2017 Buick Envision Premium AWD Car Review

[@hoderharris]

Was given this as a loaner, I was actually really impressed with the driving dynamics. Have driven the Lincoln MkC and liked this better. Was pleasantly surprised. You can pick this up used for about 25 grand.

[@jacobreed47]

I really enjoy his car reviews. he deserves more subscribers , his attention to detail, research and knowledge on each vehicle is spot on. some others just review a vehicle right in the dealership parking lot. not this guy.

[@AMilliThomas]

"selling someone their last car is a poor business model". I died. 😂

[@redriver15262]

AMilli Thomas so did previous Buick Buyers LOL

[@AMilliThomas]

Boots N Pants too soon bro 😭

[@louly3212]

AMilli Thomas i don't get it.. ?

[@nerceliagalloway4823]

Bought the 2017 Envision in January 2018. I really like it. It rides well and handles great. Also, like the fact that it came with auto start and wifi. Yeah!!! I have the basic. I think that for the price the basic should have more features such as lane assist and heated steering wheel. As far as being made in China, it doesn't bother me. Over half the things in my house are from China.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

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[@coureurdebois]

wow, that interior is surprisingly good, completely beats the MKC on the quality / luxury department.

[@bigden2755]

+justin bouche ... You're fucking insane pisspants.... China shit..... pauvre débile..

[@coureurdebois]

Wow, stop stalking me creep

[@1quickster]

You are right, the MKC interior looks more like a Ford Escape.

[@venom5809]

I love your neighborhood, the topography and foliage are pretty great.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not my neighborhood, I live 3-4 miles away. But I can drive in it...

[@mikescott6097]

one of my favorite car channels ever. keep it up!

[@police1184]

LoL, Tom, you were much nicer than I would have been to that guy at the end. Love when you add that kinda stuff in. Keep up the great reviews.

[@Biskawow]

why? he doesn't have the right to walk wherever the fuck he wants?

[@digitandariel]

In Canada, Honda has been selling their Made in China Fit since 2012. Not sure how many owners know that.

[@matejmarecek4132]

It doesn't matter where it has been built. Volvo XC90/S90/V90 are produced in China and they are awesome cars! (Personal experience)

[@Pipsterz]

Hello West Van Nice review Tom.

[@lucky1206]

honestly I should have bought this. I recently bought a 2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost 4WD, and this has more comfort to it from the rear to the front. I got a very good deal on the Ford Escape, but at the time this Envision cost too much but now with 16% off the price tag, it cost as much as my Escape....Damn it. I will just wait for something more sporty and luxury from Buick which is the new Regal.

[@baldheadlogic]

Hey Tom. Great review. I think this has a pretty nice interior. To me, the outside still likes kind of low rent to be near luxury. The rear end especially looks too much like the smaller Encore.

[@Silver_o]

Great video Tom.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks Hussein!

[@jeffreysegal2065]

Good blooper reel! Did anybody mention the poor fit of the rear seatback carpet yet? Yikes!

[@TheHelghast1138]

That guy at the end was a jerk, you handled that much better than I would have...

[@babasan5411]

At $44k, you are really close to the price range of the Caddy XT5 that comes with a V6. Personally, it would be the better choice for me!

[@valdrinkamberaj8113]

In which neighborhood do you make these videos? it looks very beatiful

[@farazkhod1710]

It would be cool if you could get your hands on a WRX or a STi. Love the videos keep it up!

[@3698s]

The Envision looks like a really nice mid-sized SUV but in your opinion how does it measure up to the new Mazda CX-9.? I hope that the next generation will be built here . I have a feeling that GM is not going to let the factory in China produce poorly built cars. I read that soon most Buicks will not be built in the US. To think that for decades Flint Michigan was Buicks home base - how times change. I really enjoy your road tests, informative & to the point. Perhaps you can do some reporting on the reliability of some of the cars that you road test?

[@Agent77X]

Who wants a start stop that cannot be turned off?

[@hindeemalkee8227]

Love your reviews

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks Hindee. Tell your friends.

[@xanaduzu5150]

If you hopped in a time machine and traveled back to the 50's and told people there would be a $44,000 Chinese-made Buick in 2016 they'd never believe you. Also, is it just me or is Tom riffing on the 1980's Buick slogan "Wouldn't You Rather Have a Buick?" when he talks about the turbo engine?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

You're the first one to get that. I believe it went back to the mid-60s.

[@76carmel]

Tom, with the new-gen. Equinox and GMC Terrain coming, I'm not sure Buick will or can make many changes. In fact, in the '18 models, they'll put 3 turbo engine options include a (gasp) diesel. Also, a 2L turbo will place the 3.6L V6, and that will get a GM first 9-sp automatic transmission. Could Buick put that 9-sp. in the Envision? We will see.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

As I said, the Buick rep stated that the Envision uses very few components of the upcoming Equinox so I'm not sure about that. So, who knows? And in this business things can change quickly. Funny since it takes years to bring a product to market.

[@mrbadx19]

looks like a chevy spark on steroids LOL, i had a spark as a "loaner" 3-1/2 years ago when my smart was in the shop. last year a MB C300 (weird name, it had a 2 liter turbo 4 banger) was quite the road car, but i had a 190E 9 years ago and that had a 2.3 liter.

