SUVs are the station wagons of the present. This Enclave is roomy, comfortable with comfortable handling. Perfect for grocery runs, taking the kids places, and long trips. This Enclave needs fake wood exterior trim from a Buick Roadmaster battleship to be perfect.
But the old station wagons and station wagons in general doesn't have the look of bread loaf. They look more elegant, than angry and bulky SUV. Can you say that bodybuilder and sumo fighter are almost the same type of men?
I JUST got one and It’s an amazing car !!! Looks sleek rides well and Im super happy with my purchase. Had an older model Enclave and glad I went back to Buick
The 2.5 is based on the colorado's 2.7. Its a much different tune but still a "truck motor" at heart. Perfectly fitting for this vehicle and should be much more reliable than the old 3.6
Glad they went with the larger 2.5 liter turbo, GM's 1.2 liter 3 cylinder scares me (not that it could really power a vehicle of this size anyways). Buick's new exterior design language is pretty sharp, and that interior looks nice too. I'm impressed. I'm also 100% with you Tedward about the wheel sizes, 22 inch wheels would be absurd boat anchors, 20's are fine but honestly a well designed 19" wheel would probably still be preferable. Cheaper tires, better ride quality.
@@tyhyhh Tiny motor, highly stressed, moving 3200 lbs + passengers + cargo in the Buick Encore GX. It's not a recipe for longevity. I remember how things went with Ford's 1.0 liter 3 cyl turbo. Not great.
@@Slyons89 3 cylinders themselves are fine. The mitsubishi mirage has like a 1.3 liter NA 3 cylinder and its an extremely reliable engine. The 3 cylinder turbos have the issues of getting hot and potentially overheating and people not changing the oil often enough
This ia probably the least American car since the Eagle Talon... it looks Chinese, and even with it's size only a wee 4-cyl? I mean 328hp is not bad for a 4-cyl, but it is a massive car
I really enjoy your videos. We got a Trax partially based on your review and couldn’t be happier. I like all of the new GMs. The Buicks are really nice IMHO. But that’s just me.
I wonder if this is what european opel would look like if they were still with gm, i would prefer something like this much more than what they're doing now, beautiful views btw, northwest us is one of my dream places to visit in a future
I’ve seen several with the base 20” wheels at the dealer I work at and it’s amazing how small they look on this car. I do agree they’re better suited to this type of vehicle though.
I would like to see what people in the comments drive. I’ve had a 2018 enclave since 2018 and it is the best car I’ve ever had. Very comfy, I think stylish, dependable. In that time I’ve driven a 20’ BMW X5, Mazdas, and an Audi and the only one I’d pick over the Buick was a performance Audi A6 wagon. As for the 25 enclave, the engine should be a v6 but I haven’t driven it so we will see. Interior is nice, exterior could have better side molding but other that that looks better than most cars at that size
Well, It's no Park Ave Ultra for sure. That was the last "Buick". I am glad to see the name live on though. That three spoke steering wheel has a T-type/Grand National vibe to it.
I worked at a Chevy/Olds/Buick/ Cadillac dealer when the last of those were sold. I liked the Regal GS with the Supercharged 3800 as well. Decent performance with no issues. I own a 1987 Regal Limited Turbo. One of 1,035 made. I miss the old Buicks.
@@14mscarmen Exactly. Also, we've been having small engines in Europe for quite some time, which makes it even less of a novelty on our side of the Atlantic.
Just bought the ST myself with the upgraded '22 inch black wheels (black on black). To all the naysayers, you are wrong. Not bland or bad by any means. We get asked all the time what it is because people are so intrigued. It's a beautiful SUV, rides nice and the quality is decent.
With the 3rd gen Enclave, nothing. Back to being built on the same chassis as it's siblings, and you can add the Equinox to that mix too. All 4 to be built on the VSS-S chassis.
Biggest difference is if you opt for the Avenir trim the adaptive chassis and variable suspension is head and shoulders above its GMC and Chevy cousins. Also more sound deadening materials in the Buick, otherwise pretty much mechanically identical
@tedward how is the engine noise compared to say the TX or Grand Highlander? We were going to buy a TX but inciildnt get over how horrible that motor scremaed like a Corolla getting up to speed? We have a 24' Enclave Avenir, love it but really like the design of the new model
Agree. The exterior isn’t exciting. Rims look like they could be wheel covers. And a vehicle of that size doesn’t seem right with a 4 cylinder engine, even with turbo. You expect something like this to have V6 or even V8 sound/power.
