The reason the front passenger seat back is designed differently with a plastic back is that it falls forward to accommodate cargo from the back of the vehicle right to the front dash 👍😁
Material quality in the interior, powertrain and reliability is better in a mazda. But kudos to Buick for coming up with attractive line up of vehicles 👍🏼
These new Buicks look nice, but they are woefully under-powered in my opinion. The powertrain will be run closer to its limit than something like a Mazda CX-30. I love a lot about this new car, but 133-155HP is painful.
I've seen all 4 yesterday, and I have to say that they all have a good vibe from the outside. But the inside its anther story; even Buicks feels kind of a cheap/plasticky inside. Seats are comfortable, tech is O.K, enough space for a 6 ft tall behind the wheel, but everything is rather hard to touch, and while around the town it should be OK, but I think that on a longer trips, lack of proper padding under elbows will hurt. Although, regardless of shortcomings, I think that for the price, all 4 of these cars present good value.
Don’t think Mazda has anything to worry about. I was looking at the encore GX 2024, but decided on a Mazda, 2023 CX 30 Turbo instead. More luxurious, more power (250hp & 330 Torq), and a better looking interior to boot. With a top-of-the-line encore GX for 2024 it cost a little bit more than my CX 30. A no-brainer for me.
Yes, the Cx-30 is beautiful, but it is also smaller on the inside, the infotainment is not nearly as good, nor is the driver assistance. I love Mazda’s, but they don’t even have a lane centering function, Lane keep assist sure but even the brand new CX 90 which tops out around 70k USD just has lane keep assist. Plus the CX 30 does not get very good gas mileage. That being said I would have to drive them back to back but I think that this Buick looks great.
Turbo's are more problematic regardless of the manufacturer. They run much hotter than a NA engine. The stupid thing about these size cars is that they are 3 cyclinders in many cases, which is just asking for trouble.
Buick has proven its reliability and ability to provide excellent small engines. The Encore and Envista are tasteful and very affordable...and available. It is almost impossible to get a Mazda spec'd the way you want it. 😅
For the price of an Encore GX I can buy a certified Mazda CX 5 or CX-30. The Mazda is a much better vehicle, well-engineered and can go to 200,000 miles if properly maintained. Does anyone think that those 3-cylinder turbo engine will last that long? Does anyone think that they will even go beyond 100,000 miles? These are beautiful looking cars & I would like Buick to be successful. I am old enough to remember the glory days of the Wildcat, Riveria & Electra 225. I would prefer s quality 4 cylinder in these small Buicks instead of a 3 cylinder. I have seen only a few Encore GX and no Envistas. Every now & then I see an Envision. Remembering how GM messed up Pontiac, Sabb, Oldsmobile & Saturn I am hoping that they do not do the same with Buick.
I was in the market for a new car and a Buick Encore owner. Didn't like the engine choices, especially for the price in the new Buicks. Test drove a 2024 cx30 and fell in absolute love with the handling and infotainment setup. The interior was much better than the Buick.Encore I traded so. I don't think Mazda should be or is scared of Buicks either. Lol.
The CX-30 Turbo would be my choice, and the top trim CX-30 Turbo does have a 360 camera, as well as a heads up display. A no-brainer choice for me, especially when the powertrain is factored in.
@mygirlfriendsbootyphat instead of feeling guilty for what you did on November 5th 2020, you attack me for telling an “uncomfortable truth”. SHAME on you, we went from the best ECONOMY IN HISTORY, to the worst. (Stop watching #MSNBC #CNN you are being lied to)
28k to start for a 3 cyclinder engine with a turbo is a joke. Buy a 4 cyclinder used car with more hp per lb, and your engine won't be struggling nearly as much.
