It’s OK. 2024 Buick Envista Review

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11 ай бұрын

2024 Buick Envista review by The Straight Pipes. The 24 Envista is putting down 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque from a 1.2L Turbo 3 Cylinder. At $38,999 CAD, would you take it over the CX-30 or Civic?
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@TheStraightPipes 10 ай бұрын

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@MLHunt 10 ай бұрын

For reasons I can't explain and would probably rather not know, my son has four completely mismatched tires on his 2016 Scion iA (🙄). Too bad this offer isn't extended to passenger cars lol

@stephenmarcus9601 10 ай бұрын

I like Buick. Just liked the previous design language better. Car has no vibrations & is a elevated Civic

@davideverett9995 10 ай бұрын

Made in China

@AbrahamJankans 5 ай бұрын

5:35 5:35 @@MLHuntn

@Kubose 10 ай бұрын

I regularly forget that Buick is a company that still exists.

@chisfaves610 10 ай бұрын

Same

@amse9297 10 ай бұрын

Should have kept Pontiac instead.

@salamov963 10 ай бұрын

They only sell on china and this looks like a average chinese car

@SH-xh1wi 10 ай бұрын

Hahaha, same here. I don't see a Buick in my neighborhood.

@seventhhourgospels707 10 ай бұрын

I’m in China and Buick is everywhere 😂

@mmmbetter55 10 ай бұрын

Acura was so on point in 2013 with the shape of the ZDX. They really jumped the gun with that design

@TheHomeExpert5 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Yes! Yes! I thought I was the only one who realized how gorgeous the ZDX is on the outside. The interior is tacky and the quality of the materials is not great, and I've heard some bad stuff about the transmission, but the exterior is stunningly gorgeous. Except for that buck-toothed Grill.

@GaryKetchum808 10 ай бұрын

And yet they're bringing the name ZDX back, but it's not gonna be sleek like the old one :(. The ZDX still looks modern.

@bruceyung70 10 ай бұрын

Love the ZDX from all angles to!

@jngobngo 10 ай бұрын

ZDX is one step away from the new Integra design. Y'all are wild I thought that car looked bad but to each their own

@dusanliric3279 10 ай бұрын

ZDX still looks Better then any other coupe suv on the market today!

@Steph-em6pj 8 ай бұрын

I just purchased one of these as a commuter car for my business. For the price point it is great and gas mileage is good. You mentioned that you can't change the driver side display but you actually can. When you are looking at the different options you push the arrow and select add to cluster

@LibertarianRF 4 ай бұрын

You still like it? Fast enough for quick highway entry??

@akilghosh 2 ай бұрын

If a fully loaded semi can merge into highway, I'm pretty sure this car can. Infact anyone can. It's all about the driver

@mida8261 10 ай бұрын

The design of the Buick is incredible. The engine, on the other hand, leaves a lot to be desired.

@ladder3257 10 ай бұрын

do you mean a lot to be desired

@PolishGator 10 ай бұрын

@@ladder3257 Lol when he said the design is incredible I already knew he was very confused.

@SuPaDaD4life 9 ай бұрын

Good statement, but the look gives me a European vibe. Engine is trash. 2.2 turbo would have been better.

@yaro1401 8 ай бұрын

@@SuPaDaD4life this car is $25,000..thats a cost of my house roof replacement estimate in Michigan..what do you expect ??..good enough car for high schoolers and college kids on parents dime.. you will probably abl to buy one for $ 18 K-19 K used after a year

@slnoll21 10 ай бұрын

I’ll never understand why during the GM bankruptcy they got rid of Pontiac instead of Buick. It would have made so much more sense to have one luxury brand and one sporty brand instead of one luxury brand and one semi-luxury brand

@whosdondada 10 ай бұрын

China is the reason

@palebeachbum 10 ай бұрын

That logic does make sense, but I'm sure GM was looking at sales volume when they were deciding which brand to axe.

@MLHunt 10 ай бұрын

I think even back then Buick sold a lot of cars in China and was a factor in their decision. But yeah.

@frederickmiller5492 10 ай бұрын

I agree completely!!

@VSV659 10 ай бұрын

Buick is a huge bestseller in China

@Iamthestig42069 10 ай бұрын

I’m 28 and I’ve owned 4 Buicks from the 90s. Totally underrated cars.

@jamesh2459 4 ай бұрын

Great car, love my Verano. I ordered the Avenir Envista.

@doctordrommos6432 Ай бұрын

@@jamesh2459I’ve had a Verano for a year now, and my only complaint is size (i’m a 6’3” fisherman)

@aca2983 10 ай бұрын

I actually like this and the price is very good. I don't need/want AWD. I wish the mpg was slightly better, and I'd feel better with a 4-cyl, or maybe a 3 with a hybrid backing it up instead of the turbo. I'm glad somebody is paying attention to affordable cars that highlight comfort.

@Wolfgangersen 7 ай бұрын

It's 24mpg in the city and 31mpg on the highway! That's a GOOD mpg!

