2025 Buick Enclave Review | Can Value Be A Luxury?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

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

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Next time please upload all the clever and insightful comments we posted under the original. 😉😉

[@NeeluBheel-d8k]

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[@karacha]

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.

[@josesuayandds4003]

I agree with the hybrid option or at least the baby diesel. Families are concerned with mileage with fuel suffering hyperinflation.

[@chudson4500]

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

[@josesuayandds4003]

@@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.

[@james2042]

​@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.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

​@@chudson4500 Hybrids are generally more reliable than their regular combustion counterparts.

[@android-ud2nf]

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,

[@naveenthemachine]

Who cares about fuel economy? In the luxury space mpg is irrelevant

[@djplonghead5403]

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.

[@raulespinoza8668]

This for sure is not a 10/10 reliability

[@dtay8913]

I like it much more than the Lexus competitor. My only issue is that it needs a hybrid or more powerful engine option.

[@andrewfly8462]

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!

[@TheGodofSEO]

I am actually impressed. Looks incredible.

[@GT-gt4bf]

I don’t know why I like that steering wheel so much. The Buick logo looks really good.

[@AUSCarLover]

I began to like you two together more and more. Very good chemistry. Love your honest review as always, Alex.

[@keta-sl3rq]

Wow! This is lovely! And your detailed explanation of the vehicle is superb!

[@michaelgarvin8621]

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.

[@cordellbovastro9373]

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.

[@alwaysiyi272]

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

[@Oro-Blanco]

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

[@XKBdeathbunny]

You should consider the Kia Ev9. I bought it for my family and headroom is great

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

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!!

[@naveenthemachine]

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 😂

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachine does everything have to be about comparing to other products. Is it not enough to judge a product on its own merit?

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP You make something in a crowded segment you have to compare.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachine why? Shouldn’t the experience be only what the product is and how it makes the customer feel by itself?

[@mountainhobo]

@@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.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@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.

[@Rioichi4]

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.

[@BNM0826]

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.

[@johnd9605]

Excellent review as always! Yep. seems a lot of car mfg's are going towards that angry open-mouth front end look these days.

[@pwang33ece]

Geez would it kill them to offer a bench 2nd row??

[@travisstrickland7270]

Ikr. Manufacturers obsessed with c chairs 💺 smh

[@HALWG51]

I have a Traverse Z71 and the shifter is my favorite feature.

[@G-Rated]

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.

[@Que67kdro90]

Buick > Acura

[@mtmt88]

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.

[@Paul-cx4gm]

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.

[@tu6198]

"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!"

[@voyager.4x4]

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.

[@rblbatb]

I think the newest buicks look great. But, I worry about reliability.

[@Ron4T1]

Considered to be one of the most reliable cars with the lowest maintenance cost.

[@TheKingkingg]

My mdx type S is enough for me and family.

[@tomfranquelli2884]

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.

[@ldubs_12]

This aint your grandmas Buick. I actually like the styling. GM makes some really good looking vehicles.

[@pauld6967]

Alex, how did you manage to break your tape measure?!? In my experience, that normally takes a dedicated effort to achieve.

[@nEvErLoOz]

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?

[@Obeyhimsis]

This was a great review wow!

[@djplonghead5403]

A body on frame SUV without the Body of frame... I like it. It needs a hybrid v6- than it would be golden.

[@Rioichi4]

Boy that sure is a white interior

[@brucerosner3547]

Clearly one should wait for the hybrid version perhaps forever.

[@jbountalas]

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.

[@OsvaldoFerraz]

Combined Legroom for G .Highlander at 8:07 seems to be wrong. Your GH review shows 118.8 of combined legroom, not 114.7.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan]

Terrific job & I'm really want to buy this badly.

[@robertbromm3415]

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?

[@JakeDrives1]

I saw in another video the brown is late availability.

[@james2042]

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

[@charlesjedlicka2725]

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.

[@THALEStheGREEK]

How dependable is the engine and transmission

[@Hazdazos]

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.

[@RemixerUltimate]

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.

[@randalmcmurphy9237]

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).

[@lucassitanggang5154]

I think it's better than Lexus

[@billthestinker]

Beautiful car and review unfortunately that 4 cylinder engine sucks

[@mountainhobo]

Does it have cornering headlights?

[@Peizxcv]

So much space Alex broke a tape measure measuring it😱 Why is the fuel economy so much worse than Explorer?

[@RemixerUltimate]

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.

[@alfontana6242]

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.

