Not only is the car stunning to look at. It's simple, not a hybrid ! It's a car that'll last you a long time and gets great gas mileage. With a quality interior. Glad to see someone still making good cars still
@@dirkcurritzki9585 It's a CUV. Why is it weird? It's shaped like a lot of CUVs out there. Mercedes and BMW have CUVs with this shape. The Buick looks better than both, IMO. Those others look bloated.
It's actually nice for a Buick. Actually interesting to look at and it's not a bland car. So many crossovers look like big bloated versions of every other car, but this is distinct without overdoing it like Hyundai and Kia.
The only thing that bothers me are the bumper mounted brake lights. They really throw you off since you’d expect the brake lights to be in the tail lamp housings.
That is the one thing about the exterior design that seriously bothers me. Such a dumb move on Buick's part. What's worse is that it's the same vehicle as the Chevy Trax and Chevy put the brake lights up higher where they should be.
As far as engine size/hp complaints go, it is more than enough power as a city/highway vehicle. You guys don't realize how many late 90s civics, rav4s, etc. are driving next to you on the road with their sub-140hp engines. Not every car needs to be a 800+ hp Demon
while I agree, I don't see how they couldn't offer something more comparable to the buick regals of past. Mine had a 2.0 turbo 4 with 250 horsepower that delivered great fuel economy along with more than sufficient usable power. 138 Horsepower is lean anyway you spin it. Something that is trying to be as nice/luxurious as this, 150 should be a minimum IMHO. Still, I'm thinking about taking one for a test drive because I am curious about it's handling and other driving dynamics.
@SebastianMonroe-yd3nu I'm talking about the engine not the actual vehicle. And I also disagree... not saying cars are the rage right now, but they are very much alive and in many different makes and models.
That SUV is beautiful and amazingly beautiful. In and out this vehicle looks like a $40 plus thousand vehicle. I love this for the right reasons. This vehicle will be a best-seller for GM and Buick.
I'm so glad UA-cam recommended me your channel a while back, your videos are so entertaining and I can look at some cars I'll probably never get to own lol. One car I wouldn't mind owning is the new Toyota Camry TRD but I wish Toyota gave it a manual transmission option.
I love my Envista, I just got it at the end of November. It's so sharp looking and an even better price. The only weird thing is when I back up it doesn't beep when I get close to something. I do have the full safety package.
I just purchased an Avenir trim level... First modern new vehicle in a while and I have to say... this truly is an impressive little car, and not just for the money. Thanks for the review of the ST trim level. I will say the ST seems to allow much more engine sound to come through vs. the Avenir. In the Avenir example I have, you truly can't hear the engine. Possibly something to do with the active noise cancellation, not sure.
I think they need to sell the Sport Touring model but with the Avenir's equipment. The ST looks much better but some people want the extra creature comforts.
Excellent value. I have '23 AWD Traverse and its been a phenomenal vehicle. We are considering one of these or a Trax for another vehicle. The space in GM vehicles is impressive as has been my fuel economy. My son and I drove to SF and back averaging 27 mpg. If you read user reviews they are getting very good mpg on Hwy in these, higher 30's.
We just got a 2024 Trax 2RS this past November and the vehicle has been great! Both the trax and the Buick are about the same. Two benefits that the Buick has is a power front drivers seat and a power lift gate otherwise both are the same. Trax has more cargo room in the back and rear head room. Can’t go wrong with either.
Squeezing that much power out of a cute 1.2L motor is crazy. I know tiny engines like these are common in places, like in Europe, but it's absolutely crazy for the NA market.
I'm looking to get one of these in the near future as I like the direction Buick is going. Don't mean to nit pick but it amuses me to see almost every reviewer on UA-cam says "no rear vents" when in actual fact the Buick web site says the HVAC vent is under the front seat. Just FYI.
No center arm rest or vents for the rear occupants is disappointing but for this price point, I’m impressed. You can get a fully loaded Envista for just a smudge over $30k and what it offers + the coupe-like design shoots way over expectations.
I currently daily a POS 06 Focus that makes 132hp NEW. I have 0 issues merging onto the highway at or above the speed limit, typically 65+. I test drove an Envista today and it feels noticeably faster than my focus, as well as reaches a comfortable merging speed much sooner and with less effort than the focus. My only concern with the engine is the wet belt system being used instead of a timing chain, it doesn't seem difficult to change yourself, but a mechanic is going to charge good money for something that shouldn't exist now a days.
