2018 Buick Enclave Premium AWD Review

[@IsaacFNghost]

I test drove one yesterday and wanted to drive it right home. This thing is f'ing beautiful and ultra premium! So much space/power/nice features.

[@shopwithaaron]

Had the chance to ride in the last gen a few days ago... This looks like a Buick inside!! Thanks Tom!

[@cornbread70s4]

Youre awesome, Tom. Thank you for the great productions..

[@Quejodo]

At 7:15 does Tom say Encore or is that just me....Great review none the less!

[@dborked]

It's not just you, I caught that as well. Easy to get tongue twisted!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

D'oh! Just wait until I do the Toyota C-HR. I keep seeing the letters HR-V in my head with that one.

[@arthurramalho778]

It’s beautiful!! Bigger and better. We can buy a Avenir per $48k with manufacture rebate. It’s a lot for the money. There is nothing wrong with the front wheel drive. Nice video.

[@TheRorymcloughlin]

Another great one Tom, Thank you

[@seven203]

Buick would have a sport car someday ?

[@Larry-tl6vw]

Very uncomfortable seats….

[@weirdshibainu]

Good review tom. Little known fact is that Buick is the quietest car in gm's lineup. Much quieter than Cadillac.

[@TheHelghast1138]

I absolutely love this Buick... weird to say that lol.

[@gerardosantos5086]

I LOVE this Channel

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

Wonderful review!

[@luiszander]

My favorite show of Cars , congratulations Tom 👍🏻

[@helpmenow7]

Another good one Tom

[@johnunderwood7361]

I find it wierd to say, but I love this Buick!!

[@normt5463]

Ranked best in segment according to Consumer Reports.

[@dandydoc8386]

Some of the best content. Thanks, Tom, I don't see your videos on NYTimes anymore. What happened?

[@jody024]

I've heard that start stop system doesn't even really make enough of a difference in fuel economy.

[@normt5463]

jody024 If you never have to stop at a stop light or get stuck traffic you'll never get to see how good it is.

[@swanblake]

Think this is a very gorgeous SUV. Great job Buick!

[@TraktorIvanovich]

Good review. I like this car.

[@kjscoleman]

Great video, Tom! Really like the redesign, very nice. However, the safety features should be standard across the board, especially for those prices.

[@normt5463]

kjscoleman Until the safety features actually do their job consistently and the insurance companies reduce our premiums for buying them, we shouldn't be forced to buy them at all.

[@destincoutee7377]

Do a review on the Buick Cascada.

[@elliottmanning4116]

General Motors tends to market their driver assist features as luxury options, not safety features. That’s why they’re optional, not standard, unlike Toyota. That’s why you can’t get Adaptive Cruise Control on a Cruze for example.

[@normt5463]

Elliott Manning The Toyota emergency braking doesn't as described on a youtube video in the Corolla and Highlander.

[@TinLeadHammer]

The original Enclave/Centeime concept looked absolutely awesome, but GM dulled down the production car, making it porky and boring not fun and muscular. This version has more dynamic face, but from the side and the back it is pretty much as boring as the old one was. They tried copying the CX-9 style, stopped at those stupid ventaports and failed miserably as a result. Oh, that fan control ring at 4:38, look at these tolerances... Ditto for 6:58 interior panel play.

[@babasan5411]

exactly. I thought that was just me who noticed such flimsy knobs and plastic panels. In a few years, those will all start squeaking and driving me nuts! Plus the stop/start that you can't turn off is a deal breaker for me.

[@normt5463]

The interior is spot on with the 2nd gen. The exterior does not look as good as the firat gen.

[@velboone6041]

Im loving the new enclave...

[@entropy8000]

10 years later and its still got the same 3.6? 266 lb feet of torque for 56k

[@overtaxed3628]

I would be more then happy with that engine, in EU there would be 2.0 diesel with 160 horsepower, you american's are not aware how lucky you are to have that gas prices you have.I envy you so much.

