I own one. Smooth driving. No problem in passing. I love it.
@umairhussain44220 күн бұрын
Good to knew that,I am also planning to buy one but really concern about transmission , how many km/mile on it ??
@mattrey2111 күн бұрын
Same here although,, the copper one doesn't come in the avenier package...boooo
@oldtwinsna83478 ай бұрын
If this has the typical sound deadening and vibration tuning that Buick's are known for then this is a pretty decent vehicle. Being a GM, the mid grade will be discounted to low 20s. Rental fleets will buy these up in huge volumes and you can look forward to 2-3 year old used models for like 13k.
@dforrest45037 ай бұрын
As expensive as used cars are, that would be amazing. Just depends on if the 1.2 is reliable.
@LibertarianRF7 ай бұрын
good point
@McChillinLikeAVillian7 ай бұрын
@@dforrest4503that’s what I’d be worried about as well, but at the same time, with a car so cheap, you got to give a little somewhere nowadays.
@toddgreene58248 ай бұрын
Leave it to GM to make something that looks good enough people may want to drive it, then kill it with a powertrain that makes passing on a two-lane road a white knuckle experience. And that’s before you put any more weight (passengers) in it.
@mumwifeteacher8 ай бұрын
Don’t worry give it a few years and Gm will perfect it and then promptly cancel it.
@Momo_8k8 ай бұрын
@@mumwifeteacher😂
@chrissullivan57526 ай бұрын
General Motors this reminds me of when you brought back the nova
@mumwifeteacher6 ай бұрын
@@chrissullivan5752 I drove late 80”s novas and for a basic car they were good as long as it was a 5 speed.
@CalvinHikes5 ай бұрын
And without AWD
@aca29838 ай бұрын
I like these a lot, I just wish it had a more conventional 4-cyl, with hybrid option would be nice. Like the original Encore, I think this will sell well but will be derided by "enthusiasts."
@TheZoeman8 ай бұрын
If anything, it would be derided for the reliability issues it will likely have, particularly from that overworked three cylinder engine. GM hasn't exactly been good at small turbo engines; take it from someone who got burned from foolishly purchasing a car of theirs that had a 1.4T. NEVER again...
@nodak817 ай бұрын
@@TheZoemanThe awful old 1.4 was totally unrelated to these new 3-banger engines. They're built in Korea and so far have a pretty decent track record, or at least I haven't heard any horror stories yet. Both the 1.2 and 1.3 have been around for several years now.
@dbsti30063 ай бұрын
@@TheZoeman What makes you think that developers, engineers, and testers cannot possibly make a 3 cyl engine that can withstand a turbo? These people know way more than you and I. Do you really think they just took a turbo and a 3 cyl engine then just tossed it together willy nilly then sold it to the masses? No. The same was said of my Escape. Weak engine that people thought would be overworked and today it has 208k miles. Nothing happened to the engine.
@bjsimon802Ай бұрын
Get Rav4, it is really nice
@bassface848 ай бұрын
MotorWeek updates give me a good reason to look forward to Mondays 😜
@TheMathiyo8 ай бұрын
same here
@journeymanfrosty88958 ай бұрын
At some point we lost our way. We traded wagons for small coupe SUV’s that have suv handling and sedan size storage. It’s like someone asked for the worst of both worlds.
@EricAtMazda8 ай бұрын
“…but I like to sit up high”
@Momo_8k8 ай бұрын
@@EricAtMazda and you see how that philosophy is so prevalent, in the USA. With one of the highest global obesity rates…
@stevemcgowen8 ай бұрын
Minivans killed the wagon. SUVs killed the minivan. Crossovers and trucks killed the sedans. Americans just don't fit in hatchbacks...
@ezrashonor8 ай бұрын
Subaru still makes wagons. They like to call them SUVs but wagons they are, the Ascent being the exception.
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
@@ezrashonor The 2024 Outback sits up way higher than a conventional sedan. It's a wagon on stilts.
@screenPhiles8 ай бұрын
The idea that anyone is taking the Envista to a drag strip to race is hilarious. And that's less a criticism more than it's just not the vehicle for that.
@oldtwinsna83477 ай бұрын
To be fair, any car that doesn't crack into at least the 13s isn't even worth the time or effort to take to a formal drag strip. Just find an isolated flat road and use an app to measure if you must.
@screenPhiles7 ай бұрын
@@oldtwinsna8347 I would argue that plenty of people drive cars as fast, if not faster, than what you describe and never once race them, on a drag strip or anywhere else. It's just not some people's thing and something just knowing that your car is capable of hyper-legal speeds is enough.