It looks fun to drive and the rear leg space is very impressive. And the 3-cylinder engines sound better than the 4-cylinders. Pretty impressive car. The deal breakers for me are no available AWD and no rear air for the people I love.
THAT. I work for GM, the main reason this vehicle platform works, is precisely because its front wheel drive. An AWD system would give the current engine a little bit too much weight to sustain the currently fuel economy and reliability. We've heard talks about an awd variant coming down the road, but it will probably come with a slightly larger engine, lower fuel economy, and significant increase to weight and price. @@EricThomason
This was an excellent first attempt for them. Lots of room for improvements. More engine options & and an optional AWD model are two big ones for future models.
Beautiful on the outside, very old-fashioned on the inside. The interiors do not do justice to its new sporty design, it seems like you are inside a 2015 Chevrolet somewhere
Unless something drastic has happened, they'll be fine. US is a very distant secondary market for them; they're very popular as a high luxury brand in China.
@@ElliWoelfin Buick's sales in China have declined by nearly 50% from 2016, they're not doing so hot anymore. Frustratingly from my Chinese friends its the same issue as here; no one wants to buy the same car as Grandma. It's like they saw the decline of Buick in north america and changed nothing
@@ElliWoelfin Even in China, General Motors seem to be losing market share. The big market share they had 10-15 years is being eaten away massively by both other foreign auto brands and domestic Chinese auto brands. [It's almost like Chinese consumers are also working out that GM vehicles aren't very good, lol.]
Hmmm. HOw did you get that car up to speed? 5:08 I test drove an Avenir and it lurched, stumbled and downshifted coarsely on acceleration. The salesmen with me was embarrassed. I really like this car but my test model was no good. I diplomatically brushed it off with the salesman, but decided against the buy.
GM Korea Buick Division building some sharp cars. The 1.3L version with its reliability history I'm reading on multible formats pertaining engines in Engine enthusiasts, Trailblazer forums, etc. would have given me more confidence. Most reviews by folks with the GM 3cyl engs appear happy (of course some negative comments also) if 3cyl maintained right. Definitely read up on these little 3 bangers before jumping in. They should be warmed up in colder climates before driven for example. Im comparing sub/compact crossovers to replace a 2015 Camry. For same money Mazda or Toyota still in my sights. I'll test drive this and Encore GX. Wait a year to see if recalls or problems appear or just consider the new 24 month $199/mo lease w/ down payment. If reliable looks favorable maybe buy/finance the balance. Thanks for good review on the driving experience which matters to me as much as looks and dependability.
I purchased a buick envista sport touring but I have no wireless charging or trunk/lift gate button outside the trunk, on the keys, or inside the car. I’m curious about why that’s available on the model you have.
It’s a nice car with a reasonable price and it look fun to drive but I wish if they just made an air conditioning vents for back seats That would be perfection
Sedans are bad for CAFE as they need to make 40% better MPG for the same size vehicle than an SUV, since the SUV is a "light truck" due to the ground clearance. :(
this new engine uses a timing belt in oil, the former engine the 1.34 uses a timing chain, why would gm make the same mistake PSA group did with there 1.2 puretech engine by using timing belt ???? you have to change oil and filter every 8000km and the timing belt every 40000km otherwise kiss goodbuy to the engine , you don't believe me go search 1.2 puretech engine problems
Yeah 137HP even in a 3,000lb car like this is pretty underpowered for modern standards, they should be able to eek a little more than 137HP out of this turbo I3, many other car brands use Turbo 3s and most of them make decent power for small econoboxes, like Fords 1.5L Ecoboost makes 180HP, Nissans VC Turbo 3 cylinder makes 200HP.
@@ImGriffinP I can't see how it could feel like anything other than a slow econobox. Maybe the torque feels fine for people who never go over 4000rpm, but if you ask for more it can't give it because it doesn't have it! I am not a fan of downsize turbo engines, I think this vehicle would be better off with a nice reliable NA 1.6-1.8L IMO.
looks good but NEED BACK AIR VENTS! 🙄 i hateeee the ticking on buicks (high pressure fuel pump sound) and brake tail lights are TOO LOW( that's dangerous). oh- kind of slow when you need to speed going ACROSS TRAFFIC(good for driving NORMAL). it's definitely considered a good luxary for all ages/ with a sporty enough look for the young generation.
