2024 Buick Envista Vs 2024 Honda HR-V - Which One Is The BEST Choice?

[@VehicleVisionary]

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[@AlanDiMaria]

I bought the Envista ST last month. So far, I’ve been very pleased with its performance. Even with the small engine, it had plenty of pickup and it cruised very well on the highway. Remote start, heated seats & steering wheel, sunroof, for 27K.

[@AndrewWaston]

How has the Envista held up?

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

I bought an Envista Avenir last month. Fully loaded (except no sunroof) for 28k OTD. Really like it so far.

[@Iraqveteran-ke6qu]

I picked and ST for $22k plus tax. I love it along with my canyon.

[@piperlani]

Hands down, Buick Envista👍🏼

[@borgermann1069]

When you were describing the Envista engine you said it was a 4-cylinder engine, it is not, it's a 3-cylinder engine.

[@kendallhughes7507]

3 cylinder?!!!!! 😅😅😅😅😅

[@marcelmckinley8191]

Well, who ever heard of a 3cyl till now. What a go GM

[@vicariousjohnson9823]

3 cylinders cranking out a whopping 137 hp. You must be joking.

[@spol1622]

@@marcelmckinley8191 anybody interested in cars heard about 3-cylinder engines and even 2-cylinder engines in cars. Ordinary people in the US may not heard about them until last few years ago.

[@danielboguse4249]

3 cylinder Korean built engine .

[@theodorgiosan2570]

My mom just bought a base Envista on my recommendation, I always recommend GM first due to parts availability and parts pricing, and how easy it is to find mechanics to work on them. Even though we get a lot of snow, nobody in my family has ever owned an AWD car. Only FWD and RWD. It really isn't necessary if you have good tires and know how to drive. The base Envista is the one I would always recommend due to the 17 inch wheels and non low profile tires. All terrain tires are available to fit the base Envista and should be decent in the snow with them.

[@bucknakedbullfrog]

Continental Viking contact 7 are perfect for the snow on a 2 wheel drive.

[@Notorious1200]

I also purchased the base Envista Preferred model last month. And your comments are very spot-on. For the money it's a great car and I'm very happy with it.

[@jvelez5381]

A great looking car till it has to be replaced in 5 years

[@vicarod]

​@@jvelez5381 Don't abuse it and it will be fine. Useless comment

[@lagottooperator4336]

​@@bucknakedbullfrog The Conti Vikings are INSANELY good snows.

[@OrigamiBicycleCo]

The Buick is really nice. I really don't need AWD, and it looks far better.

[@kendallhughes7507]

The BUICK will definitely visit the service department much more frequently!😅

[@Notorious1200]

Really? Compared to what

[@chynacash3138]

@@kendallhughes7507 Says who? Consumer Reports hasn't rated it yet and it's a brand new vehicle, so how are you basing that "assumption?" Not to mention the Buick brand typically scores high in CR overall reliability and cost of ownership ratings...

[@Michael-ur5qb]

@@kendallhughes7507The HR-V reliability isn’t all that stellar either. At least the Buick looks nice in the service lane. The HRV is so bland

[@kendallhughes7507]

@@Michael-ur5qb let's be real- *it's a BUICK (GM's target niche is middle to below middle class on this car- with the selling point being 'luxuxy' which it is clearly NOT).*

[@arlofs]

The Envista looks premium.

[@kendallhughes7507]

And drives GHETTO 😅😅😅

[@hyper-potato]

​@@kendallhughes7507 LoL, couldn't be farther from that.. the Ghetto is into massive engines, muscle cars and modified crap. Cars like this are basically the anti-ghetto and that is one of the reasons i like Buick... trashy scumbags wearing their pants mid-ass will never be interested on them.

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

@@kendallhughes7507 Have you driven one? I'm guessing no.

