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
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.
These things are gonna be a steal on the used market in 3-5 years. $16k for all this after Aunt Gertrude is done putting on 4k miles a year in her 4 year lease
I think Buick did a good job with this car! Nowadays cars are getting too expensive for the middle class, 50k and up is just too much for lots of people and with this one they get a decent CrossOver, quite good looking for a realistic price! So, well done Buick!
I'm not a huge GM fan for a variety of reasons, but their product and marketing people are clearly listening to consumers these days and they're delivering cars with packaging at prices that consumers are willing to pay. The Trax, Envista and Equinox EV are all great value for money if the quality is there in 3-5 years.
I have seen a few of those around town, driven by young folks, and was wondering what it was. It seems to sell fairly well for now, the price must help.
People shopping small crossovers don’t care about the engine. They care about price and features. I have two coworkers with bronco sports, and they told me all about all the cool features and goat modes but when I asked them if it was the 3 or 4cyl engine they just shrugged.
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
I will only buy an electric going forward. I WON'T buy and Envista. I think this is a great car for the money and no one is talking about the gas mileage - especially considering a good used EV is about the same initial cost.
I was surprised when Doug DIDN’T point out the “old school” mechanical gear lever! It makes me happy to know that even in 2024, the option for a gear ‘lever’ still crosses minds instead of buttons or some other unorthodox configuration like most cars nowadays, whether it’s to cut costs I don’t care, I strangely prefer the look and reliability of a gear lever!
Considering the insane price of cars this is a great car for the price. It looks really cool, has all the modern features you would want, and doesn't kill you on the price
@@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.
The only real thing I dislike is this new trend with manufacturers where they’re placing the turn signals in the lower bumpers instead of at eye level in the tail lights where the eyes are. There’s no reason why the eyes should have to look lower for that signal indication and with inclement weather that bumper could be covered in snow and can be obstructed. If you’re too close to the back of the bumper you can’t see the signal which could cause another issue let alone snow ice or fog.
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.
For a daily driver, it has plenty of pickup. It's relatively light weight, and gm put in plenty of gearing to make up for the lack of displacement. We bought one for my wife. Love it.
Have you har any issues? I am planning on getting one but I am a bit concerned about reliability. I am 22 and own a Honda but I want to break the stereotype and get a Buick since I’ve been wanting one since I could drive, but the thought of it not being reliable has kept me away.
@@danielzavala7446 We have not had any issues. We had two small recalls done. There was no actual issue occuring. They were preventative. If you maintain them, we've found the reliability to be just fine. My daily is a '19 Equinox. It's the same engine design with an extra cylinder. It's been a great daily for years.
I work for GM and a GMC and a Buick store in Cali. These Envistas are super affordable and when I tell you they are desired and people want them it’s actually real. We got a shipment of 6 in and they all sold in 3 days max. Way better than a Toyota or Honda in my opinion and it’s something unique others don’t have. I don’t want a simple car everyone has. Id prefer to be unique
Just an FYI to Doug...press and hold the scroll button on the right side of the steering wheel for 2 seconds and release, and then you can pick 5 pages for the driver information center.
Buick might not be an "enthusiasts" brand, but they are the fastest growing mainstream brand with 61% sales increases from 2022. The Envista is also one of the fastest turning vehicles on dealer lots, with most of them pre-sold before they even hit the dealers lot. GM sells more Envistas in the 18-35 age range then any other GM vehicle currently. This is all current info as of Jan 2024.
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.
Not only have I heard of it, I just bought one about an hour ago. More luxurious than my 10 year old Mercedes. Concerned about the 3 banger turbo but not enough to put me off the car. Seems peppy enough for freeway on ramps or passing, but probably won't be taking it to any "track days" any time soon. Damn fine looking car for the money!
Was literally driving behind one of these on my way home from work tonight, and wondering what the hell it was. Then I get home and Doug uploaded a video on it. LOL.
It's great to see car companies creating relatively affordable vehicles that have useful and enjoyable features. The heated seats, and easily accessible rear storage area, are much more attractive to most people than paying for 300hp thye won't really use. I just bought a used '22 Kia K5, but will definitely be looking at this vehicle in the near future.
My Uncle got a Buick Enclave a while ago, and honestly I was impressed. Adaptive cruise, very comfortable, heated and cooled seats, AWD, HUD. All for mid 20s (used). I drove it across Washington State a few times, and it chewed up miles between the comfort and the adaptive cruise.