It's a pretty nice car for the money. It's a shame GM already has a luxury brand, and a much nicer one at that, because it gives Buick the connotation of "Too bougie for a chevy, not rich enough for a Caddy" Also i need to get out to Tillamook again. It's such a pretty area
if you put a lot of boost in a 2.5 it'll move. BMW could easily make a 2.0 with 400hp if they wanted but theres no point, they have inline 6's and V8's for that job. This Buick should come with the old 3.6 as the base option because i think it was more suited for a large SUV than a boosted 4..
I really like Buicks, but this is too much of a shift for me. The 1st gen Enclaves look great, especially the late model 1st gens (12-17). 2nd gens were nice too. This one ain't doing it for me, especially with no option for the V6. This version is about 4,700 lbs empty, even more when you load passengers. And it can tow up to 5,000 lbs of trailer after that, with a 4 cylinder? No, thanks. As the old saying goes, there's no replacement, for displacement.
My 4 cylinder would beg to differ. Also, a lot of you tend to forget that that these 4 cylinders are built to handle these applications. Sometimes, overbuilt.
that thing looks good, i remember me and my parents had an Envision as a rental and it felt super fancy. It had AC in the back, which was new to me in 2017
Up until this version, the Enclave was larger than either the Acadia or Traverse. The 1st gen Enclave shared the same Lambda chassis as the other two, and was the same size. Until 2017 when the Acadia was downsized that is. I agree with you though, this 3rd gen Enclave doesn't look as good as it's predecessors, and no V6 makes it even worse.
The new Enclaves are bigger.. Y’all just talking about things you don’t know. I’ve seen them in person and they are much larger and super nice options to a family sized SUV
@ the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse are made on the same platform, they’re definitely the same size like they always been for the past 15 years. YOU don’t know what you’re talking about my guy.
It has always been like that throughout the eras. Every generation of vehicles competing with each other will share similar design cues as trends come and go
Looks made in china.. Chinese cars are like knockoffs of other cars.. This looks to me like the front of a ford, rear of a Mazda, and the interior looks cheap. lot's of black.. It's not a rip on Buick, but i'd be amazed if they still exist in ten years.
@@TedwardDrives That's new then, because the 2023 models.. Encore was from south korea, the Enclave was from lancing michigan, Envision from shanghai china, Envista from Shanghai china.. They are all designed in china, where 80% of the sales of Buick products are sold. Which isn't a bad thing, because the Chinese produced vehicles are much better vehicles. China has a very high requirement for quality in vehicles. So Buick's built there tend to actually be better vehicles. I assume we have too many penny pinchers in the USA to allow Michigan to build the same quality products.
Super cruise above Tesla? I couldn't disagree more. Overall nice car though. Starting at 45k is ROUGH. 65k loaded. the blue and gray interior is nice, but only on the 60k highend model. Original Enclave was much better.
Super cruise has never stood on the brakes when no obstacle was in front of me. Tesla did this to me all the time. Empty highway and then BAM 10/10 brakes. Absolutely dangerous
GM has still not addressed the HUGE gap in the wheel wells even with bigger radials. Why ? Just off putting for appearance. Its stance looks brutal. Curious about the Body roll? If any? Not a fan of the floating console or gear shift lever. Many manufacturers looking to cut corners with materials. Noticed the cyber truck earlier on. Doesn't have me interested at all. Don't know what the rave is all about.
SUVs are the station wagons of the present. This Enclave is roomy, comfortable with comfortable handling. Perfect for grocery runs, taking the kids places, and long trips.
This Enclave needs fake wood exterior trim from a Buick Roadmaster battleship to be perfect.
But the old station wagons and station wagons in general doesn't have the look of bread loaf. They look more elegant, than angry and bulky SUV. Can you say that bodybuilder and sumo fighter are almost the same type of men?
I JUST got one and It’s an amazing car !!! Looks sleek rides well and Im super happy with my purchase. Had an older model Enclave and glad I went back to Buick
The 2.5 is based on the colorado's 2.7. Its a much different tune but still a "truck motor" at heart. Perfectly fitting for this vehicle and should be much more reliable than the old 3.6
A glass of milk left out in the sun is more reliable than the 3.6
An excellent engine.
