Appreciation for Buick making a solid car for under $30k. Not gonna win any red light races but at least it’s affordable

It absolutely does scream rental fleet. In fact I can already see me driving it out of an international airport parking lot.

They will also call this a “luxury car” option

Lol I bought this car 4 months ago to add to my rental fleet on turo 🤣

LMAO

That’s the trade off for a disposable engine.

Yeah, pretty good price, considering that they've forgot to put an engine in it.

that is definitely worth it for the first 6 months with this buick, after that...... 🙂

Also, free engine and transmission failure right after the warranty period expires

Heated seats are pretty much standard now, and my Crosstrek has heated steering. The 2.0 produces more power and I have standard AWD with glorious viscous center dif mated to a 6-speed. Auto wiper and power lift? I could live without

😂😂😂

Hopefully, but CPO cars right now are almost as expensive as new ones.

Not under Jo bidet.

Yup

Which is good for people that can’t afford expensive used cars.

Yes! I agree!

Should be illegal. Very dangerous because it trains people that the reverse lights don't mean reverse.

You can turn it off in vehicle settings.

It can be turned off and it helps light up behind the vehicle. Also just check if the third brake light is on or not if you’re waiting for a car to leave.

Never heard of that, what’s the use for a reverse light when parked

Very correct, this car is a good option for people like that. Not so much me though 😂

You’re right, the person who buys this car barely knows what an engine is.

True but some of these cars are so slow they're genuinely dangerous to drive. This isn't Europe, where most people are driving 120hp cars and the streets are built for that. Here you're trying to merge on a highway or change lanes surrounded by large engined vehicles. I rented a Chevy Equinox a while back and it was scary changing lanes and merging with such a slow vehicle. People were angry that I wasn't moving faster, but I simply couldn't

The only thing I do care about is Sport Touring! Does an X6 or Porsche have this feature? 😅😅

​​@@CJacuzzitypical Buick drivers are merging slowly regardless of their engine power. No need to give Betty 400hp.

NAH. The 2013 Buick regal GS was a really good looking car.

kinda look like a lambo truck

I like Dougs videos, but I wish he'd investigate a bit more befire pointing out negatives.

So you are able to see like tire pressure and change the display?

​@@TheDMC4671 you can move the tire pressure, engine temp, other options from the 11 inch screen to the drive screen.

Would love to know the avg. IQ of those that buy this lol

I guess cuz I was disappointed it looks nice but I just can't even if it's not all-wheel drive

Old ladies who don't care about how a car drives

Actual baffoons.

@@manbatmiso Better fuel economy, a better looking crossover, and very inexpensive, I'd say it's a big win for the consumer.

Probably not making $ from this. Just trying to stay afloat

Oh I think they have a hit on their hands. Can you imagine? An American compact car that is a hit?? How refreshing is this?

I'm with you this will sell bucket loads. In this market this easy sell. It's not a Doug

It's not an American car. It's built by Daewoo in Korea. Just like the Dodge hornet is an Italian Fiat. Nothing more than a nameplate. Not saying it's bad. Just not American.

This seems like a move they would make JUST before going bankrupt.

This is what many car companies seem to have forgotten about building brand loyalty. Buying a car at that age range will likely mean that the buyer will stick with that brand for the rest of their life if they have a good experience. Get them young into a cheap car and as they age and the buyer will trade up into more expensive vehicles as they settle into their career and build a family.

Same! The blue is so beautiful.

its because its cheaper to switch out with EU style turn signals

Totally this 👍👍

@@fckx1 what do you mean by “EU style”? Amber/orange instead of red?

@@fckx1 is it cheaper for accident insurance rates??

Blame Hyundai-Kia they started the trend

Just get a used car then

@@HaloGruntI have gotten enough used cars to know people simply don’t take care of their cars even a Honda Accord I had with 20k miles used had issues. Id rather at least start ownership with 3 years and 36k miles covered.

​@@HaloGruntNo. This is brand new with gm's great warranty. This is a no questions asked brand new vehicle for a great price.

Cool! Although you are definitely gonna miss the Volvo when the Buick’s warranty ends

@@santileonsteinberg1441 XC70 are not reliable cars. Modern Volvos are significantly less reliable than modern Buicks. And this 3 cylinder has proven to be more reliable than GMs newer 4 cyls.

I could beat it with a stick, if you'd like...?

