In my opinion this is the best looking of the gm siblings. between the enclave, the Acadia, and the traverse i would definitely choose the Buick. The interior is beautiful. Thanks for the great video Roman and TFL.
Im not a big fan of the new trend of big screens for gauge cluster. That white carpet wont stay white for long lol. Im no GM fan but gotta admit it looks really nice
Thanks Roman! I have the last of the big Acadias, sold as the Limited in 2017 alongside the downsized Acadia. I was very happy to see this platform size return to the lineup. There really was a big hole between the seemingly limitless different models of small GM wagons and the Tahoe/Yukon. This was always a popular size wagon and I will never understand why they dropped it. But the good news today is that they are back!
I have the 2024 Traverse Z71, which I really like, but this takes the platform to the next level. The light interior is fantastic. I wish Chevy would have a light tan and light gray interior option. Of course this Buick is about $12,000 more expensive than my Chevy.
It looks really good, GM has really stepped up their interior game. However, it's a shame that they can't get their electronics better sorted. On top of that, I've been hearing those 8spd trans are having issues
I'm as impressed by this as I was by the Telluride when it first came out... I was so impressed then by the Kia I bought one of the first ones on the lot. This same situation might repeat itself with this car. Good work GM.
Dont drive like an idiot and change the trans oil every 30k miles. Every car eventually has transmission problems. My mom’s 2009 Honda pilot was slipping because we never changed the oil. After service it ran like new.
I have to agree. I have had 2 wagons with that god awful 6 speed. Neither made it out of warranty without repair. And it's not lack of maintenance or driving it too hard. It's just a crappy transmission. Hopefully this 8 speed is better.
Did Buick just add Spotify after the enclave came out for 2025? Looks like you can play some songs and listen to music, looks identical to the Envision.
If you were a drummer in a band, you couldn't afford it! 😂😂😂 Plus, if you had your arms full of groceries, it would be hard to get to your key fob. It would be easier to do the river dance. 😂😂😂
I thought the same until I got in one. I had already bought the Honda Pilot but damn this immediately came to 2nd place. Made me seriously consider getting a North American car next.
Its the inflation - bought 2010 enclave for $43k in 2010 - when you adjust the inflation it cost $63k in 2024 - reason we felt the increase because cost of living never caught up .
Buick only really exists for the Chinese market, and even then, they get the GL8 Minivan that has been refreshed for multiple generations now... That being said, I like this interior over the rather hideous Acadia's and the exterior styling looks way better than the Traverse's.
It exist for every market it’s in. We love Buicks as well. Lately I’ve asked Buick owners how they like their car and they LOVE THEM. talk to Buick owners yourself and you’ll too see. It’s not just the Chinese. And I do not own a Buick.
I just saw a video by Doug Demuro that he thinks that in the next 5 years or so, that Buick will disappear from the US. He said sales are down, but around where I live, I see Buicks everywhere. I don't think I agree with him.
If you look at GM’s sales recently, Buick has gone up quite bit. A lot of them is specifically their new Envista. Bc it is well equipped, and attractive and starts around $21,000-$22,000.
Yea, he may have been right, but these new ones are turning heads. Great features, family friendly, and look good. If they add hybrid they will gain even more traction. Only with there were more manual controls.
Its closer to being Chinese then european 😂 China is Buicks biggest market. Buick about 8-10 years ago sold 2 models that were rebadged opels but none of their new models are based on anything european. The early to mid 2010s was a weird time for buick
The only recent Opal in Buick’s was the Regal, which died in ‘20. The Enclave is is built in Lansing. The Chinese Buick offered in the US is the Envision, built in Shanghai (which the salesmen do not disclose…some don’t even know themselves).
Technically the xt6 is based on a different platform, being the shortened version of the one used on the enclave that was shown The xt6 has also not been updated at the same time as the others for whatever reason
Buick was 2nd only to Cadillac pre 1977. They were considered superior to Lincoln and Imperial at least here in the south. As a matter of fact Buick was often chosen over Cadillac by wealthy people as Cadillac was considered to be obnoxious and only driven by people with first generation success.