"a 4 cly sounds nothing like a V8" Yeah it does. This is a Lotus Esprit V8: ua-cam.com/video/RWDnMCl1fYo/v-deo.html This is a Ferrari 360 V8: ua-cam.com/video/t3ZhcDMJD6w/v-deo.htmlsi=lxznLiH7xy0_MA56&t=32 It's just that in North America, the crossplane V8 is more common rather than the flatplane V8 which has the same layout as an inline-four. Crossplane inline-fours like the Yamaha R1 are possible, but are relatively rare. This is a Yamaha R1 inline-four which sounds more similar to a crossplane V8 or to a V4: ua-cam.com/video/YDCb3ofQMOE/v-deo.html
I disagree. I don't hear the similarity. There are no 4 cyl that sounds like a Coyote V8, hemi V8, LS V8, Magnum V8, Ford Modular V8, iForce V8 etc etc etc
@@stevefrench4595 "There are no 4 cyl that sounds like..." I just showed you the crossplane crankshaft inline-four Yamaha R1 that sounds like a Coyote (but obviously revving twice as high, at low revs it sounds similar) etc: ua-cam.com/video/25pgWTyaxVE/v-deo.htmlsi=9v6Njt_HCgH6fbJ6&t=16 V4 engines also sound like crossplane V8s. Here's the Honda VRF800: ua-cam.com/users/shortsqMii_HRUOsY Basically "most" V8s are built like two V4s joined together and *not* like two inline-four joined together. However if you have a V8 that is built like two inline-fours joined together, than a inline-four *does* sound similar to it. On the other side, if you are really not convinced here is the Hayabusa flatplane crankshaft *V8* made out of two inline-four engines: ua-cam.com/video/C94VIwLbfKk/v-deo.html Hear how this V8 sounds like two inline-fours joined together, because it *IS* two inline-fours joined together? How can the four cylinder Hayabusa not sound like the V8 Hayabusa, it is *literally* half of the V8 Hayabusa! I don't follow. Here's an inline-four BMW S1000RR version of a Fiat 600, which sounds VERY similar to the above V8 Hayabusa Fiat 500 in my opinion: ua-cam.com/video/3vyL3yatHPg/v-deo.html Most inline-four engines have flatplane crankshafts and therefore sound like flatplane crankshaft V8s like Ferraris, Lotuses, Ford Cosworth DFV F1 engine, Hayabusa etc like I said. *Inline-fours absolutely sound like half a v8, as they are half a V8.* It's just the *other* layout of a V8 (like your examples) is more common like I said, while the matching inline-four to that layout like the Yamaha R1 is conversely, rarer like I said, but the Yamaha R1 still has that some tone as a Coyote.
@@stevefrench4595 If you go with, quote unquote, a " proper " V8 like this Honda V8 Indycar: ua-cam.com/video/wDLTsz_p41g/v-deo.html it absolutely sounds like a (very high revving) four cylinder engine, surely? 🙂 Therefore inline-fours DO sound like V8s like that Indycar, it's just that most V8s are the other kind of V8 (crossplane crankshaft), no?
"a 4 cly sounds nothing like a V8" I'm not done yet, I have another example! 😜 V8 DTM car: ua-cam.com/video/zTTHuKp1hMw/v-deo.html Four cylinder DTM car: ua-cam.com/video/LGKDechw0Aw/v-deo.htmlsi=roZcnlRMhDkDj_F9&t=72 They sure sound *very* similar to me... The exact same type of race car, one year they ran V8s, the next year they ran four cylinders and they sound very similar just as you would expect -- I rest my case. 😉 Indeed, if you scroll through the comments of videos on V8 DTM car vs Four Cylinder DTM car sound, most people can't really tell the difference, except that the V8 is louder because it was't turbocharged (and obviously doesn't make anti-lag noises). V8 vs 4 cyl DTM: ua-cam.com/video/gw6FwmGHCG0/v-deo.html
I love the price and I love the design. However, looking at the engineering stats, I foresee this being a very problematic vehicle with expensive repairs as it nears 100k miles and beyond.
