan | GS 4DR Sedan | 2004 | |||||||
| Gran Sport 4DR Sedan | |||||||||
1991[]
Since this model year, the model lineup comprised of Custom, Limited and Gran Sport coupes and sedans. Base engine was a 140-horsepower 3.1-liter V6. Before this, the coupe came in Custom and Limited trim levels, and the newly introduced sedan was only a Gran Sport.
1994[]
For 1994, the Limited coupe was removed from the lineup, leaving just the Custom and Gran Sport coupes.
1995[]
In 1995 the car received an interior redesign as well as different exterior looks. The engines remained the same with the 3.1 as well as the 3800 Tuned Port Injection V6.
1996[]
The 3800 series II became a replacement for the 3800 TPI. This was the last year of the third generation Regal.
1997[]
When the fourth generation Regal was introduced, it was just a 4-door sedan in GS and LS trims.
1999[]
New GSE and LSE trims joined the Regal lineup. These trim levels stayed until 2001, while the GS and LS continued through 2004.
Retail prices[]
2DR Coupe[]
| Model year(s) | Trim level | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Custom | $15,690 | February 10, 1991 | |
| 1991 | Limited | $16,455 | February 10, 1991 | |
| 1992 | Custom | $16,610 | October 13, 1991 | |
| 1992 | Limited | $17,790 | October 13, 1991 | |
| 1992 | Gran Sport | $18,600 | October 13, 1991 | |
| 1995 | Custom | $17,960 | $535 | September 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | Gran Sport | $19,460 | $535 | September 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | Custom | $18,690 | $535 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1995 | Gran Sport | $20,978 | $535 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1996 | Custom | $19,445 | $540 | September 1, 1995 |
| 1996 | Gran Sport | $21,340 | $540 | September 1, 1995 |
4DR Sedan[]
| Model year(s) | Trim level | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Custom | $15,910 | February 10, 1991 | |
| 1991 | Limited | $16,735 | February 10, 1991 | |
| 1992 | Custom | $16,865 | October 13, 1991 | |
| 1992 | Limited | $18,110 | October 13, 1991 | |
| 1992 | Gran Sport | $19,300 | October 13, 1991 | |
| 1995 | Custom | $18,660 | $535 | September 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | Limited | $21,235 | $535 | September 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | Gran Sport | $21,870 | $535 | September 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | Custom | $18,995 | $535 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1995 | Limited | $20,247 | $535 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1995 | Gran Sport | $20,852 | $535 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1996 | Custom | $19,740 | $540 | September 1, 1995 |
| 1996 | Limited | $21,195 | $540 | September 1, 1995 |
| 1996 | Gran Sport | $21,800 | $540 | September 1, 1995 |
| 1997 | LS | $20,545 | $550 | July 27, 1997 |
| 1997 | GS | $22,945 | $550 | July 27, 1997 |
Gallery[]
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