@cesarmm15 ай бұрын
I'm really considering getting one, just test drove it today and it is handling nice, it looks modern and sleek
@AnEverydayGamer8 ай бұрын
Pontiac and Mercury died but somehow Buick still lives. Cruel irony of this world.
@droma23668 ай бұрын
It's because Buick is big in China
@svpracer988 ай бұрын
@@droma2366some good that does to everyone stateside. What I don't understand is why they don't bring the GL8 over here if they are using China as the "benchmark". Especially now that they don't have Opel/ Vauxhall to copy from.
@thevinceberry8 ай бұрын
@@svpracer98 You think all the GM management with MBA is smart? People still buy sedan and minivans, but for some reason GM is not selling those here.
@chaseman948 ай бұрын
The exterior styling IMO looks like if Pontiac survived instead of getting the axe.
@Butchcub758 ай бұрын
yeah, youve "arrived" in CHina if you drive a Buick, not a cadillac. @@droma2366
@shaelan7 ай бұрын
I have an Encore, one of the last years made and I still love that car. I wish they had kept it with the all wheel drive option because in the snow and ice, it's one of the better vehicles. I drive about 20 miles a day to commute to work and live in upstate NY where it snows and in the snow...I see people with 4 wheel drive struggle and my little Encore just keeps on moving. I would love to buy one of the Envista's, but until they give us an all wheel drive option, I won't give up my Encore.
@gus913408 ай бұрын
My only concern is, how long will the motor and transmission last?😬
@Justacogg8 ай бұрын
Not long! Buy a Toyota and get triple the mileage and life span!
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
@@Justacogg As long as you're fine with driving a car with a poorly designed interior, plastic wheel covers, and 3-speed wipers like it's a 1988 economy car.
@davidberkowitz68658 ай бұрын
@Flordah_man_life My 2017 Mazda 3 has a Korean transmission and I haven't had any issues with mine.
@Evillt17 ай бұрын
It's not a cvt! Gm makes the best transmissions in the world! And turbo cars just do your oil changes regularly! This buick is going to surprise everyone!
@austinwhiteted82317 ай бұрын
@OCAMARO it better or I'm gonna be left without a car 😂
@dominict94183 күн бұрын
My wife and I have owned one since last Nov. We never thought we'd buy from GM but we love our Buick. We traded in our Benz CLS 550. We paid only $31,000 Canadian + tax. We saved almost $20,000 over several competitive cars.
@BeesonsCars8 ай бұрын
This thing with a 2.0T or a 3.6, AWD, and more interior features (larger screen, better stereo, cooled seats) would be an awesome car. They made it too budget for the design with that 3 banger and no AWD.
@devn38137 ай бұрын
They don’t even want to put those engines in their big vehicles anymore
@Cincy327 ай бұрын
AWD is a waste of money & adds unnecessary weight.
@devn38137 ай бұрын
@@Cincy32 you must not live somewhere with Arctic winters.
@Cincy327 ай бұрын
@@devn3813 I live in Ohio. Too many people don't know how to drive in the snow - the right tires, right speeds, & keep your car in low gear. I've had one AWD vehicle & it was horrible in the snow because it had low profile tires. Seriously, having the right tires is probably 90% of any car's snow driving abilities. AWD is a gimmick.
@gobsmacked2305 ай бұрын
...and then it would be a $35-$40k vehicle...
@vah61822 күн бұрын
I just got mine in the ocean blue a few days ago. Loving it! Regarless of the enigine size it is pretty zippy! it is smooth driving. By the way the music sounds great in this vehicle. People who are complaining where the turn signal were installed, and there being no rear wiper, its the way the car was built. I have one solution to the problem, if you don't like the way it was built, Dont buy it!
@aaronbehindbars8 ай бұрын
Buick makes premium looking vehicles, but no substance underneath that skin. It's a veneer...Avenir Might be a fine vehicle to lease for 2-3 years. We had an 2015 Encore for 7 years and once it got to around 50,000 miles, it really started aging badly. My parents' 2015 Enclave only has 40,000 miles, but needed a new transmission not long ago (and fortunately covered under extended warranty).
@bobbylee97277 ай бұрын
The rap on all of the SUVs on the road is that they all look alike. Buick hit a home run with this car. Another review I watched yesterday said that people thought it was a Porsche. I am definitely going to wait the second year and see if the 2025 will have all wheel drive.
@SalgueroEK8 ай бұрын
Love the new logo, looks kinda like the Monster Energy Drink Logo
@arod74428 ай бұрын
They should offer it with the 2.0 ltr. That would be awesome.
