Yeah, I've seen a handful on the road and the dealer near me has been turning them quickly as well. Definitely a good sign. People seem to be into them.
Turbos are becoming more and more commonplace at this point, and technology and knowledge keeps improving, so I wouldn't necessarily be concerned just because it has a turbo. That being said though, if reliability is number one, it absolutely makes sense to get something without one, as it's one less thing to go wrong.
That little turbocharged 3 cylinder engine is going to be under stress most of the time. Durability is very questionable, as is Daewoo (AKA GM Korea) build quality. 😮
They've been using turbocharged 3-cylinders for a little while now though, and I can't seem to find any major issues with them anywhere. I see where you're coming from, and maybe we'll see issues surface at some point, but so far they seem to be pretty decent.
It would probably help, yes, but it also depends on your tolerance/expectations for ride quality. It may be ok as is with just the watts-link or just the smaller wheels, so I would try to drive both first if you can. And you can get the Sport Touring with the middle-sized wheels and the Watts-Link, which may be the best bet.
Buick is aiming for a different market with this one. They're shifting to try to make something affordable for young professionals buying a first car. It's not the same "premium GM" that Buick has been producing for a while. It's more "Chevy alt" at this point.
Those are super different cars! It depends on what you use it for. If you don't go on long trips and you have charging at home, I'd probably get the Tesla because it's quicker, it's smoother, it's RWD. But I'd probably also shop an IONIQ6 because I hate that the Model 3 just has the one screen in the middle and you don't have easy access to your info in front of you. But if you don't want to worry about range or charging, then the Envista makes more sense, just don't expect performance from it. Like, it's quick for a 3-cylinder, but it's nowhere near EV quick and it's FWD.
@moeanthony9308 Thank you! Their 3-cylinders in the other Buicks and Chevys seem to be holding up ok right? I don't know about 200k miles or anything, but I haven't heard about anything major with them. I'll be honest I haven't really done a deep dive into them though
GM doesn't have a hybrid platform right now other than the E-Ray, with their development focus primarily on EVs. I could definitely see how that would be compelling for buyers, but guessing it just doesn't make sense for GM at the moment.
It does seem like it'd be under some big stress, but GM has been using 3-cylinder turbos for a little while now and I haven't heard of any major issues.
The local dealer has had a half dozen or so of these show up since introduction and they don't hang around long. That's a good sign IMO.
Yeah, I've seen a handful on the road and the dealer near me has been turning them quickly as well. Definitely a good sign. People seem to be into them.
Just test Drove two yesterday, blown away.. beautiful car I am getting one
@@badele80You won't regret it I bought mine three days ago
This was the best review I have seen . Thank you
Thank you! 🙏
Just purchased a 2025 aquamarine blue ST. Comes flex fuel capable. Signed for it before the shipment even hit the dealer lot. Love it so far.
Congrats!
I am a senior that needs a cheap reliable vehicle however that engine worries me. I had turbos before and it gets pricey to repair.
Turbos are becoming more and more commonplace at this point, and technology and knowledge keeps improving, so I wouldn't necessarily be concerned just because it has a turbo. That being said though, if reliability is number one, it absolutely makes sense to get something without one, as it's one less thing to go wrong.
Me too. I would change the oil every 5000 miles.
I would lease it. Unless you plan on long travels
That little turbocharged 3 cylinder engine is going to be under stress most of the time. Durability is very questionable, as is Daewoo (AKA GM Korea) build quality. 😮
They've been using turbocharged 3-cylinders for a little while now though, and I can't seem to find any major issues with them anywhere. I see where you're coming from, and maybe we'll see issues surface at some point, but so far they seem to be pretty decent.
A little different engine but my Cruze was turbocharged and reached 203,000 miles.
The headlights are lower down on the bumper, not in the daytime running lamps.
Well that's an embarrassing mistake 😅 appreciate the correction!
I wonder if we order it with watts link and THEN get the smaller factory size if it'd ride superior? 🤔
It would probably help, yes, but it also depends on your tolerance/expectations for ride quality. It may be ok as is with just the watts-link or just the smaller wheels, so I would try to drive both first if you can. And you can get the Sport Touring with the middle-sized wheels and the Watts-Link, which may be the best bet.
Priced pretty reasonable when everything is over $30,000 and up
I have driven Buicks for decades. Nothing left of Buick quality. leatherette 3 cycl turbo. Sounds disposable. You could not give me this car.
Buick is aiming for a different market with this one. They're shifting to try to make something affordable for young professionals buying a first car. It's not the same "premium GM" that Buick has been producing for a while. It's more "Chevy alt" at this point.
Quite frankly, with all the vehicle options out there, 26 mph is crappy mileage.
It's rated for 30 combined, which isn't too bad. I tend to get a few mpg shy of the epa estimates pretty consistently.
Like what that doesn’t have some super expensive battery that eats up all your gas savings?
I'm debating on getting this or getting a Tesla model 3 🥲 which would u honestly recommend?
Those are super different cars! It depends on what you use it for. If you don't go on long trips and you have charging at home, I'd probably get the Tesla because it's quicker, it's smoother, it's RWD. But I'd probably also shop an IONIQ6 because I hate that the Model 3 just has the one screen in the middle and you don't have easy access to your info in front of you. But if you don't want to worry about range or charging, then the Envista makes more sense, just don't expect performance from it. Like, it's quick for a 3-cylinder, but it's nowhere near EV quick and it's FWD.
@@GearboxCarReviewssolid advice 👌🏼
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@@GearboxCarReviewsGood review btw. I believe the styling is great but long term a gm 3 cyl turbo? Questionable.
@moeanthony9308 Thank you! Their 3-cylinders in the other Buicks and Chevys seem to be holding up ok right? I don't know about 200k miles or anything, but I haven't heard about anything major with them. I'll be honest I haven't really done a deep dive into them though
Just bought one 3 days ago. Ebony metallic.. it's sharp. So happy with it
Very nice! Congrats!
@@GearboxCarReviews thank you!😊
I am going to give them a year or 2 to sort out bugs.
How is it holding up?
Love this #Buick ❤️🤍💙
Love that new emblem 💙❤️
It's sporty looking.
Good info! Thank You!👏👏
Any time! 😀
Should be a hybrid. Toyota Corolla Hybrid please
GM doesn't have a hybrid platform right now other than the E-Ray, with their development focus primarily on EVs. I could definitely see how that would be compelling for buyers, but guessing it just doesn't make sense for GM at the moment.
I'd like to see them use the Volt's drivetrain in this. I never owned a Volt but I enjoyed the test drive.
Love those LED lights.
Wouldn't consider anything but leasing...that tiny turbo engine with the wet timing belt is a ticking time bomb.
It does seem like it'd be under some big stress, but GM has been using 3-cylinder turbos for a little while now and I haven't heard of any major issues.
Which color 0:01
Moonstone Gray, same as the rest of the video, it just looks a little darker in that lighting