@TheBikemaster94 15 күн бұрын

For economy cars , I'd prefer a larger 4 cyl N/A . what's the repair on a failed turbo or wastegate issue?? Is it really worth the extra 3 mpg ??

@waynefernandes9455 10 ай бұрын

Buick has some of the best noise dampening and vibration suppression technology in the GM line up. Quiet and comfort is what the brand is about.

@theglowcloud2215 10 ай бұрын

They know what their audience, median age 78, likes.

@waynefernandes9455 10 ай бұрын

@@theglowcloud2215 Buick is huge in China

@danielmelendez9943 10 ай бұрын

So how many unit of this model can they sell? Why would anyone buy a buick? Buicks are in use by rental companies or fleet sales. Sales in recent years are well under 90k units of all the different types of buicks they make.

@theglowcloud2215 10 ай бұрын

@@waynefernandes9455 cheap, mass-produced crap resonates with the Chinese market. Yep, checks out.

@ILoveSchnauzers 10 ай бұрын

@@danielmelendez9943 Buick Encores are and have been very popular on the East Coast.

@rjechols2059 10 ай бұрын

Jacobs “FLOOR IT IM A CONSUMER” As a consumer I felt that

@LearningFast 10 ай бұрын

I can’t help thinking that it looks like a baby Lambo Urus with the single worst engine ever.

@akilghosh 10 ай бұрын

😂

@headcas620 10 ай бұрын

It's like a reincarnated accord crosstour but worse.

@j-1332 10 ай бұрын

It looks like if the Viper Defender Concept from the 90s old tv series got old and came into production years after retirement

@biscuitninja 10 ай бұрын

Their 2.0l turbo would have been a nice option.

@freddybell8328 10 ай бұрын

The hrv looks like a Lambo to me.

@khaos7044 10 ай бұрын

Buick was retained because it was huge in China. In Chinese, Buick sounds auspicious, as in BU (wealth) + ICK (Profit/Benefit). This is literally the main reason why it became so popular initially in China's semi-luxury segment.

@ivantuma7969 9 ай бұрын

For some historical reflection ... despite the Envista's Korean roots ... Buick is actually the oldest _existing_ US car company (not only in the US, but in the world). Buick is the company from which GM evolved - it's founder was born in Scotland and the brand has a decent racing history. They were one of the first companies to have their motors used in mid-engine La Mans cars (predating Porsche, Ford and Ferrari). In the 60s, they used stock 215ci aluminum block engines in their Indy cars. The 80's and 90's didn't do the brand any favors, but the new styling (thanks to Asian markets) is headed in the right direction. Buick has never capitalized on its history - and they really should. Hey, this entry level vehicle is slow - but at least the engine sounds like it's working (which it is :D) ... some modern 4-cylinder engines today just sound buzzy and numb.

@carsonphillips524 7 ай бұрын

Nice background for Buick..didn't know all that. I just bought a Buick Envista and love it. I disagree that it's slow. I have no problems with acceleration and power when I want it, letting the turbos kick in. And it delivers so quietly and smoothly. I go up mountains everyday and this engine does not sound like its working, on the contrary, it's stays quiet and delivers plenty of power and keeps the car going at current speed without the annoying loud downshift you hear in other cars. On paper you would think it would be anemic, but it is not by any means. The engine is so efficient and smooth it doesn't need a 4th cylinder. It satisfies the want of hearing some engine noise with a low growl at low speeds when the gas is pushed. Maybe that's by design, idk. Thank goodness they didnt' put in a horrible droning CVT like many new cars are doing (including the Asian makes). It actually has gears and you don't even notice the shift changes hardly. No it's not a BMW but it wasn't intended to race. But it delivers plenty of power and I'm getting 40 mpg highway. WOW!! It's sporty, elegant and functional with the hatchback all in one. Buick did a great job with this one! Don't believe the ones who dismiss it because it's lacking 1 cylinder. It's not needed and its more efficient, less parts to go wrong and better mpg. Check it out.

@JetFire9 3 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how new execs can piss away so much history and greatness in such a short time. Happening to our country for the last 3 years too.

@MLHunt 10 ай бұрын

It's a decent, comfortable little car for the money. Doesn't check my boxes but I'm glad people are still making cars like this.

@dyalanbrain001 10 ай бұрын

@@derm33Honda CRV has entered the chat 😅. This Buick sucks which is sad.

@opotoy3016 10 ай бұрын

@@derm33 I'm pretty sure they meant budget SUV's. You clearly spent more time typing your reply rather than actually reading the comment.

@BaldKiwi117 10 ай бұрын

@@opotoy3016still doesn't make much sense because the market is flooded with these vehicles

@mistled 10 ай бұрын

@@derm33 Said the person saying NPC in real conversation.

@opotoy3016 10 ай бұрын

@@derm33 Yes, but there are not many of this size with this many features at this price

@jedanderson8172 10 ай бұрын

It's nice to see Buick edging back toward making cars again. I was shocked when they stopped making any sedans at all, since that was their thing for so long. I think they should always have at least one super squishy quiet big sedan for the people who want that sort of thing. But yeah, the should remake the Grand National for sure.