A Rav4 is much different car than this though... This would be more comparable to the old CHR or the Honda HRV....

Hahaha, a 1.2L 3 cylinder with the power of an old civic.

Perfectly fine for rental fleets, where most of these will be used.

@@MikeKayK yeah this thing screams rental car. Reminds me of the. Heavy trax I got, tiny little buzzy engine.

It's not as slow as it sounds tbh

It's a 23k car, what did you expect?

🤣🤣🤣

The Urus is a strange looking Urus.

@@joelness You make a very valid point lol

Exactly what i thought, now after watching this I think Buick should update the Enclave with this styling because it was eye catching. Can't believe Doug didn't key in on this.

Some sources say that it *is*, because otherwise it looks like a phone that's owned by multiple people named "Douglas."

😂

Extra possessiveness of Doug

Douglas' implies that it belongs to multiple people named Dougla. "s's" for singular possessive, "s'" if you're adding the apostrophe to the end of a plural

... which answers Doug's question about why Buick exists. It's because Buick is fairly good at bringing in export sales (albeit more to China than to Europe).

Most people who bought this are 18-35 years old based on data released by GMC recently. Affordable, spacious, modern, and not ugly looking like most cars in that price range. Not fast, but us mature young folks who are financially responsible (not the ones street racing and wasting our whole paychecks on mustangs, M3s, corvettes, etc.) find it quite accommodating. A good “bang for your buck” as they say.

@@entrepreneurcoder I leased a buick at 23 and then bought out of the lease. I still drive it 10ish years later. I will probably drive it another 2-3 years (hoping for better financing situation) and then buy another. The thing is rock solid. Two oil changes a year (and the normal maintenance, air filters etc.) and it is good to go. Never had a major issue. No fuss, it just works. That is all I want. Insurance is inexpensive as well. They are safe and nobody wants to steal a Buick. Perfect car for a 'vanilla' guy like me.

I guess if Buick would offer this car on the European market for like 25.000 € it would still pretty well.

I don’t know. Wrok can be a dangerous place at night. 😂

I think it’s a great package. I race M3’s but not every one wants a race car.

@@Wargasm54 and apparently she's going for the fourth time

yes, a good chick car, it can't do anything.

sexist automotive tropes in the 2020s, so tacky@@joesmith9216

Since it looks so similar to a Model Y I was surprised to find it was ICE.

The only Cadillac with a digital speedometer is the Escalade I think tho

I generally think Buick as a brand is pointless, but both Doug's review and your comment makes me think that Buick as a brand has changed far less than the auto market has. While they primarily made sedans, their new crossovers have essentially the same qualities: soft riding, comfortable cruisers that have slightly more elegant designs than Chevy/Toyota, a high-value feature set, and cost significantly less than a Cadillac or Lexus. While Buick is still essentially that, I do think it is a rapidly shrinking market in North America. I think the only reason they still exist is because they were (and maybe still are?) fairly popular in China.

​@@ryannatividad3137not sure where you have been..but buicks sales are up significantly my friend

@@ryannatividad3137 but Buick is amazing once you dump all stereotypes. Buick is much more advanced than a Chevy, but it offers comfort and packaging from Cadillac. Buick Envision is actually a much better vehicle than its twin Cadillac XT4. I cannot find anything on the market that competes with Buick in quality, features, options, cheap maintenance, reliability and comfort. New Buick Envision is still the best value compact crossover on the market. Buick Regal Sportback is still the best used sedan/hatchback. Buick Enclave is still an amazing deal for a full size entry luxury crossover due to be redesigned this year.

