Between our first cut that our proofreading team checked out and the final upload, Premiere Pro had a hiccup and there were some graphics that went wrong, hopefully this one is better
@rightlanehog31512 ай бұрын
Alex, Next time please upload all the clever and insightful comments we posted under the original. 😉😉
@NeeluBheel-d8k2 ай бұрын
1:26 @@rightlanehog3151
@karacha2 ай бұрын
This is actually quite impressive. Needs a hybrid drivetrain, but it's good they went luxury over sportiness here. Comfort and interior design are of utmost importance in the segment and this delivers.
@josesuayandds40032 ай бұрын
I agree with the hybrid option or at least the baby diesel. Families are concerned with mileage with fuel suffering hyperinflation.
@chudson45002 ай бұрын
A hybrid option would be pointless. You would get a couple more MPG and you're subjecting yourself to more maintenance. You can easily hit 30 miles per gallon on the highway without the need of an extra battery
@josesuayandds40032 ай бұрын
@@chudson4500 yes pointless, if you don't care about sales seeing the market leader right now. Buick is on the cusp of being unburdened of what's to come.
@james20422 ай бұрын
@chudson4500 my hybrid lexus has had identical maintenance to a gas car and if anything the ecvt has been more dependable than a geared automatic transmission.
@CrazyWeeMonkey2 ай бұрын
@@chudson4500 Hybrids are generally more reliable than their regular combustion counterparts.
@android-ud2nf2 ай бұрын
Buick isn’t supposed to be fast, fuel efficient or sporty. They are known for being giant vehicles that float down the road with 10/10 reliability. We don’t need yet another brand to be a sports car with 40mpg. Buick needs to be a Buick first and foremost,
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
Who cares about fuel economy? In the luxury space mpg is irrelevant
@djplonghead54032 ай бұрын
Agree. Only thing to consider is that our 2016 LaCrosse has 304 HP and does 0-60 in around 6 seconds. Gets 22 city and 30 highway. It floats while being spotry and luxurious. Has a fantastic road presence. Reliability has been great. Buick is never the best at any one thing... it is the best at doing everthing well and for a price cheaper than the compeition. I was very unhappy when Buick lost its stride and I hope they are getting back in the American game because they are an amazing brand.
@raulespinoza8668Ай бұрын
This for sure is not a 10/10 reliability
@dtay89132 ай бұрын
I like it much more than the Lexus competitor. My only issue is that it needs a hybrid or more powerful engine option.
@GT-gt4bf2 ай бұрын
I don’t know why I like that steering wheel so much. The Buick logo looks really good.
@TheGodofSEO2 ай бұрын
I am actually impressed. Looks incredible.
@anderacpharmd9 күн бұрын
I bought a 2022 brand new Enclave for our little family (3 kiddos). I would buy another in a heartbeat. Fantastic SUV, lots of room (including cargo space) and great, smooth ride.
@andrewfly8462Ай бұрын
I like your idea of measuring a combination legroom of 2nd and 3rd rows. I also like that you put real carry-on luggage into the truck to show the trunk space. I like this SUV a lot because it is intended for the road trip purpose. The pieces of luggage that can be put in the trunk are one of my greatest concerns! Good Job!
@cordellbovastro93732 ай бұрын
I agree with your opinion about the front end look. I literally love everything else about the vehicle design, interior and exterior. The front i'm torn on, sometimes it looks good, other times it looks bad. I'm comparing this model with the GMC Acadia.
@AUSCarLover2 ай бұрын
I began to like you two together more and more. Very good chemistry. Love your honest review as always, Alex.
@keta-sl3rq2 ай бұрын
Wow! This is lovely! And your detailed explanation of the vehicle is superb!
@alwaysiyi2722 ай бұрын
I have to say, the Encalve and the TX are my favorite options in this segment, as much as I love the TX, I have to give to Buick, the interior does look better than the TX and I think the color scheme has a lot to do with that, although I do prefer the powertrains in the TX tho, plus it has heated and ventialted rear seats, which is a pretty big deal for me as Texas dweller
@michaelgarvin86212 ай бұрын
Good review and great information👍👍. Now if they can have better powertrain options such as a hybrid or plug -in- hybrid they would be more competitive in fuel economy.
@Rioichi42 ай бұрын
I dont remember which car I was in, but to use the shift paddles, you had to first double tap one. As I have hit the paddles on accident, it makes sense to have way to "activate" them. I much prefer that double tap to an additonal button tho.