@vapsa568 ай бұрын
A 2.0 Turbo. For the ST. But would there be room in that engine bay? That 1.2T looked like it filled the entire front bay under the hood. GM was never good at packaging, especially for maintenance. The last GM product my parents had was a 2005 GMC Envoy. The water pump went out. The grill, the radiator, the hoses, the alternator, the cooling fan assembly, and the accessory belt had to be removed just to get access to the pump. A huge jump. And then when you reassemble it, all new hoses and belts had to be used because the older ones would just fall apart. They we made to be one use only. The dealer wanted $1800 for the replacement. Parts and labor. Total parts cost $340. My dad and I bought the parts and did it ourselves. He was a jet engine mechanic for 24 years in the Air Force. And he said dropping a J79 from an F-4E was easier than changing that GMC Envoy's water pump.
@cantwealljustgetalong28 ай бұрын
so they should skip over the 1.4 and the 1.5 and go straight to the 2.0 interesting
@00_UU6 ай бұрын
@@vapsa56 Just had a water pump went out on our older Toyota Avalon 3.5 liter V6. Exactly the same thing - they took apart the front of the car to get to it. Total parts were around 350 dollars, total with labor was around 1,500 dollars.
@dj1111s5 ай бұрын
@@00_UU I had to replace the the water pump in my 2005 Dodge Caravan a couple of years ago. It cost me $16 and took me about 1.5 hours to replace. I took my time.
@00_UU5 ай бұрын
@@dj1111s the point was that GM is not the only manufacturer that makes cars hard to service. My other car is GM and it has been amazing so far.
@CrazyWeeMonkey8 ай бұрын
This car looks awesome and is priced really well, but I feel it would drastically benefit from a hybrid or PHEV drivetrain option. The Volt drivetrain in this would be perfect.
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
You're talking about a much more expensive car if they did that. The Envista was designed to be their cheapest entry-level offering.
@CrazyWeeMonkey8 ай бұрын
@@palebeachbum It would definitely be more expensive yes, but the Envista is cheap as it is and would be a good base for a more expensive version with a nicer drivetrain. This Interior/Exterior would work well for a $30K+ PHEV.
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
@@CrazyWeeMonkey Sure, for a different model based on this I can see that.
@pasta-eo5mt8 ай бұрын
Brake lights way down low in the rear bumper. Why? At least you won't be able to see the rear-end collision coming because there's no rear wiper.
@billurban15818 ай бұрын
It has a high mounted brake light.
@BretFrohwein4 ай бұрын
it seems to be a korean car thing.
@vah61822 күн бұрын
yes it may be a korean thing with where the lights were installed I had a Kia Forte a year ago and the blinkers were in the same place. I thought it was weird, but didn't have any issues. The Envista does have turning signal light on the mirrors, also a large high mounted brake light. if other drivers cant see that, then theres a problem. collisions usually happen when drivers are DISTRACTED, driving too close. TEXTING while driving is a big one. No matter what car I'm driving I pay attention. As for the snow covering the signal lights, no matter where they are installed, when it snows those top lights get covered also. For anyone who made comments regarding there being no rear wiper, you have a rear defroster. When It rains or snows, USE IT. Everyone have a rear window, and most doesn't have a rear wiper and can see out back with no problem. Jusr make sure to brush the snow from your car lights before you start driving? Good luck the those who own an Envista. I purchase the one in ocean blue and love it!
@tyo82238 ай бұрын
In places where it snows the rear brake/ turn lights being mounted low in the bumper will get covered quickly creating a slight hazard
@nagosnell8 ай бұрын
3:53 Brake lights in the bumper and inoperative high mounted light... great way to get rear ended.
@tedunguent1568 ай бұрын
He's not stepping on the brakes at 3:53. Do you really think that the CHMSL is "inoperative"? LOL
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
He is at the start of the drag strip and you can see the center mount brake light isn't working.
@demal10108 ай бұрын
@@palebeachbum it's working at the stopping distance check. The shot at an angle at the drag strip start is because LED brightness peters off the more off angle you go and the shot from center rear is because LED light disappears faster than the incandescent lamps in the bumper
@blakethomas88977 ай бұрын
@@tedunguent156 the driver is releasing the brakes at 3:53 and at 4:19. @4:30 the driver is using the breaks ... Break lights should be at the car waist for better visibility.
@bondedstars8 ай бұрын
A GM built 1.2 litre 3 cylinder turbo? Might as well start saving money for that new engine you'll likely need just as the warranty runs out.
@bikdav8 ай бұрын
A have a feeling that BUICK will be gone before I die.
@tedunguent1568 ай бұрын
If you ever went to school for engineering we might take you seriously. Although I doubt it.