Coming to an Enterprise near you!
real
why is this so true
The Enclave used to have style and stand out in the sea of crossovers. Not anymore with this new one. That thing is BLAND!
100%, especially the 1st gens! Really like the late model 1st gens, very elegant and stylish.
Steering wheel is attractive.
I never would have thought I'd want a Buick!
i still dont plus itll be banned son since its built in china from my knowledge
@@Localtraveler2376 MY BAD I WAS GOING OFF A COMMENT BELOW THIS
Glad they went with the larger 2.5 liter turbo, GM's 1.2 liter 3 cylinder scares me (not that it could really power a vehicle of this size anyways). Buick's new exterior design language is pretty sharp, and that interior looks nice too. I'm impressed. I'm also 100% with you Tedward about the wheel sizes, 22 inch wheels would be absurd boat anchors, 20's are fine but honestly a well designed 19" wheel would probably still be preferable. Cheaper tires, better ride quality.
Why would a 3 cylinder scare you
@@tyhyhhOver stressed, unreliable pile of sh*t.
@@tyhyhh Tiny motor, highly stressed, moving 3200 lbs + passengers + cargo in the Buick Encore GX. It's not a recipe for longevity. I remember how things went with Ford's 1.0 liter 3 cyl turbo. Not great.
@@Slyons89 3 cylinders themselves are fine. The mitsubishi mirage has like a 1.3 liter NA 3 cylinder and its an extremely reliable engine. The 3 cylinder turbos have the issues of getting hot and potentially overheating and people not changing the oil often enough
@@dawsongranger4940 the GM 1.2 liter engine I’m referring to is a turbo motor
Tht is a very quiet cabin! Def impressed!
This ia probably the least American car since the Eagle Talon... it looks Chinese, and even with it's size only a wee 4-cyl? I mean 328hp is not bad for a 4-cyl, but it is a massive car
A big SUV is quintessentially American… where have u been?
@@EndeavorsDnB exacttly
many trucks and SUV's have a turbo i4 now. Look at the Bronco, Explorer and SIlverado,
328hp is a lot, in Europe we get a little 4-cylinder engine with only 150hp in three-row SUV like the Skoda Kodiaq 😖
328 is plenty to move a suv
I really enjoy your videos. We got a Trax partially based on your review and couldn’t be happier. I like all of the new GMs. The Buicks are really nice IMHO. But that’s just me.
I wonder if this is what european opel would look like if they were still with gm, i would prefer something like this much more than what they're doing now, beautiful views btw, northwest us is one of my dream places to visit in a future
I’ve seen several with the base 20” wheels at the dealer I work at and it’s amazing how small they look on this car. I do agree they’re better suited to this type of vehicle though.
Put the 5.3 in one and I'm sold!
That steering Wheel reminds me of other cars, it seems like a mixture of Mazda and Bentley for some reason
Yes! It seems quite close to the 2017-2020 Audi/Bentley steering wheel
Who's in the seat next to you? I kept expecting you to introduce us, but all we got was a hand reaching over to use the infotainment screen. :-P
Probably someone from Buick
I would like to see what people in the comments drive. I’ve had a 2018 enclave since 2018 and it is the best car I’ve ever had. Very comfy, I think stylish, dependable. In that time I’ve driven a 20’ BMW X5, Mazdas, and an Audi and the only one I’d pick over the Buick was a performance Audi A6 wagon.
As for the 25 enclave, the engine should be a v6 but I haven’t driven it so we will see. Interior is nice, exterior could have better side molding but other that that looks better than most cars at that size
I remember back in the late 2000s my neighbor had one with the chrome wheels and pearl white paint and it was respectable. Now the Enclave is a joke.
More chrome?
Yeah I also had a neighbor with one. It was not a super attractive vehicle, but it had some hint of substance and class about it.
That 2025 Enclave is super nice. A joke it’s NOT LOL its roomier nice and has all these new upgrades stop it
The steering wheel looks really good
Well, It's no Park Ave Ultra for sure. That was the last "Buick". I am glad to see the name live on though. That three spoke steering wheel has a T-type/Grand National vibe to it.
I worked at a Chevy/Olds/Buick/ Cadillac dealer when the last of those were sold. I liked the Regal GS with the Supercharged 3800 as well. Decent performance with no issues. I own a 1987 Regal Limited Turbo. One of 1,035 made. I miss the old Buicks.
cool! gm on a roll!