I just got a 2024 enclave a few months ago as well. I drove a silverado prior to that. But I looked at the prices of new trucks and then I questioned whether I really NEED a pickup truck because I wanted to stay under 50k for my new vehicle. When it got down to it, I realized I didn't NEED the truck. The buick enclave with the towing package can tow up to 5,000 pounds. That's plenty enough for my needs. So far I do not regret that decision and I love the enclave. It wasn't cheap, it cost in the mid 40's. But its a massive luxury suv that is so comfortable and quiet to drive (the perfect family long road trip vehicle). If I would have gotten another pickup truck, 45,000 dollars wouldn't have gotten me very far. It would have gotten me just a basic work truck with no options or frills that wouldn't even have power seats. Next year's buick enclave for 2025 is going to be completely redesigned. And from what I hear from people who work at the plant who build it, it looks pretty awesome. But I decided to go with this last year of the current gen (a 2024 model) because they are getting rid of the v6 for a turbo charged 4 cylinder. Power isn't the issue though. The new turbo charged 4 cylinder will actually get slightly more hp and torque than the v6. But it's just about longetivity, the more quiet and smooth nature of a v6 vs a 4 cylinder etc.. It's a big gamble going with a new powertrain on a gm vehicle. The v6 that is going out that is used in the current traverse and enclave had a lot of problems early on. Timing chain and transmission issues among them. It took them about 10 years or until about 2018 to get all those issues improved and for the last 6 years up until now as it's about to go away, it's actually a pretty solid and reliable motor currently. What a shame.

@@327SixShooter you are completely uninformed about new GM turbo engines. They are refined, quiet and powerful. I have GM LTG 2.0t in my car and it is the best engine I ever had. My previous ride was 2013 Acura RDX with 3.5 V6, but my new GM turbo easily beats Acura V6 in every way. New Enclave, Acadia and Traverse will all be amazing SUVs because of this new 2.5 turbo

contrary to Doug's statement you aren't one of the few. Most car people know and have been noticing what Buick has been doing, Doug just has not interest in cars that most people can actually afford

My 75 year old father just got the cheaper Chevy Trax version, and the tiny engine is surprisingly capable. Thanks to the turbo it makes like 160 lb/ft of torque down low at 2500rpm, which makes it feel a bit more peppy than you might expect. It's also great looking with a full Digital Dash including WIRELESS CarPlay/Android Auto!

Yea the Nissan ariya bronze is banger as well

Bronze is a great color, imo... imagine it with matching rims? Well, maybe black rims look better on a bronze car...hmm...

they wasted a really good design by giving it such a horrible engine..looks sporty outside but the engine is a joke

yeah if it just had a hybrid it would be prefect. but just a three banger i'm out.

On the other hand, higher headlights put more light down the road. There's a reason why old cars with stacked headlights were mandated to have the low beams on top.

9 minutes in and I'm already drunk

@@ClubZoltar Haha 🤣. My head was spinning. I'd be in a coma if I played

Where are Doug's feet???

Gonna be an expensive game then, for this price point.

Tbf he makes a good point. This is value absolutely unexpected of the greedy brands nowadays

Psh, prius has had that option for 20+ years, gm behind the times as usual

It needed a 4 cylinder 200hp engine option.

Doug DeMuro the type of guy who brings up quirks and features but doesn’t really know all the details of the quirk or feature.

@@gabrielmejia6027same with not having rear cup holders. There's an armrest that pulls down in the center. Makes me think he didn't even check or touch it. Just looked at it and said "huh guess there's nothing there"

@@gabrielmejia6027 Yeah he really shows that he only does these reviews half-heartedly just for the paycheck alot of times.

@@Briggleton not all models have the armrest.

@@Briggleton armrest is an option lol

They don't make them anymore so he won't

@@justenzo6342? doug reviews old discontinued cars all the time. Are you new here?

Wasnt the Opel Cascada?

@@LucianoMMatiasopels/vauxhalls were buicks here

Buick Regal Sportback as well. It was a luxury hatchback made in Germany by Opel. Amazing ride no one ever knew existed in the US.

You’re paying for the name at this point now. Buick and GM sales for economy cars have been declining so they don’t have a choice

Exactly! I can't justify spending 37k on new Integra when I can get this Envista for 30k fully loaded.

With Acura you do get the added value in driving dynamics, reliability and an overall more polished design. I do agree their pricing is too high, but I would still pick them over the Buick.

@@dhillaz reliability is questionable, Buick is actually very reliable these days. Polished design? Did you try using Honda infotainment and GM infotainment recently? It is night and day difference, Honda is far behind. Driving dynamics is important to you, but utility of Envista could be more valuable to many other people. I just disagree to buy any car with CVT for "driving dynamics", so manual is the only option for Integra. If only Integra had a proper automatic transmission like Envista does.

@@user-iv8jf3mr1k Yes to be fair Honda infotainment has been pretty bad

Well you wouldn't call someone Alexander but rather Alex am I right? 😅

Reliable is not a given here but yes

Reliable? What are you smoking? My coworker has a 2021 ish buick and the thing goes back to the dealership for fixes hilariously often.