13:19 rolling with some CUV brethren. Coming from a Buick Enclave a few years ago, despite its perceived bad reputation, I think most of the criticism is over the top. These are well built and make a decent city CUV. Large enough tires to handle downtown potholes, high enough clearance to make ingress and egress easy. Its nicely appointed and comfortable. Not that its relevant to North America, but in China, Buick is a huge luxury player in that market and this vehicle plays to that market. If they sell a few here, its gravy. Just wish they'd build a few of those coupe/very prototypes they've previewed in the past.
The mazda cx-30 is very plaine looking. Hate the brown and Black on the inside. Way to dark!!! The Buick is a little taller and wider and the front end is much taller looking. The buick is a good choice if you want something a little different for about the same price.
Like most Mazdas, it will age better. Similar to European cars, Mazda's designs are evolutionary rather than revolutionary. There are CX-30s with Greige color interior option on Preferred trims, the Carbon Edition with red leather and white leather on Premium and above trims. Mazda has superior powertrain and more power and better steering feel.
"The back seats fold down" Back seats literally don't fold down in the video. Why do reviewers keep doing this?? THEY DONT FOLD FLAT. EVEN WITH THE HEADREST REMOVED. SHOW THIS!!
Yes, they actually do. In fact, the passenger seat folds flat too. Check out some other videos. The cargo area floor cover is height adjustable and in the high position, it is level with the rear seats when folded flat. It is flat all the way to the dashboard allowing for very long objects. Search for the video called Get To Know Your Encore GX Interior & Cargo Space Highlights.
"Too flashy" indeed - like a donkey hiding under the skin of a noble steed. This kind of appearance should have been given to something way more powerful.
Mazda has nothing to worry about and that's coming from a lifelong GM guy currently with a Cadillac, Pontiac and vintage GMC pickup. The only reason Buick hasn't gone the way if the dinosaur is the Chinese love them. I hate the 3 cylinder turbo engines, they won't last over 60,000 miles.
@lilred1107 The turbos are known to die prematurely. Just got my notice from Buick after I traded mine in. Turbo dying around 60k unabused is not good.
Pretty reliable car suspension has problems. Car shakes s a lot brake job cost 600$ Oil change 100 bucks Transmission 300 Tires 150 to 220 dollar Looks okay
@@BoopSnoot unfortunately not in Europe, the Sportage is only 4.51 meter long = 177,5 inches, the trunk has with a mild Hybrid System 540 Liter = 19 cubic feet. The bigger Sorento has a trunk with 690 Liter = 24 cubic feet, maybe in the US are the trunk dimensions different?
Buick 8s supposed to compete with Acura, Infiniti, Lexus, Genesis, and Mazda but not Kia, Ford or Subaru. If Encore GX competes with Kia then it should compete with Chevy. GM is having trouble positioning Buick in the US because, for China, its a VW rival with Honda and Toyota being more premium in China. GM doesn't want a luxe Buick that could step on Cadillac's feet. To me, Buick is the new Saturn with great quality
I am wondering why can't they offer at least 4 cylinders in this car as option. Engine they offering is a joke, not all of us student drivers. It's doesn't compete with Mazda cx5 or cx30. Not even close.
I won't even consider buying a car with a motorcycle engine. The Mazda CX-30 is a much better car, four cylinder 2.1 engine, four wheel drive, that's the car I would buy.
I think you are talking initial quality. Mazda reliability for 5 yrs was better than Toyota. Only Lexus was above by a tiny margin. Buick falls apart. You can check owners reviews of the envision..
Over priced. There is no room in the back, stop it. This should be no road noise and no wind noise. The money they ask, that car should be dead silent in the car. The ride should be supreme. No bump feel at all.
GM Canada is trying to peddle this POS as a luxury CUV with a 1.3 litre engine for almost $40K! lol For $3800 more, buyers can get an Audi Q3 with a 2.0 turbo. GM is a joke
Better than Mazda CX-5 turbo ....are you nuts ? .....a GM ? are you nuts ? Buick is the best GM product though ....1.3 cyl . turbo , the engine must scream.
