I drove the Avenir yesterday and me and the wife liked it much better than the Traverse Red Line. In my opinion it rode better, drove, better, and was more comfortable. And I like the fact that it comes with a full gauge cluster.
I've been driving my 2019 Enclave Avenir for 3 months now and shifting into reverse is still annoying and ergonomically unpleasant, and the transmission is jerky and indecisive. I like everything else though.
I think car reviewers love to say Buick is for old people, I see them being owned by families who want a slightly more upscale car than just a Chevy, at least in my neighbourhood. But, I also see you guys still making Found On Road Dead jokes and drooling over Toyotas and Hondas, even when they make a mediocre (or downright ugly) car.
Harrison William Thorburn You're not wrong at all, but the demographics don't lie. The good news is that Buick owner's average age is dropping. I just finished my review of the new Regal GS. Should post soon and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Stay tuned!
It is a good news from the marketing point of view that Buick is "old folks" car because very soon 1/4 of U. S. population will be over 65 and their car is awaiting them
I bought more of those original Buick enclaves back in 2008. Brand new off the lot cxl all-wheel drive version. One of the best Vehicles I've ever owned. 10 years and 206,000 miles later we're still going strong. I hope this new version lives up to that Legacy.
People: Ew, Buicks are for old people. Me: At 30, I think I'm finally realizing that I'm old because I can appreciate a Buick. (Not this one though, maybe that Regal Sportback. If the Kia Stinger didn't exist.) Also, I am really digging that jacket.
Right on: Functional design is missing in Detroit. Can't see out the back and can't see out the back quarter panel. Other gripe that needs to be highlighted: the center consoles are WAY overdone, way too large. Can't even begin to stretch out and move my right leg. The designers want the drivers boxed in. Yuck. No thank you. One wonders if those designing these cars ever drive them, especially taking longer trips in them. Forget it. Great reasons to buy an Outback.
TruthHasSpoken I hold onto hope that the pendulum is going to swing back. We keep figuring out how to make materials lighter, stronger, and thinner. Pillars will shrink again, and we'll be able to see out of our cars. We'll design more efficient, elegant technology, so it's not just a clown nose stuck on the console. The best design is invisible.
Interesting this too Michael: they are making cars so that I can see easily "up" but not "out". Having an expansive view of the sky does nothing for me when I need to decide at 75 miles an hour whether to switch lanes. With those large rear pillars, I need to turn my head a long time, away from the road in front of me, to understand what's around me. Terrifically annoying. Just sit in an '18 Equinox as another GM example.
That shifter is horrid. Also can't turn off the stop/start system. At least they got rid of those 1950's portholes. Thanks. Good interview. I drive a '17 Malibu Premier 2.0 with 9-speed transmission. No problem. Love it.
Well, yes you can shut off the start/stop system, in manual mode. So there's that. I can't wait to buy one of these next year. I have a '13 and it's been great. This one will be better.
Mike would you say this is more Chevy or Lexus as far as fit and finish, materials, quality, ect? This doesn't seem that premium to me. I know that it's a tweener luxury car but curious if they fixed all the Chevy build quality gripes? Thanks
Buick is maligned? Of course it is. It's a 2nd rate brand likely to get killed off in a few years.. leaving us with no dealer or parts network. *cough* Pontiac and Oldsmobile
The new new Enclave is a beautiful luxury crossover. I don’t see any problem with the stick to switch gears...
I drove the Avenir yesterday and me and the wife liked it much better than the Traverse Red Line. In my opinion it rode better, drove, better, and was more comfortable. And I like the fact that it comes with a full gauge cluster.
richard button Getting increasingly rare these days!
Shifter takes 10 seconds to learn. 9 speed transmission works fine, you do not feel it shift
hook2233 10 seconds to learn and a lifetime to hate.
I've been driving my 2019 Enclave Avenir for 3 months now and shifting into reverse is still annoying and ergonomically unpleasant, and the transmission is jerky and indecisive. I like everything else though.
Looks good
Good review, also, nice jacket :)
I think car reviewers love to say Buick is for old people, I see them being owned by families who want a slightly more upscale car than just a Chevy, at least in my neighbourhood. But, I also see you guys still making Found On Road Dead jokes and drooling over Toyotas and Hondas, even when they make a mediocre (or downright ugly) car.