[@derfderfson]

​@@kendallhughes7507a woman

[@dreamoore718]

I would choose the Envista it has a sporty yet classic look to it

[@s47industries]

Envista for me. The lower power numbers on the Envista are a bit misleading because the vehicle is a lightweight, at its heaviest trim it's about the same if not lighter than the lightest HR-V. It doesn't need the same power to match the acceleration of other vehicles in its class. Don't get me wrong, it's not fast, but it's quick. Biggest question mark with the Envista is the engine longevity. If it's anything like the 1.4T, there shouldn't be any abnormal issues. Those motors have average reliability. Taken care of they will hit 200k before major issues, abused about 150k before having major issues. But no doubt being forced air induction it will be more prone to wear than any natural aspirated motor, regardless of manufacturer. I will say though, that 3 cylinder engine sounds pretty darn good at open throttle. Long story short, the HR-V is the safe option. The Envista is the exciting option. For my money I'm buying the Envista and trying to pay it off early.

[@nodak81]

The 1.4 is a terrible engine. Not sure how you arrived at "average reliability". They blow head gaskets all the time and many have had to replace the turbo multiple times. Luckily these 3-bangers are totally unrelated to the 1.4

[@chrissullivan5752]

Chevette

[@s47industries]

@@nodak81 lol

[@hertzair1186]

The old saying “Horsepower sells cars…torque wins races” …so torque is more important than HP for car performance.

[@apple8511]

I bought one had it 6 days impressed so far

[@Iwannadrive]

I like the Envista. As soon as I got it home I would toss that parcel tray into the attic. With the dark tinted windows it's not neccessary. I test drove one and with three people in the car was very impressed with it's performance.

[@JamesAytes-m6i]

Envista in the ST trim with the upgraded 19" wheels is the model I would choose. Between 28k and 29k nicely equipped. Def would opt for the technology package that includes the side mirror blind spot monitoring as it does have a significant blind spot IMO based on test drive.

[@martinmcintyre7623]

That would have been the perfect vehicle to use in this comparison, instead of the Avenir trim. And still better equipped than the HR-V Sport trim.

[@wiser-zx9pe]

Hand down the Envista why because of it looking like sedan crossover which looks like a carbon copy of the Lexus NX 2024 inside and out. Love that it doesn't have rear windshield wiper because that dictates an SUV look It has a great value with all the bells and whistles without the animated sound of a CVT with less torque power... Just wish the Envista trim had up grade in engine size like the Encore 1.3L will give it an ideal touch !! Maybe they will consider that in the 2025 Envista :)) Can't wait to purchase SOLD !!

[@kendallhughes7507]

BUICK is typical American junk with some cheap lipstick on it...SMH

[@G-Rated]

The Buick’s exterior and interior is just way more upscale and the technology/software is way better too. If a larger engine or AWD is what you want you’d be looking at a Encore GX. The Honda looks and feels cheaper everywhere, still a nice vehicle.

[@OldFordTaurus]

Honda and Toyota makes their vehicles with the cheapest materials possible

[@jonlosito2004]

​@@OldFordTaurusyea... And more reliable than a Buick too

[@FATTIEASMR]

Honda definitely better for longevity and functionality. However the avenier is definitely nicer

[@Sam-un5km]

​@@jonlosito2004Honda stop being reliable like in 2009

[@jonlosito2004]

@@Sam-un5km so did Toyota. They're putting hybrids in all of their cars and trucks

[@andyhughes1776]

I never liked Detroit nameplates because their designs had always been unrefined (i.e. ugly!) But the Envista is an exception. It looks like a Lexus NX - a $46k luxury car! Great job, Buick!

[@nodak81]

That's because it's really a Korean car made by Daewoo.

[@phw2274]

​@@nodak81It's made by GM Korea. GM bought what was left of Daowoo in 2004. Totally new manufacturing facilities over 19 years.

[@jwilk1281]

Every Honda looks the same ...UGLY

[@angelo747]

Way to go Buick. When the economy is not the best. This will be a go to vehicle

[@dw8555]

I just love the looks of the Envista... every time I would look at it, it would make me happy. And, it has an actual automatic transmission. As far as the turbocharged 3-cylinder, that's why they offer extended warranties! 😉

[@jokerswild01]

I just bought a 2024 HR-V Sport, traded in my 2022 Civic EX. The engine in the HR-V Sport is only 158 HP, I'm not a fast driver and not in a hurry. Quick enough for me and Honda has been using this 2.0 liter engine for many years. It is dependable PERIOD ! This is like my 8th Honda vehicle I have owned. I owned a 2020 HR-V EX and traded that in for the 2022 Civic EX. Missed the AWD up here in Northern NY. Need it for the winters.