Really nice car but even being a beast with maintenance, that teenie weenie engine with a turbo will be lucky to make 100,000 miles which would almost require you to buy an extended warranty. I can see buying one new and dumping it in 5 years or less. I would never buy used!!!! This and the Trax are great looking but they are throw away cars at a 25-30 k price tag
It's just nice to see a car that doesn't start at 40k.
Agree, but haters are gonna talk that it's a GM vehicle.......
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 I mean yeah GM's kinda bleh, but not rich people need shit too and cheap cars don't need to be peak luxury or anything.
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8you still got owned lol
@@Killahpriest35not really…his comment holds merit. OP just took a different stance instead of building on top of his.
Everything in this class is about this price. I do not get the comments about how expensive cars are.
If this thing was a v6 it’d be a force to reckon with because that styling is absolutely gorgeous 😍
And yet you can’t even get a 4 cylinder lol
Why it will cost $40,000
@@AngelCruz-qi1evjust few months for used they’ll depreciate like crazy
Not only is the car stunning to look at. It's simple, not a hybrid ! It's a car that'll last you a long time and gets great gas mileage. With a quality interior. Glad to see someone still making good cars still
Love the look of new Buick models. Awesome value here!
wonder how long term reliability's gonna be
@@truslo it will last cause they stuck with a 6 speed tranny. But they failed to make a v6 version with 4x4
@@truslothe reviews from new owners have been amazing and the specs look promising. I’m so close to buying lol😅
Newer Buicks look great
This is such a weird car though 😅
@@dirkcurritzki9585 It's a CUV. Why is it weird? It's shaped like a lot of CUVs out there. Mercedes and BMW have CUVs with this shape. The Buick looks better than both, IMO. Those others look bloated.
Seems like a great value. Good looks, built well, a nice bit of style.
It's actually nice for a Buick. Actually interesting to look at and it's not a bland car. So many crossovers look like big bloated versions of every other car, but this is distinct without overdoing it like Hyundai and Kia.
The only thing that bothers me are the bumper mounted brake lights. They really throw you off since you’d expect the brake lights to be in the tail lamp housings.
Those should be illegal honestly, no way is the visibility rate by others as high as if they were in the taillight
That is the one thing about the exterior design that seriously bothers me. Such a dumb move on Buick's part. What's worse is that it's the same vehicle as the Chevy Trax and Chevy put the brake lights up higher where they should be.
As far as engine size/hp complaints go, it is more than enough power as a city/highway vehicle. You guys don't realize how many late 90s civics, rav4s, etc. are driving next to you on the road with their sub-140hp engines. Not every car needs to be a 800+ hp Demon
while I agree, I don't see how they couldn't offer something more comparable to the buick regals of past. Mine had a 2.0 turbo 4 with 250 horsepower that delivered great fuel economy along with more than sufficient usable power. 138 Horsepower is lean anyway you spin it. Something that is trying to be as nice/luxurious as this, 150 should be a minimum IMHO. Still, I'm thinking about taking one for a test drive because I am curious about it's handling and other driving dynamics.
@@scaf_007vs3 I bet you'll like it if you drive it. They're kinda slick, not too big, and hopefully affordable
@@scaf_007vs3 cars are the past, suvs are the in thing
@SebastianMonroe-yd3nu I'm talking about the engine not the actual vehicle. And I also disagree... not saying cars are the rage right now, but they are very much alive and in many different makes and models.
@@scaf_007vs3how was it when you drove it. was the engine good enough
That SUV is beautiful and amazingly beautiful. In and out this vehicle looks like a $40 plus thousand vehicle. I love this for the right reasons. This vehicle will be a best-seller for GM and Buick.
I'm so glad UA-cam recommended me your channel a while back, your videos are so entertaining and I can look at some cars I'll probably never get to own lol. One car I wouldn't mind owning is the new Toyota Camry TRD but I wish Toyota gave it a manual transmission option.
I want one! ❤️❤️❤️ couldn't believe i would want a Buick 😅😅
I love my Envista, I just got it at the end of November. It's so sharp looking and an even better price. The only weird thing is when I back up it doesn't beep when I get close to something. I do have the full safety package.