What's interesting is that you cannot build this car on the buick website with that color interior. Only white / blue. No white / brown. Wonder if they gave you a pre-production model?
I love the new look but I hate small engines... The 3.6 was fine, but a four cylinder will a turbo no way... Small engines give up faster than a large especially with a turbo for it's too heavy... It's like putting a 6.7 diesel on a semi truck... Damn I'm not happy but the exterior and interior is amazing!
hi Roman…. i recently watched ur 2025 Camry XSE father/son review….. at one point you said- “ the 19” wheels are $1,500…” i was rather doubtful so i went to BUILD AND PRICE and….. no indication that 19s arent standard on the XSE; what gives…?
Its more of a hauler for older folks that like luxury. If it didn't have elegant options people would bitch and say its just the same as the lower scale traverse. Now that it does and isnt boring black people bitch. Do you bitch about merc or tesla having white?
The thing about Buick is that it has a lot of nice features but what does the brand represent? Why not get the GMC version? Secondly, American brands can’t sell these without a discount. This really isn’t a 60K suv. But when you go to a dealer and they offer $5-15K off, you’re inclined because it’s a deal. Same with Jeep, Ram, Lincoln or Ford. Lastly, SUVs like this are only as good as the lower end models. A Chevy version is 30K, so the next 30K worth of options isn’t really worth 30K. I seriously doubt any of that extra money went towards a better engine or better driving parts. Just my thoughts. For 60K, I’m going high end Pilot or MDX.
I didn't know that was the new Buick emblem. I have seen the emblem around but it was always attached to a shitbox so in never bothered to figure out what it was
Should of included vented 2nd row seats gm always miss something rear sunshades how do you miss these things n charge 62k or more and a palisade calligraphy still has more options for 10k less with better warranty and it's old now this just came out 😂😂
No matter what BMW and Mercedes has the define of craftmanship and the next one is Lexus.. to Enclave try overwhelming by color and the line but look closely is not compare the above brands but price more than 60K! Enclave will loose a battle to Mazda.
@@temur72 At one time Pontiac was the Performance type Chevy with the Trams am for example,and Buick was the almost the Luxury division of GM,maybe a step below or less Prestigious Cadillac. Personally I think if done Right their should be room for all of them. That is if the economy don't tank to much.
People try to compare minivans and rav4s. Minivans have a more dangerous rear space and not as much torque or towing power. But you are still right for most buyers :)
@@Natethegreat200c better than the Buick 🤷♂️I drive a CX-50 and it’s fantastic. I test drove the CX-90 and it’s wonderful too. The new Armada Pro 4x is actually a cool rig with 4wd and a turbo 3.5l V6. This Buick has to be the most boring and predictable SUV I’ve seen this year.
My Mother In Law has a CX90. I dont know if it's her driving position or what, but I could not get into the thing without hitting my head. Immediately crossed it off my list when I was shopping
You guys need to stop with the car maker's press events. It makes you look like joyriders on press junkets and less like car reviewers. I thought you would have learned from the Toyota Hawaii press tour but apparently you have not.
The body is like Dodge Durango with a Lexus front end. It just seems to be an another boring 3rd row SUV. The Toyota Sienna has that storage compartment under the center console/dashboard and it seems to do everything this does better. Plus you can get heated rear seats!
300 HP 4 cylinder...that should age well (eyes rolling). Waiting for GM to buiild something...anything...that is mildly reliable. The few family members I know that have a GM product are constantly going to service center. GM has been building transmissions for 100 years and still appear to be in novice mode. The transmissions suck. Slipping...missing...making worrisome noises. I guess they just need another 100 years to get the bugs worked out? Garbage.
Oh goody, another bolted to the dash tablet. So if they run out of kias, hyudais or toyotas I have a backup in buick. Such a lazy design they all do on these "dashes." I really like the exterior but the inside of these new vehicles looks like the place design creativity goes to d ie. Ugh.