@Oro-Blanco2 ай бұрын
100% agree on the front look, not sure why they designed that way. I am still in my 17 enclave due to the roomy 1st and 2nd row. significantly larger than my mdx. was considering some EVs but the headroom is a issue for me
@XKBdeathbunnyАй бұрын
You should consider the Kia Ev9. I bought it for my family and headroom is great
@carmenmarcinkiewicz714912 күн бұрын
Im a widow and can't afford a new car. I'm looking at a used 2017 Enclave. Clean carfax (all scheduled maintenance done on time). My concern is I NEED something SUPER RELIABLE!!!! Do you think this is something that could last for 10 years (with scheduled oil changes / maintenance)??? I love the look and size, I just need something to last as long as possible without major repairs!!
@tu619827 күн бұрын
"This vehicle is really impressive, but I can’t find one without the captain's chairs. For me, that’s a dealbreaker. If I’m buying a third-row SUV, I want as much seating as possible!"
@pwang33ece2 ай бұрын
Geez would it kill them to offer a bench 2nd row??
@travisstrickland72702 ай бұрын
Ikr. Manufacturers obsessed with c chairs 💺 smh
@billthestinker13 күн бұрын
Beautiful car and review unfortunately that 4 cylinder engine sucks
@mtmt882 ай бұрын
The front is nice, the rear is adequate but the profile just isn't quite there.. The wheel arches are weird. The second row bench seat will make it a great alternative to minivans.
@BNM0826Ай бұрын
Great video and I’m with you on that front catfish mouth grill…manufacturers have been ruining cars with it. Now the rest of the vehicle is great.
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
This looks amazing. Buick really outdid themselves🎉 The GH and TX are officially toast. They’re history. They can’t compete. The enclave Alex is 9K cheaper and better than the TX. If it were the other way around where the enclave is 9k more then absolutely yes it’s totally worth the cost. Paying more for a TX and getting a truly mediocre product is asinine. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: The TX falls apart in just about every way possible like the Mitsubishi mirage does. The enclave is cheaper and better. The best of both worlds. Spare me the pathetic sales and the mythical reliability comments like that even matters 😂
@ALMX5DP2 ай бұрын
@@naveenthemachine does everything have to be about comparing to other products. Is it not enough to judge a product on its own merit?
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP You make something in a crowded segment you have to compare.
@ALMX5DP2 ай бұрын
@@naveenthemachine why? Shouldn’t the experience be only what the product is and how it makes the customer feel by itself?
@mountainhobo2 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP Naveen is right. Buyers show multiple products and compare. Of course he exaggerates with proclamations like "GH and TX are officially toast", but that's Naveen. Nevertheless, his premise that one always compares is right. There are no perfect products, just better or worse.
@ALMX5DP2 ай бұрын
@@mountainhobo there is some data that shows buyers don’t often test drive too many vehicle before purchasing one. One NPR source says most only test drive one vehicle, one PR Newswire source says on average customers only test drive 1.9 vehicles. So really if they find one they like, they stick to it and so comparisons in such a thorough manner don’t seem too relevant.
@InvestBetter.4 күн бұрын
Over $50k, it literally sounds like market will want, and need, a V6 alternative It sounds like we are reaching the practical limits of what a turbo 4-banger can handle If you can make a V6 with 350 HP, and fuel economy over 20 MPG, you're in there
@G-Rated2 ай бұрын
This Enclave blows the Lexus TX and Acura MDX out of the water in design alone. I think they did a better job of executing an upscale interior and exterior design than Mazda has with the CX-90 as well. The technology comparisons will be embarrassing for Mazda, Toyota and Honda. Reliability roughly the same as those Japanese brands and luxury/comfort is actually in Buick’s favor again as the TX doesn’t hold a candle to this in that regard. The Buick is also more spacious & practical even if it were the same price of the Lexus or Volvo I could see many reasons why a family would chose it over them. Buick did a good job with the packaging, interesting that the Enclave will also be thousands cheaper than those offerings. I didn’t expect that.
@67keyakaren682 ай бұрын
Buick > Acura
@johnd96052 ай бұрын
Excellent review as always! Yep. seems a lot of car mfg's are going towards that angry open-mouth front end look these days.
@HALWG51Ай бұрын
I have a Traverse Z71 and the shifter is my favorite feature.
@Paul-cx4gmАй бұрын
i was of the mindset that the old Enclave was quite something. This new one though now that I'm used to it is even better.