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.
@@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
I’m a huge car enthusiast but this type of car would be a no brainer for my wife getting back and fourth to wrok. I would buy this for her in a heartbeat
I'm really glad you did this review. I understand that your channel is mostly for cars that enthusiasts are going to like, however there are plenty of people that just need reliable transportation. This car sounds perfect for that. You did neglect to mention one fact that would be useful to Shoppers like that. You didn't mention the fuel economy at least as far as I noticed. That's definitely a number that's going to be useful for people that are interested in buying this car.
Can we all just appreciate that Doug has the perfect thumbnails? The side-shot is the most helpful when it comes to deciding if you like how a car looks. I watch some car reviews and not once do they show a full side-shot, gets me heated.
Glad to see that it's not another stupid EV that costs $60k + $22k in markups. It's really cool to see what Cadillac and Buick have done in recent years and the car looks great.
Though the powertrain rules it out of consideration, I have to admit the styling is growing on me. Maybe it's the colour, I'm a sucker for obnoxious bronze hues.
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!
I bought my Envista on Black Friday. I'm loving it. It's zippy and fun for me. It replaced my 2005 Volvo XC70 (boat), so the new car is amazing to me. I've got 37 mpg on the highway. You can't beat that with a stick!
@@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 work at a Buick/GMC dealer and they actually sell extremely well, the Encore GX is all around better for a litter more with optional AWD+ 20 more HP, but still not super nice. The Envision and Enclave are the true entry level luxury SUV's.
Also fun fact. Gauge cluster is slightly configurable. Press and hold the scroll wheel on the right hand side of the wheel for up to 3 seconds and you have some preset gauge cluster display options.
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.
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.
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
@@gm12551same 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"
As a Acura Integra owner...Acura needs to take notes. The Integra needs to be either cheaper than it it currently or way better than a Civic, its neither while the Envista is both.
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.
Buick tried again to reach young people but this time they struck gold it seems. I see these cars everywhere! I currently have a 2019 Buick Regal Sportsback Avenir and I love it so much.
I just saw one of these(same color) at my local supermarket. I was certainly fooled. The rear of it had slight Mach-E vibes. I looked closer and saw it was a Buick. I assumed Buick released a new EV or something I hadn't hear of. I didn't have time for a closer look. I was quite surprised when you said it started at $23k
Doug, I was actually hoping you'd do the Trax, but just as well. I have 24 Trax 2RS and I love it. I used to be a "Car Guy" but just a working guy here so this is in my budget. Are they "Amazing"? No, but for the price they're selling faster than dealers can get them, because they're nice for the price. My Trax has 245,45,19 tires, and for an economy car it's FUN! Not what you're used to be a fun little car. I've done a few videos about my Trax if anyone wants to see
You can change the center screen!! Same as with the Trax, hold down the scroll wheel on the right side of the steering wheel for a few seconds, then when you let go it brings up a hidden menu that let's you change the look of the screen! Also the reverse lights are annoying, they can be turned off in settings though and are labeled as entry/exit iirc, still annoying that that option is left on by default from the factory, and that it's not just all the lights minus the reverse lights
i have a 2024 chevy trax, i like cars but in my specific car i could care less about the engine. I care about getting to and from college and my daily commutes. sometimes i think people forget that the average consumer does not care about cylinders, manual transmission, and all that. the average person wants a reliable car that looks good, is good on gas, and is reliable, this is excellent for that.
I've heard Buick is launching a new "auto pilot" system next year that will let Buick owners drive hands free, 20 mph under the speed limit in the passing lane, with the left blinker on all the time.
Hey Doug I own this car and you can change the gage cluster to your defense I’ve owned it for 4 months and just found out 2 weeks ago that it can be changed just hold down the right button on the steering wheel for 2 seconds and it gives you like 6 options to choose from but other than that your spot on about this car everybody thinks it’s more expensive than it is
Thank you for the video! I am a single dad, on a tight budget! I’ve been driving around a 2008 Dodge charger for about 10 years now, and I’m almost at 200,000 miles. I’ve test driven this Buick twice! And I really enjoyed it. I work at a bank, and it would literally just be my daily driver. I don’t need anything crazy fancy, or anything extremely fast. Unless I can think of another vehicle, or I find something else. I might get this one. But, the sport version in black, or the Moonrock gray.
seeing “Douglas’s iPhone” on the infotainment raised the question that i never thought about in my 10+ years of watching dougs videos - HAS HIS NAME ALWAYS BEEN DOUGLAS DEMURO???