@@imdone1967 right?! Who would want LOW GAS PRICES, BORDER SECURITY, LESS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, NO INFLATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSES, A STRONG ECONOMY⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️
@minipandora22 keep dreaming! Inflation is worldwide No inflation , are you on drugs? There was illegal immigration happening under Trump as well What do you call border security? Trump is the worst thing that has ever happened to this country. See ya trumpkinn, you have 0 clue...
Who on earth wants their new car to have the smallest motor on earth? Not me! What a disgrace! Shame on you Buick for trying to convince the buying public that this is what we now deserve, it's not. We want powerful engines. We want to go fast right now! Give me a break! My car is faster than your car! When did that ever change? Oh, the Prius, I forgot.😮
Just bought my 2024 Avenir and I love it !
The reason the front passenger seat back is designed differently with a plastic back is that it falls forward to accommodate cargo from the back of the vehicle right to the front dash 👍😁
Material quality in the interior, powertrain and reliability is better in a mazda. But kudos to Buick for coming up with attractive line up of vehicles 👍🏼
I think the biggest competition is going to be Buick's own Envista for those that don't need AWD.
This is absolutely beautiful!
These new Buicks look nice, but they are woefully under-powered in my opinion. The powertrain will be run closer to its limit than something like a Mazda CX-30. I love a lot about this new car, but 133-155HP is painful.
The only thing it's missing is a nice power train
GM new line up (encore, trax, envista, trailblazer) will probably succeed due to a lower price tags. For the price they remain decent options
I've seen all 4 yesterday, and I have to say that they all have a good vibe from the outside. But the inside its anther story; even Buicks feels kind of a cheap/plasticky inside. Seats are comfortable, tech is O.K, enough space for a 6 ft tall behind the wheel, but everything is rather hard to touch, and while around the town it should be OK, but I think that on a longer trips, lack of proper padding under elbows will hurt. Although, regardless of shortcomings, I think that for the price, all 4 of these cars present good value.
Don’t think Mazda has anything to worry about. I was looking at the encore GX 2024, but decided on a Mazda, 2023 CX 30 Turbo instead. More luxurious, more power (250hp & 330 Torq), and a better looking interior to boot. With a top-of-the-line encore GX for 2024 it cost a little bit more than my CX 30. A no-brainer for me.
Would be my choice as well. Enjoy it.
For sure
That 1.3L 3-cyclinder is a dealbreaker that I can't overlook.
Yes, the Cx-30 is beautiful, but it is also smaller on the inside, the infotainment is not nearly as good, nor is the driver assistance. I love Mazda’s, but they don’t even have a lane centering function, Lane keep assist sure but even the brand new CX 90 which tops out around 70k USD just has lane keep assist. Plus the CX 30 does not get very good gas mileage. That being said I would have to drive them back to back but I think that this Buick looks great.
Turbo's are more problematic regardless of the manufacturer. They run much hotter than a NA engine. The stupid thing about these size cars is that they are 3 cyclinders in many cases, which is just asking for trouble.
Looks very aquatic!
Insane Buick !! ❤❤
Buick has proven its reliability and ability to provide excellent small engines. The Encore and Envista are tasteful and very affordable...and available. It is almost impossible to get a Mazda spec'd the way you want it. 😅
Looks beautiful lets how reliable it is.
Buick has consistently had very high reliability ratings As of late, it is a small engine, but I think it’s a great looking car.
Beautiful CUV, it’s a shame this can’t be built in the USA.
It can for around 50 Grand.
Mazda's nightmare? With 1.2 or 1.3 turbo engines? I think that CX30 and CX5 can sleep very well; there is no contest.
You can tell this was designed before Opel sale and has similar looks to Insignia (Regal) and Country Tourer (Tour X).