@bondedstars8 ай бұрын
@tedunguent156 considering the unreliable garbage coming out of GM factories, I'd say their engineers need to go back to school 😉
@bikdav8 ай бұрын
@@bondedstars Sadly, from my standpoint, all the automakers are putting out junk in one line or another.
@Chitwn818 ай бұрын
I seen one in Avenir in Pearl White with the 20" premium wheels and it looked tf GOOD. This should have been bigger and made it Enclave or better yet Electra with the twin turbo v6....priced at 60k for top trim out the door with all options. Looks very similar to the Lamborghini Urus SUV
@mike-me7om5 ай бұрын
0-60 in 9 seconds may be quite slow by todays standards but its more than adequate for most people out there who aren't focused on performance.
@Maestrodamus2 ай бұрын
I keep seeing these on the road and it turns my head every time. Unfortunately finding out that it only has an underpowered fwd power train was truly disappointing. Really hoping there’s a more powerful awd model available in the future.
@TheRage01803 ай бұрын
I just one of these the other day and that blue color is amazing in person. I wish I could get that color on a different brand.
@jessieharbinjr.65898 ай бұрын
I read somewhere that the 1.2 engine has an oil soaked timing belt, and oil soaked oil pump belt??? But the 1.3 has a timing chain. If that’s the case, why wouldn’t they just put the 1.3 in the Buick?
@henryd19818 ай бұрын
As with the Trax, they created something more affordable and entry level for their brands, which is welcome when the average transaction price for a vehicle in the US is close to $50k. That's also why they used the older 6-speed automatic instead of the newer GM CVT or the 9 speed since the 6-speed is cheaper to make.
@Stressless20238 ай бұрын
That sounds similar to what Ford does with their 3cyl engines in the EcoSport - Those things are junk with a short lifespan, built for obsolescence.
@davesmith35308 ай бұрын
Simply, the most beautiful vehicle under $25k
@cessnafun53858 ай бұрын
It really is tbh, it’s just too bad that it has to be an SUV
@spol16228 ай бұрын
Ad the best value for a car in this price range.
@Stressless20238 ай бұрын
Agree - I think the styling is a home run and these seem like a great value only if you keep the price in check and avoid the $30k Avenir trim which is a waste of money to me - At $23-26k tops it's a good deal.
@chadillac_thunder29818 ай бұрын
3 cylinder Turbo isn’t that crazy in a small suv. Keep in mind most 1/2 ton trucks nowadays are using 4 and 6 cylinder turbo engines in a lot heavier vehicles.
@theodorgiosan25708 ай бұрын
You're absolutely correct. The 2.7 liter in the Silverado is based on the same engine architecture as this 1.2l and makes the same horsepower per liter. Don't know why everyone complains so much about the engine, it's plenty fast enough for around town and on the highway especially weighing only 3000 lbs. I recommended this car for my mother because of the small engine. There's more space around it to work on it than nearly any other modern car. Everything is easy to get to. Her previous car is a 2013 VW Jetta TDI that she put over 400,000 miles on (she still has that car as well). The power to weight ratio is nearly the same and nobody ever complained about the power in those cars. And my only maintenance experience with this car so far (oil change) was one of the easiest ever. There are doors in the belly pan for easy access of the oil drain plug and filter. The filter is a standard PF64/UPF64R/PH12060 type, is placed vertically behind the door, and the oil drain plug is also vertical behind the door, so the oil drains straight down, instead of overshooting the drain pan and getting oil all over the bottom of the car. It also specs a 5w-30 oil, not a ridiculously thin 0w-16 or 0w-8 oil. The gas mileage is excellent and only gets better with higher octane fuel. 32 mpg average on 87, 35-36 average on 89, 38 average on 93. The engine also runs much quieter on midgrade or premium than on regular. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this car or the new Trax compared to other cars in the same size range.
@Momo_8k8 ай бұрын
@@theodorgiosan2570 the engine displacement complaints is rooted in an archaic thought process. they probably still believe that cars have become LESS reliable and WORSE built than the ones from decades past.
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
You're right, but high-stressed small turbo engines are not a good idea for long-term durability.
@mbox3147 ай бұрын
@@palebeachbum knowing GM everything else will break before the high strung engine has a chance to self destruct.
@svpracer988 ай бұрын
"that's not a Buick!"
@davesmith35308 ай бұрын
Looks like Lambo Urus somehow 😂
@Lrules3648 ай бұрын
Correct. It's a Chinese rebadge.