Interesting that it has a 1.2T. That’s exactly the most popular sort of powertrain small SUVs have had in Europe for years (most are 1.0T in fact), but looking at the comments of this video it seems Americans aren’t quite on board with downsized turbos just yet…
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.
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.
I’ve seen a bunch of these popping up in Napa of all places. There’s an all black one (that really does look pretty nice) and a blue one that I see all the time.
Great review! I'm one of the few car people who actually have been following buick over the past few years and you really hit the nail on the head here. Would love to see a review of the Envision next.. it has a much better 2.0L turbo engine and 9-speed transmission
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
As the lone Buick enthusiast left in the automotive landscape. I was actually kind of interested in the look of the Envista when it first came out. You get that "coupe-crossover" look, and a decent amount of features while not breaking the bank. The 0-60 is what killed it for me. Its like 9.0 seconds or something to that effect. I wound up getting a Maverick Hybrid because it was similar money, better fuel economy, and compared to the Envista Avenir which I configured, it was actually cheaper.
I never thought much of Buick's lineup since the Regal Grand National and Regal T-Type left us. Yeah, that's a long time ago. This Envista ST attracts my attention. Great styling. Nice interior build and appointments. Just enough black for the idea of sporty intentions. Great mileage. And an incredible price point where most anything else is 10's of thousands more. They've got a winner here.
This thing has no right to look this good. It’s selling like crazy too- my buddy at a Buick/GMC dealer says they’re all selling before they even reach our shores. Nice to see them having success.
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.
The backup light turning on when unlocking or exiting is to provide lighting all around the vehicle when it's dark out. The headlights illuminate the front while the reverse lights illuminate the rear
Must have to say Doug is in a league of his own. This car will be massive success seeing that most Americans dont have dougs pockets. Young people especially young smart people want something to go from a to b and not have to worry about huge gas bills or headaches from lack of a charging infrastructure. Doug you really are missing the point. Id take this over any Hyundai kia any day.
... 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.
Watching Doug review the Buick Envista is like watching him discover a hidden drawer in his childhood dresser, full of surprises, mild confusion, and the occasional 'What were they thinking?
Look here Douglas. Buick is known for their quality, reliability, and dependability. A Buick makes for a wonderful daily driver. I ❤ my Regal. The sports car comes out on the weekends. Buicks are lovely cars. I love mine so much I want to buy another one. 😅
The price point allows a lot more people get into a brand new vehicle. It's affordable. It's still a Buick so the quality is there. Sure, they didn't go all out but that's WHY it's affordable. It's an entry level buick that doesn't look like entry level. I bought one and love it.
So Doug lives in San Diego, and the city of Vista isn’t too far away from his usual review spot. I think when he said “driving the EnVista in Vista!” flew everyone’s head but I’m 90% sure he was driving the car in Vista CA LOL.
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.
The lighting is actually super helpful at night when you need to walk back home in a dark night with poor lighting around. I actually like the separate head and taillights. They make it easier to see if they are broken or not.
Buick existed for a while because China was a growing market. Given that China's car market has matured significantly, since the GFC of 2008, I wonder if Buick will still be a key player in the market.
It’s that time again when luxury prominent features are starting to trickle down to lower cost cars. Not too long ago this happened with touch screens and now almost every budget car has a touch screen. Now it is happening with adaptive cruise, heated steering wheels, and power trunks.
I was seriously considering this car for my wife late last year, but the lack of rear seat cup holders was the deal breaker. It's completely unacceptable that it doesn't come with them (and neither does the Trax or HRV, which we were also considering).
My guess on that thinking is that car seats and booster seats normally have cup holders built in. And if you have older kids or adults in the back they’ll be doing bottles or Stanley style travels mugs which the door bottle holders should contain well enough. Or older kids will be sitting up front since at that age one parent will be shuttling one kid to baseball and the other parent will be shuttling the other kid to swimming meet.
Nice to see you show the cruise control. They put it in the right place, where it belongs, right on the steering wheel under your thumb. (Can anyone explain why Porsche and Toyota put their cruise controls on a stick that doesn't even follow turns of the wheel, and makes you hunt for it, to find it?)