Mazda: What me worry? The CX30 has competitive gas mileage, more reliable, and oh yeah has a more powerful turbo engine as an option
For the price of an Encore GX I can buy a certified Mazda CX 5 or CX-30. The Mazda is a much better vehicle, well-engineered and can go to 200,000 miles if properly maintained. Does anyone think that those 3-cylinder turbo engine will last that long? Does anyone think that they will even go beyond 100,000 miles? These are beautiful looking cars & I would like Buick to be successful. I am old enough to remember the glory days of the Wildcat, Riveria & Electra 225. I would prefer s quality 4 cylinder in these small Buicks instead of a 3 cylinder. I have seen only a few Encore GX and no Envistas. Every now & then I see an Envision. Remembering how GM messed up Pontiac, Sabb, Oldsmobile & Saturn I am hoping that they do not do the same with Buick.
I was in the market for a new car and a Buick Encore owner. Didn't like the engine choices, especially for the price in the new Buicks. Test drove a 2024 cx30 and fell in absolute love with the handling and infotainment setup. The interior was much better than the Buick.Encore I traded so. I don't think Mazda should be or is scared of Buicks either. Lol.
I priced this in Canada and the dealer here in Ontario was asking over $44,000.00. I was surprised. Not for me.
The CX-30 Turbo would be my choice, and the top trim CX-30 Turbo does have a 360 camera, as well as a heads up display. A no-brainer choice for me, especially when the powertrain is factored in.
I wouldn’t call that Mazda’s nightmare. 😂
I had one as Turo rental and it was an absolute turd even for its category.
Not trading in my CX30 for a 1.3T that undoubtedly will be less reliable. Not a nightmare at all.
I'm glad they made the encore with an AWD option.
1.3L with 155HP... what so luxury about this?
Luxury Geo metro
Welcome to Bidens new America……… ⛽️
It’s a small crossover nobody driving sporty in this segment it’s for soccer moms and casuals
@mygirlfriendsbootyphat instead of feeling guilty for what you did on November 5th 2020, you attack me for telling an “uncomfortable truth”. SHAME on you, we went from the best ECONOMY IN HISTORY, to the worst. (Stop watching #MSNBC #CNN you are being lied to)
@@minipandora22 Why is this political?
Are we seriously not going to talk about how the front end looks like a pillaged Hyundai Kona sales lot?
Never saw that?
I think it's 1.3L turbo vs. The Mazda's 2.5L NA engine is where any real car guy or gal will immediately question its reliability.
Other than the engine the car looks nice.with competitive features.
Cannot get it in the Cinnabar red at my local dealer.
I like Mazda better they have fewer problems. Very different color
Front seats too narrow.
28k to start for a 3 cyclinder engine with a turbo is a joke. Buy a 4 cyclinder used car with more hp per lb, and your engine won't be struggling nearly as much.
I love my Encore GX Avenir!!!! 💙💙💙💙 so luxury, so nice.
13:19 rolling with some CUV brethren. Coming from a Buick Enclave a few years ago, despite its perceived bad reputation, I think most of the criticism is over the top. These are well built and make a decent city CUV. Large enough tires to handle downtown potholes, high enough clearance to make ingress and egress easy. Its nicely appointed and comfortable. Not that its relevant to North America, but in China, Buick is a huge luxury player in that market and this vehicle plays to that market. If they sell a few here, its gravy. Just wish they'd build a few of those coupe/very prototypes they've previewed in the past.
The mazda cx-30 is very plaine looking. Hate the brown and Black on the inside. Way to dark!!! The Buick is a little taller and wider and the front end is much taller looking. The buick is a good choice if you want something a little different for about the same price.
Like most Mazdas, it will age better. Similar to European cars, Mazda's designs are evolutionary rather than revolutionary. There are CX-30s with Greige color interior option on Preferred trims, the Carbon Edition with red leather and white leather on Premium and above trims. Mazda has superior powertrain and more power and better steering feel.
Why do you only show MPG and measurement in inches and feet/cubic feet. In Canada we use l/100km, metres and litres.
Did you guys get to the Moon yet? We will switch to metric after you do.
@@williamwest5827 huh? This channel is Canadian. What are you talking about?!?