@organicsoulgumbo 8 ай бұрын

Skylark

@mprateek 10 ай бұрын

Me and my friends went to the dealership in Vaughan to check the car out, nobody in the dealership including the sales guys even had a clue of the car’s existence! 😅

@TheStraightPipes 10 ай бұрын

Lol

@mprateek 10 ай бұрын

@@TheStraightPipes True story, the sales guy was so glad we knew about the car before anyone in the dealership did 😂

@McGriddle69 10 ай бұрын

I love this rebrand Buick is doing! It looks really nice. I’m a younger person and Buick has always been considered an old persons car and it looked that way before. But now as a younger person I’m much more likely to consider a Buick.

@joshuakhaos4451 3 ай бұрын

I'm 32 and I hate the fact that I like this car. I was having a conversation with a dude on reddit this morning over how attractive this car is and Buicks design language currently is. As much as I despise CUV's, I'd look at these or the upcoming Envision if I had a kid on the way. These look that good to where I'd give these a look. The Chevy's look bland by comparison. Never thought Buick would make a good looking car, but here we are. I also see tons of these around my city, so They seem to have hit a home run.

@jayc33b01 10 ай бұрын

I actually dig it but they should give it more trims and engine options

@palebeachbum 10 ай бұрын

They kept it simple to keep the price low as an entry-level Buick.

@TheStraightPipes 10 ай бұрын

A RWD Supercharged V8 Manual would be a great option

@RDJ1SS 10 ай бұрын

@@TheStraightPipesit's a pure solution. We are not allowed to have it for some reason.

@eggbag4182 10 ай бұрын

@@TheStraightPipes Finally someone being reasonable

@zacharyreynolds4303 10 ай бұрын

the sportiest one should offer a good old v6

@metalbudsgaming8371 10 ай бұрын

The Buick Regal GS is still one of the best sleeper sedans ever. Wish they still made them.

@JamieToddBand 10 ай бұрын

Just saw a GS yesterday in my neighborhood. I would have bought a GS-Tour X if it existed!

@invektra 10 ай бұрын

As the owner of a '12 Regal GS: Don't even bother. Owned the car for over 3 years and it's spent more time in the shop than on the road.

@liuby33 10 ай бұрын

@@invektrathe Opel-based Buicks are and were ranked among the most reliable cars. Your experience sounds like minority.

@jonathanrabeno6349 10 ай бұрын

I think It looks pretty cool. I like the new Buick logo too. I wish this came with a turbo four and/or a naturally aspirated 6 cylinder option.

@ericknoblauch9195 10 ай бұрын

Make it a supercharged 231 cubic inch Buick V-6 that they made for many decades.

@whoawoahh 10 ай бұрын

@@ericknoblauch9195that sounds dope, but nobody would buy it and it would be discontinued so quickly. Buick and performance are words that do not relate to consumers

@gettcouped 10 ай бұрын

Man remember the 3800 Series II with the super charger. They used to have a Buick Ultra with that engine. Basically a DeVille chassis with that fun SC motor in it. Man what a fricken land yacht that was.

@kellypollock 10 ай бұрын

I think these are great looking! I do wish Buick had another engine option, a 4 cyl with 200 hp would be enough. If they option that I'll go take a test drive for sure.

@Produce_24_7 7 ай бұрын

The engine messed it up for me 137 hp is just lazy from Buick 😂

@danny51577 6 ай бұрын

It won't be an option because Buick is slated to be all electric in 2025 and has no schedule for any ICE vehicles to be made after this year.

@Aggie4life77 4 ай бұрын

@@danny51577that’s next year lol! So you’re saying they are only going to make this one more year?

@kholomokolo 10 ай бұрын

All thanks to BMW for having the gall to design a tall coupe. None of these would exist

@Slimecrazy234 10 ай бұрын

Acura*

@despacitospider8132 10 ай бұрын

Ssangyong did it before everyone

@parker73724 10 ай бұрын

I always have diliked the tall coupe thing and still do. It looks weird, robs you of cargo space, and has no benefit to effeciency/performance. It's definitely not my thing but if people like it I'm in no position to judge them for it.

@jr1885 10 ай бұрын

@@Slimecrazy234huh? The BMW X6 came out in 2008….the ZDX, 2010. Now one company I would give credit to is Nissan. The FX35 came out in 2003 with its SUV coupe styling.

@G-Rated 10 ай бұрын

Just like it’s thanks to the Cadillac Escalade that the X7 exists.

@scottboettcher1344 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for reporting the MPGs. As a customer, er, an EnCustomer, I appreciate knowing that.

@Nadimhomesatsandymesser 10 ай бұрын

Looks like a Urus, they gonna sell a ton of them. Stoked you guys reviewed it yuri 👍🏽

@bidensucks6792 10 ай бұрын

Actually a really good looking vehicle, unfortunately it's also extremely underpowered!