It’s how Buick was able to keep the price low. Maybe a 3-cylinder but gets better 0-60 than a Toyota C-HR until that model was discontinued in the US after 2022.
My personal big longevity concern is stressing out that tiny 3 cylinder engine with the turbo. I would much prefer at least a 1.8L~2.0L four cylinder engine without a turbo being needed to make it generate enough power to even be a relatively useful daily driver.
Don’t agree with your negative opinion of a decent product for the money. Quit watching your videos years ago for this very reason but happened across this one recommended videos and you reconfirmed my opinion.
Doug, you can change the speedometer screen. On the right side of the steering wheel you have a scrolling button. Hold it down and you have all the speedometer screen options.
Very honest review Doug, I can respect that. Im currently driving a 2013 Buick Lacrosse and this vehicle peaked my interest as I have always liked Buicks. I would definitely buy this as it would certainly be an upgrade. I don't particularly do any real driving besides to/from work and around town here in Vegas 🤷🏾♂️ So i think at it's price point, it would be suitable for me.
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Rental fleet managers salivating right now
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
also, for the money... heated seats, heated wheel, auto wipers, and power liftgate. that's a lot of stuff for under 30k
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
cannot BELIEVE that GM is still doing the ‘keep reverse lights lit when parked’ thing. absolutely annoying in parking lots.
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
These things are gonna be a steal on the used market in 3-5 years. $16k for all this after Aunt Gertrude is done putting on 4k miles a year in her 4 year lease
😂😂😂
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.
I think Buick did a good job with this car! Nowadays cars are getting too expensive for the middle class, 50k and up is just too much for lots of people and with this one they get a decent CrossOver, quite good looking for a realistic price! So, well done Buick!
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@@DearMichaelJacksonand I 100% don’t care bout what you think.
I'm not a huge GM fan for a variety of reasons, but their product and marketing people are clearly listening to consumers these days and they're delivering cars with packaging at prices that consumers are willing to pay. The Trax, Envista and Equinox EV are all great value for money if the quality is there in 3-5 years.
I have seen a few of those around town, driven by young folks, and was wondering what it was. It seems to sell fairly well for now, the price must help.
People shopping small crossovers don’t care about the engine. They care about price and features.
I have two coworkers with bronco sports, and they told me all about all the cool features and goat modes but when I asked them if it was the 3 or 4cyl engine they just shrugged.
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.
They saved money with FWD and that 3cyl and put it into the way it looks lol. They know the market they're offering it to.
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.
Just got me one of these. It’s way faster than it is explained to be, incredibly smooth, very sleek. I am absolutely in love.
aight bro you've convinced me
@@samhash710 Kind of reminds of the Lambo SUV!!!
@@samhash710 it seems people only appreciate expensive or super popular it is what it is the celebrities started that trend
I will only buy an electric going forward. I WON'T buy and Envista. I think this is a great car for the money and no one is talking about the gas mileage - especially considering a good used EV is about the same initial cost.
I was surprised when Doug DIDN’T point out the “old school” mechanical gear lever! It makes me happy to know that even in 2024, the option for a gear ‘lever’ still crosses minds instead of buttons or some other unorthodox configuration like most cars nowadays, whether it’s to cut costs I don’t care, I strangely prefer the look and reliability of a gear lever!
Considering the insane price of cars this is a great car for the price. It looks really cool, has all the modern features you would want, and doesn't kill you on the price
Decent cars under $30k are sorely needed. I appreciate Buick for this. Looks nice!
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.
@HaloGrunt why?
The only real thing I dislike is this new trend with manufacturers where they’re placing the turn signals in the lower bumpers instead of at eye level in the tail lights where the eyes are. There’s no reason why the eyes should have to look lower for that signal indication and with inclement weather that bumper could be covered in snow and can be obstructed. If you’re too close to the back of the bumper you can’t see the signal which could cause another issue let alone snow ice or fog.
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
building this is the single best financial decision any car maker has made in years
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.
For a daily driver, it has plenty of pickup. It's relatively light weight, and gm put in plenty of gearing to make up for the lack of displacement. We bought one for my wife. Love it.
Have you har any issues? I am planning on getting one but I am a bit concerned about reliability. I am 22 and own a Honda but I want to break the stereotype and get a Buick since I’ve been wanting one since I could drive, but the thought of it not being reliable has kept me away.