[@brocklanders6969]

I have a 2017 Civic EX-T. I was so hoping they would put the 1.5L in the HR-V. It is a nice looking vehicle, nice interior and practical but that engine is a dog and kills it for me.

[@nodak81]

The engine isn't what you should be worried about. There's a reason CVTs used to only be found in extremely light-weight vehicles like mopeds and golf carts.

[@gimne]

@@brocklanders6969the 1.5 has so many issues even if it’s a Honda. The 2.0 is more dependable look at Acura’s lineup all of them have 2.0 engine.

[@ajayvpai]

this would be a poor mans accura...LX has basically everything that a good car needs. Did a test drive and i could easily rush to 70MPH on a freeway. Merging is easy and the car i tested had 700 miles on it with avg mpg 29.9.

[@allanpontiere6177]

I love the look of the Envista but really concerned with long term reliability of that little 3 banger turbo. It is GM which creates some doubt in quality. I have a 17 CRV with the turbo with 100,000 miles. So far not one issue! ….car rides as good as the day I bought it. The HRV though a bit underpowered, that 2.0 engine will last hundreds of thousands of miles. I guess time will tell. In a few years we will see if the 3 banger will hold up

[@HDmanzano1995]

Same. If you like to keep your cars past 100k miles, it’s the Honda all day.

[@omarhudson9059]

Honda has a history of terrible transmissions

[@allanpontiere6177]

Hmm. I have had 4 Hondas since 2004 with well over 100,000 miles and had not one transmission issue. I think the very early Oddessy might have had some issues. Good to research that

[@jrwaters943]

I think saying they have a history of TERRIBLE transmissions is a bit hyperbolic. They've had some misses in the past with their older transmissions (Odyssey/Pilot/MDX), but not a widespread history of transmission issues.

[@thegreat9481]

These things come down to maintenance at the end of the day man

[@cnjguy025]

The Envista looks great!

[@testtesting2868]

The Honda HRV is the way to go. The Buick 3 cylinder turbo, direct injection WILL have major problems. The Honda is NOT turbo, NOT direct injection and has a larger engine. True reliability of old school Honda designed motor! No carbon build up on the intake valves as the Honda has multi port fuel injection! Honda is larger too. Honda has it for the win!

[@rachellelynn9406]

But it has a cvt

[@Bankaimg]

Honda cvt is proven reliable​@@rachellelynn9406

[@jakeballard7999]

@@rachellelynn9406 - that will pop at 100K

[@dorisyarbrough7601]

I love the way the envista looks but I live in Michigan and as you might not know Michigan snows a lot.❤❤❤

[@lmichaels1994]

You are compairing apples to oranges. The Envista looks very sleek, sporty and classy. The Honda looks like every other suv out there. I would buy the Envista on looks alone. SEXY.

[@paultracy3062]

I think everyone agrees, the Envista is the best looking Buick out there. If only a solid 4 cylinder engine was there. But it's the same engine in the Trax I believe.

[@jonlosito2004]

The Envista has a very nice styling, but I still take the HRV over the Envista because of reliability. Also.. the Envista has a 3 cylinder, not a 4 cylinder buddy.

[@quercus5398]

Buick’s turn around with the Envista says that this vehicle is made to succeed not to flop,the gas mileage is great It’s peppy and the engine has a sporty feel and yet the cabin is quiet ...........and takes REGULAR fuel not premium. It’s loaded with luxuries,and with the price being low,one can purchase extra GM warranties,5 years is standard on power train includes turbo...........not to be judged,unless driven.

[@RLTtizME]

What is a 4 cylinder buddy?

[@thegraggs]

Buddy, Reliability? 😂 Honda is rated much lower than Buick for a few years now. Honda isn’t what it was 20 -30 years ago. JD Power has Buick ranked 4th and Honda is way down at 19th. Below Dodge and Jeep 😮. On a personal basis I have a few friends with new Hondas with serious issues.