That's Right Up My Ally right here.
Why are people still surprised by small engines in "big" cars nowadays?
So true they are making them all like this for efficiency
@@14mscarmen Exactly. Also, we've been having small engines in Europe for quite some time, which makes it even less of a novelty on our side of the Atlantic.
Nah this needs a V6 or V8. Love the older Enclave better.
Amen! 1st gen Enclaves looked the best, especially the late models (12-17)!
Yes indeed! :-D
Very nice SUV for Buick…I’d look at it!
Very Interesting SUV woohoo ❤
Hey Ted! Long time no see!!! How have you been? 😁
That bland front end does the brand no favors. The 2006-2018 Enclave was a beauty, luxurious inside, and a fixture in the carpool lane.
Its Chinese from the GM partnership with Wuling china!
@@AdelJeffreyJeffreysAuto you asshole you tricked me
@@Localtraveler2376 But it was developed in China, as are all new Buicks
If they had a Park Avenue edition.... I'd buy it
where is this place ? is it in maine ? it's so cozy
Oregon. Was said in the first 10-15 seconds. Tillamook, Oregon :)
@@TheSleepyMechanic0524 thank you sir
@@Newsplus4 not a problem :)
10:59 absolutely beautiful w123. You should do a test drive in one of those
Just bought the ST myself with the upgraded '22 inch black wheels (black on black). To all the naysayers, you are wrong. Not bland or bad by any means. We get asked all the time what it is because people are so intrigued. It's a beautiful SUV, rides nice and the quality is decent.
What is the difference between this and its sibling Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia?
With the 3rd gen Enclave, nothing. Back to being built on the same chassis as it's siblings, and you can add the Equinox to that mix too. All 4 to be built on the VSS-S chassis.
Biggest difference is if you opt for the Avenir trim the adaptive chassis and variable suspension is head and shoulders above its GMC and Chevy cousins. Also more sound deadening materials in the Buick, otherwise pretty much mechanically identical
Why get this over a Traverse? Softer touch points?
These depreciate sooo bad that this will
Cost 20k in 2 years
That’s how all cars should be
@@mcnuggetapple Good cars don't because they're worth keeping
This just came out… 🤔 wait a bit, then I might believe ur comment.
@@EndeavorsDnB I mean, at the end of the day, it's a 3-row SUV from GM, it's not going to be worth much in 10 or 20 years lol
@tedward how is the engine noise compared to say the TX or Grand Highlander? We were going to buy a TX but inciildnt get over how horrible that motor scremaed like a Corolla getting up to speed?
We have a 24' Enclave Avenir, love it but really like the design of the new model
Looks cheap and generic, no brand identity at all. The first one looked really good compared to this one, it actually looked like a Buick
I agree. Zero brand identity
GM should go out of business.
Agree. The exterior isn’t exciting. Rims look like they could be wheel covers. And a vehicle of that size doesn’t seem right with a 4 cylinder engine, even with turbo. You expect something like this to have V6 or even V8 sound/power.
@@Localtraveler2376 Sure, people are buying them. But that doesn’t make them good cars, there’s so many better options in that segment
The brand identity is basically "this looks like a Kia".
They are not selling any of these.. I can see why.. great vid btw.
Why does Buick still exist?
Why does GM still exist?
They make a lot of sales in China and it’s probably easy to bring a few over here for extra sales.
@@faheemabbas3965 no joke… all that’s left of GM are trucks, Cadillacs, and the Corvette
China
This car is for someone that doesn't like to drive a car
Rental
It's a pretty nice car for the money. It's a shame GM already has a luxury brand, and a much nicer one at that, because it gives Buick the connotation of "Too bougie for a chevy, not rich enough for a Caddy"
Also i need to get out to Tillamook again. It's such a pretty area
2 other luxury brands! Cadillac and GMC
Buicks are really nice for what you get. More luxury than a GMC, without being as lavish or glitzy (or as expensive) as a Cadillac.
Where did buick come from with one of the highest horsepower 4 cylinder engines on the market? Isnt bmws B48 making like 50 horsepower less than this?
if you put a lot of boost in a 2.5 it'll move. BMW could easily make a 2.0 with 400hp if they wanted but theres no point, they have inline 6's and V8's for that job. This Buick should come with the old 3.6 as the base option because i think it was more suited for a large SUV than a boosted 4..