Harrison William Thorburn You're not wrong at all, but the demographics don't lie. The good news is that Buick owner's average age is dropping. I just finished my review of the new Regal GS. Should post soon and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Stay tuned!
It is a good news from the marketing point of view that Buick is "old folks" car because very soon 1/4 of U. S. population will be over 65 and their car is awaiting them
keytothegate K average new Buick buyer age is 57 years old.
Don't care
For this guy.
I bought more of those original Buick enclaves back in 2008. Brand new off the lot cxl all-wheel drive version. One of the best Vehicles I've ever owned. 10 years and 206,000 miles later we're still going strong. I hope this new version lives up to that Legacy.
Nice design
People: Ew, Buicks are for old people.
Me: At 30, I think I'm finally realizing that I'm old because I can appreciate a Buick. (Not this one though, maybe that Regal Sportback. If the Kia Stinger didn't exist.)
Also, I am really digging that jacket.
Paul Ho Thanks, bud!
Average Buick new car buyer is 57 years old. So you're getting there.
@@normt5463 is that an actual fact?
@@normt5463I'm in my early 30s with 3 kids. I'd rather drive this than a minivan now that they're 15, 14, and 9...
@@chughenatornthat was 5-years ago. With all new suvs and some small compact ones below $30k the average age is right at 50 or less.
Right on: Functional design is missing in Detroit. Can't see out the back and can't see out the back quarter panel. Other gripe that needs to be highlighted: the center consoles are WAY overdone, way too large. Can't even begin to stretch out and move my right leg. The designers want the drivers boxed in. Yuck. No thank you.
One wonders if those designing these cars ever drive them, especially taking longer trips in them.
Forget it.
Great reasons to buy an Outback.
TruthHasSpoken I hold onto hope that the pendulum is going to swing back. We keep figuring out how to make materials lighter, stronger, and thinner. Pillars will shrink again, and we'll be able to see out of our cars. We'll design more efficient, elegant technology, so it's not just a clown nose stuck on the console. The best design is invisible.
Interesting this too Michael: they are making cars so that I can see easily "up" but not "out". Having an expansive view of the sky does nothing for me when I need to decide at 75 miles an hour whether to switch lanes. With those large rear pillars, I need to turn my head a long time, away from the road in front of me, to understand what's around me. Terrifically annoying. Just sit in an '18 Equinox as another GM example.
TruthHasSpoken qi76
7 seats in an outback??
Bulbous bohemouth. 😆🤣
That shifter is horrid. Also can't turn off the stop/start system. At least they got rid of those 1950's portholes. Thanks. Good interview. I drive a '17 Malibu Premier 2.0 with 9-speed transmission. No problem. Love it.
Well, yes you can shut off the start/stop system, in manual mode. So there's that. I can't wait to buy one of these next year. I have a '13 and it's been great. This one will be better.
Thanks for sharing
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Good Review Bro, I'm 6'4 too, would be cool to tag along with you sometime on a review?
As sounds like my Dream job, reviewing vehicles that is... 😎
I like those that are for sale at prince Chevrolet in Valdosta Ga an Daleearnhart Automotive
Blind spots, can’t shut off start/stop? No thanks, I’ll keep my ‘96 Suburban.
He was wrong, you can shut it off.
How do I get it to remind me that my keys are still in the vehicle
Kind of looks like a van with bad gas milage
My 2016 van got 13-15mpg/17-19mpg... Aaaand minivans are just as expensive, also, stigmatized.
Why are you always reviewing POS cars bro? I still can't get over how bad of a value that Chevy Trax was!
I review what they request me to review. I am nothing but a mere servant.
Those Tesla headlights lol
He’s so funny!
Mike would you say this is more Chevy or Lexus as far as fit and finish, materials, quality, ect? This doesn't seem that premium to me. I know that it's a tweener luxury car but curious if they fixed all the Chevy build quality gripes? Thanks
Blake Swan It's much improved.
Michael Perkins so very much like Lexus you are saying or just a better Chevy
Blake Swan I don't know that I'd go as far as Lexus, but certainly more Lexus than Chevy.
Michael Perkins wow. Thanks I'm pretty impressed. Thank you
Buick is maligned? Of course it is. It's a 2nd rate brand likely to get killed off in a few years.. leaving us with no dealer or parts network. *cough* Pontiac and Oldsmobile
Over rated interior, seats are very hard….
Yes.But Chinese made Envision seats are very soft and comfy