[@azkaktus]

​@@thegraggsyou read wrong magazines. Honda is way more reliable. I am not taking about resale value.

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

Yeah as an owner of a honda vehicle, i have not had a good experience. Ac issues (which is a widespread issue honda doesnt want to fix) random oil leak that cost $2500 to fix, random problems. Not getting a honda again

[@Rchase83]

I love the Buick the only downfall is that it’s not AWD

[@badele80]

I have owned so many 4 wheel drives and never really needed it, front wheel drive works just fine in most snow situations.

[@ivanwashington3186]

buick sounded a bit quieter, not night and day for sure but a discernible slight reduction in wind/engine/road noise compared to the HRV. i would sure love to have heard more about each car's suspension performance over bumpy pavement.

[@magnus466]

Buick did well with this, but I do hate the trend of putting brake lights and turn signals LOW in the bumper

[@boblaws9851]

It has the high mounted third brake light, and nobody uses turn signals anymore.............

[@chynacash3138]

😂😂😂@@boblaws9851

[@Matt-tv1ix]

The Buick Envista, the Chevrolet Trax and Trailblazer all have 3 cylinder engines. So I would probably check fact the TrailBlazer engine online to see if there is any recalls, mentioned problems as its been out for a few years now. It might help some folks decide if they want to get a Trax or Envista.

[@MikeD1101a]

The concept of a CVT in part is when you get to your cruising speed, the engine can run at the lowest possible RPM range. In a convential automatic, an engine may run a 2000 rpm at 45mph...2200 rmp at 50 mph, 2400 rpm at 55, and then any higher it drops back down to 2000 rpm at 60 when it can go into the next higher gear. In a CVT, with seemingly 'infinite' gears, no matter what your speed, 45mph, 50 mph, the transmission will eventually adjust to the gear that allows for the lowerst posssible RPM at ANY speed (2000 rpm in this case).

[@borgermann1069]

I'd buy the Buick over the Honda. I don't like CVTs.

[@alhorn7054]

Hope you like 3 cylinder motors.

[@davidhughes1890]

Me too.

[@testtesting2868]

Hope you also like carbon fouling intake valves, with the Buick direct injection engine made in South Korea.

[@anoop4243]

​@@alhorn7054 Better than having a CVT. Honestly u don't notice the 3 cyl unless you look under the hood. The tuning is perfect with no vibrations. It feels like an inline 4.

[@N2LADIES55]

I'd take the Envista over the HR-V because I like the look and the features. I'm sure the Honda will be more reliable but I'm old and retired , don't put that many miles on my cars and will change cars every six years.

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

Same here. I just bought an Avenir (28k cash OTD) after driving a 2007 Toyota Matrix for 17 years (loved that car). I didn't see any cars below $35k that I fell in love with, and I don't think EVs and Hybrids are where they ought to be yet (both in range and charging station availability) so I bought the Envista as kind of my “bridge” car. I plan to drive it for the next 5-6 years until EVs have a 500-mile charge and the stations are more plentiful. Then I'll be looking for a $40k+ “dream” car - but for now the Buick fulfills my needs.

[@sgrant9814]

A more accurate comparison would be hrv vs. encore gx

[@RLTtizME]

Yes. The Encore GX is better equipped.

[@JamesMical-y9p]

I pick the Envista over the HR-V. I like the Envista styling, the turbo motor, noise cancelling interior and in particular the lower price point, makes the Envista VERY attractive.

[@Lonestar70blue]

I thought the Envista had a three cylinder engine, not four.

[@jonlosito2004]

It does have a 3 cylinder. This man's lying.

[@Milli1018]

Buick is definitely more luxurious car. They make nice cars. I'd say the reliability is great just like any car that is well cared for and maintained. My dad was a Buick guy. I also owned a 2011 Buick Regal. Super nice sedan. I see the 1975 Buick Skyhawk in this model for some reason. When I was in high school my dad bought me a used yellow Buick Skyhawk it had a sunroof, fully loaded back then. Fun to drive. Except for its rear drive.