[@ParagMathurmd]

@@overtaxed3628 The US government has very heavy subsidies for oil and gasoline. That is why it is so inexpensive here. They are indirect, and built into the tax and other codes. That is why electric cars need a federal subsidy to get close to a level playing field.

[@alexisperez1877]

So, what's better. This, the Acadia, or the Traverse?

[@DevPack]

Looks nice

[@mesutmeydan22226]

very nice

[@geigerzoola6642]

Its a good looking car

[@coolguy6233]

Royhan This and the GMC Acadia are both my favorites out of the 3. (By the 3, I mean the Traverse, Acadia and the Enclave.)

[@richardrybarczyk5522]

Wow, 56 Grand for a Buick. I do like the LaCrosse, great styling but I can’t talk my wife into a sedan.

[@axnn1]

Looks exactly alike to a Vauxhall Grandland

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Impressive lookin Buick! I see hint of Volvo styling in the face from certain angles. Tom - is this model being built in China?? I remember hearing a while back about Buick planning to import a UV from plants overseas.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Envision is imported from China. Enclave is made in Michigan.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

👍🏻Danke

[@martinkleinman2522]

so would you say that for drivers in metro areas such as NYC, the inability to defeat the stop/start system is a dealbreaker? I can't imagine how many times the damn thing would have to cycle during a daily trip into Brooklyn.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

While it doesn't have a dedicated button, it can be defeated by going into manual mode (which is actually more of a range selector), or from what I understand, turning on Max AC or using a light pedal pressure at stop lights (something GM doesn't recommend).

[@SSS-mp8th]

Seeing alot of CX-9 from the rear.

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Is The Song in The Beginning called everything Burns?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

No

[@hby7768]

no auto engine stop disable is a deal breaker for me

[@Guvb235]

Can they really not design the dials differently to lesser Chevy models?

[@byronrideaux]

this car gets heavily advertised on Black-ish

[@Log1cTech]

I’d go for Pilot or Atlas over this any day

[@gmman010983]

LogicTech Good for you.

[@babasan5411]

We did go for the Pilot. But since the upper two trim levels (Touring and Elite) both have the stupid ZF 9 speed auto which has many issues (Bad shifting, clunky operation), we opted for the EX-L which gives you everything you need, heated leather seats, sunroof, remote start, backup camera and a right side turn camera that comes on when you activate right turn signal. You can press a button and activate any time which helps during tight parking

[@clairekennedy8767]

Mustang?

[@normt5463]

This is thr largest crossover you can buy, along with a Traverse.

[@ZStHope]

Well said, we the consumer should have the option to turn the start/stop system off; soon they will accuse anyone who wants such sound liberty as dissidents or worst.

[@rafaeltardelle]

Buick ou Traverse? Em design buick com certeza é melhor!

[@TheHelghast1138]

For fleet vehicle purposes, I am considering this vehicle (in it's fully loaded version) or the VW Atlas. I want my employees to arrive at their destination without lots of back pain, leg cramps, or other discomfort, at the same time have lots of USB/power ports so they can be working while in transit, and be safe in their journey, and fit at least 6 people comfortably. Some road trips might be quite long. So between this and the Atlas, any recommendations Tom, since you drove both? Thank you! Hopefully you will Review the new Lincoln Navigator sometime. As always, excellent video!!!

[@aayonce4]

It sounds like you needed a van sir. That would be the most comfortable look at the Kia carnival if you need suv styling. Or go with Sienna for AWD

[@jasonswift7098]

You don't need motorised sunshades!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Need? No. We don't need luxury cars either. But we want.

[@TurfSurf]

It’s a mini van, very nice one indeed!

[@blitzbbffl]

The Auto Stop/Start system should be defeatable!! Bad enough they introduce these electronic nannies, but if they fail to give the driver control - consumers will look at other options.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Shift manually, it turns off. End of story.

[@waynedahms3885]

By,

[@normt5463]

Shift manually or lower the climate control. The later is the work around my wife stumbled upon in our Envision 2.0T. But as passenger I found raising my side to 73-74° F trumps her request for keeping it on.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Good point Norm T - that temperature request to keep it warmer forces the engine to run to heat the car . That would work well in cold temperatures.

