Great fuel economy, and I think it’s a great vehicle.. I just tested out a 23’ Cadillac XT5 Luxury (base model) and it’s price was the same as the loaded Avenir. I’d rather have the Avenir, but I could understand why someone would want the Cadillac nameplate - even if it meant you got a vehicle that wasn’t as nice

I like the interior better than the XT5

@@703Speed I saw on the IIHS that the XT5 had one of the worst headlight performance. Were you able to test them on this?

Thank you🙏🏼

I feel the same!! I leased a 2023 envision avenir and learned a few more things…i had a cadillac xt6 so im still getting used to the ride. Metallic white with beige interior is a beautiful suv

Thank YOU for the nice comment!

Thank you for the nice comment! Glad to help

Agreed cx 5 doesn’t come close plus cx5 is dated

Compared this vehicle to the RAV-4, Venza, NX and Forrester. The Envision won!

I have a Cx5 Carbon Turbo and love it, shrugs. Heated & Ventilated seats, 3-person memory seats, Heads up display, No AutoStart/stop (thank god), leather seats, bose premium, 260hp and 320 torque, AWD, Premium wheels, Rezoning headlights, Fogs, heated mirrors. The only thing it doesn't have is a heated steering wheel (it was supposed to but due to supply issues it wasn't included), and massaging seats, and a camera washer. For 37K. A top trim Cx5 come with ALOT. Oh and I got it for 0% for 60 months just 3 months ago. The CX5 lives to the hype in my opinion. You get ALOT for sub 40k. Edit: I haven't checked. But from my memory I believe your able to tow 2x as much with the cx5.

Glad you like your Envision. The Yukons are really nice - tons of space, great sound system, great looks, I do wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. Also - thank you. I appreciate that, and I’m glad you like the videos. I will keep them coming!

@@703Speed My Envision's seats are a little too firm for me TOO - you know more than the average person that MANY vehicles these days have firm seats.

These new Buicks are definitely nice!

I guess you have to decide if you want a car built in Japan or China? Most Toyota models are built in the USA.

@@mikeadams8708as if that’s the only measurement for a good automotive product. You Americans are so entitled and weird.

Haha! Just seeing this comment. How have you liked the Envision so far?

@@703Speed I really like the Envision. The Avenir came with cool LED rear turn signals that are like those on an Audi, the active headlights are fantastic, the head up display is great, it's quiet inside, everything about it really. I have no regrets. :)

Tell me again, you bought an all wheel drive.

Yes, this will definitely be a more comfortable vehicle than the Benz. Glad you liked the review

Yea the blind monitor is a bummer but hey I can live without that

You can do it bro

I just looked them up on Google. I think they would fit at the bottom of the front bumper. In the lower grille area

Thank u Michael

I’ll kinda put it like this: when you drive a Chevy, the Buick is Cadillac like. *But* when you drive a Cadillac - there’s nothing like a Cadillac in GM’s lineup but a Cadillac if that makes sense

Then this is the right vehicle for you imo

I am 70 and have health issues myself and absolutely love this car. It's comfortable, quiet, peppy, and the tech is easy to learn. I suggest you take one on a test drive, I think you'll be impressed.

I was going to look at a Avenir today in OKC! are you liking it?

All Buick models have theft deterrent systems

You can turn the lines on or off!

I don't think it said anything about the retrofitting later. So I would say no

@@703Speed I actually contacted Buick. It is a "no." That feature will not be retrofitted. Every dealer I spoke with gave the wrong answer and said it would be. So buyer beware.

@@FrankTheTank14507 They're just trying to get a sale

21,000 as of this morning!

@@703Speed Keep up the good work.💪

Will do!@@bradh6185

It should

It does

jd power shows that they hold decent value

⁸5³2226⁶⁹865-470-4139 88⁸8⁸6400mAh 6th 5 5thim looking at purchasing a 2-year-old one with 13,000 miles at over 1/2 the retail price. It's a 2022. So you know they purchased it for more than list price.

Yup, exactly

Their marketing is fine, so many young folks are driving Buicks I mainly see them in this Envision and the Encore GX. I think middle aged Americans who are Toyota and Honda loyalists don’t wanna leave Acura or Lexus to give Buick a try due to politics and things that don’t actually matter. Buick is definitely building a superior product for the money. I’m very excited to see the Envision and Enclave redesigns! They both look great for the 2024 MY especially in Avenir trim.

After this comment we end up buying one in August 😂

Well, that's fair, but this is $50k and the Escalade is $100k+

Yes actually lol

Lol.. Pretty much all new vehicles have that black plastic.. Even BMW's and Mercedes.. A V8 would be killer, but with EPA regulations, it'll never happen :/

@@703Speed I would have thought that in 2023 they'd have the technology to make a V8 that passed those regulations. My 2020 E63S had a biturbo V8. The 2 turbos weren't necessary.

@@christhornycroft3686 I agree, and Ive thought about thus many times before.. They have to be able to make a v8 that gets mid 20's mpg.. It has to be possible, but no-one is making a v8 that gets that mileage. Maybe its not possible? Those E63's are SICK! Do you still have it? Wagon or sedan?

For refinement and reliability.

