Is a Small Facelift Enough? | 2023 Buick Enclave Avenir Full Tour & Review

[@PRNTestDrive]

I wanted to double check the MSRP from the 2018 we drove just in case the price difference was due to rims or other packaging. Base MSRP in 2018: $61,795.00 CAD Base MSRP in 2023: $61,098.00 CAD Avenir Tech Package in 2018: $2,475.00 CAD Avenir Tech Package in 2023: $1,895.00 CAD The 2018 we drove had the $700 white frost tricoat paint. So overall price has come down during a market that doesn't see price reductions.

[@TheMELTDOWN911]

0:55 that front design was started by the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is AMAIZING how many people and car magazines hated the look and now almost 10 years later 60% of all SUV's have the same front facias design CRAZY!

[@PRNTestDrive]

I don't think this looks anything like a Jeep Cherokee.

[@Jeevan_Official]

Love the review. Very informative and well articulated!!!!!!!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks!

[@appleiphone69]

I had a 2008 that served my family well. I wish they would shed 250kg or -500lbs from the curb weight. That 3.6 does not get much respect for reliability. I never had a problem in the two vehicles with that engine, maybe because I ran synthetic and changed every 4500 miles max.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Regular service always helps!

[@mojorisin7371]

I have a 2018 Buick Enclave premium awd and it has 90k miles and hasn't had any issues. Long drives with a family of 6 with gear and it not bad for those long 200+ mile trips. Yes GM loves to nickle and dime its customers and there are smh cost cutting measures but they are a bargain when certified used with lower mileage. They definitely compete well with the Japanese brands and beats every crossover in size.

[@PRNTestDrive]

The next-generation Enclave looks very interesting, we're excited to see what it has to offer. We've really liked the ones we've driven on this channel so far!

[@anthonyvlahos3393]

I'm stuck between this, the qx60, the xt6, and the Pathfinder. Test drove them all, the interior space on this is very appealing vs the rest.

[@xTESTimonyx]

Get the Chevy Traverse. Best interior space in class, and the infotainment can slide up to reveal a cubby, and to move into the drivers line of sight with the road.

[@ROB-12013]

What did you buy Anthony?

[@PRNTestDrive]

Fair enough, did you end up choosing one?

[@Problem-mattic]

I really like the new enclave. I was looking for something for my girlfriend and figured this fit the build. It's just a good car. Yes it has the 3.6 but I'm the original owner so I'm not worried about the timing chain.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Hope it works out well for you! It's still a nice vehicle, we really liked it back in 2018 when it first came out.

[@davealmer3803]

not now you wouldn t be but just wait.

[@사랑아빠의]

Great design! Long life for buick

[@PRNTestDrive]

Fair enough!

[@jspira92]

I think the value prop for this car is the sheer size.can you comment on romminess and luggage/passenger space. Also did this have adoptive cruise? How did that system work?

[@PRNTestDrive]

Adaptive cruise works well, now that most cars have it i only really discuss it if there’s issues or it works differently than any other vehicle. Cargo and passenger space is good as we talked about back in 2018, it offers the same sort of space that the Kia Telluride has, except the Telluride is less expensive and offers more features. Seat comfort on it was good though, it has a little massage feature which is a nice plus.

[@cpy]

It’s honestly hard to match the interior space. That’s why we’ve owned three of them. Put 6 full size adults in there and still luggage compartment available to fully pack

[@thewhiskeycowboy-official]

It doesn't stand out in the crowd.... thus a crowd... NONE stand out. LOL I have watched reviews of all the competition and there are pluses and minuses for them all but none seemed to be overall so much better than the rest that THEY stood out either. I just think far too many people want far too much and don't realize how great all the choices are compared to the past.

[@PRNTestDrive]

The Enclave is still a great choice, and one of my favourite GM vehicles on the market right now. The 2018 we first drove was spectacular. Considering the price on this hasn't changed much in 5 years it's still a great deal.

[@MrJiggy80]

Had a 2017 fully loaded premium model which was pretty decent, but lost its appeal after the body style change with the new gen. Buick is still playing catch up with all other SUV in the same segment. For $60K+ why would anyone go for this when there are other cars with more options and are more luxurious. For starters, the cabin looks uninspired and boring, esp that fake wood trim makes it look so cheap. No ventilated seats in the back either. Even the Palisades or Telluride has way more options for less $$. Deal breaker for me was no ambiance lighting inside or approach lighting for a car that's over $60K plus is just ludicrous. Enclave needs a major overhaul if they want to attract younger buyers. I will only give a B+ for the roominess for the cabin, otherwise a solid c- all around. Buick could've done way better..

[@PRNTestDrive]

GM can do a lot of they focus their energy on Buick, but I feel in some cases they're still dragging it along.

[@ROB-12013]

I had a 2014 Enclave Leather CPO from 31k to 125k miles. I now have this 2023 Enclave Avenir with the factory tow package. 2nd choice was a top of the line Mazda CX90. Didn't bother with smaller Cadillac or Volvo. Acura doesn't look luxurious. Hope Nissan/ Infiniti become reliable again some day. Watch Scotty Kilmer video on 3 car brands that are crap for Jeep, Kia and Hyundai. Toyota SUVs look like pick-up offspring and the least reliable Subaru is the Ascent. Not brave enough to get a German Car since I keep them 7-10 years. Durango switched to a minivan frame circa 2009 and Lincoln line up looks real nice but not this time.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I've always liked the Buick Enclave ever since we first drove it in 2018. This styling update was nice, the big changes coming with the next facelift also look good. Buick has some serious traction these days!