Buick still makes new vehicles? 😂 Buick should’ve been axed back when GM got rid of Pontiac & Oldsmobile. I liked both of those better by the way. Even though all those vehicles were the same just with different sheet metal & dashboards. 😂
Pulled back head lights? Those are the DRL’s/turn signals, the headlights are below. Once again Roman doesn’t take the time to learn the vehicle his reviewing. With the door locks! 😂 amateur hour.
In my opinion this is the best looking of the gm siblings. between the enclave, the Acadia, and the traverse i would definitely choose the Buick. The interior is beautiful. Thanks for the great video Roman and TFL.
I can't wait for these to depreciate. I'm a buyer at 19k!!
Im not a big fan of the new trend of big screens for gauge cluster. That white carpet wont stay white for long lol. Im no GM fan but gotta admit it looks really nice
This car is seriously impressive
Thanks Roman! I have the last of the big Acadias, sold as the Limited in 2017 alongside the downsized Acadia. I was very happy to see this platform size return to the lineup. There really was a big hole between the seemingly limitless different models of small GM wagons and the Tahoe/Yukon. This was always a popular size wagon and I will never understand why they dropped it. But the good news today is that they are back!
Sharp looking vehicle Buick!
Good looking suv
Beautiful and elegant the Buick Enclave.
3:15 Front and rear window actuators on the driver’s door? What an innovation!
😂
The way he mentioned it, it sounds like he was just in some other car that didn’t have that. So I think with context it made sense to comment on that.
I have the 2024 Traverse Z71, which I really like, but this takes the platform to the next level. The light interior is fantastic. I wish Chevy would have a light tan and light gray interior option. Of course this Buick is about $12,000 more expensive than my Chevy.
Nice car, finally something deserving of the Buick name. Classy.
It is 💩…
Good looking exterior and gorgeous interior. GM's newest vehicles are the tops in their class.
DEFINITELY! And the ride quality is chefs kiss !
It looks really good, GM has really stepped up their interior game. However, it's a shame that they can't get their electronics better sorted. On top of that, I've been hearing those 8spd trans are having issues
Great review as always
Gorgeous interior
Nice 👍 tail lights like a Lincoln
Buick Reliability
Love it
The 1st gen Buick Enclave is still the best, both pre-refresh and post-refresh
This one is nice too but I likes the 2015 waterfall grille much better
Second gen is the absolute best in av trim.
@@Natethegreat200c
Nothing beats the classiness of the original
We had the 2017 model. It was big this is half its size
I'm as impressed by this as I was by the Telluride when it first came out... I was so impressed then by the Kia I bought one of the first ones on the lot. This same situation might repeat itself with this car. Good work GM.
I think it’s a great option!
Probably the best it's ever looked
Nice looking vehicle, I’m sure my grandfather will love it.
That car is beautiful looking.
I'de like to see GM set the Bar on having Transmissions lasting over 100k!
Dont drive like an idiot and change the trans oil every 30k miles. Every car eventually has transmission problems. My mom’s 2009 Honda pilot was slipping because we never changed the oil. After service it ran like new.
I have to agree. I have had 2 wagons with that god awful 6 speed. Neither made it out of warranty without repair. And it's not lack of maintenance or driving it too hard. It's just a crappy transmission. Hopefully this 8 speed is better.
@Tom-ej8bb
Another Toyota/Lexus spam bot
Did Buick just add Spotify after the enclave came out for 2025? Looks like you can play some songs and listen to music, looks identical to the Envision.
Nice of them to have the Ambulance handy for when they tell you the price...
If you were a drummer in a band, you couldn't afford it! 😂😂😂 Plus, if you had your arms full of groceries, it would be hard to get to your key fob. It would be easier to do the river dance. 😂😂😂
Ive been seeing this car all over the place. Somehow in my area buick has made a comeback by removing their name from their cars
Actually they added back in this redesign
3:32 "let me boot it up," so much for analog vehicles, they're all computers on wheels
$60K for a Buick is bonkers.