@kid20777 10 ай бұрын

Bassicaly a fancy Chevrolet Trax

@sergedurivage562 10 ай бұрын

Love all your car reviews Thomas I’m from Montreal Quebec Canada the most European city in North America… we have ancestry from France an England 😊 I do appreciate all the new models that you review.

@richardtaylor7485 10 ай бұрын

I actually like this look and for running around town and a road trip or two it meets my needs. I've had more than 2 dozen vehicles in my life.

@varsity2845 10 ай бұрын

They really put a 3 cylinder in that thing

@theodoregibbons4615 10 ай бұрын

I'm not surprised coming from a stodgy, old company like GM.

@palebeachbum 10 ай бұрын

Seems like enough, based on the review. 3cyl. engines have a nice little growl to them, which sounds better than a buzzy 4cyl.

@DarkDepth1001 10 ай бұрын

like the koegnigsseg gemera lol

@SpiritedDriven86 10 ай бұрын

The only good 3 cyl I like and the only good one so far is Toyota's G16E-GTS in the GR Corolla/Yaris

@palebeachbum 10 ай бұрын

@@SpiritedDriven86 but that's a $40k hatchback and it's way smaller than the Envista.

@teslantho 10 ай бұрын

As a Canadian, I would like to also see the fuel economy in L/100km since this is a Canadian channel 😬 I love your channel, but your move towards being almost an American only oriented channel is honestly deceiving.

@M9_Prime 10 ай бұрын

Agreed… 30MPG means nothing to me…

@LoganSLRLockwood 10 ай бұрын

30 mpg is 7.8 L/100 km.

@M9_Prime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clarification. I could have looked it up but I think you are right that they should list L/100km, or both… Also that MPG isn’t great. I get a about 8.3L/100km in my 2023 Mazda CX5 GS with AWD (2.5L NA) and if I set cruise control on the highway to like 110km/h I get it down to like 7.0L/100km, it’s the city driving that kills my average. Last night I granny drove my car home (distance to empty was 64km and I had a 65km drive home, about 61km to the gas station by my house) and got the car to 6.8L/100km, I had 7km of range left when I got to the gas station 😆

@LoganSLRLockwood 10 ай бұрын

@@M9_Prime I agree. That's not a great figure. I can get 8.2 L/100 km in my SLK55 at a cruise speed of 120. Admittedly, my city mpg could be better, but if I'm careful and if traffic is low + I'm lucky with lights, I can still get in the 10-11 L/100 km ballpark.

@TheStraightPipes 10 ай бұрын

Ok just for you, in our upcoming Audi RS E-Tron GT review we only mentioned the range in kilometres. Now we are even

@olekristian1 10 ай бұрын

A great looking car. Wish it had more power, like at least 150hp. Personally i would go for a CX-30 over the Envista. Great review as always!

@ezjones3646 6 ай бұрын

Just out curiosity; is the CX-30 a Mazda?

@EricThomason 5 ай бұрын

@@ezjones3646I don’t mean to be rude but why wouldn’t you just google this? Lol

@ljeffers22 5 ай бұрын

Yes@@ezjones3646

@j16m02 8 ай бұрын

My first new car was a 1977 Regal, dark brown with a tan landau top! Loved it.I like the size and look of this car, but it would need to have more horses, maybe a hybrid and definitely AWD to entice me. I doubt my wife would give up her BMW I5 for this though.😃

@pierrec.5516 10 ай бұрын

The styling of the new generation Buick's is very nice, what gets me is the interior material, although the design is also nice, the material looks so much like cheap plastic. They could take a page off of what Subaru has done with their interior materials. With that one exception, I think they are making some nice cars that are enticing. However since I spend more time looking at the inside (I am after all driving the thing), the interior look is very important to me.

@davids1816 10 ай бұрын

I think the money saved on the top-spec chevy is money well-saved. At this price, vs the 27k that the full spec Chevy, I'd love to see it with a hybrid that throws in another 40 hp when you launch it hard and saves you fuel in traffic. Other than that, the space/cost ratio is really good for someone who either needs to fit a rear-facing child seat or a couple adults in the back seat. The hatch gives it some utility. I don't think it needs to be sporty, but a bit quicker and better mpg is math that should have been possible at 33k.

@jamesh2459 10 ай бұрын

Love my Buick Verano, quick and comfortable. I will get this new one.

@ardentlines814 7 ай бұрын

I remember when I saw one of these on the road a few weeks ago! I thought the design was very eye catching. I was super impressed with what GM was doing with the “old man brand” Buick just based off of the sporty, ultra-modern look of the Envista until I saw the 137 horsepower engine of the car on Buicks website. Lol.

@FSAPOJake 10 ай бұрын

This would be a sweet little vehicle if it at least offered a bigger engine as an option. At LEAST in the ST trim. A 200-300hp 4 popper would do the trick. Also, agreed with VikingContact 7s being sick winter tires. I have some on my Sonata N Line and it almost seems like they grip BETTER when there is snow and ice on the road.

