Buick has launched an all-new SUV alternative, the 2018 Regal TourX. Associate Staff Writer Will Kaufman traveled to Arizona to test out this five-passenger wagon on pavement and dirt. Positioned in between luxury and mainstream competitors, the Regal TourX combines leather seats and a quiet cabin with a massive cargo area with a capable all-wheel-drive system. Between SUVs and the recent wave of lifted off-road wagons, the TourX has a lot of competition. Is it an alternative worth your time?

Q: How much cargo space does the 2018 Buick Regal TourX have?
A: The 2018 TourX has 32.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat. With the rear seat folded flat, the maximum cargo capacity is an impressive 73.5 cubic feet.

Q: What engine does the 2018 Buick Regal TourX use?
A: The 2018 Regal TourX comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 250 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are also standard equipment.

Q: What kind of fuel economy does the 2018 Buick Regal TourX get?
A: The 2018 Regal TourX returns an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined (21 city/29 highway).

Q: How much does the 2018 Buick Regal TourX cost?
A: The base 2018 Regal TourX 1SV starts at $29,995, including destination fees. Fully loaded, the TourX can cost more than $40,000.

Q: What are the 2018 Buick Regal TourX's main competitors?
A: Buick has smartly positioned the TourX in between its main competitors: It's pricier than a Subaru Outback but cheaper than an Audi A4 Allroad. It also falls between the two in terms of luxury. The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is a closer competitor. The upcoming Volvo V60 will also join the mix, and it will likely receive a Cross Country variant like the previous generation.

Read our 2018 Buick Regal TourX review: https://www.edmunds.com/buick/regal-tourx/2018/wagon/review/

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