Better then 90k for a fckn jeep wrangler
I thought the same until I got in one. I had already bought the Honda Pilot but damn this immediately came to 2nd place. Made me seriously consider getting a North American car next.
Its the inflation - bought 2010 enclave for $43k in 2010 - when you adjust the inflation it cost $63k in 2024 - reason we felt the increase because cost of living never caught up .
Buick only really exists for the Chinese market, and even then, they get the GL8 Minivan that has been refreshed for multiple generations now...
That being said, I like this interior over the rather hideous Acadia's and the exterior styling looks way better than the Traverse's.
All brands in China haven’t been doing as well. But agreed that Buick was kept for the Chinese market.
It exist for every market it’s in. We love Buicks as well. Lately I’ve asked Buick owners how they like their car and they LOVE THEM. talk to Buick owners yourself and you’ll too see. It’s not just the Chinese. And I do not own a Buick.
at least this one is made in detroit
I just saw a video by Doug Demuro that he thinks that in the next 5 years or so, that Buick will disappear from the US. He said sales are down, but around where I live, I see Buicks everywhere. I don't think I agree with him.
If you look at GM’s sales recently, Buick has gone up quite bit. A lot of them is specifically their new Envista. Bc it is well equipped, and attractive and starts around $21,000-$22,000.
Yea, he may have been right, but these new ones are turning heads. Great features, family friendly, and look good. If they add hybrid they will gain even more traction. Only with there were more manual controls.
How you get brown interior, not an option on website
Why have I always been lied to that Buick is American when in actuality is European? My late grandma loved her Buick for how smooth the ride
Because it began in Detroit....so it is American
Its closer to being Chinese then european 😂 China is Buicks biggest market. Buick about 8-10 years ago sold 2 models that were rebadged opels but none of their new models are based on anything european. The early to mid 2010s was a weird time for buick
Dude said European 😂 you must think Lincoln is more korean than American
The only recent Opal in Buick’s was the Regal, which died in ‘20. The Enclave is is built in Lansing. The Chinese Buick offered in the US is the Envision, built in Shanghai (which the salesmen do not disclose…some don’t even know themselves).
I feel like the quality pf these videos has decreased, it’s almost like they are improvising as they film
As a mobile detailer, that interior is gonna be a nightmare!!!
Rest assured they will only sell to old people
That's called job security!
how about career change?
1:16 wouldn’t the XT6 make them quadruplets?
Technically the xt6 is based on a different platform, being the shortened version of the one used on the enclave that was shown
The xt6 has also not been updated at the same time as the others for whatever reason
@@failedatgamesI think they didn't bother because it really doesn't sell
They don't share the same powerplant.. not a very accurate review some do share but not all
Buick was 2nd only to Cadillac pre 1977. They were considered superior to Lincoln and Imperial at least here in the south. As a matter of fact Buick was often chosen over Cadillac by wealthy people as Cadillac was considered to be obnoxious and only driven by people with first generation success.
What's interesting is that you cannot build this car on the buick website with that color interior. Only white / blue. No white / brown. Wonder if they gave you a pre-production model?
It was available for build just a couple of weeks ago, but it seems that they removed it. Supplier issues?
I love the new look but I hate small engines... The 3.6 was fine, but a four cylinder will a turbo no way... Small engines give up faster than a large especially with a turbo for it's too heavy... It's like putting a 6.7 diesel on a semi truck... Damn I'm not happy but the exterior and interior is amazing!
Where are these made?
Since you bring it up, why is it you get the buck over the caddy?
Volvo release XC 90, Buick release Enclave?
No third row a/c vents?
Yes Roman mentioned them, they're in the roof.