@antwanmcclain8909 10 ай бұрын

I feel like the small engine is a big part of why this car is so cheap.

@deadfishparty 10 ай бұрын

Like the looks. My concern is the longevity of a small turbo 3 pot on our highways if you’re a commuter. Also, what rpm does it sit at when cruising around 110-115kph?

@SF.Automotive 10 ай бұрын

Check some POV reviews to see at which RPMs it sits at highway speeds :)

@xcreeseseater38 10 ай бұрын

My first car was a 1990 Buick la sabre custom with that red suede interior. That thing was a fucking BOAT. it was amazing to drive and just cruise. Drove it up and down the east coast USA multiple times. I miss it actually. Was like riding on a soft bouncy cushion.

@Paul-cx4gm 10 ай бұрын

It's a good looking vehicle especially in ST trim and the right colors.

@Greystoke1986 10 ай бұрын

I think I like it! Different color and premium sound and it's mine because the price is excellent for all 3 trims!

@palebeachbum 10 ай бұрын

They're offering the Envista in some distinctive colors. Why Buick gave out a boring silver Envista to the press has me scratching my head.

@Greystoke1986 10 ай бұрын

@@palebeachbum You're right! It's so blah. Was it a cloudy day or was it just that silver color? Lol! The red was sick!

@palebeachbum 10 ай бұрын

@@Greystoke1986 yeah the red looks good. They also have a weird copper color I'm waiting to see in real life or in a video at least.

@anthonykiedis1765 10 ай бұрын

137hp in 2023? I really want to root for Buick, but man they aren't making it easy.

@samconnecticut1485 10 ай бұрын

I see your point. Kind of ironic, when growing up (80's), Buick big motors, Japanese brands tiny motors. Today, Buick 3 cylinder; comparable size Camry, 4 and 6 cylinders.

@gotworc 10 ай бұрын

@@samconnecticut1485Toyota is also moving away from 4 and 6 cylinders though too. They're trying to move towards the 3 cylinder instead of the 4 cylinder because it's smaller and can make just as much torque and power. It's all about efficiency it's why most people have moved away from v8s and v6s. You can make just as much or more power from a turbo v6 or a turbo 4 cylinder.

@anthonykiedis1765 10 ай бұрын

@@gotworc this is true, but unfortunately Buick doesn't seem to be getting much power and/or economy out of this motor. The Corolla GR makes over double the hp and still gets similar gas mileage out of its 3 cylinder.

@richardsadventures4958 10 ай бұрын

They are tuned for torque in legal speed limit range, so they don't feel underpowered for regular driving

@anthonykiedis1765 10 ай бұрын

@@richardsadventures4958 bullshit they don't. I just test drove an Encore GX (same engine with similar weight) today and you are wrong. It feels, and is, MUCH slower than my 2023 Mazda 3 that cost $26,000.

@johnruidant5297 10 ай бұрын

This is kind of a game changer. It’s a beautiful car exterior wise almost competition to the Mazda shape when you look at a good paint job with that side front back door panel, super sexy. On top of that to be a US manufacturer competing with a Toyota excuse me a Honda Japanese civic that brings the bar up. Hopefully they can maintain this, but I think they’re going for a much premium clientele and upping their brand as Buick which I think is great and they should.

@JohnnyFD 10 ай бұрын

I really like this. It looks great and is the perfect size. I’d be happy to drive that.

@karlpiepenburg127 10 ай бұрын

Being old, I like the look as well as the price. My only concern is the tiny engine

@jeffc9119 10 ай бұрын

I really like the design of this car and for the price point of 28_33k CAN is pretty impressive. Definitely worth considering if someone is looking at compact suv /tall cars. With so many cars these days starting above 40k it is nice to see more choice below that price.

@gaberecker8279 10 ай бұрын

I daily drive an 05 LeSabre because I love having a sedan. This Envista is one of the first vehicles from Buick I'd consider switching to.

@RagingDork 9 ай бұрын

Saw this on the road the other day and was surprised it was a Buick. Think they’re going in the right direction.

@carsonphillips524 7 ай бұрын

I just bought a Buick Envista and love it. I disagree that it's slow like your hearing from many who want a race car. I have no problems with acceleration and power when I want it, letting the turbos kick in. And it delivers so quietly and smoothly. I go up mountains everyday and this engine does not sound like its working, on the contrary, it's stays quiet and delivers plenty of power and keeps the car going at current speed without the annoying loud downshift you hear in other cars. On paper you would think it would be anemic, but it is not by any means. The engine is so efficient and smooth it doesn't need a 4th cylinder. It satisfies the want of hearing some engine noise with a low growl at low speeds when the gas is pushed. Maybe that's by design, idk. Thank goodness they didn't' put in a horrible droning CVT like many new cars are doing (including the Asian makes). It actually has gears and you don't even notice the shift changes hardly. No it's not a BMW but it wasn't intended to race. But it delivers plenty of power and I'm getting 40 mpg highway. WOW!! It's sporty, elegant and functional with the hatchback all in one. Buick did a great job with this one! Don't believe the ones who dismiss it because it's lacking 1 cylinder. It's not needed and its more efficient, less parts to go wrong and better mpg. All this for @ 25K, brand new car. Hard to beat for a roomy big feeling car with cargo room.