[@priscillaadriano9172]

I have one and I love it that’s 2024 Buick at haul ass and I have a twin sister that has the Honda Brand New HRv and every time she drives my car she loves it I like good car I bought the extended warranty, so I guess I will have to try it out

[@vicariousjohnson9823]

Your sister will still have a good car in ten years with good trade in/ re sale value. You won’t.

[@ange_yah_gurl]

Really wanted the Envista sport but love the quality and safety of Honda being ago to vehicles along with Toyota’s now I have something to consider

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

Ehhhh. Honda’s quality has gone down substantially over the years. I say this as a honda owner

[@robertmyers6488]

I have to give to GM for this one. A good looking car at a good price. I like the color selections you can choose from.

[@bobrottman3445]

Yes, I agree with the other comments…The Buick Envista has a 3 cylinder 1.2 Not a 4…Great video though…very informative!

[@billkulcsar5818]

Testing new cars is great but... What will trade in or resell value be in a few years, I bet Honda will hold its value way better and reliability. We all know the reliability of Genera Motors products over the years isnt great. Im a Dodge guy, but my daily driver and wife are Hondas or Toyotas for the past 10 years and never a problem with them.

[@eduardogarciarojas1244]

awesome review! what's your opinion on noise reduction? which makes it better? thanks!

[@keithm1138]

The Envista has a 3-cylinder engine. Hard to take you seriously when get that wrong right from the start! The seat slant in the Envista is affected by the headrest.

[@luispatino3180]

Go with the honda if you want a car that will last more than 3 years, the envista if you enjoy the free coffee from the gm dealer service department.

[@TeslaRules1856]

Honda with a 2.0 will last 200K + miles reliably. If you want to keep a car a long time then there is no comparing - Honda is it.

[@testtesting2868]

I have a 2024 HRV. What I like most is no turbo and NO direct injection! No carbon on the intake valves!!!! LOVE the old school reliable 2.0 Honda!!!!

[@kendallhughes7507]

BUICK is for poor people who aspire to look middle class....SMH

[@crewdogger]

The Envista is a Korean car. Reliability should be fine.

[@vicariousjohnson9823]

@@crewdogger can’t escape the fact that it is a GM product.

[@crewdogger]

@@vicariousjohnson9823 My current car is a Buick made in Germany.

[@bidensucks6792]

Love the look of Buick it's probably the best looking model Buick currently makes. Unfortunately it's extremely underpowered for my taste!

[@G-Rated]

When have you test driven one to know it’s “underpowered”?

[@matheoelzorro5570]

yooo so right ! i went for a testdrive telling myself fuck if only it was a goof motor i hate when its slow, dayum wtf i dont understand i dont see any difference with my 200hp tiguan with turbo@@G-Rated

[@KseRBanshee]

Please don’t look at only HP to determine if a vehicle is underpowered, what more important is torque number and at what RPM it delivers and also the transmission gear ratio. I haven’t test driven this Envista but I had a Hyundai Elantra base model loaner when my C300 was in the body shop, the Elantra is 147 HP with only 132lbs/ft at 4500rpm but somehow it was so peppy and feel like 70-80% power of my C300 which has 225HP and 273lbs/ft of torque. Definitely decent for city driving

[@JCWiley2300]

Well you never said which one was quieter on the road (probably the Buick)

[@eddiedabowler]

The Buick has a passive noise restraint system and is extremely quiet inside.

[@09ericlarson]

There were no Envista's to test drive but they did have the Trax and I was very surprised by how quiet it was.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Honda's, particular their low end models, are not known to be quiet. In fact, they call this a "feature" to keep the car lighter.

[@minipandora22]

#Buick all day 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@emanmark]

Saw the Envista Avenir at the car show, was really impressed. Would buy that over CRV or HRV.

[@RfrancisR]

The Chinese Envista gets a 1.5T I-4 with a 181hp and 183lb-ft. That would be awesome. To me, if I am in this segment, the Envista is the easy choice. Its styling looks very upscale, and making people feel special even when they are spending far below the industry ATP of $50k is the winning choice here. My only complaint is that the 1.5T engine is staying in China. I think the Envista is more of a lifted 5 door hatchback sedan more than an SUV, and I like that better than an SUV. Looking at sales from the last quarter, I think people are warming up to the Envista quite well with 15k sales in the 3Q, and just under 40k for the year.