"The back seats fold down" Back seats literally don't fold down in the video. Why do reviewers keep doing this?? THEY DONT FOLD FLAT. EVEN WITH THE HEADREST REMOVED. SHOW THIS!!
Yes, they actually do. In fact, the passenger seat folds flat too. Check out some other videos. The cargo area floor cover is height adjustable and in the high position, it is level with the rear seats when folded flat. It is flat all the way to the dashboard allowing for very long objects. Search for the video called Get To Know Your Encore GX Interior & Cargo Space Highlights.
"Too flashy" indeed - like a donkey hiding under the skin of a noble steed. This kind of appearance should have been given to something way more powerful.
The front end looks like the love child of a Hyundai Kona and a Ford Escape.
Hyundai Escape
@@bryanCLXTFord has an Escape
Mazda has nothing to worry about and that's coming from a lifelong GM guy currently with a Cadillac, Pontiac and vintage GMC pickup. The only reason Buick hasn't gone the way if the dinosaur is the Chinese love them. I hate the 3 cylinder turbo engines, they won't last over 60,000 miles.
There's people with the older versions of this with higher mileage on them, where did you get the engines won't last 60,000 miles?
@lilred1107 The turbos are known to die prematurely. Just got my notice from Buick after I traded mine in. Turbo dying around 60k unabused is not good.
I wasn't expecting the bass drop at 12:57
Buttons right next to the cup holder definitely not a good idea.. move one or the other
Pretty reliable car suspension has problems. Car shakes s a lot brake job cost 600$
Oil change 100 bucks
Transmission 300
Tires 150 to 220 dollar
Looks okay
This thing is far from luxury.
Try owning one. It’s gorgeous. Just got mine. 💙
Been in a lot of madzas recently , WHY are they so Boring. AT least Buick has some style. Still miss the Riviera though.
Need rear air vents thanks
Dear Buick , WE WANT THE GRAND NATIONAL GNX !!!! Nothing else. What are you waiting on ? Failure like Pontiac? Bring the grand national back now !
Yes the GRAND NATIONAL GNX SUV💪💪👍👍
A turbo V-6 anything from Buick would be great. They have truly offered nothing for enthusiasts for several years now.
my 2022 Kia Sportage has only a 19 cubic feet trunk
Say what? The Sportage has 40 cubic feet trunk, 75 with the seats folded.
@@BoopSnoot unfortunately not in Europe, the Sportage is only 4.51 meter long = 177,5 inches, the trunk has with a mild Hybrid System 540 Liter = 19 cubic feet. The bigger Sorento has a trunk with 690 Liter = 24 cubic feet, maybe in the US are the trunk dimensions different?
No air vents for the rear passengers??? Come on Buick… No Go
I've never own a car with rear vents
Buick 8s supposed to compete with Acura, Infiniti, Lexus, Genesis, and Mazda but not Kia, Ford or Subaru. If Encore GX competes with Kia then it should compete with Chevy.
GM is having trouble positioning Buick in the US because, for China, its a VW rival with Honda and Toyota being more premium in China. GM doesn't want a luxe Buick that could step on Cadillac's feet. To me, Buick is the new Saturn with great quality
I am wondering why can't they offer at least 4 cylinders in this car as option. Engine they offering is a joke, not all of us student drivers. It's doesn't compete with Mazda cx5 or cx30. Not even close.
Two local dealers
Gave up Buick in there GM lineup Buick is about to be done away with like Pontiac and Olds
Need rear air vents and lower prices.
Luxury isn’t a big engine, but Buick is just premium. If you’re gonna get one, just get the Envision or Enclave.
At least it's not made in China. In this case South Korea - GM Bupyeong plant in South Korea.
I prefer mazda more than this
lol!! Never. It’s so slow too. And the reliability is not good with GM. And the GM dealerships are lazy, cars always take so long to be ready.
Great Music .. really Brilliant.. made my day..