@Jag-leaper8 ай бұрын
@@Lrules364this is a ground up buick.....but from china
@musicmoviesandgames20048 ай бұрын
@@Jag-leaperUm, technically this car was made in South Korea by GM’s Korean arm
@Jag-leaper8 ай бұрын
@@musicmoviesandgames2004 built in China aswell by SAIC whe I believe it was styled also
@movieguy19858 ай бұрын
Buick needs to go back to making good cars again here in NA...I had a 98 Buick LeSabre, one of the best cars I've ever owned until subframe rotted. Most people aren't even aware Buick is even still around.
@BabyBugBug8 ай бұрын
I hate that they put the taillights on the bumper. Really tacky.
@Jag-leaper8 ай бұрын
Everyone is afraid of change
@mediocreman28 ай бұрын
I don't care about tackiness or change, I care about safety. That's not a safe place to put those.
@BabyBugBug8 ай бұрын
@@mediocreman2I also agree with that. You gotta admit they look really tacky though. Like it looks so cheap.
@Blue-moon128 ай бұрын
@@Jag-leaperSafety issue
@Jag-leaper8 ай бұрын
@@Blue-moon12 chevy bolt ,El camino ,caprice wagon + many others...this is not the first time this has been done
@sophieragosino68293 күн бұрын
your title says Envista but you show cased the Avenir
@adrianvallejo80938 ай бұрын
John you're the best!
@nodak817 ай бұрын
This is honestly the only GM car I'm slightly interested in.
@Pariah5427 ай бұрын
My issue with this car is: Engine size = 1.2L 👎 Horsepower: 137mph 👎 0-60 = 9.5s 👎 Poor on highways, good for round town.
@DevPack8 ай бұрын
Pretty solid for the price!
@FSAPOJake8 ай бұрын
I'd lease this thing but I wouldn't own it with that engine out of warranty. I'm glad it has a 6 speed auto instead of a CVT though.
@Sacapuntas698 ай бұрын
Are the brake lights really down in the bumper and the basic taillights up high?????
@Tuppoo948 ай бұрын
This car is remarkably similar to the current gen Citroën C4. The body style is similar, both being coupe-like crossovers. Even the engines are similar, the Citroën also has a 1.2 liter turbo 3-cylinder with similar power. However, the Citroën has an 8-speed automatic, compared to the Buick's 6-speed.
@bikdav8 ай бұрын
That might be a clue. Somebody said that one of the BUICK models is made in CHINA.
@Tuppoo948 ай бұрын
@@bikdav This Buick is assembled in China and South Korea, but the Citroën is assembled in Spain.
@dualityk8 ай бұрын
@@bikdav For the American market, both this car and its platform mate the Chevrolet Trax are union-made in South Korea.
@henryd19818 ай бұрын
@@bikdav The Buick Envision is imported from China. The Envista and Encore GX are both from South Korea. The Enclave is built in the US.
@bikdav8 ай бұрын
@@henryd1981 OK. That answers a lot of questions.
@marklopez77757 ай бұрын
Hello. So, wait a minute. Isn't that the Buick Envista, Buick's last internal combustion engine-powered SUV?!
@michaelj70698 ай бұрын
Well this was a nice surprise.
@razvandobos97598 ай бұрын
I still much prefer the Encore. And the older Buick emblem. Not a fan of the over-simplication of car emblems. But it is affordable.
@jl60757 ай бұрын
Do a 1.5 turbo 3-4 banger in there to inprove acceleration to 7.5-7.8 0-60 & 15.8 1%4
@Magnus_Magnusson_7028 ай бұрын
Btw, the Envista is made in South Korea by Daewoo motors lol yes I know everyone will say Daewoo is gone but trust me, this is still a DAEWOO.
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
Yep. GM bought Daewoo years ago and simply changed the name to GM Korea. The products they've put out with GM badges leave a lot to be desired in terms of reliability.
@Magnus_Magnusson_7028 ай бұрын
@@palebeachbumFinally! Someone that has knowledge of this! Good Lord, can you believe when I was 19 my parents bought me a 1999 Daewoo Leganza CDX off the showroom floor! The car did not last over 1.5 years and had only 23k on it before it was junked!! Timing belt broke, destroyed the engine and no parts due to the bankruptcy! I know this quality tradition continued long after GM purchased them as well! I'm sure they are much higher quality now but based on that I still would never buy anything related to them EVER AGAIN!