[@thomasboylan8531]

What are the actual changes to the 2023 Enclave in 2023 from 2022

[@PRNTestDrive]

I believe I went over this, 2023 is a carryover year, a new paint colour is available along with the Sport Touring Edition available on the Essence trim. That’s it.

[@paulm6481]

I really take Telluride or Pathfinder or Grand Cherokee over this. GM is not updating their IcE vehicles so this is just old now. It’s on top of GM front wheel drive platform which is not reliable, and I go with the other options.

[@PRNTestDrive]

That was my thought the entire week too, I’d rather take the Telluride over this. The Kia has a couple additional features over this on top of being about $6,000 cheaper.

[@DeeeBeee123]

The enclave is targeted towards an older more mature audience than the people who drive tellurides and pathfinders. The Buick is softer & more luxurious. 2 different classes of car.

[@ManoliGreek2640]

Kia & Hyundai ARE shitty …

[@ROB-12013]

@@DeeeBeee123 Agree, more refined, smoother and quieter for people who notice and enjoy those things.

[@al151]

Outside is gorgeous, inside sings a different tune though. I will stick with a Telluride or Palisade

[@PRNTestDrive]

Telluride for me, that's for sure.

[@christhornycroft3686]

Comparing a Kia with a Buick? That’s like comparing a Ford with a Cadillac.

[@yurkshirelad]

Buick - it's not the best, but it works. :)

[@PRNTestDrive]

Haha! It’s true though, it’s decent, but doesn’t stand out.

[@michellelee7024]

We’ve had a Cadillac XT5 and the road noise is terrible. Not what you’d expect from Cadillac. Reviews place this Buick in the top 10 for quietness. Can you confirm?

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very quiet vehicle, but I'm surprised you had issues with the XT5 which should be just about the same.

[@Sc0rpy]

Great review mate as always.. This is built on the same platform as Acadia and Traverse innit? I mean the Acadia Denali looks good to me how's this compared to the Denali? I'd personally go Telluride in this segment I know it's not a direct competitor though but infiniti has better interior still don't you think?

[@PRNTestDrive]

Telluride is definitely the way to go. Same size as the Traverse, which I have booked closer to the end of the month. I’d likely go with this over the Acadia, I prefer the design and layout better.

[@SirKentSaid]

I think Buick needs to take the next step and start to electrify their vehicles. If not a full EV at least a hybrid somewhere in their line-up. Still, I am considering this or the Encore

[@PRNTestDrive]

They seem to be starting with their Wildcat concept car, but I'm surprised they haven't added PHEV options for their current vehicles yet.

[@SirKentSaid]

@Perpetualradio Much like Dodge, that's a problem for Mr. This late in the game, you step up with a "Concept"? You need something that's production ready NOW!

[@gregholman2930]

That Silver Is Not A Flattering Color, Makes The Vehicle Look Out Dated!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Oof! To be fair I ended up having to swap vehicles midway through the week and ended up with a white one. I think the white helps a bit.

[@MikeV-t7o]

Dreamy and it can Tow 5000 lbs cheaper too? Wow

[@PRNTestDrive]

This is definitely an underrated SUV.

[@joecool9739]

It cant pass as a new car with that price tag...even with the exterior facelift The interior *screams* 2017 And honestly the facelift looks worse, I hate the split LED signature with the headlights placed far away in the bumper...I hated it in the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, I hate it in the new upcoming BMW 7-Series and I hate it here Nothing will ever top the original egg-shaped 2008 Buick Enclave...it copied that era's Audi Q7 and it was a good thing

[@PRNTestDrive]

I don’t like the split headlight stuff, I don’t know who thought it was a good idea but everyone’s doing it now. It’s like the HUGE nameplate written across the back of the vehicle, that’s trend that’s catching on and I hate it. I think Lexus does it the worst since they’ve never had to do that before. Luckily this Buick doesn’t, but who knows if it’ll stay like that.

[@cpy]

Let’s be honest, who cares about the nav system. Does a single person out there not use car play at this point?

[@PRNTestDrive]

I rarely use Apple CarPlay, if the navigation system is good I’d rather keep my phone disconnected, but that’s just me.

[@cpy]

@@PRNTestDrive in car navigation is probably 1/20th as good as using Waze. Overall good review btw. You forgot to mention they now have rain sensing wipers which was missing on the prefacelift. Small detail maybe, but super annoying. This vehicle has been a champ for us, so we will probably buy this again

[@PRNTestDrive]

Rain sensing wipers is definitely a nice feature, and I believe they worked well on this too. We've recently experienced some new vehicles which have auto wipers and they don't work at all, something we're going to look at more on future videos.

[@cpy]

@@PRNTestDrive please tell me they now have glove box lights

[@ROB-12013]

Not me . . . I use Android Auto, lol

[@lryoung17]

I think I'm the minority but I really like this guage cluster. It looks modern without going full virtual. I always like to see cool ways they can integrate vitual & physical components. Well done 🤌🏽 I just wish they had even upgraded the software to the new Google software in some other new buick models & Sierra/Silverado. Plus the Avenir should get 21" wheels like on the XT6.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'm not upset this is still using the previous-gen Infotainment system. While the Google built-in unit is beautiful and responsive, it requires a data connection to get anything out of it. Most customers aren't going to keep their OnStar subscription past the trial which then makes Google Maps, and the Assistant useless. Now on select 2023 VINs GM is giving 3 years of Connected Services in response to this, 2024 Cadillac models will all have that, and Ultium-based EVs like the Blazer EV will get 8 years with the removal of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Personally I find the infotainment on the Buick to be great as-is, still one of my favourite large crossovers on the road today!

[@thanhxuantu5222]

Buick look good.but interior not look good

[@PRNTestDrive]

Could use some work, I agree.