[@juanzingarello4005]

Too much effort to warrant any interest in the vehicle. Until they start adding the OFF button, and it seems like they are as the refreshed Envision and XT4 has it, they won't be getting my business.

[@HazenGrass]

No way In hell that's worth 56k. Holy moly I don't think so. It's nice like maybe 45k nice maybe

[@joestuff8]

Hazen Grass look at the prices of midsize suv's.. non premium. Then look at cars in this class. This car is priced accurately. 45k is a different class..

[@HazenGrass]

Regardless this is not a 56k suv. If I work to buy one I wouldn't feel that I got my money's worth

[@joestuff8]

Hazen Grass Then don't buy one. Simple. Plenty will be sold. Easy.

[@joestuff8]

Google User And a Volvo Xc90 STARTS around 50k.. *starts* different caliber of class as well. Acura MDX starts just under 50k.. again, *STARTS* so, of course you will have a different feel from the vehicles. Tell me, how does an Acura TLX stack up to a BMW 5 series.. or better yet, BMW 3series. Get where I'm going with this?? Different class and caliber. But, same size and utility. The Buick fills a gap from standard 3 row crossovers, the Buick is premium. Not full on luxury. Some one who doesn't want a Toyota highlander but can't afford a well equipped Xc90 can look into the Buick. Niche marketing.

[@bruceboehm10]

A base MDX is $44k. A MDX AWD Tech is $50k. I have a hard time believing a Buick is a better value at $6-12K more than the MDX; and that's before we talk about residual value and what each car is going to be worth in 3-7 years.

[@godfatherNYC]

I appreciate you driving responsibly in residential areas, UNLIKE Redline Reviews. This thing is nice! I can't believe I really like a _Buick._ Rear end has a little bit of F-Pace influence to me. Nice. I still think I'd choose the Lexus, though.

[@kingmiller1982]

lol @3:12

[@rafaeltardelle]

Lindo demais ele é!

[@davitaard6478]

For indonesia it's very good..

[@godfatherNYC]

You've probably answered before, sorry. But do you _return_ some of that Toilet Paper?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I return all of it. Costco lets me borrow it.

[@andrewsmactips]

Can't possibly succeed - there's no X in its name.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Good point

[@AwesomeJoe007]

GM still has so many brands. This is just the same as the Acadia and the traverse.

[@bruceboehm10]

Yes. The only reason GM kept the Buick brand alive after the ~2008 bankruptcy is because the Buick brand sells extremely well in China.

[@normt5463]

Now this only shares with the Traverse. Thr Acadia is smaller and shares a platform with XT5.

[@juliusjones1154]

Best regards to Buick that's the best looking SUV in automobile history.

[@garygeorge9225]

Julius Jones I just bought one this weekend. Black love ie.

[@yodawg3469]

Nah that'd be the K5

[@Larry-tl6vw]

The seats are very hard and uncomfortable, it’s like sitting on boards wrapped in leather, I know , we own one , never again !!

[@subaru4me]

Is Buck trying to be German? Everything is extra. Shouldn't have to go to the top level to get adaptive cruise. Toyota and Honda are starting to include it across the lines.

[@normt5463]

subaru4me Most of the safety features do not work consistently enough and offer no insurance rebate because of it.

[@s50201]

Nice Honda Pilot

[@normt5463]

s50201 HMC really does not have anything to compete with this.

[@walterivanfairview]

It really is a CX-9 clone, not a bad thing.

[@normt5463]

Ivan Quinones Much bigger and a stand alone Twin Clutch AWD system that Mazda does not offer without it overloading and shutting off.

[@kevinharrison00]

So, do you actually purchase all that toilet paper each time or do they just let you take it assuming you'll bring it all back?

[@SwannBus]

GM has the most boring engine covers.

[@gmman010983]

Adam D I hope that's not a deal breaker for you. Lol

[@normt5463]

With free oil and filter changes most of us Buick owners will never see them.