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
@@Magnus_Magnusson_702 an acquaintance owned a 2015 Chevy Cruze. He owned it for 150k miles. In that time the alternator died, the turbo blew twice, and a sensor failed, killing another sensor simultaneously, which caused the transmission to downshift into 2nd gear at 80mph. Scared him so bad he fixed it and immediately sold it. I'd say GM Korea cars are better overall than those circa 2000 Daewoos, but they're still not great cars. The 1.2L turbo in the Trax/Envista has a timing belt instead of a timing chain as a cost cutting measure, which is pretty unheard of these days among small engines. Even Hyundai/Kia all use timing chains and I've never heard of that part failing on one. GM Korea does have some history with their timing belts snapping, killing the engine. I know it was an issue on the Aveo.
@Magnus_Magnusson_7028 ай бұрын
@@palebeachbum I believe it! I am not making things up just to be dramatic but just two months ago my friends actually my best friends 2017 Chevy Cruze RS with the 1.4 Turbo had a cracked head or valve or something of that nature at 81k miles! Henderson Chevrolet here in Henderson, NV ended up putting a used engine as per her extended warranty (through Nissan) as she purchased the car at Nissan of Henderson here used back when it had 41k 2 years ago. He said he has at least 7 of the 1.4 turbo motors with the same issue and some fortunately are still under the manufacturer's warranty or have the GM warranty and therefore they're getting a brand new engine or a refurbished one through GM which would have been much nicer had my friend gotten that...but anyway, I'm done with GM I now own a Tesla Model 3 Performance 2020 as that's all I could afford but I love it so much I'm so happy with it!!
@09carfreak8 ай бұрын
@RowdyMagnusson, and your point is? The previous Encore was built in South Korea and consistently rated very high in reliability and was Buick’s best selling model. By the way, the Cruze was NOT a Daewoo built product. The Sonic was, two totally different cars. The 1.4 Ecotec in the Cruze was designed by Opel in Germany, not by Daewoo and the engines put in US models were built in Michigan so the engine problem you mention has nothing to do with Daewoo.
@robertposton51886 ай бұрын
Beautiful vehicle but a little worried about the 3 cyclinder butting out 137HP. Any hopes of maybe bumping that up a bit.
@sailorbluepr4 ай бұрын
Beautiful!! Good job Buick, you got a winner🤙🏻
@brendadaviswilson92433 ай бұрын
This seems like the answer I’ve been looking for I drive a 2018 BMW 640i gran turismo which they stop making. I wish this had four-wheel-drive though maybe in a year or two if it does, I’m on it.
@stevendenton49657 ай бұрын
Why did they put the brake lights so low on this thing? Rear end accidents are inevitable.
@larkt66938 ай бұрын
That powertain is ridiculous .. I don’t understand some car manufacturers.. a 3 cylinder with that curb weight is Buick crazy
@samgoldfish48065 ай бұрын
exactly....makes no f in sense...and what's worse is that they have a cool design...its the like putting lip stick on a pig .
@omidnamin90048 ай бұрын
there's no way i would trust that tiny 3 cylinder turbo engine to be reliable
@frankcoffey8 ай бұрын
This should have been an EV. It's time.
@zjones98768 ай бұрын
What does that matter? It's just not that fast, which a lot of buyers don't care about. Is your lawn mower less reliable because it only has a 1 or 2 cylinder engine? Change the oil and don't floor it all the time. There's no actual evidence smaller less powerful engines are less reliable.
@frankcoffey8 ай бұрын
@@zjones9876 They do have to work harder to move a heavy car around. That has to do some damage. A motor with more than enough power would not be under that stress all the time.
@BabyBugBug8 ай бұрын
@@zjones9876Engine stress.
@zjones98768 ай бұрын
@@BabyBugBug I don't buy it. Engines have been getting smaller and smaller for decades and cars last longer than they ever did if you take care of them. You can keep your theories and buy whatever you want but you have no evidence to back up your claim.
@billurban15818 ай бұрын
What's wrong with "hatchback?" That's what it is, and that makes it more desirable I think. Classic hatchback (kamm-back) profile.
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
Sits up higher than a car though.
@MichaelJ29_918 ай бұрын
Great looking suv but needs a little more power
@Chitwn818 ай бұрын
I seen one in Avenir in Pearl White with the 20" premium wheels and it looked tf GOOD. This should have been bigger and made it Enclave or better yet Electra with the twin turbo v6....priced at 60k for top trim out the door with all options. Looks very similar to the Lamborghini Urus
@silverlining80037 ай бұрын
Love my Envista ST. ❤
@Phxfan25 ай бұрын
I love mine too 😀
@martham29304 ай бұрын
I love mine, as well! It's a nice ride--perfect for around town, commuting to work, road trips etc.