[@williesjohnson2673]

"never, ever, ever walk between someone and a camera lens" smart advice, not every photog is as "pleasant" as yourself my friend: too funny (reviews are great as well by-the-way)

[@RidingWithJahv]

The end tho! lmfao dam man, and he looked right in the camera too. Best way to get young people to your brand, cheap cars! Benz did that with the CLA. Not sure how well it did (Benz have jacked up the price over the years).

[@DrivenCarReviews]

CLA was never cheap. Started at around 30K but of course that was without destination. Add anything one might want and the price quickly rocketed up. I remember hearing the average transaction price was closer to 38K. Great marketing though.

[@RidingWithJahv]

Lemme say cheap for benz shoppers haha, but wow! didnt know avg prices were up there! then again German car manufacturers list everything as an option; surprise they havent made seat belts optional.

[@alkosmo2692]

I was close to buying one of these, until I was told it's built in China. I guess it's the Lincoln MKX I go.

[@TheM3csl]

I see a lot of BMW X1 on the side profile.

[@yunior12]

awesome! now everything you own can be made in China!

[@93455Driver]

Should sell like hotcakes, but the MSRP is pretty high.

[@jtsexyone]

93455Driver starting at $35,000- as tested $44,000 hahahhahahahahaha for a Buick? uhh nooo. first of all that's ridiculous even for a so called "premium" market now. And secondly, what younger buyer would pay that. there is alot more you can get on the market for almost 40k and if someone is shopping in that price point i doubt this "Empty nester, retiree Florida car is on the shopping list

[@93455Driver]

Equus Parke You may want to check out the Encore sales

[@jtsexyone]

93455Driver i HATE the encore. i see them around town and dont know what posseses someone to buy something so ugly. at least the encore interior is noteworthy. well done. exterior. no thanks

[@Aurora_v_cali]

Much prefer the mkc

[@jaykae3952]

Mkc is gay

[@jtsexyone]

93Adamv23 Yes. mkc is sexy. Love the direction Lincoln is going now. so young and fresh. Buick needs to take a lesson. it's still a "last car you'll ever buy" brand. Lincoln and cadillac got away from those stigmas. Buick needs a new design team.

[@Aurora_v_cali]

Jay Kae so r u

[@deltabench1164]

Nobody asked you that buddy .

[@Michael_Livingstone]

Does it come with chop sticks?

[@EdgarVillegasG]

It just me or I see the stitching and overall quality of the passenger seats very low quality ?

[@headcas620]

This is more practical than a roadmaster wagon? Good joke. The roadmaster can seat 7 comfortably or carry 4x8 sheets of plywood.

[@Dankcatvacs]

gas mileage isnt that much worse 16- 25 highway 0-60 in 7.5 seconds

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Depends on how you define practical I suppose. Growing up, my friend's family owned one. Theirs was huge, hard to park in the city, yet not as spacious inside as you would think. Rear wheel drive was horrible in the snow (even with winter tires). Drove like the boat it was. Think it got 12 mpg. It was replaced by one of the first Chrysler minivans that was two feet shorter and had more useable room. His mom hated that wagon. We loved to take it out on icy parking lots at night though, great for doing massive donuts.

[@aaronbehindbars]

It's "Jhina"

[@ratonL]

Buick styling -as it pertains to CUVs- is very stale, to my liking at least. Their sedans have more character though.

[@aayonce4]

Just look at how the backs of the seats fold up and are not tightly fitted around the seats when he does the grocery test .. that just screams carelessness at the assembly level . A shame because on paper it sounds great lookin at it is okay but when you get in it, it screams bargain , last minute throw together

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I agree with the fabric on the seat back. On the whole though, the Envision's assembly quality is about on par with any modern vehicle that isn't a full-on luxury brand. I see details like that seat all the time on mainstream brands. Yes, even the Japanese brands.

[@redriver15262]

I wonder how they're gonna sell now that Trump is gonna put a tax on imported cars....smh

[@Bbibbojjoo]

저 사이로 지나간 사람 내가 보기엔 동양인인데 참.. 뭐 동양이건 서양이건 경우 없는 사람이야 있다지만 같은 동양인으로서 부끄럽네요...

[@shopwithaaron]

But that plastiwood across the passenger side of the dash....Um no!

[@Onetazien]

meh, a true professional would have kept going though

[@TheJumpman230]

"...Buyers dont care about where its built." Lol have you met Donald Trump yet?

[@camaroman101]

James trumps not going to be buying any buicks

[@paulmelnychuk5477]

This the Buick coming to us from China! no thanks.

[@Aurora_v_cali]

That dashboard looks really dated and of cheep quality. Thats obviously not stitched leather. And I'm not saying that because its made in china. Im not saying that china makes cheep things. No hate there. Don't get me mistaken for another racist white guy.

[@jaycam9552]

will never buy a Chinese vehicle period!!!

[@UD2]

That's what older versions of you said about Japanese cars, then Korean cars, then cars made in Mexico. Remember when Japanese radios were considered crap? Dun worry, you'll come around.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Alright, the point has been made. Let's be a bit more civil.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Alright, the point has been made. Let's be a bit more civil.

[@lucky1206]

Jay Cam good for you....I'm sure you drive or know someone who drive's a Corolla huh? lol

[@mjmiller1026]

Just bought this for my wife. Traded a 15 encore for a 17 envision 2.5 l engine nice car. I call this my protest car because it's made in...CHINA! Stuff it TRUMP!