@berardi3 7 ай бұрын

Well said I just got one

@badele80 4 ай бұрын

@@berardi3 Do you feel the same? I am thinking of getting one and like speed so a little worried. Is it easy to see out the sides? I like sitting up high to see the hood easily as opposed to sinking in the seat..is this an elevated seating experience? The dealer is so far from me I am on the fence about going to see it

@mov744 10 ай бұрын

Congrats on your first new Buick review! 😅 Also 4:14 I watch for the entertainment as much as for the consumer advice 🙋‍♀️

@TheStraightPipes 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@mov744 10 ай бұрын

@@TheStraightPipes no problem! Keep up the great work guys :)

@scotboy1297 10 ай бұрын

You guys are a great review Duo like those other Canadian KZfaq stars, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake of Peta Pixel, like the back-and-forth you do like those guys.

@bertram46 10 ай бұрын

You guys are great together and I think Buick has a winner there

@steveschwartz6138 10 ай бұрын

Looks like a nice car with plenty of power for real world driving. Good price

@rach9775 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 Encore GX, and I'm not mad I didn't wait for the refresh. The new exteriors look incredible, but I'm not a huge fan of the giant slab of glass for the dash.

@RRLV434 10 ай бұрын

I like the looks, but Buick should offer another more powerful engine option (probably a turbo 4). Maybe they could make it standard on the avenir trim and an option for the sport touring touring.

@justinporter6113 6 ай бұрын

they orobbaly will after they see what sales this does

@edwinj.t.p5998 7 ай бұрын

My first car in high school was a 89 Buick Skyhawk coupe with a removable sunroof, and t handle shifter.

@pinkipipe 10 ай бұрын

Nice job Buick 👏🏻 ( coming from Toyota fan )

@DouglasRosser 10 ай бұрын

Needs a hybrid option.

@shawnpentecost7896 4 ай бұрын

Picked up my Envista Preferred this weekend. Love it!

@AmanRajput01 10 ай бұрын

This is nice but I would choose cx30 in GS trim over this top trim. The engine and reliability is a big thing for me

@sonnyserrano5522 10 ай бұрын

Buick did a nice job updating the Brand to look modern and sleek.

@fenrirslip 10 ай бұрын

It's crazy how well Buick's doing in China. I also have no issues with the names of Buick models. It has been said that the regular Buick Encore is being discontinued and it was the company's smallest model. The Encore GX is slightly larger than the Encore and is now the entry-level SUV. The Envista is the "sportier looking" version of the Encore GX. The Envision is the next SUV up and is about the same size as the Ford Escape, Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac CT4/CT5. Lastly is the Buick Enclave, Buick's largest vehicle in the US and it competes with the Ford Explorer, Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Cadillac XT6. It's basically what Ford is doing with their SUV name as they also start with an E.

@whoawoahh 10 ай бұрын

It’s because the Chinese love chrome and luxury, and Buick had a shit ton of it. The chrome part mostly

@liuby33 10 ай бұрын

It used to do well. Not anymore.

@rog351 10 ай бұрын

Exceptionally nice looking. also, I really like the sloped back. Unfortunate no AWD … but many can be ok with that. Big screen is super. Slow speed will be a disappointment for some. Good gas mileage and the ok torque seems to help. All this for a low price is hard to beat.

@34JOSH212 9 ай бұрын

This one looks good I’ll get one next week for sure

@ryng2k1 10 ай бұрын

I've never been a fan of SUV, but this thing looks pretty damn good to me

@thesheepthemightythecrazy 8 ай бұрын

It looks like a lifted hatchback with higher ground clearance. I really like the look of it.

@mrdjtabu 10 ай бұрын

Jakob wearing a Hawaiian shirt and screaming “I’m a consumer” is what does it for me.

@pileofwit 10 ай бұрын

That curved screen bezel feels like what the 90s thought a future car display would look like.

@w.a.l5202 10 ай бұрын

Because I keep my cars for 7-8 years, I am worried about the durability of a 1.2 litre turbo on a vehicle of this size. I'm not super worried about the non-AWD because I live in Nova Scotia and FWD with snow tires is perfectly fine...but how is that turbo going to hold up in such a small engine? That said, it's a beautiful vehicle and I love, love, love the styling. And I guess I'm their target market because I'm 37.