Guess they had to find ways to reduce the price
I have one it beeps for me when a vehicle or person are in the rear. I have a ST Look at your gauges and set it.
I am looking to buy one. Do you recommend it?
Aside from the great review, I would like to commend you for entering the freeway at freeway speed! Bravo!!
I just purchased an Avenir trim level... First modern new vehicle in a while and I have to say... this truly is an impressive little car, and not just for the money. Thanks for the review of the ST trim level. I will say the ST seems to allow much more engine sound to come through vs. the Avenir. In the Avenir example I have, you truly can't hear the engine. Possibly something to do with the active noise cancellation, not sure.
The price and looks are going to make this thing pretty popular.
I think they need to sell the Sport Touring model but with the Avenir's equipment. The ST looks much better but some people want the extra creature comforts.
Excellent value. I have '23 AWD Traverse and its been a phenomenal vehicle. We are considering one of these or a Trax for another vehicle. The space in GM vehicles is impressive as has been my fuel economy. My son and I drove to SF and back averaging 27 mpg. If you read user reviews they are getting very good mpg on Hwy in these, higher 30's.
We just got a 2024 Trax 2RS this past November and the vehicle has been great! Both the trax and the Buick are about the same. Two benefits that the Buick has is a power front drivers seat and a power lift gate otherwise both are the same. Trax has more cargo room in the back and rear head room. Can’t go wrong with either.
Now I'm in the mood for a peach bellini, thanks to that fetching paint color.
22k starting price? This is a steal in 2024
Squeezing that much power out of a cute 1.2L motor is crazy. I know tiny engines like these are common in places, like in Europe, but it's absolutely crazy for the NA market.
It's a slug. When you pack family and their gear it's just slow
@@markwilliams6378who said anything about a family?
Love the look and would totally buy one just wish it has rear vents.
Buick web site says it's under the front seat. Almost every reviewer misses that. 🙄
Honestly the normal shift lever did it for me. Sold.
I'm looking to get one of these in the near future as I like the direction Buick is going. Don't mean to nit pick but it amuses me to see almost every reviewer on UA-cam says "no rear vents" when in actual fact the Buick web site says the HVAC vent is under the front seat. Just FYI.
I’ve probably watched 20 videos about this car and your comment is the first I’ve seen about this
I've never actually looked myself but it's listed on the Buick web site under interior specs.@@Ghost-jy9hk
Yeah I've watched as many videos as you have, and no one seems to know that.
Poor man's Urus I love it I'd definitely get one I've seen online that there are Kits to make it a Widebody
Definitely look nothing like that sorry buddy closest to a Tesla and Porsche truck period
No center arm rest or vents for the rear occupants is disappointing but for this price point, I’m impressed. You can get a fully loaded Envista for just a smudge over $30k and what it offers + the coupe-like design shoots way over expectations.
Its hard to believe that we live in a world where buick exists and pontiac doesn't
I currently daily a POS 06 Focus that makes 132hp NEW. I have 0 issues merging onto the highway at or above the speed limit, typically 65+. I test drove an Envista today and it feels noticeably faster than my focus, as well as reaches a comfortable merging speed much sooner and with less effort than the focus. My only concern with the engine is the wet belt system being used instead of a timing chain, it doesn't seem difficult to change yourself, but a mechanic is going to charge good money for something that shouldn't exist now a days.
I just bought the Avenir and I love it🖤🖤😍
The omission of a rear middle seat headrest is an interesting cost cutting choice…
Rare when 3 people sit in the back of any car really. Rear middle always uncomfortable
It looks fun to drive and the rear leg space is very impressive. And the 3-cylinder engines sound better than the 4-cylinders. Pretty impressive car. The deal breakers for me are no available AWD and no rear air for the people I love.
I'm not sure you'd want the added weight of an AWD system in this car
THAT. I work for GM, the main reason this vehicle platform works, is precisely because its front wheel drive. An AWD system would give the current engine a little bit too much weight to sustain the currently fuel economy and reliability. We've heard talks about an awd variant coming down the road, but it will probably come with a slightly larger engine, lower fuel economy, and significant increase to weight and price. @@EricThomason
There are vents under the front seats that blow air to the rear.
I love my Envista ST
I really dig it, if bought with a lifetime power train warranty it’s definitely worth it. I’d daily the heck out of it
This was an excellent first attempt for them. Lots of room for improvements. More engine options & and an optional AWD model are two big ones for future models.