@Phxfan24 ай бұрын
Me too 😀
@ralphmcmahan21396 ай бұрын
had more room for stuff with the seat up than I expected
@Paul-cx4gm8 ай бұрын
It's a looker and unlike any Buick before.
@jaws102787 ай бұрын
I wish they would bring a nice sedan back like the LeSabre
@dcb1135 ай бұрын
Yes. Buick would like the avg. owner age returned to 75.
@ZeGermanHam8 ай бұрын
5:03: Brake lights mounted in the bumper?
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
Yep. A really dumb decision.
@yougotmossed35925 ай бұрын
Styling is excellent!
@427bullis2 ай бұрын
3 cylinder ?
@mediocreman28 ай бұрын
Too bad these are made in Korea. But 9.0 seconds to 60 is fine for that kind of vehicle, and that price is not bad. But that brake light design is insane. Hope they can get an AWD version without asking much more money. Sick of the $45k entry level cars these days.
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
Since it's intended to be Buick's entry-level model, they've omitted AWD to keep cost down. Same reason for the smallest engine and old-school 6-speed auto.
@P.Galore8 ай бұрын
a 3 cylinder is not premium by any stretch.
@deancarrico6 ай бұрын
No mention of milage??
@Motorweek6 ай бұрын
Likely just cut for time due to TV related time constraints but we averaged 32.9 MPGs in our test loop. The information is available on our website: motorweek.org/road-tests/2024-buick-envista/
@joshuawalker63128 ай бұрын
Seems like those torque converters will be a problem
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
Why?
@cynot718 ай бұрын
Can't remember the last time I saw someone driving a Buick. How is it that this car company is still in business?
@Stressless20238 ай бұрын
I see Buick Enclaves fairly regularly where I live, usually driven by soccer moms, not many other "newer" Buick's though.
@waynerogers66218 ай бұрын
CHINA
@lukecasper36704 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, thinking another U.S. automaker days are numbered.
@rodneysteen36468 ай бұрын
Fuel mileage?
@rockerdriver8 ай бұрын
Crazy styling to attract the younger crowd but power for the traditional buyer. I’ll be damned if this sells like hotcakes. Can’t wait to see the new Enclave.
@john_barnett8 ай бұрын
power as in very little?
@rockerdriver8 ай бұрын
Yes
@mbiker3456 ай бұрын
This is the most compelling thing garbage motors has made in decades. It’s been using a Toyota aisin transmission. (Shame it’s not using a Toyota motor too) but between that and the stunning looks it makes me almost want to buy one.
@jacobyo998 ай бұрын
Brake lights in the bumper is completely unacceptable
@Jag-leaper8 ай бұрын
Brake lights in the bumper is completely stylish and different... Fixed
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
I agree. To add insult to injury, it's a single red bulb to act as both brake and signal. So when you have your brakes on and signal on, you only have 1 tiny brake light way down low where tailgaters aren't as likely to see it. (not counting the high-mount light that all vehicles have). It's an incredibly stupid design decision. Chevy put the brake lights right where they belong on the Trax. Up high.
@jacobyo998 ай бұрын
@@Jag-leaper looking stylish and different while getting rear ended by a semi
@Jag-leaper8 ай бұрын
@@jacobyo99 El Camino,caprice wagon chevy bolt etc all had them in the bumper...this is nothing new
@Stressless20238 ай бұрын
I actually like that feature on this car, it's unique and stands out - Just wish the lights were LED, but a quick trip to AutoZone for different bulbs would fix that.
@GaryWinstonBrown8 ай бұрын
Now is definitely NOT the time to be buying a car. Average car cost $47K?! That's insane! Check your ego at the door - you need a vehicle to get back and forth to work, not to impress anyone. An auto finance rate of 7%+ is an insult to anyone with excellent credit. No thanks. Those new cars can sit on the lot and rot away for all I care.
@Rhgeyer2788 ай бұрын
Yeah, Im glad I keep seeing this message because I want a new car, but man these prices are crazy
@MichealTanner1418 ай бұрын
Found his website easily. It was like the first thing that came up when I searched his name. I'll surely touch basis with him to see what the best step is for me to take right now. THANK YOU!!!
@mbd5018 ай бұрын
This Buick is very reasonably priced though, with a starting price of $23K.
@mikealicious38488 ай бұрын
I plan on keeping what I have now until new and used car prices calm down. When I do buy, I'll be buying a used car anyway.
@ronniewilliams36918 ай бұрын
Im not concerned about 3 cylinders, more about Direct injection and a Turbo, Not exactly screaming reliability. Maybe every 15,000 a good carbon cleaning, or direct injectors cleaning? Also belts needing changed? I guess maintenance, maintenance, maintenance to retain that sweet ride! Carbon buildup could demand attention.