The fact you bought a chevy for reliability is hilarious! Tell me another joke!

@@TheSh4dowgale The car has really run spectacular so far. No issues and im really happy with it, also was one of the fastest selling cars of last year

@@TheSh4dowgale The car has really run spectacular so far. No issues and im really happy with it, also was one of the fastest selling cars of last year

Upvoting so Doug sees

Same

I have driven plenty of them when I worked at a Buick GMC dealer. They have a good amount of power I like them. It reminds me of a encore with a sport back roof.

They still prefers 150 HP from a V8 that made 5 MPG. They are crazy

⁠​⁠@@user-lg5uh8sr3dWhat Americans prefer underpowered V8s with absolutely abysmal fuel economy?

But one of the reasons these things did so well in Europe was because the government would punish you heavily for buying anything bigger. Fuel prices are insane and road tax for large engine vehicles can be thousands a year. No one in Europe said "God I hate V8s, I would much rather have a 1.2 litre turbo VW Polo." They just bought them because it was economical suicide not to. In the US we don't have that need at the moment. Gas is cheap and your tax responsibilities aren't increased greatly by not buying a tiny engine car.

@@CJacuzzi gas, won’t always be cheap Well that and climate change stuff but even without CC, oil industry is a bit volatile

Actually I’ve seen a lot of these on roads in Dallas Tx. The black ones really look expensive

You're a bot.

I disagree, I think Doug's review was spot on with this one. I own a buick.

Actually I'm missing the good old "brown" Buicks...but I'm also a young guy who appreciates simplicity and true ride comfort.

@@stuartpickles6907 They're not wrong though. Most people aren't car enthusiasts. They just want something reasonably nice that gets them from point A to point B.

Doug had way to much hate in this review. There are many cars he's reviewed that he would never buy but he doesn't say that.

They are but people don't give Buick a fair chance sadly

Probably will still only be 95 year old people buying them regardless for all we know. 🤷‍♂️ Just how Buick's reputation is.

@@christopherpotomski8463 i just bought a ST one and im 31 haha! Love it!!!

My dad just want to our local dealer to and he got the same response from a salesman - The styling and price is making these Envista's sell out before they even hit the dealer lots.

Need to pay for the monthly subscription to activate the extra cylinders.

It's actually not slow at all I'm always pulling away from other cars and I'm barely on the gas

The USB ports are a deal breaker for you?

China will love this

Are the US import Envistas made in China or made in South Korea units? I'm guessing SK but could anyone kindly confirm this?

…if a wrecked Lamborghini Urus and a Chevy Spark had a child 😂😂😂

It’s China made and they sell the ev for that market

​@@the80386it's made in South Korea I can confirm this as I own one

The Buick Envision looks really good too but it's another one that nobody knows about - They actually have a nice looking lineup aside from the dumpy looking Encore.

This is the look they are going for with the whole lineup going forward

These are rebadged Opels - so many of them on European roads, just a regular car here.

I've had one for 5 years for my daily. Nice car for sure

It's very annoying. Just rasimg the prices on the cars and more stuff breaks for poorer used car buyers down the line.

Even worse is the fake brake lights they put on the Bolt. It has these big red lights you're expecting to light up but instead the real brake lights are down low behind the bumper reflectors. The Mini Clubman is the same way.

@@bwofficial1776 The Envista has the same low brake light/turn signal combo as the Boldt, unfortunately

Yeah. as long as it has AA & or CarPlay, it's all good

I believe they would sell more if they offered it as an option not make it standard but an option

Whether needed or not (and it's usually not), I agree that the marketing hype around the useless "on demand" AWD systems does sell more vehicles.

AWD totally useless. I lived in Alaska with FWD car, used winter tires half of the year and my car drove great.

That’s what the encore gx is for

@@00_UUnow drive in the mud.

Get over it, boomer

See this plastic thing in 3 years 😂

It's a turd in a tuxedo

Honestly I hate to say it but you can thank Korean manufacturers for that. They've been trying to sell knock off Mercedes for a decade now LOL..

It feels like car manufacturers are barely putting any effort into the sub $30k models since profit margins are lower and the average new car is $48k so customers are clearly willing to spend money. Nice to see Buick still cares about this segment

cars at this price point back then didnt have AC and roll up windows as standard