@@danielzavala7446
We have not had any issues. We had two small recalls done. There was no actual issue occuring. They were preventative. If you maintain them, we've found the reliability to be just fine. My daily is a '19 Equinox. It's the same engine design with an extra cylinder. It's been a great daily for years.
@@jakegackle7398thank you!!
I work for GM and a GMC and a Buick store in Cali. These Envistas are super affordable and when I tell you they are desired and people want them it’s actually real. We got a shipment of 6 in and they all sold in 3 days max. Way better than a Toyota or Honda in my opinion and it’s something unique others don’t have. I don’t want a simple car everyone has. Id prefer to be unique
I agree that's one thing having a car no one else has
Just an FYI to Doug...press and hold the scroll button on the right side of the steering wheel for 2 seconds and release, and then you can pick 5 pages for the driver information center.
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.
@@pieterdebie4162 Fairly on brand, he does this a lot.
This cars design is honestly pretty amazing for a Buick
NAH. The 2013 Buick regal GS was a really good looking car.
kinda look like a lambo truck
Too bad they screwed up the powe train
All new Buicks look good because they're designed for the European and Chinese markets. (Buicks are sold under different brand names in Europe)
@@thefloridaredneck
Stop living in the past.
Buick might not be an "enthusiasts" brand, but they are the fastest growing mainstream brand with 61% sales increases from 2022. The Envista is also one of the fastest turning vehicles on dealer lots, with most of them pre-sold before they even hit the dealers lot. GM sells more Envistas in the 18-35 age range then any other GM vehicle currently. This is all current info as of Jan 2024.
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.
Not only have I heard of it, I just bought one about an hour ago. More luxurious than my 10 year old Mercedes. Concerned about the 3 banger turbo but not enough to put me off the car. Seems peppy enough for freeway on ramps or passing, but probably won't be taking it to any "track days" any time soon. Damn fine looking car for the money!
In 25 years it might be a '98 Pontiac Sunfire, but for now it's pretty nifty. I'll probably be gone in 25 years anyway so it won't matter.
Was literally driving behind one of these on my way home from work tonight, and wondering what the hell it was. Then I get home and Doug uploaded a video on it. LOL.
Exact same thing happened to me today in so cal
It's great to see car companies creating relatively affordable vehicles that have useful and enjoyable features. The heated seats, and easily accessible rear storage area, are much more attractive to most people than paying for 300hp thye won't really use. I just bought a used '22 Kia K5, but will definitely be looking at this vehicle in the near future.
My Uncle got a Buick Enclave a while ago, and honestly I was impressed. Adaptive cruise, very comfortable, heated and cooled seats, AWD, HUD. All for mid 20s (used). I drove it across Washington State a few times, and it chewed up miles between the comfort and the adaptive cruise.
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
I’m a huge car enthusiast but this type of car would be a no brainer for my wife getting back and fourth to wrok. I would buy this for her in a heartbeat
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
I'm really glad you did this review. I understand that your channel is mostly for cars that enthusiasts are going to like, however there are plenty of people that just need reliable transportation. This car sounds perfect for that. You did neglect to mention one fact that would be useful to Shoppers like that. You didn't mention the fuel economy at least as far as I noticed. That's definitely a number that's going to be useful for people that are interested in buying this car.
Can we all just appreciate that Doug has the perfect thumbnails? The side-shot is the most helpful when it comes to deciding if you like how a car looks. I watch some car reviews and not once do they show a full side-shot, gets me heated.
Glad to see that it's not another stupid EV that costs $60k + $22k in markups. It's really cool to see what Cadillac and Buick have done in recent years and the car looks great.
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
Though the powertrain rules it out of consideration, I have to admit the styling is growing on me. Maybe it's the colour, I'm a sucker for obnoxious bronze hues.
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.
I bought my Envista on Black Friday. I'm loving it. It's zippy and fun for me. It replaced my 2005 Volvo XC70 (boat), so the new car is amazing to me. I've got 37 mpg on the highway. You can't beat that with a stick!
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...?
I work at a Buick/GMC dealer and they actually sell extremely well, the Encore GX is all around better for a litter more with optional AWD+ 20 more HP, but still not super nice. The Envision and Enclave are the true entry level luxury SUV's.