[@sofadviolator]

Man the HRV looks so much bigger. I really like the Envista

[@kendallhughes7507]

BUICK has finally made a car that will allow poor people to look at least middle class😅

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

@@kendallhughes7507 Or middle-class people who don't want to throw their money away on cars.

[@MzKandy3al]

I like the Envista. Very interested in it!!!

[@HDmanzano1995]

I have old cars, 10 Fusion & 13 Avalon. These things just don’t spark anything in me to warrant taking on car debt. 😅

[@s-man3684]

I really liked my 05 Avalon. Best riding car I've owned.

[@HDmanzano1995]

@@s-man3684 Your drivers better than mine. 13 is kinda stiff riding. They went a little more “sporty” with mine and I wish they kept that old school floaty luxury.

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

I’ve seen that gen fusion with 300,000 miles. They built it well

[@jayf6525]

We're currently looking at the Envista. Buick has come a very long way. It's a good-looking car with lots of features at a reasonable price. It drives, rides and handles very well. We own a 10-year-old CRV. It's a very good car and has served us well, but we keep our cars for about 10 years and we're ready to upgrade if we get the right deal. Our CRV only has 56,000 miles so we could drive it another 10 years if necessary. Honda makes a great car, but they've gotten more and more boxy looking. So, for us, the Honda is out.

[@vicariousjohnson9823]

The Envista is not an upgrade and will not be a ten year car. Good luck.

[@jayf6525]

And you know this how? Just another opinion based on nothing apparently.@@vicariousjohnson9823

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

Even though I love my Envista, it's really not a long-term vehicle (at least not for me). Toyota and Suburu are great for longevity but I'm not a fan of their current styling.

[@kryptoknight.]

I would choose the one that has adaptive suspension to make the ride really comfortable and quiet.

[@wendyfail3835]

Buying Envista today!

[@palmharbor6317]

Korean 3 cylinder turbo engine? Will it last 60k? 100k?

[@smokingzombie4880]

if it goes out while under warranty who cares if it goes out passed warranty then your car should be paid off and yoiu should be able to afford to fix it

[@Red4banger]

It's not a Korean 3 cylinder turbo engine! The engine is made in Mexico!

[@williamhenderson1161]

A CVT or a turbo 3? No choice at all, hard pass on both.

[@timothyhoskins4081]

Love my envista avenir. Smooth riding and maneuvering.

[@elevenAD]

The Buick is a much better looking car imo and im very visual when it comes to car selection.

[@robfelts8076]

I think Buick is giving you a lot of style and amenities for the price, but I wouldn't trust that 3 cylinder turbo is going to live very long.

[@sexy912]

Usually, people who qripe about potential reliability concerns dont.even keep the car long enough to know if it will last...

[@MikeD1101a]

The rear window has no wiper. What happens with such a light slope of a window when it rains and gets dirty, or worse yet, if you live in a northern climate how do you keep snow (or worse yet slushy/road salt filled muck) off of that window when you are driving? I think Buick said the aerodynamics will help keep it clean, but what if you are driving at a lower speed and you have that salt/snow/ice mixture..don't you need a wiper to keep it clean and visibile?

[@henrytenden]

How is it any different with any sedan??

[@MikeD1101a]

The space between the rear of the car and where the rear window starts. There is a big difference for sure if you ever drove a sedan vs an SUV on a snow or even wet road.. In most sedans, the trunk provides space between the back of the car and the rear window. That area is big enough to prevent the spray/mist the car makes from covering the rear window. Drive a sedan on a slush/salt covered road and then drive an SUV on the same road where the window is right at the rear of the vehicle, and you will see the difference in a couple of seconds. Most sedans, the rear window 'starts' at least a foot, in many cases much more than that, from the rear of the vehicle, in the Envista, its a matter of inches.@@henrytenden

[@boblaws9851]

That's why you also have side mirrors. Really don't need a review mirror.

