I live in Palm Springs and know what you mean!!! I also like cars with rear sunshades, remote start and other sun-related stuff. Thanks for watching and please subscribe to my channel, I plan to review the 2022 Enclave in May.
@@FreddySherman Subscribed! When my owner got me he purposly didn't want the upgraded leather. I actually like the cloth seat look better also. Looking forward to your 2022 review
I've heard that if you have the Tech Pkg, when you select "Sport" mode (manual mode), it disables the "Stop/Start" function. Also, this review didn't cover the "Camera Rear View Mirror" - a separate camera on the rear displays the rear surroundings on the interior rear view mirror - just have to operate the lever on the rear view mirror - best rear view mirror ever! Also there is a washer that cleans the 2 rear camera lenses. Also didn't cover the cylinder deactivation - 6cyl to 4cyl and the fact that the engines runs on low-test gas - saves $/mile (better measure than mpg). Also didn't cover the setting to allow the rear hatch to open 3/4's or full. On the AWD model, you can switch the rear-wheel drive off when its not needed - saves $/mile. I like the drone footage in the review - good job!
Thank you for watching and for the details. I have to balance the length of the video with the amount of info (and drone footage) I want to include. People just don't want or watch anything more than about 15 minutes. I just drove the new Cadillac XT4 compact SUV and used the camera rear view mirror and really tested it out for the first time, very cool function. Again, thanks for watching and for those key points.
@@FreddySherman I was wrong about the cylinder deactivation - it's on the Lacrosse but not the Enclave. I'm in the process of buying an Enclave Avenue, thanks in part to your review, and was disappointed that it doesn't have cylinder deactivation.
I hear you but in my case, I looked for the longest reviews first - wanted to get as much detail as possible before spending this much money. You did a great job for a 20-minute review. Also - I think the "stop/start" can be disengaged in manual or sport mode even if the Tech Pkg is not optioned.
Thank you, I always love hearing that (about the purchase). I was surprised when you mentioned cylinder deactivation, I've only heard of that on eight cylinder engines but good to know the LaCrosse has it.
Well, this was a review of a 2018 model so it might have changed since then. Hey, at least her Malibu was made in the USA, this was made in China! Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
Its a nice vehicle but it is missing some key common luxury car features like Auto up/down windows on all 4 windows and rain sensing wipers. But they aren’t the dealbreaker. The dealbreaker is the stop/start feature with no off button. Sorry but, no Off button, no business. Until it proves that it doesn’t increase wear and tear on the car which only time can tell I refuse to get a car that doesn’t let me shut it off. So I guess a Lincoln will do.
I tend to agree. Although in the new Regal TourX and the LaCrosse I've driven it's less of an issue, because the cars and bigger and well-insulated I didn't feel them starting and stopping.
Is it just me or is the leather a bit hit and miss with the stitching consistency? If you look at 15:00 when you're in the 2nd row, the rear right of the driver's seat looks really off with a 'wobbley' bulge. Compare to the passenger side and it looks fine. Anything you noticed in that regard?
Wow, good eye. I see the bulge, I didn't feel it or notice it. It looks like it's part of the seat or seat mechanism, not a bulge in the leather or flaw. The leather and the seats seemed high quality to me, but I did not carefully inspect the interior. I didn't notice any quality issues in the two weeks I had it.
The gas mileage on the Enclave is certainly not great - if it had cylinder deactivation, that might have helped. But, the engine runs on low test gasoline which is significant - many foreign engines, especially turbo-charged ones, are recommended to use high test. When comparing to other vehicles, $/mile might be a better relative comparison than MPG.
I agree. Did you know you can use low test in any modern car, their sensors adjust for it. Performance will not be as as good, but it's fine for the car. They have to do it that was as many of the cars are sold in countries where premium gas is not always available. It hurts the performance but not the engine.
It’s beautiful for sure. The new Enclave is lighter, faster, better fuel economy, bigger and nice to drive. If you don’t leave in an area that have snow, you don’t need all wheel drive at all. There is nothing wrong with the front wheel drive. But Nice video
Isn't the Enclave bigger? I have driven and reviewed it. I'm not a fan of front wheel drive, I think the cars pull and have some torque steer under hard acceleration. I like the AWD feel and quickness. Thank you very much for watching and for your comment.