@aidensnow5017 Ай бұрын

Some people say there garbage but the engine is literally too new to even tell, people just don't like it because its a 3 cyl engine and everyone wants over 200HP to sit in traffic with. I would imagine like any engine it depends on you as a driver, how heavy is your foot, how often do you change the oil, do you change your oil early?... As a mechanic all of that makes the difference between someone Camry coming into my shop with a blow head gasket at only 80K miles and someone's Camry coming in for their 200,000 mile oil change. ANY turbo, even a 4 cyl Honda will die sooner then a non Turbo engine, and they will die twice as fast if abused by a stupid teen that thinks their 2018 Civic is a sports car (it's nothing of the sort). I would guess this could last over 100K miles fairly easily if you took care of it and drove like an adult that didnt have a complex. But if you want MAXIMUM reliability from a NEW car, Buy a Subaru, even over a Toyota or Honda. Subaru CVT's are chain driven and last WAAAYYY longer then Toyota, Honda, or Hyundai/Kia CVT's, and their non turbo engines are beyond bullet proof and arguably built better then Toyota and Honda's newer engines. Hell even Subaru's turbo engine's REGULARLY live beyond 200K miles even with an abusive driver owning them. I've got several Legacy, Outback, and Foresters that live in the area that have the non turbo 2.5L engines come in for batteries, tires and oil. Several that have 400k, 500k, one even has nearly 900K miles on it that drives Uber and they just keep purring... These newer Toyota's and Honda's are okay but not anything like their old reliability, mainly from the Turbo's and CVT's, typical automakers trading reliability for MPG and or power.

@w.a.l5202 Ай бұрын

@@aidensnow5017 Too funny, I actually currently own a 2020 Subaru Outback XT turbo, and I follow the maintenance schedule exactly! I only have 77,000 kms on it now (50,000 miles or so) and I’m hoping I’ll get many more before I trade up.

@TheBathulk10 Ай бұрын

@@aidensnow5017not new. It's the same as the encore gx and trailblazer. What I read it's been getting 150-180 miles which would be doable

@JoeO. 10 ай бұрын

Still waiting for a proper reboot of the original Buick Riviera.

@jrocxzs 10 ай бұрын

I’m sure they can make the wildcat using Corvette drivetrain parts how hard can it be?

@chrisnah6540 10 ай бұрын

Buicks are super quiet, comfortable and have a nice smooth ride. They lag behind in some of the tech though.

@Sacto1654 10 ай бұрын

I do have a major concern, though: that 1.2-liter I-3 turbo engine could get heavily stressed, especially accelerating on freeway ramps and running at higher altitudes. Let's hope GM _properly_ engineered the engine to be reasonably reliable, an issue that plagued the turbo I-4 engine on the Chevrolet Cruze.

@nastythedonut2724 8 ай бұрын

Been driving a 2017 encore with the 1.3 turbo and haven't had a single issue and were up to 90k miles.

@carsonphillips524 7 ай бұрын

I bought an Envista and it has plenty of power for accelerating and cruising, even up mountains which I live in. It feels effortless actually. No issues with building speed on ramps at all, it scoots along great when you want to push the pedal more. It doesn't scream at all either, very quiet and smooth. If you didn't know it was a 3 cyl turbos, you would think it was a four or 6. Todays smaller engines are designed to deliver power like 6 cyl used to but with great gas mileage. I'm getting 40-45 mpg highway so it's the best of both worlds.

@JimarCurry 2 ай бұрын

@@carsonphillips524how is it now?

@peppapigthekiller7539 10 ай бұрын

Looks clean considering the price.

@Lndmk227 10 ай бұрын

I'm not usually a huge fan of those coupe-ish SUVs, but I have to admit, I think Buick did a nice job with this one. Very elegant and stylish design.

@Eric_Bassett 10 ай бұрын

Wayy under powered. And no AWD. Not worth buying.

@ILoveSchnauzers 10 ай бұрын

@@Eric_Bassett A lot of people have no need for AWD.

@kmcbride2988 Ай бұрын

I have a Nissan Altima and Kia Sportage both issues with timing chain.. I’ve watch reviews on Envista and read a few warnings about the wet belt and engine set up. Can someone. Explain this concern to me. I was really interested in this car but now I’m concerned about costly repairs. Looks alone are great but what about the engine

@stevestruthers6180 10 ай бұрын

I like fastback SUVs. The Buick Envista is one of the most attractive fastback SUVs I've ever seen. Considering the bland styling that usually comes from the Big Three domestic car makers, this is a step up. I question the long-term durability of a three-cylinder engine, though.

@marcellobarbaria2709 10 ай бұрын

Crazy it doesn’t have AWD quite a miss especially competing with the Corolla cross

@Ericthefilo 10 ай бұрын

thats a nice looking buick

@KJKsimmer 10 ай бұрын

SUV? - Are GM scared to call it what it really is? - It's a hatchback. Coming from the UK and in my 60's, I was a big fan of hatchbacks when they were the rage. Glad to see this. Now please GM, make a "Hot hatch" version too.

@royallpricc 10 ай бұрын

Thank god for this review, I was waiting to cross shop a Buick against a Civic!!!!