[@Larry-tl6vw]

uncomfortable seats….buy a cushion you’ll need it…..

[@aaronahmed262]

What happened to all the cool cars?

[@TheHelghast1138]

Sexy Beast, I love this Buick!!!

[@rabit818]

The "jelly/gel" graphics on the infotainment is so 2003.

[@Larry-tl6vw]

over rated on the interior, seats are hard and uncomfortable, after an hour ride it’s painful, it’s like sitting on a board wrapped in leather. where’s the cushion in the seat ?,

[@MrSelvin78]

China built Envision seats are very soft and comfy.Enclave should have used the same.

[@nevergiveupnevergivein7655]

Why do I get the feeling that you are complaining about something that isn't actually an issue? I wonder if you would be willing to name a vehicle that has seats that you would highly compliment.

[@iLikeTigerz101]

I prefer a Honda CR-V or the Chevy equinox. Have a nice day.

[@normt5463]

iLiketigerz101 That is the next segment size down.

[@br33zy771]

and the cr-v is ugly af

[@bonniebrook1]

Never more Gazoline car get it am keeping my old EV ONLY GET IT AND YOU GUYS ARE full of it

[@br33zy771]

i only drive hybrids or evs myself

[@normt5463]

You won't find a EV this size.

[@venom5809]

Nice, but I would still get the Lexus RX L over this.

[@normt5463]

venom5809 Wrong segment. Plus this has superior AWD that send power to any wheel with traction where Lexus RX and NX only sends 50% to the rear. Plus this has Active torque vectoring like BMW xDrive and Acura SH-AWD, where Lexus is brake based.

[@tomhamilton9140]

Is it made here or in one of the China plants American taxpayers helped fund?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Assembled in Michigan. The Envision is the only vehicle brings into the US from China.

[@GBraidi78]

I have a feeling when Acura redesign the MDX it will be way more luxurious than this crappy car!

[@normt5463]

GBraidi78 Different size within the segment. The Active Twin Clutch AWD can send 100% torque to a single wheel where Acura SH-AWD only sends 70% forward.

[@courier6451]

Where is Frank Horrigan? Respond to this comment if you get my reference! 🤓

[@haze1123]

The chrome treatment on the rear is ghastly. And $10K more than premium Toyota Highlander or VW Atlas? No thanks!!! I would much rather have a Pilot, Sorento, Atlas, or Highlander and pocket the difference. No one thinks Buick is a luxury brand except for the folks at GM.

[@normt5463]

haze1123 Because the Japanese don't make anything this big!

[@haze1123]

Do you know anything about cars? Here is a partial list Japanese SUVs that are BIGGER than this Buick: Toyota Land Cruiser Toyota Sequoia Lexus LX Nissan Armada Nissan Pathfinder Infiniti QX80

[@normt5463]

haze1123 Not a crossover which are unibody. Those are body on frame.

[@haze1123]

The Buick only has 10 more cubic feet of interior volume than the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Nissan Pathfinder. Like I said originally, it's not worth the extra $10K. Only old folks even consider Buick.

[@br33zy771]

that's not true i consider the car regardless of brand. That being said, the Buick is a good value for the money. The ride is super smooth and quiet and the looks are solid. With that said its obvious you hate american cars so why don't ya just move along to your toyota and honda reviews then?

[@clairekennedy8767]

No one needs this

[@normt5463]

Claire Kennedy Until you ride or drive one you'll never know what you've been missing!

[@clairekennedy8767]

Norm T I'd never want that. I'll keep my R8, thx though....

[@br33zy771]

says someone that has an R8. NOBODY needs an R8 unless you're taking it to the track.

[@clairekennedy8767]

jbn675478 it's different because an R8 is fun and exciting and I have gone to the track with it. This car presented here is bland and boring.

[@br33zy771]

well yeah the r8 is super fun and exciting for sure. This car, and other Buicks are about comfort and luxury. It's something Buick does really well and generally at really reasonable prices. Also, for a family of 4+ this is a great vehicle that has just about everything you'd want (space, comfort, luxury).