@voyager.4x42 ай бұрын
How was the ride? My dad is a Panther Platform aficionado due to some neck issues but we’re trying to find a modern replacement for him. Always the best reviews out there. Thanks.
@ldubs_122 ай бұрын
This aint your grandmas Buick. I actually like the styling. GM makes some really good looking vehicles.
@pauld69672 ай бұрын
Alex, how did you manage to break your tape measure?!? In my experience, that normally takes a dedicated effort to achieve.
@rblbatb2 ай бұрын
I think the newest buicks look great. But, I worry about reliability.
@Ron4T12 ай бұрын
Considered to be one of the most reliable cars with the lowest maintenance cost.
@nEvErLoOz2 ай бұрын
who would have thought 10 years ago that Buick would make a comeback and offer interesting, good looking and competitive luxury cars. Who’s behind this resurrection and why it took so long?
@Rioichi42 ай бұрын
Boy that sure is a white interior
@tomfranquelli28842 ай бұрын
I already liked the broken one, but Ill like this one too! Buick is underappreciated in the quasi-premium segment. And as crazy as it sounds, at until 60 grand the Avenir is honestly still a bargain compared to any German or Japanese competitor. Not to mention the running costs! The same motor as the Traverse + some sound deadening is still going to be very quiet and refined, and the cost of maintenance is the same as the Chevy. Now, of course, there are no sporting aspirations anywhere to be found, but as a family truckster to drive cross-country? It makes a lot of sense to me.
@TheKingkingg2 ай бұрын
My mdx type S is enough for me and family.
@Obeyhimsis2 ай бұрын
This was a great review wow!
@THALEStheGREEK2 ай бұрын
How dependable is the engine and transmission
@Hazdazos2 ай бұрын
It's loosely based off the 2.7L turbo 4 in the Colorado and Silverado. Those engines have been in production for years and they are known for being very stout.
@RemixerUltimate2 ай бұрын
The transmission is also one that Chevy has been using for quite a long while and my understanding is that it’s a very good transmission.
@OsvaldoFerraz14 күн бұрын
Combined Legroom for G .Highlander at 8:07 seems to be wrong. Your GH review shows 118.8 of combined legroom, not 114.7.
@jbountalas2 ай бұрын
Nice review. Don't they call the dark chrome 'Vader Chrome' ? I'd consider buying this car for my wife. She's inline for a new vehicle and except for the 4 pot engine, what you get for the money is compelling. Never had a Buick, but this might be worth checking out.
@djplonghead54032 ай бұрын
A body on frame SUV without the Body of frame... I like it. It needs a hybrid v6- than it would be golden.
@robertbromm34152 ай бұрын
I don’t see this interior color listed as an option for the Avenir on Buick’s website? The only 2 options on their website is Black or Blue?
@JakeDrives12 ай бұрын
I saw in another video the brown is late availability.
@Thebuscommunityleader2 ай бұрын
Terrific job & I'm really want to buy this badly.
@brucerosner35472 ай бұрын
Clearly one should wait for the hybrid version perhaps forever.
@lucassitanggang51542 ай бұрын
I think it's better than Lexus
@james20422 ай бұрын
GM said when they killed the volt they would never produce another hybrid and instead jump straight to evs. If theyre truly researching hybrids again, then that confirms evs are going as badly for them as the dealers are claiming
@randalmcmurphy92372 ай бұрын
It boggles my mind that people think 8 sec 0-60 mph is slow, especially for a 3 row SUV. Exterior and interior look great, except for how white everything is and how expensive the infotainment screen will be to replace when it breaks (probs around 10-15 thousand).
@zzanatos200122 сағат бұрын
Buick's website doesn't say anything about being able to get AWD on the top trim level. They all just say FWD.
@Peizxcv2 ай бұрын
So much space Alex broke a tape measure measuring it😱 Why is the fuel economy so much worse than Explorer?
@RemixerUltimate2 ай бұрын
It’s within 1 mpg in the city and 3 on the highway in an AWD Enclave, if we’re talking about the Turbo i4 Explorer. It has more horsepower, more torque and is bigger. Its transmission also has two less gears (8 vs 10) which may affect its highway gas mileage. But all in all it’s perfectly reasonable mileage in this segment for a vehicle of this size. Basically matches the Palisade and Telluride with more horsepower and torque.
@SteveSabbaiАй бұрын
Buy a Buick?... Hell to the NO!