@KT8907 10 ай бұрын

I love the design - BUT - my thing is to never but the first generation of a new design. Always wait for the next year after they work out some bugs and odds-and-ends. For example, maybe the next year's model will have AWD, and also a performance model (even though Buick doesn't really do performance)

@spdcrzy 10 ай бұрын

This isn't a new mechanical design, or even a new platform lol. It's a well-established chassis already.

@hyphydan 10 ай бұрын

This is a Chinese Car 🤣🤣

@abingeorge9228 10 ай бұрын

That's actually a pretty amazing price. Well done Buick 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@anthonykiedis1765 10 ай бұрын

137 hp, fwd

@abingeorge9228 10 ай бұрын

@@anthonykiedis1765 still, how many other crossover options are there in the market for this price...and plus power is not important for people looking to just get from point A to B. In addition this car looks beautiful for that price point.

@anthonykiedis1765 10 ай бұрын

@@abingeorge9228 I agree that it looks good. But 137hp and 30mpg is plain unacceptable. The Civic Hatch they compared it to in the video is roughly the same price but has 180hp and gets closer to 40mpg.

@Okenpo 10 ай бұрын

@@anthonykiedis1765fewer options is how they keep the price down

@laxminarayananks1520 10 ай бұрын

@@anthonykiedis1765 Yea seriously I was like WTF is 137hp for a car that size? Mitsubishi Outlander Sport makes 150-168 hp depending on trim with awesome AWD for 6k less.

@stevenarviso9768 10 ай бұрын

I remember that show Viper! Good to see a comeback lol

@borgermann1069 9 ай бұрын

I love the looks of this ...

@simonduzz 10 ай бұрын

It should have 200hp and awd as an option.

@drivinginthedcbaarea 10 ай бұрын

I think y'all are crazy. I love this new look. Very fresh design and I definitely think it will do exactly what it's meant to do, attract younger buyers to Buick. Y'all complain when everything looks the same and then complain they're ugly when they dare to be different. Make it make sense.

@evo1video 10 ай бұрын

How does it not make sense? If its ugly its ugly doesn't matter of it looks the same or different.

@DerekInquisitor 10 ай бұрын

There's always a difference between daring to be different and looking good, and daring to be different and looking bad. Please see a Pontiac Aztec to understand. This vehicle looks alright, but it wont do what it's intended to do. A year from now we'll be watching videos on how badly this has flopped.

@henrynguyen9631 10 ай бұрын

It can be different and not ugly. You don’t praise a car for looking ugly, period. mAkE iT mAke SeNse

@drivinginthedcbaarea 10 ай бұрын

@@evo1video don't even pretend. Cut the crap. You know damn well that no one ever says that the different car is beautiful. You can't even give an example yourself!

@drivinginthedcbaarea 10 ай бұрын

@@henrynguyen9631 really? Name 3. If you’re so sure, you can do that.

@techpappee 10 ай бұрын

Envista is actually bigger than EncoreGX. Envista and new Trax use this new platform. Encore uses the trailblazer platform. Its smaller but offers AWD and has a 1.3T instead of 1.2T.

@MrsWitherspoon 6 ай бұрын

Love the look!!! That’s what has me checking it out

@atmartens 10 ай бұрын

Civic? You’re describing a HRV 😂 Also, since we think it looks like a Honda, it reminds me of an Acura ZDX.

@chrisnatiotis1423 10 ай бұрын

I believe it will sell outside the typical Buick demographics, which has been the over 50 crowd. The value of this car is amazing. It’s not ugly by any means, I think the sports coupe version will be the one to get. The future is 3 cylinder engines, get used to it. I remember back in the 80’s everyone in North America being concerned about 4 cylinder cars.

@TheCaptjamestkirk 10 ай бұрын

3 cylinder will not last a long time, especially with a turbo on it! They are just doing this to fill in while they are transitioning to Hybrids and EV's.👎

@Mrclavet 6 ай бұрын

I bought one this week so i can’t agree more. I’m 32 years old and never taught i would buy a buick. Fell in love with it. The engine is definitely the low point of the car but i don’t care. It’s a everyday car. It’s beautiful rides well, is silent and has tone of room inside. All this while being cheap on gas

@javion56 9 ай бұрын

During the winter months my Subaru outback never left me stranded in severe snow storms, she peels through extreme conditions like it is nobody business

@javion56 9 ай бұрын

I have owned various new cars which happened to be front wheel drive and AWD. The AWD vehicles handle way better than front wheel drive

@foster4241 10 ай бұрын

Probably the best looking 23k car in the market

@iamdavid2095 10 ай бұрын

That's gotta be satire.

@palebeachbum 10 ай бұрын

@@iamdavid2095 What CUV for this money looks better, according to you?

@DarkDepth1001 10 ай бұрын

looks aggresive yet elegant, interior quality kinda dissapointing tho but ok guess for the price

@foster4241 10 ай бұрын

There might not be anything good under the hood but their attempt to reach a younger audience with the bold exterior and decent interior with an affordable price point is certainly a statement in this price segment. As a 23yr, I can say they did that much. Then again , for about the same price a civic is a better vehicle overall but the dealership markup is what is holding it back imo