@redneon068 ай бұрын
Saturn should be resurrected. It would be so easy to just add a Saturn badge.
@stephenhawkingsfootballboo788526 күн бұрын
The same with Opel.
@troybballin148 ай бұрын
Temu Urus
@dohc10678 ай бұрын
A little Urus there and maybe the European designation of coupe.
@hermesliteratus8825 ай бұрын
It might be a Buick, but its design does remind me of the NIO ES8.
@TalismanPHX8 ай бұрын
This is definitely not a PREMIUM compact SUV, lots of interior plastic trim and the 3 cylinder engine is gruff and loud 😮 Buick needs to equip Envista with the Chinese 🇨🇳 market turbo 4 to differentiate it from the Chevy Trax
@rovervitesse1985Ай бұрын
My Buick has a 7.5 liter engine…. What have we done
@Thesaurcery4U2C4 ай бұрын
What does Oldsmobile building for us? Bring back Pontiac for this model and they would put a motor in it. My grandmother has 150hp in her right hook.
@asifsaddal7 ай бұрын
Please upgrade your cameras so car looks good
@katmanjenks19613 ай бұрын
Mpg?
@qm92628 ай бұрын
Wish they just stuck a 2.0 4cyl in there that will last 200k+ without issues
@CalvinHikes5 ай бұрын
Two wheel drive will be detrimental to the US sales of this vehicle.
@guniseran7 ай бұрын
RAV4 returns with same fuel economy with 2.5L 4 cylinder engine
@grady41784 ай бұрын
They really had to get an octogenarian for the video 😂
@markwilliams63782 ай бұрын
Mazda CX30 may be smaller but would be more reliable long term
@germainwilson8007 ай бұрын
Only problem is i need that 4wd in Canada. Everything is perfect besides the drivetrain
@TheBathulk103 ай бұрын
No one needs 4wd
@jordanimatedstreaming8 ай бұрын
this is not an SUV. it's not even a crossover. it's a car with a funky C pillar.
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
Nope. Sits up a big higher than a car. Park it next to a sedan.
@chrissullivan57526 ай бұрын
Give it a 2,4 Liter. Doesn’t even have to have a turbo. Then you would have a seller it’s almost like you’re trying not to. Anything right
@user-cj4sm8hv9y8 ай бұрын
Scenic Envista
@edsmith98558 ай бұрын
Lack of AWD is a no go for me, living in MN.
@daphoneguy93414 күн бұрын
I am disappointed there is no AWD model.
@coastalbeer5 ай бұрын
It's so sad to see people trying to convince us that what we want is a car with a tiny puny little 3 cylinder motor that makes progress down the road. I remember when we all wanted a powerful motor with 8 cylinders. Sorry, I need a car that has a reserve of power. Power for passing, for going up mountains, for bragging rights. Tiny motors do not last long in cars. You deserve more than "just enough power".
@stephenhawkingsfootballboo788526 күн бұрын
It's sad that people use cars for bragging rights.
@Tully36748 ай бұрын
3 banger engine makes this a deal breaker. Very slow 0-60 and quarter mile. Looks great. Interior looks terrific. But the mechanicals would make me look elsewhere. Typical GM in we rarely receive a great looking car, put together well, with good performance at a respectable price. One of the four always ends up being a major disappointment to where a compromise isn't possible 😞
@palebeachbum8 ай бұрын
The engine will likely prove problematic as the miles rack up. I don't expect the 6-speed auto to be any good either. It's a carryover design and it's proven problematic. People are going to flock to this vehicle because it looks fantastic, drives well, and is priced dirt cheap compared to the competition, but they will regret their purchase in a few years when poor reliability starts rearing its ugly head. This vehicle is made by the same Korean subsidiary that brought us gems like the Cruze, Sonic, and Spark.
@f42un84u4 ай бұрын
Will be worth 50% of what you paid in 5 years with creaks, rattles and repairs. A suckers bet. Best for the rental fleets.
@uPilot8 ай бұрын
looks cool
@dabusiness4298 ай бұрын
Now if GM would take the turbo out the Camaro and put it in this to matches the great looks then this thing would be perfect 275 horses 295 pound feet of torque hell yeah 1:54
@demal10108 ай бұрын
"The thing that seemed to be in the biggest hurry here was the transmission trying to get into high gear" 😂😂😂............No AWD, towing is not recommended, low roofline taking away cargo capacity; one highty tighty LessUV (less utility)
@danielboguse42495 ай бұрын
No mention that it's made in Korea. Let's see how long thst Korean built 3 cylinder engine last.