@BoberMcBobersonАй бұрын
I really like it! But that enormous grill mixed with those thin upper lights, make it look like someone started an Asian man 🤣
@riomaas23 күн бұрын
Oh wow, now I cant unsee this every time I look at it! 😂
@charlesjedlicka27252 ай бұрын
Is it just me, but I see very little bumper protection front and rear? The grill and hood look prone.The rear the tailgate looks toast. The looks are great.
@mountainhobo2 ай бұрын
Does it have cornering headlights?
@BTC9092 ай бұрын
It's the Buick Large.
@Qrail2 ай бұрын
Buick can call this the Buc-ee’s version.
@wblack-d7m2 ай бұрын
Can you explain why in your Traverse review your graphic shows Grand Highlander has 118.8 inches combined legroom and in this reviewclaim it is 114.7? Which is correct? If the first, it undercuts a large portion of your assertions on space? Does your team check this stuff? Thank you.
@AAutoBuyersGuide2 ай бұрын
Manufacturers often restate legroom figures due to errors around the launch. Toyota re-stated the numbers and it’s now 114.7 seemingly due to the way Toyota initially stated 2nd/3rd row room which didn’t conform to industry norms.
@nicholas67892 ай бұрын
Squinting and smiling at the same time. Hate the front end.
@InvestBetter.4 күн бұрын
The Lexus TX and GX could both use a more luxurious interior design. They both leave me underwhelmed. I expected better.
@mikeisaacs23142 ай бұрын
The front end is my least favorite too. They could’ve did better
@dynamicremakes55922 ай бұрын
Does anyone remember when sofyan had sniffed Alex seat in the other review😂😂😂😂
@zekew75462 ай бұрын
Not too many telling the Auto-Chef “Hold the Hybrid”. No hybrid, I’m out.
@alfontana6242Ай бұрын
GM needs this to be a plug in hybrid. GM had the Volt the first plug in hybrid they should have continued but they discontinued the volt in 2019. Toyota has the Rav 4 prime. GM you screwed up again.
@timandsuea.8846Ай бұрын
The exterior design isn't too bad but the interior aside from the seats looks cheap. I am so tired of the dashboard length screens and this one with the swoop on the ends would make me feel like someone with giant cat eye sunglasses is spying on me. Call me old fashioned but I don't care for the all digital screen, I find it very gimmicky and would think it would be a big expense if it went down. Also I would worry about eye fatigue on long trips and the fact that nearly every manufacturer is coming out with the same 30 inch horizontal display is boring. Kia, Hyundai, Cadillac and Mercedes all have the same look. Blah! I also prefer tactile buttons for the HVAC system but these look like they were taken from a cheap boombox. The rest of the interior screams cheap GM with the look of the door trim and the cheap soft touch plastic "fake" stitching. Too much shiny piano black for the segment it's trying to compete in. I believe all Buicks are made in China and it looks like it. I'll take a Lexus or even a Mazda CX 90 over this any day.
@HALWG51Ай бұрын
Tell us how you really feel! 😂😂😂
@elliott399110 сағат бұрын
dont know of any consumers who agree with the top tiers cant have a bench seat mantra of Buick, Toyota etc....
@kjay50562 ай бұрын
Buick has built a minivan with 4 doors. Highest trim level 10K more than Sienna top model. Less efficient packaging interior to boot. People worry so much about image vs usefulness and a better value.
@AAR-832 ай бұрын
Man! For that much money! I will get MDX with more powerful engine or the volvo xc90 with their hybrid system. Not buying this 2.5L engine that much
@RemixerUltimate2 ай бұрын
The MDX Type S is less than 30 more horsepower than this, at 355. The standard engine is less at 290. The Volvo with the hybrid system is going to cost you another 10 grand at minimum, considering it starts at $71,000 for a base plug-in hybrid model, and you won’t be getting many extra features for that price. You’re not really comparing apples to apples here. Not to mention in terms of size, they aren’t comparable either.
@ttinnovations33102 ай бұрын
bigger is not better, that front is soo ugly
@KPHVAC2 ай бұрын
Needs a V6 option!!
@HALWG51Ай бұрын
$65,000 is absurd for a Buick.
@LetMeCook862 ай бұрын
Red rear turn signals 🤮🤮
@katmanjenks19612 ай бұрын
Nope!