Luxury Fred trends maybe? I mean theres already 10 speeds so. From my experience with a Malibu that’s a 6 speed I do manage to get better mileage in manual mode and it does have the start stop but does not have the on and off switch for the stop start. I’m not really too annoyed with the system myself just because I do live in a hotter weather area and it doesn’t do the stop start and the same when it’s in winter time where it’s cold. But if I do get annoyed by it then I just put it in manual mode and shift it myself. That’s what I really do if I get annoyed. Now would I agree to have a on and off switch? Yes! But again I think at this point that’s their temporary solution for now is to put it in manual mode
I get it, I just don't think you should have to do all that in what they are calling a luxury vehicle. You should just be able to turn the system off, like in every other car!
I drove my Buick Enclave 2,300 miles across country, very uncomfortable seats, the seats are very hard , had to buy a cushion, this year I’m driving my Ford F150 to Az, seats are much nicer, I can ride all day in them...
Our Buick Enclave is a 2016 Leather Package….my wife and I both use cushions to sit on…the leather seats are HARD !! Our 2008 Buick Lacerne had very soft cushion leather seats and it was a joy to ride in….
@@richardbrout2242 We checked out the 2017, 2018 and 2019, Buick Enclave the seats haven't changed at all, still very hard and uncomfortable, so we went and tried the 2019 Ford Expedition, seats are fantastic !! drove to Arizona with no trouble, and we got better gas milage and lots more power than the Buick....coming home last March we slept in the Expedition, because of the covid....Buick should look back a few years at the 2008 and 2011Buick Lucerne and bring back the good seats ....
You must have a cool grandpa. I liked it, just as good as luxury SUVs from the other car makers. I'm excited to try their sports sedan and convertible, those are geared towards younger owners. Thank you for watching!
I like this but not the leather. It burns your bottom in the Arizona heat.
I live in Palm Springs and know what you mean!!! I also like cars with rear sunshades, remote start and other sun-related stuff.
Thanks for watching and please subscribe to my channel, I plan to review the 2022 Enclave in May.
@@FreddySherman Subscribed! When my owner got me he purposly didn't want the upgraded leather. I actually like the cloth seat look better also. Looking forward to your 2022 review
Love the video
Thanks for watching!
I've heard that if you have the Tech Pkg, when you select "Sport" mode (manual mode), it disables the "Stop/Start" function. Also, this review didn't cover the "Camera Rear View Mirror" - a separate camera on the rear displays the rear surroundings on the interior rear view mirror - just have to operate the lever on the rear view mirror - best rear view mirror ever! Also there is a washer that cleans the 2 rear camera lenses. Also didn't cover the cylinder deactivation - 6cyl to 4cyl and the fact that the engines runs on low-test gas - saves $/mile (better measure than mpg). Also didn't cover the setting to allow the rear hatch to open 3/4's or full. On the AWD model, you can switch the rear-wheel drive off when its not needed - saves $/mile. I like the drone footage in the review - good job!
Thank you for watching and for the details. I have to balance the length of the video with the amount of info (and drone footage) I want to include. People just don't want or watch anything more than about 15 minutes. I just drove the new Cadillac XT4 compact SUV and used the camera rear view mirror and really tested it out for the first time, very cool function. Again, thanks for watching and for those key points.
Check ou my LaCrosse video, love to hear your thoughts on that one.
@@FreddySherman I was wrong about the cylinder deactivation - it's on the Lacrosse but not the Enclave. I'm in the process of buying an Enclave Avenue, thanks in part to your review, and was disappointed that it doesn't have cylinder deactivation.
I hear you but in my case, I looked for the longest reviews first - wanted to get as much detail as possible before spending this much money. You did a great job for a 20-minute review. Also - I think the "stop/start" can be disengaged in manual or sport mode even if the Tech Pkg is not optioned.
Thank you, I always love hearing that (about the purchase). I was surprised when you mentioned cylinder deactivation, I've only heard of that on eight cylinder engines but good to know the LaCrosse has it.
I just can't believe gmc has the same infotainment system in this 67k vehicle as my financial irresponsible sister's Chevy Malibu. It's just fugly.
Well, this was a review of a 2018 model so it might have changed since then. Hey, at least her Malibu was made in the USA, this was made in China!
Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
Its a nice vehicle but it is missing some key common luxury car features like Auto up/down windows on all 4 windows and rain sensing wipers. But they aren’t the dealbreaker.
The dealbreaker is the stop/start feature with no off button. Sorry but, no Off button, no business. Until it proves that it doesn’t increase wear and tear on the car which only time can tell I refuse to get a car that doesn’t let me shut it off. So I guess a Lincoln will do.
I tend to agree. Although in the new Regal TourX and the LaCrosse I've driven it's less of an issue, because the cars and bigger and well-insulated I didn't feel them starting and stopping.