So this or an MDX?
@@bim1376 The MDX runs circles around this crap
Enclave??!!
Oh no no no no we're so close to 2077
3:15 who saw the cybertruck
I really like Buicks, but this is too much of a shift for me. The 1st gen Enclaves look great, especially the late model 1st gens (12-17). 2nd gens were nice too. This one ain't doing it for me, especially with no option for the V6. This version is about 4,700 lbs empty, even more when you load passengers. And it can tow up to 5,000 lbs of trailer after that, with a 4 cylinder? No, thanks. As the old saying goes, there's no replacement, for displacement.
My 4 cylinder would beg to differ. Also, a lot of you tend to forget that that these 4 cylinders are built to handle these applications. Sometimes, overbuilt.
If you keep your sunroof shade open and its sunny out that steering wheel is going to get very very hot. Shiny black plastic for ya people.
This thing looks more Chinese than an actual Chinese car
that thing looks good, i remember me and my parents had an Envision as a rental and it felt super fancy. It had AC in the back, which was new to me in 2017
Day 42 of asking Tedward to drive the S60R
Why does GM even bother with the Buick brand. The Acadia Denali is as luxurious as this and looks better.
Up until this version, the Enclave was larger than either the Acadia or Traverse. The 1st gen Enclave shared the same Lambda chassis as the other two, and was the same size. Until 2017 when the Acadia was downsized that is. I agree with you though, this 3rd gen Enclave doesn't look as good as it's predecessors, and no V6 makes it even worse.
The new Enclaves are bigger.. Y’all just talking about things you don’t know. I’ve seen them in person and they are much larger and super nice options to a family sized SUV
@ the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse are made on the same platform, they’re definitely the same size like they always been for the past 15 years. YOU don’t know what you’re talking about my guy.
Is it me, or does almost every new car look the same
It has always been like that throughout the eras. Every generation of vehicles competing with each other will share similar design cues as trends come and go
Flagship 4 cylinder 😝
If this were a sedan it would be a debadged Chrysler 300
How does Buick still exist?
Looks made in china.. Chinese cars are like knockoffs of other cars.. This looks to me like the front of a ford, rear of a Mazda, and the interior looks cheap. lot's of black.. It's not a rip on Buick, but i'd be amazed if they still exist in ten years.
Made in Michigan
@@TedwardDrives That's new then, because the 2023 models..
Encore was from south korea, the Enclave was from lancing michigan, Envision from shanghai china, Envista from Shanghai china..
They are all designed in china, where 80% of the sales of Buick products are sold. Which isn't a bad thing, because the Chinese produced vehicles are much better vehicles. China has a very high requirement for quality in vehicles. So Buick's built there tend to actually be better vehicles.
I assume we have too many penny pinchers in the USA to allow Michigan to build the same quality products.
Sorry, but I’ll keep my ‘22 with the 3.6L V6
Doesn’t look like a Buick. Looks like a standard probably Japanese bland SUV, the type you’d find in a rental car catalogue.
Super cruise above Tesla? I couldn't disagree more. Overall nice car though. Starting at 45k is ROUGH. 65k loaded. the blue and gray interior is nice, but only on the 60k highend model. Original Enclave was much better.
Super cruise has never stood on the brakes when no obstacle was in front of me. Tesla did this to me all the time. Empty highway and then BAM 10/10 brakes. Absolutely dangerous
@@TedwardDrives Which version? Sounds like it's been awhile since you've tried it.
Looks like a Haval or some kind of Chinese brand 😅
We need to stop the piano black trend; it looks so cheap.
Gm suspension is the best tbh better than Mercedes . The gls rides terrible
Not only is it ugly, but man does it sound horrible! Overpriced to say the least.
THAT’S NOT A BUICK
GM has still not addressed the HUGE gap in the wheel wells even with bigger radials. Why ? Just off putting for appearance. Its stance looks brutal. Curious about the Body roll? If any? Not a fan of the floating console or gear shift lever. Many manufacturers looking to cut corners with materials. Noticed the cyber truck earlier on. Doesn't have me interested at all. Don't know what the rave is all about.
I genuinely don’t know why anybody wants an American car that isn’t a sports car or truck.
Sadly this is a forgettable car that no one will remember in 5 years
Hate from Ohio
Such a generic design