Love your vids ngl i was obsessed since the bmw winter snow videos❤
Beautiful on the outside, very old-fashioned on the inside. The interiors do not do justice to its new sporty design, it seems like you are inside a 2015 Chevrolet somewhere
Beautiful car and a beautiful color! Thanks for the review.
I love mine
Me too drive is fun
This might be my next car once my lease is up on my 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-line
Buick either lives or dies by the end of this decade.
Unless something drastic has happened, they'll be fine. US is a very distant secondary market for them; they're very popular as a high luxury brand in China.
@@ElliWoelfin Buick's sales in China have declined by nearly 50% from 2016, they're not doing so hot anymore. Frustratingly from my Chinese friends its the same issue as here; no one wants to buy the same car as Grandma. It's like they saw the decline of Buick in north america and changed nothing
@@ElliWoelfin Even in China, General Motors seem to be losing market share. The big market share they had 10-15 years is being eaten away massively by both other foreign auto brands and domestic Chinese auto brands. [It's almost like Chinese consumers are also working out that GM vehicles aren't very good, lol.]
Hmmm. HOw did you get that car up to speed? 5:08 I test drove an Avenir and it lurched, stumbled and downshifted coarsely on acceleration. The salesmen with me was embarrassed. I really like this car but my test model was no good. I diplomatically brushed it off with the salesman, but decided against the buy.
1.2L 3-cylinder? At least it's not a CVT, but this is the kind of commuter car that would be better if it was electric IMO.
I like it 🤷♂️
I could throw down in one of these newer buick's in substitution of a newer honda. I like it.
GM Korea Buick Division building some sharp cars. The 1.3L version with its reliability history I'm reading on multible formats pertaining engines in Engine enthusiasts, Trailblazer forums, etc. would have given me more confidence. Most reviews by folks with the GM 3cyl engs appear happy (of course some negative comments also) if 3cyl maintained right. Definitely read up on these little 3 bangers before jumping in. They should be warmed up in colder climates before driven for example. Im comparing sub/compact crossovers to replace a 2015 Camry. For same money Mazda or Toyota still in my sights. I'll test drive this and Encore GX. Wait a year to see if recalls or problems appear or just consider the new 24 month $199/mo lease w/ down payment. If reliable looks favorable maybe buy/finance the balance. Thanks for good review on the driving experience which matters to me as much as looks and dependability.
Any USA national data on accident frequency correlation with lower mounted breaking lights?
the rear looks a little awkward but the price for this is good
Very Renault Arkana-ish or other coupe SUV things!
The first car ill buy on my own!
You basically just got a Lamborghini Urus lol
imagine this had a v6 🤔 would be a very cool car
If this had a V6 yo msrp 40,000 before tax and they would sell it over sticker for 55,000
It’s a beautiful car imagine a V6 and in manual
A classic case of beauty is only skin deep.
I purchased a buick envista sport touring but I have no wireless charging or trunk/lift gate button outside the trunk, on the keys, or inside the car. I’m curious about why that’s available on the model you have.
The interior of this car gives off 55 year old Aunt that never got married and wears those glasses with the long corners kind of vibe.
Good job
How long will a small turbo 3-cylinder engine last in a vehicle this large? Will it make it to 100K miles?
It’s a nice car with a reasonable price and it look fun to drive but I wish if they just made an air conditioning vents for back seats That would be perfection
Thanks, it's nice, but I'm not a fan of the 3 cylinder engine. Shape is ok and it's different. Still, I'd really rather have a Mazda CX-30!
I really like the CX30, but it has no rear leg room.
@@bradh6185 I understand, the back seat legroom is too tight. It's one reason I drive the CX-5. But overall the Mazda is a better car.
But a turbo charge three cylinder? How long is that gonna last? 70,000 miles?
They're doing a major disservice by not having AWD as an option. I love the styling, both in and out!
AWD is not needed at all for most USA drivers.
i feel you should have a option for a v4 or v6 on this. But awesome to have a car that less then 30k these days
Center armrest with cup holders only in the Avenir trim of the Envista.
What about the supposedly selling point of Buicks being quiet cabin? It looks like this doesn’t even offer that.