Also fun fact. Gauge cluster is slightly configurable. Press and hold the scroll wheel on the right hand side of the wheel for up to 3 seconds and you have some preset gauge cluster display options.
Got me one in blue and love it. People definitely think it's a LOT more expensive than it is.
Same! The blue is so beautiful.
How do you like it
The headlights being down lower is a great design choice for anybody in front of this in a sedan, I think all large vehicles should have this
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.
I passed by one that was at a stoplight recently and my immediate thought was "that's a strange looking Urus" 😅
🤣🤣🤣
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.
Fr I said I want to get that Buick that look like a Urus then searched this video
This is genuinely a very nice car. Potentially the best daily driver you can buy brand new for less than 30k
Doug the type of guy to name his iphone "Douglas's iPhone" even though the extra S isn't needed
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
Hey Doug, you can actually change the cluster. Just hold the right dial on the steering wheel for about 2s and release.
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.
@@gm12551same 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"
@@gm12551 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
The 1.2L is a criminal offence
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?
As a Acura Integra owner...Acura needs to take notes. The Integra needs to be either cheaper than it it currently or way better than a Civic, its neither while the Envista is both.
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
Buick tried again to reach young people but this time they struck gold it seems. I see these cars everywhere! I currently have a 2019 Buick Regal Sportsback Avenir and I love it so much.
I just saw one of these(same color) at my local supermarket. I was certainly fooled. The rear of it had slight Mach-E vibes. I looked closer and saw it was a Buick. I assumed Buick released a new EV or something I hadn't hear of. I didn't have time for a closer look. I was quite surprised when you said it started at $23k
Doug, I was actually hoping you'd do the Trax, but just as well. I have 24 Trax 2RS and I love it. I used to be a "Car Guy" but just a working guy here so this is in my budget. Are they "Amazing"? No, but for the price they're selling faster than dealers can get them, because they're nice for the price. My Trax has 245,45,19 tires, and for an economy car it's FUN! Not what you're used to be a fun little car.
I've done a few videos about my Trax if anyone wants to see
You can change the center screen!! Same as with the Trax, hold down the scroll wheel on the right side of the steering wheel for a few seconds, then when you let go it brings up a hidden menu that let's you change the look of the screen! Also the reverse lights are annoying, they can be turned off in settings though and are labeled as entry/exit iirc, still annoying that that option is left on by default from the factory, and that it's not just all the lights minus the reverse lights
Upvoting so Doug sees
Same
I've been wanting to see these type of reviews for a while. Not just cars on cars & bids.
It's not cheap , it's just not overpriced like 99,9% cars on the market
Welcome to the downgrade. If you live in a city and drive 40 miles a day and you look at a Model 3 for 37k after rebate this seems not great.
Nice job GM.
Tasteful and practical.
Most of us dont need a three ton gas guzzler
i have a 2024 chevy trax, i like cars but in my specific car i could care less about the engine. I care about getting to and from college and my daily commutes. sometimes i think people forget that the average consumer does not care about cylinders, manual transmission, and all that. the average person wants a reliable car that looks good, is good on gas, and is reliable, this is excellent for that.
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!
@@Sh4dowgale 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
@@Sh4dowgale 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
I've heard Buick is launching a new "auto pilot" system next year that will let Buick owners drive hands free, 20 mph under the speed limit in the passing lane, with the left blinker on all the time.
Psh, prius has had that option for 20+ years, gm behind the times as usual
Hey Doug I own this car and you can change the gage cluster to your defense I’ve owned it for 4 months and just found out 2 weeks ago that it can be changed just hold down the right button on the steering wheel for 2 seconds and it gives you like 6 options to choose from but other than that your spot on about this car everybody thinks it’s more expensive than it is
Thank you for the video! I am a single dad, on a tight budget! I’ve been driving around a 2008 Dodge charger for about 10 years now, and I’m almost at 200,000 miles. I’ve test driven this Buick twice! And I really enjoyed it. I work at a bank, and it would literally just be my daily driver. I don’t need anything crazy fancy, or anything extremely fast. Unless I can think of another vehicle, or I find something else. I might get this one. But, the sport version in black, or the Moonrock gray.
As a GM vehicle owner, I completely understand the reverse light frustration, but I will say, it is extremely handy for rear end illumination!
Please review the Buick Cascada. It's a Polish made Buick convertible overloading with quirks.