@@G-RatedI’m unaware of any issues with the higher output versions(which they still use in the Camaro). I think it’s all about economy. HP isn’t free and more power likely means worse fuel economy. Too bad because the 270hp version perform almost as well as the 3.6 options in the cars they are offered in (ATS, Camaro). I even remember a Car and Driver test of a Traverse base w/fwd. it was quicker than a XT4 which is much smaller. Same goes for the 250hp 2.0 Equinox. Way quicker than the current 2.0.

@@mozeby1975 wow, that’s impressive. I want to test drive a CTS with the 2.0 so badly. You’re not the first to say this about that motor. I will admit i felt that most are just upset about the drop in hp number assuming performance was about the same with the new less powerful successor. Time and time again I’m being told there’s a big performance difference. Do you feel the new motor is at least more refined?

Why??? Have you heard of Cafe standards? Government unreasonable control on gas mileage. They control everything in our lives. That's why cars are using 3 cylinder engines now. Crazy....🙄

@@1533ramsay same rules apply to other companies. GM is solo in going backwards in power output.

Have you driven one?

@@703Speed yes I have , but after my CX-5 s sporty /firmer ride and much better handling ,I can say better ride in the buick , but you pay for it in handling , if you just want to relax when driving , get the Buick , but if you want to really drive and feel the car CX-5 does it for me.

@@patrickgagnon9662 fair enough. I need to test some new Mazdas

@@703Speed Do a CX-5 at 256hp /320 lbft torque....enjoy.

Ugh, that stinks.. I'm sorry about that

The CX-5 is a great car

Probably a lot. Have you been in a new Cadillac recently? They’re very nice

@@703Speed Maybe. But the brand reputation is sullied, it's prestige diminished, it's desirability reduced

@@markallen2984 Please explain why you think that. I'm genuinely curious

@@703Speed Cadillac used to be able to legitimately call themselves "The Standard of the World". But over the years most Cadillacs became little more than gaudy Chevrolets. Basic GM platform sharing diminished the image of Cadillac. The Cadillac Cimarron was the absolute bottom, but they have never fully recovered. Cadillacs are cars for old men. It is often said get an old man will buy a young man's car, but a young man will never buy an old man's car. Cadillac deceives itself that it is competitive with Mercedes-Benz/Audi/BMW but they are not. Most Cadillacs are floaty, and lack interesting styling. Lexus is really the competition for the modern Cadillac but Lexus' cars are more technically advanced, dramatically more reliable and have far superior resale value. GM has squandered whatever prestige Cadillac used to carry. Just like they turned Pontiac into a joke which resulted in the death of the brand.

@@markallen2984sounds like you are stuck in the past and you’ve sadly showed your age through your comment. You know little to nothing about modern day Cadillac and that’s pretty evident from your explanation of where you think luxury brands are positioned in today’s market. Cadillac is amongst the most desirable luxury brands in the world and they currently have the number 1 selling full-size SUV in America because of that. You will find foreigners with Cadillac design cues on and inside of their own creations. Their influence hasn’t been as strong as it is right now in years.

Yeah, apparently it’s stupid to be racist against cars. It’s made with GM parts. The factory is state of the art.

I actually just heard Lincoln will be moving their plant that makes the Nautilus to China as well.. I’m tired of things being made in China

@@703Speed the factory that builds nautilius also build edge, both will be moved to china and as far as i know nautilus will be no more in north america. the edge is definitely a goner after this model year.

​@@703Speed Without China, the Buick brand would be gone. Chinese buyers saved the Buick, and some of the Buicks sold in the US are made in China. You can choose not to drive it 😂😂😂😂😂

@@1998LJC you aren’t wrong. I really like the Buicks. I just wish that the American cab was built in the U.S. that’s all I’m saying. They really are great cars

Gotta consider what cars are costing nowadays. Unfortunately $50k is the new $35-40k

I'm sorry, Its all about the driver. It's a safty thing. It's that way for a pilot of a plane. 🤔

Everything is made in China. Literally, every car in the world has Chinese parts. Actually, this SUV is very well made.

Why do you watch my videos and comment if you don’t like them?😂 this is the 3rd comment like this in 3 months lol

@@703Speed Are you offended by my comment? Not open to criticism? Maybe you should be grateful for people watching it, isnt that helping you with your algorithms ? Would you be happier if I unsubscribe ? Wow, are you tracking negative comments? There, there mate.

@@robertduklus6555 I’m not offended by criticism. If you take a look at my channel, you can see how I actually appreciate criticism. It helps me improve the channel. But when you ask how many f-ing Outback videos I do is not criticism - it’s just interesting I guess I could say. I’m also not tracking negative comments, but when I click on your name it shows me a list of all the comments you’ve commented on my channel

@@703Speed you know what? looks like you cut down on subarus, it worked. now cut down on you guys and you will go to the top. i mean it.

@@robertduklus6555 I will work on it.. Lol. I try. Hard sometimes

Same experience. I had Continentals on my 84 VW and had a blowout. They were bad. My 2021 SUV has Continentals and they're as good as Michelin. They've gotten much better🚙🚙

I believe the Ford blowout problem was with Firestone tires.