[@MikeD1101a]

@@boblaws9851 no thanks. Any option I have for visibility I'm going to take. There's things you could see through a rear view mirror that you can't through the side... Like the details was exactly behind you.

[@boblaws9851]

@@MikeD1101a Don't spend much time pulling trailers do you. lol

[@Zezims]

That Buick is beautiful

[@Bejaye]

I didn't know the Honda HR-V and Buick Envista were comparable. I thought the HR-V would be similar to the Buck Encore GX.

[@keithm1138]

I'd take the Envista. If Honda uses the engine from the Accord (as an option), that would be quite a change

[@GSXSF1k]

Envista is my clear choice. ❤

[@robertf6343]

the Buick Envista is the clear winner

[@billsmith9129]

If you dont mind a 3 cylinder engine and you like having a rear window id say the buick is the better option, the hrv is having a back glass problem where it shatters for no reason

[@MG-sj1em]

Envista gets my vote. Much better/newer looking! No CVT. Much nicer up to date upscale looking dash. No CVT. Buick designers came up with a winner there. I've had mostly Cadillacs the last 15 years and had no issues at all I like GM. 100% Envista wins my vote...oh and no CVT.

[@charliegonzalez6075]

Based on long term reliability, I would go for the Honda. Unfortunately, long term reliability of American cars is sometimes an issue.

[@gggg3119]

Envista is made in Korea lol.

[@chynacash3138]

@@gggg3119 I work at a GM subsidiary in Detroit and we produce the HVAC components for these Buick Envista's and the Chevy Trax sister vehicle, among a few other models, so they're not 100% Korean.

[@quincy42]

I have the Buick investor it definitely turns heads.

[@Red4banger]

What's the investor look like? Is this a new model?

[@carlosmcmahon623]

The Buick, hands down from the design and overall, the Buick wins in all categories.

[@randy6602]

Envista looks better by far, but I think Hondas' reliability record stands alone w/ toyota. Togh call which to choose.

[@samgeo6918]

I am driving a Honda crv since 2002 but still running wonderfully 😊 so I really prefer the Honda

[@dennyblalock1432]

2002 is when honda was at its best, the new models not so much they feel very tinny

[@878Docto]

My only question is regarding the reliability.

[@SkullkraneEntertainment]

Keep up the great content!!

[@testtesting2868]

If only the content were accurate. The Buick has a THREE cylinder engine. As well, not mentioned, the Buick has direct injection (bad for carbon on intake valve) and the Honda has multiport fuel injection!

[@kelleeb7823]

JD Powers has Buick rated very high in dependability these days. FYI

[@jimmy5634]

I’ve heard too many gripes from HRV owners about the lack of power. Additionally, the infotainment screen in the Honda is lacking and looks clunky. Update: I did take the Honda for a test drive. The engine was very disappointing and noisy. The car lacked sophistication and the ride was stiff. Too much road and cabin noise. I’ve owned five Honda’s. I would not buy an HRV.

[@oberstraphry]

They should offer the Buick with the 1.3L 3 cylinder engine which gets better mpg.

[@crewdogger]

Winter tires are far superior to all-wheel drive if you live where it snows.

[@kurtisakisix2513]

Which one is the *better choice?

[@710the]

I like the envista

[@rolandelliott]

I give the Buick 2 thumbs up

[@patrickfuchs3859]

I can't see much of a difference between vehicles anymore, they're all similar in their different subgroups. What bothers me as a consumer, and what I will make a purchase decision on, is color. Cars used to have colors... greens, gold, rootbeer brown, different blues, etc. Nowadays cars are white, black, charcoal gray, silver, dark blue, or dark red. When I see orange, yellow, etc... those are the cars I want to drive. A car is basically a box with seats, wheels, and a steering column that goes from Point A to Point B. Most members of each subgroup get similar mpg, which bring up my second buying attraction: mpg. If a car like Prius gets 58 mpg why would I buy a car that gets 24 mpg?

[@ajayvpai]

Prius gets 58 MPG with bad driving. Good driving and smart use of hybrid features gets more than 75 MPG for sure. However, i do have a HRV as well and the MPG in city is about 34 combined,

[@kylewhisman]

Over the Buick but no AWD so can't buy it no matter how good it could be

[@thecougarexperience]

Envista all the way!