2:13 the noise that door makes when you open it is unfortunate specially with headphones
yep. Cheap materials
There are versions of this in the PRC w/ awd and 180 hp not sold here to protect the Encore
that buick symbol on the front looks like the monster energy drink logo.
Perhaps an 8 speed would have been better but still better than those awful cvts that gm puts in others compact suvs
When you order a Lamborghini Urus from Temu
is it me or does the engine sound loud in this video?
Does it come with heated seats in Canada?
19 inch wheels on a $23k crossover is just unnecessary
Could be a success in Europe.
the only thing that would stop me buying this is engine reliability
I remember when Buick used to be GMs luxury brand just below Cadillac….what happened? Need to back to making sedans.
Sedans are bad for CAFE as they need to make 40% better MPG for the same size vehicle than an SUV, since the SUV is a "light truck" due to the ground clearance. :(
@@TassieLorenzo These compact SuVs look horrible...thats why I said make more sedans...look like an actual car lol
this new engine uses a timing belt in oil, the former engine the 1.34 uses a timing chain, why would gm make the same mistake PSA group did with there 1.2 puretech engine by using timing belt ???? you have to change oil and filter every 8000km and the timing belt every 40000km otherwise kiss goodbuy to the engine , you don't believe me go search 1.2 puretech engine problems
For 25k,good car to run until 75k miles,and sell
it quick.
Put a few well fed adults in there and see how that 137 hp feels.
Me specifically 😂😢.
Why such a low mpg for that small engine?
Mazda attempted to make one CX 50
Much like the Ford Ecosport, this engine should be in vehicles that would actually deliver good fuel economy and cost over $10k less than this.
Needs to be at least 200 horse. My Kia forte has more power than this thing and that's sad
You just have to drive one. It feels perfectly fine with the torque it has.
Yeah 137HP even in a 3,000lb car like this is pretty underpowered for modern standards, they should be able to eek a little more than 137HP out of this turbo I3, many other car brands use Turbo 3s and most of them make decent power for small econoboxes, like Fords 1.5L Ecoboost makes 180HP, Nissans VC Turbo 3 cylinder makes 200HP.
@@ZoomZoom356 Apparently GM has a 1.3L (vs this 1.2L) that would be more suited, hoping they swap it in a mid-cycle refresh
Won't happen......@@DoctuhJ
@@ImGriffinP I can't see how it could feel like anything other than a slow econobox. Maybe the torque feels fine for people who never go over 4000rpm, but if you ask for more it can't give it because it doesn't have it! I am not a fan of downsize turbo engines, I think this vehicle would be better off with a nice reliable NA 1.6-1.8L IMO.
looks good but NEED BACK AIR VENTS! 🙄 i hateeee the ticking on buicks (high pressure fuel pump sound) and brake tail lights are TOO LOW( that's dangerous).
oh- kind of slow when you need to speed going ACROSS TRAFFIC(good for driving NORMAL).
it's definitely considered a good luxary for all ages/ with a sporty enough look for the young generation.
неплохой бричан под древнейшей маркой
First thing I notice is AN ENGINE TICK omfg
No.
@@cgmiddle yes
32mpg on the highway with 137hp?! Dear lord.
Man at least 200 horsepower would have been Nice
cool
I honestly had no idea buick was still around
They don't have sedans anymore, but they have several SUVs.
It's weird how a 3 cyl sounds much like a V6, a 5 cyl sounds very similar to a V10, but a 4 cly sounds nothing like a V8
"a 4 cly sounds nothing like a V8" Yeah it does. This is a Lotus Esprit V8: ua-cam.com/video/RWDnMCl1fYo/v-deo.html This is a Ferrari 360 V8: ua-cam.com/video/t3ZhcDMJD6w/v-deo.htmlsi=lxznLiH7xy0_MA56&t=32 It's just that in North America, the crossplane V8 is more common rather than the flatplane V8 which has the same layout as an inline-four. Crossplane inline-fours like the Yamaha R1 are possible, but are relatively rare. This is a Yamaha R1 inline-four which sounds more similar to a crossplane V8 or to a V4: ua-cam.com/video/YDCb3ofQMOE/v-deo.html
I disagree. I don't hear the similarity. There are no 4 cyl that sounds like a Coyote V8, hemi V8, LS V8, Magnum V8, Ford Modular V8, iForce V8 etc etc etc
@@stevefrench4595 "There are no 4 cyl that sounds like..." I just showed you the crossplane crankshaft inline-four Yamaha R1 that sounds like a Coyote (but obviously revving twice as high, at low revs it sounds similar) etc: ua-cam.com/video/25pgWTyaxVE/v-deo.htmlsi=9v6Njt_HCgH6fbJ6&t=16
V4 engines also sound like crossplane V8s. Here's the Honda VRF800: ua-cam.com/users/shortsqMii_HRUOsY
Basically "most" V8s are built like two V4s joined together and *not* like two inline-four joined together. However if you have a V8 that is built like two inline-fours joined together, than a inline-four *does* sound similar to it.