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.
seeing “Douglas’s iPhone” on the infotainment raised the question that i never thought about in my 10+ years of watching dougs videos - HAS HIS NAME ALWAYS BEEN DOUGLAS DEMURO???
Well you wouldn't call someone Alexander but rather Alex am I right? 😅
New Drinking Game.... Count how many times Doug says, .."for this price point" in this video 😂
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
I saw one the other day and as someone who was shopping for a wagon I was paying attention to Buick , so not every one is oblivious to them
I’ve seen a lot of these locally to me for about a year now and I’ve been waiting for this video since the first time I saw one. Damn good looking
Interesting that it has a 1.2T. That’s exactly the most popular sort of powertrain small SUVs have had in Europe for years (most are 1.0T in fact), but looking at the comments of this video it seems Americans aren’t quite on board with downsized turbos just yet…
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.
A 1.2L engine can be fun but this isn’t a motorcycle, it’s an SuV.
So, it’s a rental car spec, essentially. I have a feeling they will be the largest buyers.
Actually I’ve seen a lot of these on roads in Dallas Tx. The black ones really look expensive
I’ve seen a bunch of these popping up in Napa of all places. There’s an all black one (that really does look pretty nice) and a blue one that I see all the time.
Great review! I'm one of the few car people who actually have been following buick over the past few years and you really hit the nail on the head here. Would love to see a review of the Envision next.. it has a much better 2.0L turbo engine and 9-speed transmission
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
As the lone Buick enthusiast left in the automotive landscape. I was actually kind of interested in the look of the Envista when it first came out. You get that "coupe-crossover" look, and a decent amount of features while not breaking the bank. The 0-60 is what killed it for me. Its like 9.0 seconds or something to that effect. I wound up getting a Maverick Hybrid because it was similar money, better fuel economy, and compared to the Envista Avenir which I configured, it was actually cheaper.
I never thought much of Buick's lineup since the Regal Grand National and Regal T-Type left us. Yeah, that's a long time ago. This Envista ST attracts my attention. Great styling. Nice interior build and appointments. Just enough black for the idea of sporty intentions. Great mileage. And an incredible price point where most anything else is 10's of thousands more. They've got a winner here.
Buick larger suvs are actually pretty nice and luxurious for not a lot of money. Also, Buick does a lot better in the overseas market.
This thing has no right to look this good. It’s selling like crazy too- my buddy at a Buick/GMC dealer says they’re all selling before they even reach our shores. Nice to see them having success.
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.
We have a 2021 Buick Envision and have really liked it! New Buicks are worth checking out!
They are but people don't give Buick a fair chance sadly
GM knew what they were doing with this one. A ton of these will be sold because of price and styling. The interior reminds me of the Mach E
The mach e is gay af
The backup light turning on when unlocking or exiting is to provide lighting all around the vehicle when it's dark out. The headlights illuminate the front while the reverse lights illuminate the rear
Looks great, including interior. Hope it sells well for Buick.
Saw one of these about 2 weeks ago and I was shocked it was a Buick. They FINALLY made a car that isnt for 95 year old people.
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!!!
Early 2000s compact car horsepower is borderline criminal especially for such a stylish vehicle
It needed a 4 cylinder 200hp engine option.
These luxury items aren't just possessions; they're timeless pieces of art. They transcend trends, promising enduring beauty for generations to come.
Sir (or ma’am) this is a Wendy’s.
Must have to say Doug is in a league of his own. This car will be massive success seeing that most Americans dont have dougs pockets. Young people especially young smart people want something to go from a to b and not have to worry about huge gas bills or headaches from lack of a charging infrastructure. Doug you really are missing the point. Id take this over any Hyundai kia any day.
These are the car specs every old person in Europe dreams of. FWD slow crossover.
... 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 sell pretty well.
I love my envista! Just got it yesterday!
The Envista is so sharp, I honestly thought it was an expensive EV looking at it.
This will do well in China and South Korea!
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
My son just purchased this week…… he loves everything about it…..yes new logo
Suburban mom here ~ I'm purchasing this vehicle next January 💫
When you purchase the car, when do they send you the rest of the engine?
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
Watching Doug review the Buick Envista is like watching him discover a hidden drawer in his childhood dresser, full of surprises, mild confusion, and the occasional 'What were they thinking?