[@nyimahwaynewood1907]

So hard to choose!

[@red58fury]

Normally when a GM product is up against a Honda product I go Honda all the way. But the envista looks better, has a better interior and starts cheaper. I’d pick envista if I had to choose between the 2

[@theodorgiosan2570]

See I am the opposite way, I always pick GM over everything else. Parts availability, parts cost, and availability of mechanics to work on them. My boyfriend has a Honda Fit. Nobody in the local area will touch it for a valve adjustment for example. Honda dealer won't work on it because it's "too old" (2008). Any mechanic here will work on any GM car. An entire engine often costs less than doing brakes on other cars. And in this case, the engine has been around since 2018 in other markets with no major issues. Don't confuse it with the 1.2 Puretech used in Opels. Different engine designed by Peugeot with a ton of issues. This is the 1.2 LIH which as far as I have seen is rock solid. And the car is much lighter than the HRV. My mom bought one and really it's incredible, from my perspective as a mechanic. So easy to work on (for a modern car), with plenty of room around the engine.

[@robbbarnett4978]

Honda hands down. Proven reliability for decades. Doesn't have a tiny engine with a turbo that wears it out and unreliable, quirky cvt. The honda is Practical and legendary reliability. The Bruick has a turbulent history of shoddy reliability and is a Johnny come lately on all levels. It's a Gov vehicle that's still trying to compete and cutting corners to do so like they've always been. I can't imagine anyone who'd want to own a vehicle from a company that went bankrupt. It tells you a lot about the management, production, and people who drive them. Buick is next in line and will follow Pontiac, Oldsmobile and saturn.

[@KS-lx7vo]

Only problem I see with the Honda HRV is the lack of power from the anemic 2.0 liter engine with the cvt. They did a great job with everything else on it but that’s probably the main reason the HRV never made the top of the list for the best sub compact suv. They should have put in the 1.5 turbo! If they did it would absolutely beat Kia/Hyundai and Mazda

[@ambertudor]

If you are going to compare 2 vehicles and then ask us which we would prefer, then you should have told us what the prices were for each vehicle????

[@VehicleVisionary]

Based on trim level and options prices vary. It is not hard to find that information for yourself if so desired.

[@morsasaeid]

Buick ❤

[@AngelCruz-qi1ev]

Evista engine is made in Mexico. The body made in Korea.

[@josealexsyramos9807]

Envista is the way

[@dadbennett9978]

3 cylinder GM turbo vs 4 Cylinder Honda…there is really no decision, naturally aspirated Honda wins every time. The GM is also more expensive if dealers are selling at maroon. The Buick is pretty though! A lot of people will fall for the pretty car that will leave you broken down as soon as the warranty runs out!

[@dadbennett9978]

MSRP not maroon! Lol

[@VehicleVisionary]

LOL Good ole autocorrect strikes again!

[@scarbourgeoisie]

I'd choose the one WITHOUT a snowmobile transmission.

[@lukewalker1051]

Envista is better. CVT in the HR-V is awful.

[@JetFire9]

This Buick makes the Tesla’s look like $20k vehicle and the Buick like a $50k vehicle.

[@bradjohnson9672]

The engine in the Buick is a 1.2 three cylinder turbo not a 4 cylinder. It jumps around like a paint mixer. There is no way this thing will be reliable. Other testers got 23 mpg in real world testing. This poor little thing is stressed to the max. Is it no wonder no reviewer will ever video a running engine. Love the car except for the engine.

[@gondolfozarzana1527]

The Envista has a twin - the Chevy Trax both are made in Korea. Chevy Trax had a bad reputation, so GM stopped making for 2 or 3 years. The Envista is a better looking vehicle, the Trax is a few bucks cheaper -My Chevy dealer told me if I purchased the Envista his Chevy service dept can and will work on it (same parts?) - I would opt for the Envista.

[@heembuck2157]

They need to have another engine option and some small updates like stealing other GM vehicles infotainment system. Those screens look bad

[@kenjohnson961]

a 3 cylinder with turbo is going to be big trouble. Hard Pass.