Nice review! Thanks!
Is it just me or is the leather a bit hit and miss with the stitching consistency? If you look at 15:00 when you're in the 2nd row, the rear right of the driver's seat looks really off with a 'wobbley' bulge. Compare to the passenger side and it looks fine. Anything you noticed in that regard?
Wow, good eye. I see the bulge, I didn't feel it or notice it. It looks like it's part of the seat or seat mechanism, not a bulge in the leather or flaw. The leather and the seats seemed high quality to me, but I did not carefully inspect the interior. I didn't notice any quality issues in the two weeks I had it.
it's due to the airbag gm puts between the front occupants...you'd still think they could hide it better
The gas mileage on the Enclave is certainly not great - if it had cylinder deactivation, that might have helped. But, the engine runs on low test gasoline which is significant - many foreign engines, especially turbo-charged ones, are recommended to use high test. When comparing to other vehicles, $/mile might be a better relative comparison than MPG.
I agree. Did you know you can use low test in any modern car, their sensors adjust for it. Performance will not be as as good, but it's fine for the car. They have to do it that was as many of the cars are sold in countries where premium gas is not always available. It hurts the performance but not the engine.
It’s beautiful for sure. The new Enclave is lighter, faster, better fuel economy, bigger and nice to drive. If you don’t leave in an area that have snow, you don’t need all wheel drive at all. There is nothing wrong with the front wheel drive. But Nice video
Isn't the Enclave bigger? I have driven and reviewed it. I'm not a fan of front wheel drive, I think the cars pull and have some torque steer under hard acceleration. I like the AWD feel and quickness. Thank you very much for watching and for your comment.
You can disable stop start by putting into manual mode
But then you would have to shift it manually, right? I just drove the Regal Sportback and it had the same situation.
Luxury Fred yes! But again in certain situation driving in manuals are a little bit more efficient than doing in just auto right?
Then why put a 9-speed automatic transmission in it???
Luxury Fred trends maybe? I mean theres already 10 speeds so. From my experience with a Malibu that’s a 6 speed I do manage to get better mileage in manual mode and it does have the start stop but does not have the on and off switch for the stop start. I’m not really too annoyed with the system myself just because I do live in a hotter weather area and it doesn’t do the stop start and the same when it’s in winter time where it’s cold. But if I do get annoyed by it then I just put it in manual mode and shift it myself. That’s what I really do if I get annoyed. Now would I agree to have a on and off switch? Yes! But again I think at this point that’s their temporary solution for now is to put it in manual mode
I get it, I just don't think you should have to do all that in what they are calling a luxury vehicle. You should just be able to turn the system off, like in every other car!
dude the avenir comes only in awd check to the right of the screen you'll see a button that says AWD hit it
Are you sure? I think this one wasn't AWD. What do you think of the Envision, I am getting one next week to review.
Good gas mileage - haha!
Reasonably good for an SUV?
I drove my Buick Enclave 2,300 miles across country, very uncomfortable seats, the seats are very hard , had to buy a cushion, this year I’m driving my Ford F150 to Az, seats are much nicer, I can ride all day in them...
Thanks for watching and for your comment. Was yours an Avenir? That's interesting to hear, I did a few 100-mile / two-hour drives with no real issues.
Our Buick Enclave is a 2016 Leather Package….my wife and I both use cushions to sit on…the leather seats are HARD !! Our 2008 Buick Lacerne had very soft cushion leather seats and it was a joy to ride in….
Interesting, thanks.
@@Larry-tl6vw This video is a for a 2018 Enclave.. (new model). Yours is the old model.. and completely different seats. I sat in both.
@@richardbrout2242 We checked out the 2017, 2018 and 2019, Buick Enclave the seats haven't changed at all, still very hard and uncomfortable, so we went and tried the 2019 Ford Expedition, seats are fantastic !! drove to Arizona with no trouble, and we got better gas milage and lots more power than the Buick....coming home last March we slept in the Expedition, because of the covid....Buick should look back a few years at the 2008 and 2011Buick Lucerne and bring back the good seats ....
Meh, it’s still a Buick. Let’s move it along, folks.
For the most possible Buick excitement, check out my review of the Regal GS.
Nice car but it's still my grandpas car lol.
You must have a cool grandpa. I liked it, just as good as luxury SUVs from the other car makers. I'm excited to try their sports sedan and convertible, those are geared towards younger owners. Thank you for watching!
Yeah the new cascada looks cool
Yes, I am looking forward to checking out the Regal Grand Sport.