I like the way it looks. I hate the brake lights.
The USB ports are a deal breaker for you?
Look here Douglas. Buick is known for their quality, reliability, and dependability. A Buick makes for a wonderful daily driver. I ❤ my Regal. The sports car comes out on the weekends. Buicks are lovely cars. I love mine so much I want to buy another one. 😅
The price point allows a lot more people get into a brand new vehicle. It's affordable. It's still a Buick so the quality is there. Sure, they didn't go all out but that's WHY it's affordable. It's an entry level buick that doesn't look like entry level. I bought one and love it.
So Doug lives in San Diego, and the city of Vista isn’t too far away from his usual review spot. I think when he said “driving the EnVista in Vista!” flew everyone’s head but I’m 90% sure he was driving the car in Vista CA LOL.
My retired neighbors across the street have a couple more recent Buicks. They really do look more expensive than they are.
This thing, imo, represents the styling direction that Buick should take the rest of its lineup in, with the sole exception of the Enclave.
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
The lighting is actually super helpful at night when you need to walk back home in a dark night with poor lighting around. I actually like the separate head and taillights. They make it easier to see if they are broken or not.
Buick existed for a while because China was a growing market. Given that China's car market has matured significantly, since the GFC of 2008, I wonder if Buick will still be a key player in the market.
It’s that time again when luxury prominent features are starting to trickle down to lower cost cars. Not too long ago this happened with touch screens and now almost every budget car has a touch screen. Now it is happening with adaptive cruise, heated steering wheels, and power trunks.
It's very annoying. Just rasimg the prices on the cars and more stuff breaks for poorer used car buyers down the line.
Would you review a Buick Regal GS sportback? I thought that this was the best thing Buick was doing in the past 10 years
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
The car has 3 different gauges configurations.
I was seriously considering this car for my wife late last year, but the lack of rear seat cup holders was the deal breaker. It's completely unacceptable that it doesn't come with them (and neither does the Trax or HRV, which we were also considering).
My guess on that thinking is that car seats and booster seats normally have cup holders built in. And if you have older kids or adults in the back they’ll be doing bottles or Stanley style travels mugs which the door bottle holders should contain well enough. Or older kids will be sitting up front since at that age one parent will be shuttling one kid to baseball and the other parent will be shuttling the other kid to swimming meet.
Nice to see you show the cruise control. They put it in the right place, where it belongs, right on the steering wheel under your thumb. (Can anyone explain why Porsche and Toyota put their cruise controls on a stick that doesn't even follow turns of the wheel, and makes you hunt for it, to find it?)
The engine is such a turn off. I instantly lost interest when I heard what engine it had. Shame as it's not a bad looking car.
It’s how Buick was able to keep the price low. Maybe a 3-cylinder but gets better 0-60 than a Toyota C-HR until that model was discontinued in the US after 2022.
I love GM's turning on the Backup Lights and Headlights when unlocking. It provides a great amount of courtesy lights especially in dim parking lots.
debadge it and add a porsche emblem 80% of the population would never know
My personal big longevity concern is stressing out that tiny 3 cylinder engine with the turbo. I would much prefer at least a 1.8L~2.0L four cylinder engine without a turbo being needed to make it generate enough power to even be a relatively useful daily driver.
Don’t agree with your negative opinion of a decent product for the money. Quit watching your videos years ago for this very reason but happened across this one recommended videos and you reconfirmed my opinion.
Put a 2.4L Naturally Aspirated Engine and I'll take jt
I hope that the dress code does not get further to the minimal than this
Get over it, boomer
You can get them with AWD here in Canada and that model is like 39 grand.
AWD makes this a much better option
In Norway it would cost $60.000
Nope. Here in Canada the Envista is FWD only just like it's Chevy cousin the Trax.
You might be thinking about the envision which is the same as a blazer
…switch-out the badges for Lamborghini Urus badges 😂😂😂
Doug, you can change the speedometer screen. On the right side of the steering wheel you have a scrolling button. Hold it down and you have all the speedometer screen options.
Very honest review Doug, I can respect that. Im currently driving a 2013 Buick Lacrosse and this vehicle peaked my interest as I have always liked Buicks. I would definitely buy this as it would certainly be an upgrade. I don't particularly do any real driving besides to/from work and around town here in Vegas 🤷🏾♂️ So i think at it's price point, it would be suitable for me.