I won't even consider buying a car with a motorcycle engine. The Mazda CX-30 is a much better car, four cylinder 2.1 engine, four wheel drive, that's the car I would buy.
Buick right now is ranked 4th in reliability and I read the reliability report yesterday, Mazda was not in the top 10! 😂😂😂😂
I think you are talking initial quality. Mazda reliability for 5 yrs was better than Toyota. Only Lexus was above by a tiny margin. Buick falls apart. You can check owners reviews of the envision..
Lmao 🤣...nope
@@imdone1967 oh yeah! Mazda is sweating bullets.
@@carlosnuckols8470 this isn't on any mazda buyers radar!
Keep dreaming kido,,
Now go give mommy her phone back...
@@imdone1967 oh it is, living in Mazda buyers heads!
This is not even a competition for Mazda. GM has horrible reliability records to this day, I think driving Fred Flintstones car would be faster
"It has a very short wheelbase... that way it gives you the most room on the inside" what on earth were you smoking?
It’s beautiful!
I’ll keep my cx-50 thank you 😂 faster, stronger, more reliable, and actually sexy
My trailblazer is way more spacious in the back lol
Over priced. There is no room in the back, stop it. This should be no road noise and no wind noise. The money they ask, that car should be dead silent in the car. The ride should be supreme. No bump feel at all.
GM Canada is trying to peddle this POS as a luxury CUV with a 1.3 litre engine for almost $40K! lol For $3800 more, buyers can get an Audi Q3 with a 2.0 turbo. GM is a joke
Super content.
Better than Mazda CX-5 turbo ....are you nuts ? .....a GM ? are you nuts ? Buick is the best GM product though ....1.3 cyl . turbo , the engine must scream.
Who said CX5 Turbo? Where did you read or hear that? You need to pay attention
@@SamCarLegion I realized my mistake ...sorry you had to see it Sir.
This 3cly marvel will lose 50% of it value in two years at trade in time UAW Built.SAD CHEEP
USE THE ENGINE AS A PAPER WEIGHT
Front seats not made for grown adults.
Looks too much like the old ford escape
Buick encore GX has break issues.
Mazda has a lot to work on.
Lol you work for GM.. 😂
@@ontarioman6301 The he pride is back in America and I’m running against Trump for president!
Buick looks like Chinese or Korean cars.
you could hardly fit in the back seat, your head hits the roof!
It actually didn’t
Hooi pisda it’s a piece of crap 😢 gm
Its look small cheap car, where does it compete mazda?
Mazda is a cheap car and smaller :)
No its not, mazda is better in everyway
Have fun
@@SamCarLegionyou need to get a grip! The CX-30 eats this for breakfast!
If Trump was still President, this Buick would have a 2.0 liter ⛽️ #TRUTH
He's not , thank god!
@@imdone1967 right?! Who would want LOW GAS PRICES, BORDER SECURITY, LESS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, NO INFLATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSES, A STRONG ECONOMY⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️
@@imdone1967 YOUR TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME IS SHOWING ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖
@minipandora22 keep dreaming! Inflation is worldwide
No inflation , are you on drugs?
There was illegal immigration happening under Trump as well
What do you call border security?
Trump is the worst thing that has ever happened to this country. See ya trumpkinn, you have 0 clue...
It low key looks like a hyundai Tucson from behind
Front seats only for skinny people.
Who on earth wants their new car to have the smallest motor on earth? Not me! What a disgrace! Shame on you Buick for trying to convince the buying public that this is what we now deserve, it's not. We want powerful engines. We want to go fast right now! Give me a break! My car is faster than your car! When did that ever change? Oh, the Prius, I forgot.😮
Still a crappy GM product.
Quit shitting on the Mazda brand…😂
Nobody wants small and Luxury together. Gm needs to let the Buick brand go there’s nothing good
Yes, we do, if it makes it more affordable! But I do like powerful engines!
Looks so Chinese ,, Mazda mm about 50 % better reliability , looks and powertrain