@TransitAndTeslas2 ай бұрын
Sheesh are there buttons to enable the buttons? 😂
@PemGayrardАй бұрын
kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter
@tombrennan63122 ай бұрын
Travis said differential when he meant difference. Syllable multiplication out of control, like when Alex says functionality rather than, ah, function.
@isaacryndem1117Ай бұрын
You sir are on your way to Top Gear
@MistSoalar2 ай бұрын
Is Buick doing okay in China?
@mtmt882 ай бұрын
It was... until the EV onslaught the last year and a half.
@MistSoalar2 ай бұрын
@@mtmt88 makes sense. They probably prefer own domestic brands now
@e8ook981Ай бұрын
@@MistSoalarno, sales decreasing year by year
@kenziekyle12352 ай бұрын
Over 60k for a 4 cylinders engine on a big ass car, this wont last 2 a 100k miles i bet.
@chudson45002 ай бұрын
🤣🤣 GM has been making this engine for years. If they developed the 2.7 turbo to be a great option for their pickup trucks, I can guarantee they know how to do it for a midsize SUV
@asclepj2 ай бұрын
that powertrain is supposed to scare anyone? Lmao
@mervinprone2 ай бұрын
This is as much as an RX. What would you rather have.
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
Enclave by far. Every single day Because the RX is truly mediocre in just about every way just like the Mitsubishi Mirage is
@Leo_Vasileio2 ай бұрын
The wheel base is Soo stretch that it looks like a table, not a fan
@bradyb99292 ай бұрын
TX hybrid will last you a decade or more. This isn’t a bad option but it’s no Lexis
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
No the TX is a complete joke. Just as your favorite Toyota hater predicted from the beginning, it’s the worst 3 row suv you can buy. Who cares about reliability? Go buy a corolla for that
@ALMX5DP2 ай бұрын
@@naveenthemachine what makes a Corolla more reliable?
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP no turbo, no features, far cheaper maintenance That’s why. Oh and it’s a lot cheaper.
@ALMX5DP2 ай бұрын
@@naveenthemachine a turbo makes something less reliable? You always say the TX lacks features, so shouldn’t that help reliability then? And what does less expensive maintenance have to do with reliability?
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP it does but it’s a lot more expensive and at this point reliability becomes less important
@danguelph2676Ай бұрын
No hybrid. No plug-in. Really? We are not in 90's anymore. Huge letdown.
@kurstpro2 ай бұрын
Re upload?
@connerymartin29522 ай бұрын
Couldn't drive it last time
@jamesdeluca472010 күн бұрын
Odd comparing a made in China Buick to any Lexus. Ridiculous
@naveenthemachine8 күн бұрын
The enclave isn’t even made in China…
@DABardx2 ай бұрын
GM is a hard pass b/c of reliability
@ALMX5DP2 ай бұрын
What reliability stats are you using to make that decision?
@lilred11072 ай бұрын
Buick ranks among the highest in reliability, try again.
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
Oh riiiiiiiight😂. The second you put any logo that’s not Toyota or Lexus they’re suddenly unreliable and the biggest pile of junk to exist How about you get with the times year one grandpa?
@wmars46552 ай бұрын
Compared to toyota miles behind in reliability. I drove a flagship chevy truck, best of what they had in 07. Done oil changes and maintenance religiously. For engine only last a little over two hundred thousand, same as the next engine 200k miles before the good ls3 engines give out.
@DS-wo8wrАй бұрын
@@lilred1107According to JD Power.. but according to Consumer Reports, they’re at the bottom.
@rebuild1002 ай бұрын
OK I'm going to have to be the weirdo who asks if there's an only fans
@gaeliclands50642 ай бұрын
The Buick will be lucky to last through it's warranty period. The Lexus will be on the road for 500K miles.
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
Oh riiiiiiiiiiight😂. The mythical Lexus instant bulletproof reliability Did you know there’s a recall?
@HALWG51Ай бұрын
Your statement makes no sense.
@freytheviking2 ай бұрын
Engine is... not that good. Tried it out and it's just not refined at all, and not actually that fast. The Honda V6 feels better even though it is less powerful on paper.
@roysmith49532 ай бұрын
Made in China?
@AAutoBuyersGuide2 ай бұрын
No, the Enclave is made in Detroit, Michigan
@JogBird2 ай бұрын
kmao.. no one is cross-shopping lexus and buick
@mtmt882 ай бұрын
I am now.
@naveenthemachine2 ай бұрын
They are and Lexus is significantly worse in just about every way like the Mitsubishi mirage is