[@PemGayrard]

kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

[@SteveSabbai]

Buy a Buick?... Hell to the NO!

[@wblack-d7m]

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.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

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.

[@Qrail]

Buick can call this the Buc-ee’s version.

[@BTC909]

It's the Buick Large.

[@dynamicremakes5592]

Does anyone remember when sofyan had sniffed Alex seat in the other review😂😂😂😂

[@AAR-83]

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

[@RemixerUltimate]

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.

[@nicholas6789]

Squinting and smiling at the same time. Hate the front end.

[@BoberMcBoberson]

I really like it! But that enormous grill mixed with those thin upper lights, make it look like someone started an Asian man 🤣

[@riomaas]

Oh wow, now I cant unsee this every time I look at it! 😂

[@mikeisaacs2314]

The front end is my least favorite too. They could’ve did better

[@zekew7546]

Not too many telling the Auto-Chef “Hold the Hybrid”. No hybrid, I’m out.

[@timandsuea.8846]

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.

[@HALWG51]

Tell us how you really feel! 😂😂😂

[@kjay5056]

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.

[@KPHVAC]

Needs a V6 option!!

[@HALWG51]

$65,000 is absurd for a Buick.

[@JakeDrives1]

The powertrain sound and performance numbers are truly unacceptable for the time we’re in and the price of the vehicle. No vehicle should be a performance downgrade from the one it replaces.

[@ttinnovations3310]

bigger is not better, that front is soo ugly

[@asclepj]

that powertrain is supposed to scare anyone? Lmao

[@TransitAndTeslas]

Sheesh are there buttons to enable the buttons? 😂

[@tombrennan6312]

Travis said differential when he meant difference. Syllable multiplication out of control, like when Alex says functionality rather than, ah, function.

[@isaacryndem1117]

You sir are on your way to Top Gear

[@mervinprone]

This is as much as an RX. What would you rather have.

[@naveenthemachine]

Enclave by far. Every single day Because the RX is truly mediocre in just about every way just like the Mitsubishi Mirage is

[@LetMeCook86]

Red rear turn signals 🤮🤮

[@MistSoalar]

Is Buick doing okay in China?

[@mtmt88]

It was... until the EV onslaught the last year and a half.

[@MistSoalar]

​@@mtmt88 makes sense. They probably prefer own domestic brands now

[@e8ook981]

@@MistSoalarno, sales decreasing year by year

[@katmanjenks1961]

Nope!

[@kenziekyle1235]

Over 60k for a 4 cylinders engine on a big ass car, this wont last 2 a 100k miles i bet.

[@chudson4500]

🤣🤣 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

[@Leo_Vasileio]

The wheel base is Soo stretch that it looks like a table, not a fan

[@hoglaw09]

First here!

[@kurstpro]

Re upload?

[@connerymartin2952]

Couldn't drive it last time

[@rebuild100]

OK I'm going to have to be the weirdo who asks if there's an only fans

[@bradyb9929]

TX hybrid will last you a decade or more. This isn’t a bad option but it’s no Lexis

[@naveenthemachine]

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

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachine what makes a Corolla more reliable?

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP no turbo, no features, far cheaper maintenance That’s why. Oh and it’s a lot cheaper.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@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?

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP it does but it’s a lot more expensive and at this point reliability becomes less important

[@danguelph2676]

No hybrid. No plug-in. Really? We are not in 90's anymore. Huge letdown.

[@vincenty747]

No hybrid powertrain is a deal killer

[@gaeliclands5064]

The Buick will be lucky to last through it's warranty period. The Lexus will be on the road for 500K miles.

[@naveenthemachine]

Oh riiiiiiiiiiight😂. The mythical Lexus instant bulletproof reliability Did you know there’s a recall?

[@HALWG51]

Your statement makes no sense.

[@DABardx]

GM is a hard pass b/c of reliability

[@ALMX5DP]

What reliability stats are you using to make that decision?

[@lilred1107]

Buick ranks among the highest in reliability, try again.

[@naveenthemachine]

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?

[@wmars4655]

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-wo8wr]

@@lilred1107According to JD Power.. but according to Consumer Reports, they’re at the bottom.

[@roysmith4953]

Made in China?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

No, the Enclave is made in Detroit, Michigan

[@JogBird]

kmao.. no one is cross-shopping lexus and buick

[@mtmt88]

I am now.

[@naveenthemachine]

They are and Lexus is significantly worse in just about every way like the Mitsubishi mirage is

[@freytheviking]

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.

[@BWells5152]

No hybrid, no option for me.