Buick Regal towing capacity by year

The Buick Regal has tow data across 16 model years, from 1991 through 2012. The most recent 2012 Buick Regal carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1995 model year at 2,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Buick Regal page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Buick Regal max tow rating, last 2 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Buick Regal, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Buick Regal years (2008–2012)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Buick Regal years (1991–2007)

Earlier model years for the Buick Regal, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.