CarPlay in a new GM product?!? Hopefully, this means GM is changing their stance.
hi Roman…. i recently watched ur 2025 Camry XSE father/son review….. at one point you said- “ the 19” wheels are $1,500…” i was rather doubtful so i went to BUILD AND PRICE and….. no indication that 19s arent standard on the XSE; what gives…?
I believe they are standard, but the wheels that are $1500 are a different type of 19 inch wheel
Put it on the rollers. Where is Tommy?
Nice meeting you on the flight yesterday Roman, really enjoyed our discussion.
Thanks, you too!
Very cool!
Anyone else not able to upload to TH-cam for the last 5 days?
Underneath, it's a GM product.
It is?
Put the diesel engine in it and give it a rear locker. That's the answer to every single truck and suv GM produces
2:14 20s are standard
They made a previous gen Hyundai Santa Fe.
A kid hauler with white interior. A GM/Buick with a high strung turbocharged 4cyl. Exactly how fast is the bullet train to failure?
I hate white interiors
Its more of a hauler for older folks that like luxury. If it didn't have elegant options people would bitch and say its just the same as the lower scale traverse. Now that it does and isnt boring black people bitch. Do you bitch about merc or tesla having white?
No one with kids is buying this. The average age will be in the 60”s
If this were a Lexus you’d be on your knees.
I’m pretty sure it comes with a variety of interior color choices. Why do you think people with kids would be forced to get white?
I’m looking to buy this car but I can’t find one with white and mocha interior like this. Not even on the website. WHYYY?
Looks like the designer just copy/pasted the Lexus TX.
Bad enough Toyota is having trouble with their turbo charged engines we expect the BIG 3 to do any better…DON’T THINK SO!
Buick is the boomermobile brand. I say this as a boomer.
The only Buick not made in China.
The thing about Buick is that it has a lot of nice features but what does the brand represent? Why not get the GMC version? Secondly, American brands can’t sell these without a discount. This really isn’t a 60K suv. But when you go to a dealer and they offer $5-15K off, you’re inclined because it’s a deal. Same with Jeep, Ram, Lincoln or Ford. Lastly, SUVs like this are only as good as the lower end models. A Chevy version is 30K, so the next 30K worth of options isn’t really worth 30K. I seriously doubt any of that extra money went towards a better engine or better driving parts. Just my thoughts.
For 60K, I’m going high end Pilot or MDX.
And yet another twin turbo 4 cylinder in mid-sized SUV’s, destined to fail. There’s no replacement for displacement.
That videographer must be fired . All his shots are out of focus
*Buick Enclave >* Trash bin Toyota Grand Highlander/Lexus TX
I didn't know that was the new Buick emblem. I have seen the emblem around but it was always attached to a shitbox so in never bothered to figure out what it was
Should of included vented 2nd row seats gm always miss something rear sunshades how do you miss these things n charge 62k or more and a palisade calligraphy still has more options for 10k less with better warranty and it's old now this just came out 😂😂
No matter what BMW and Mercedes has the define of craftmanship and the next one is Lexus.. to Enclave try overwhelming by color and the line but look closely is not compare the above brands but price more than 60K! Enclave will loose a battle to Mazda.
This absolutely slaughters any Lexus suv in existence. RX tx GX lx etc can’t hold any candle to this. Their interiors are now the worst in segment.
Before you all scoff at this let me remind you that there are significantly worse vehicles in that segment than the enclave.
wonder how much GM paid for this
I still think GM should have kept Pontiac over Buick. Buick just doesn't make sense these days
Buick makes alot of sense, Pontiac was just an edgy Chevy, which did not sell.
Pontiac was just a different Chevy. Buick at least was positioned somewhat upmarket compared to chevy
@@temur72 At one time Pontiac was the Performance type Chevy with the Trams am for example,and Buick was the almost the Luxury division of GM,maybe a step below or less Prestigious Cadillac. Personally I think if done Right their should be room for all of them. That is if the economy don't tank to much.
“We know the stigma the minivan brings.” This thing is just a minivan with less room and less convenient back doors.