On the other side, if you are really not convinced here is the Hayabusa flatplane crankshaft *V8* made out of two inline-four engines: ua-cam.com/video/C94VIwLbfKk/v-deo.html Hear how this V8 sounds like two inline-fours joined together, because it *IS* two inline-fours joined together?
How can the four cylinder Hayabusa not sound like the V8 Hayabusa, it is *literally* half of the V8 Hayabusa! I don't follow.
Here's an inline-four BMW S1000RR version of a Fiat 600, which sounds VERY similar to the above V8 Hayabusa Fiat 500 in my opinion: ua-cam.com/video/3vyL3yatHPg/v-deo.html
Most inline-four engines have flatplane crankshafts and therefore sound like flatplane crankshaft V8s like Ferraris, Lotuses, Ford Cosworth DFV F1 engine, Hayabusa etc like I said. *Inline-fours absolutely sound like half a v8, as they are half a V8.*
It's just the *other* layout of a V8 (like your examples) is more common like I said, while the matching inline-four to that layout like the Yamaha R1 is conversely, rarer like I said, but the Yamaha R1 still has that some tone as a Coyote.
@@stevefrench4595 If you go with, quote unquote, a " proper " V8 like this Honda V8 Indycar: ua-cam.com/video/wDLTsz_p41g/v-deo.html it absolutely sounds like a (very high revving) four cylinder engine, surely? 🙂
Therefore inline-fours DO sound like V8s like that Indycar, it's just that most V8s are the other kind of V8 (crossplane crankshaft), no?
"a 4 cly sounds nothing like a V8" I'm not done yet, I have another example! 😜
V8 DTM car: ua-cam.com/video/zTTHuKp1hMw/v-deo.html
Four cylinder DTM car: ua-cam.com/video/LGKDechw0Aw/v-deo.htmlsi=roZcnlRMhDkDj_F9&t=72
They sure sound *very* similar to me... The exact same type of race car, one year they ran V8s, the next year they ran four cylinders and they sound very similar just as you would expect -- I rest my case. 😉
Indeed, if you scroll through the comments of videos on V8 DTM car vs Four Cylinder DTM car sound, most people can't really tell the difference, except that the V8 is louder because it was't turbocharged (and obviously doesn't make anti-lag noises).
V8 vs 4 cyl DTM: ua-cam.com/video/gw6FwmGHCG0/v-deo.html
Strange how you can still get a car in 2024 with no center arm rest in my opinion no matter the price point it should always have one but ehh🤷♂️
door closing sounded hollow.
Door closing sounded solid and well built. Get your ears checked.
They sound solid.
Imagine it with a 2.5 naturally aspirated engine
No rear wiper/washer, big mistake!
this thing is really compelling, if only it wasnt a GM product.
1.2?!
You should try driving these like normal sometimes. You seem like your pedal to the floor the whole time.
I love the price and I love the design. However, looking at the engineering stats, I foresee this being a very problematic vehicle with expensive repairs as it nears 100k miles and beyond.
Really nice car but even being a beast with maintenance, that teenie weenie engine with a turbo will be lucky to make 100,000 miles which would almost require you to buy an extended warranty. I can see buying one new and dumping it in 5 years or less. I would never buy used!!!! This and the Trax are great looking but they are throw away cars at a 25-30 k price tag
Wish I was in the market for a new car.
oh yeah buick exists
1.2L? Christ, it’s gonna be a junker before 60k miles.
Very BMW X4-ish looks, but the specs are kinda sad