People try to compare minivans and rav4s. Minivans have a more dangerous rear space and not as much torque or towing power. But you are still right for most buyers :)
Mazda CX70/90, new armada, and Toyota Highlander all come to mind as cars to buy before this
Did consumer reports give you that list of depression and boredom?
😂😂😂 it sounds like it @@Natethegreat200c
@@Natethegreat200c better than the Buick 🤷♂️I drive a CX-50 and it’s fantastic. I test drove the CX-90 and it’s wonderful too. The new Armada Pro 4x is actually a cool rig with 4wd and a turbo 3.5l V6. This Buick has to be the most boring and predictable SUV I’ve seen this year.
My Mother In Law has a CX90.
I dont know if it's her driving position or what, but I could not get into the thing without hitting my head. Immediately crossed it off my list when I was shopping
You guys need to stop with the car maker's press events. It makes you look like joyriders on press junkets and less like car reviewers. I thought you would have learned from the Toyota Hawaii press tour but apparently you have not.
Why is it small. It’s slightly taller than me smh
The body is like Dodge Durango with a Lexus front end. It just seems to be an another boring 3rd row SUV.
The Toyota Sienna has that storage compartment under the center console/dashboard and it seems to do everything this does better. Plus you can get heated rear seats!
300 HP 4 cylinder...that should age well (eyes rolling).
Waiting for GM to buiild something...anything...that is mildly reliable. The few family members I know that have a GM product are constantly going to service center.
GM has been building transmissions for 100 years and still appear to be in novice mode. The transmissions suck. Slipping...missing...making worrisome noises.
I guess they just need another 100 years to get the bugs worked out? Garbage.
Buick sells big in China.
The enclave used to look pretty in the face
Now we got this insect looking thing in the front. Bugs me out no pun intended
It somehow reminds me(design) of the Lexus RX...
Just ask the Car Wizard and The Care Car Nut what they think of this GM platform. It ain’t pretty.
Enclave > MDX
Enclave it's not that hard to remember 😂
Throw away car.
Roman has sold his soul to GMC. He is now wearing their shirt instead of TFL. 😂
So I thought it was a steaming pile of poop, you're telling me that it isn't that bad? It's just poop, no steaming?
Well I'll be dipped.
Oh goody, another bolted to the dash tablet. So if they run out of kias, hyudais or toyotas I have a backup in buick. Such a lazy design they all do on these "dashes." I really like the exterior but the inside of these new vehicles looks like the place design creativity goes to d ie. Ugh.
So basically an unusable 3rd this is a pass for me.
What do you drive
It's just a slightly tarted up Chevy Traverse.
Who buys vehicles with white seats?
That will look horrible in a few years.
People who buy mercs and teslas
I do. I HATE black interiors!
People that take care of their stuff
Why am i even watching this? Lol
If this was basically free and I could get all the Buick badges deleted I might consider it.
And why is that
That interior wouldnt last 24 hours with me in it before its crapped up, or 98% of anyone else either.
Buick still makes new vehicles? 😂 Buick should’ve been axed back when GM got rid of Pontiac & Oldsmobile. I liked both of those better by the way. Even though all those vehicles were the same just with different sheet metal & dashboards. 😂
gm makes too much money in china with buick to get rid of buick 😂
So funny😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Missed one
😂
Pulled back head lights? Those are the DRL’s/turn signals, the headlights are below. Once again Roman doesn’t take the time to learn the vehicle his reviewing. With the door locks! 😂 amateur hour.
meh, too much screen real estate
Black, shiny plastic, always looks cheap
That 3rd row is a joke ......after paying 60k😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Too much competition out there. Good looking vehicle but no one will buy these
They will be half the price in three years 😊
They will sell 40-50,000 units a year.
What do you buy?
I'd rather have hemorrhoids.
Other expensive, unreliable car. Thanks.
This vehicle is an absolute disastrous quality. Don’t bother with Buick. Make it reliable Buick!!!!
How so?
No hybrid? No sale!