@@klasseact6663 and Hector's gonna be running 3 Honda Civics with Spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought 3 T66 turbos with NOS, and a MOTEC exhaust system.
Yep and this is why I won't buy the 2024 Chevrolet Trax either. Keep in mind that both the new Trax and this new Envista are way too heavy for a 136 hp 1.2 liter 3 cylinder engine. It will feel underpowered and slow, especially on the highway. No thanks.
At least it’s not a CVT! And if you compare this powertrain to something that was found in a Sonic or Spark, it’s a decent combination. We’ll be driving this in the new Trax next week, stay tuned for driving impressions!
I drive a 2019 Encore daily as a commute vehicle. It zips thru traffic with its small size, gets over 30mpg average and the little 138hp engine does a perfectly adequate job of moving it along. This new model looks much better and the interior is a big step up. The ST trim looks like a great middle ground. At 73k miles over the last 3 1/2 years with no issues, this may well be my new daily driver.
@Braeton Wilson ,not really. I bought this encore originally for my daughter. She drove it for 3 years and wasn't gentle with it and put 69k miles on it in that time. I have put another 4k on it since she gave it back after getting a bigger vehicle. It runs and drives perfect, has all the room I need for a daily commute vehicle ( 80 miles a day) most of what I have read seems to show a lifespan of about 200k miles with just normal maintenance. I did do a 4 wheel brake job and fluid flush and refill at 72k miles. Still had the original pads..lol. Next week I am doing a transmission fluid drain and filter replacement. Just normal maintenance to keep it going. It is paid for so I'm just going to keep driving it until it's too expensive to repair. If I can get 5 more years out of it I will be beyond happy.
Beautiful lines on this vehicle, this'll be a phenomenal value, congrats Buick, and thanks for not connecting a CVT to the engine. The only real question is whether 136hp is enough to keep up with traffic.
@@armandocardona6975 yeah, but it was a helluva lot lighter. Its all a out power to weight ratio, and I'd be willing to bet this vehicle is easily over 3,400 lbs... your Civic? Probably 2, 800 lbs. That's like hauling 2 Silverback gorillas with you everywhere you go.
@@daynevickers1079 of course but i’m taking about a civic with less power and me plus 4 other fat college students trying to get tacobell lol It was not the fastest but i could still pass on the highway and i couldn’t i could just slow down and wait for the other car to pass me then i could merge. Power is so over hyped as a necessity these days. This is coming from someone who dailies a 600 HP supra.
Yeah ur wrong. Buick is more for mature older people. Not young drivers. Younger guys will not take serious for these make and models of Buick. Especially for that 1.2L turbocharged inline-3 make 130+ hp and 160+ pound feet of torque. I love small engines but not this.
@@toyotabrony Well sure, younger enthusiasts like us would never go for one of these. But for the people who don’t know or care (95% of buyers), this will be great. Buick needs more mass market vehicles and this one will fit the role perfectly.
@@davis6123 but not in the long run. This one particular will not go well, for that weight, driven by 1.2L turbocharged with a GDI, it is not a good thing. Atleast it’s a FWD. But still
Good design, great price, perfect size. Only issue for some will be the lack of AWD. Snow tires would negate the need for AWD for the vast majority of people, but there will still be many buyers who overlook this vehicle simply because it lacks that feature.
If u have children just starting to drive this is a very nice choice at 23k starting price it’s really a good deal look at all the tech u get and also it doesn’t look like a grandma car anymore
Yea but the top trim avenir actually looks like a 45k vehicle think about it the Lexus nx starts at 38k for a shitty trim level to with no tech really and the bmw x1 starts at 36-38k with no tech either really and crappy wheels
It's still powered by a turbo three-cylinder. Not for me at all! I will never buy any vehicle with an engine with an odd number of cylinders(3 or 5). Nothing will ever change my mind about that!
The engine may seem small in this but when you compare its hp at 136-137 hp and 162 lb ft to some direct competition and tweeners that border the Subcompact/Compact Class its not bad at all and the turbo will really help. Yes its a 3 cylinder and the competition is 4 cylinders it shouldn’t make much difference and should hopefully help MPGs. For some examples the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks have around 121-122 hp & 113-114 lb ft no turbo, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 152 hp & 184 lb ft turbo, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 148 hp & 145 lb ft (168 hp optional) no turbo, Honda HRV 158 hp & 138 lb ft no turbo, Kia Soul 147 hp & 132 lb ft no turbo, Subaru Crosstrek 152 hp & 145 lb ft (182 hp optional) no turbo, and these are just some examples. So you can see its very inline with the competition and with its horsepower and torque figures. Some people will want AWD but its not available in the Envista just like the Kicks, Venue and Soul. I think this is a sharp vehicle and the Avenir trim is gorgeous and even with its optional package(s) all checked its just over $31,000.00 for a top trim fully loaded model! Not bad at all! No the Chevy Trax (the Envistas Sister Vehicle) comes in at just under $27,000.00 for a fully loaded top trim ACTIVE or 2RS trim with all of its option package(s) checked which is an amazing deal. Sure the TRAX is more utilitarian, and im sure a little less quiet and I am sure the Buick will have a few features unavailable to the TRAX that the Envista will have just like they do it with the Buick Encore GX & Chevy Trail Blazer. However both of these vehicles are a steal in terms of price, features, mpg and most of all the size inside and out. The rear seats are huge compared to most of the direct competitors
As usual an awesome review but it's the camera shots that kill it! I always look forward to your reviews because you talk about the vehicles interior material quality which is one aspect a lot of other reviewers miss out on. Keep up the great work guys!!
Looked interesting until I saw no rear window wiper and no rear seat air vents even on the top trims. The sloping roofline might make the rear seat useless for tall passengers. If you never use the back seat, the lack of vents and headroom won’t matter, but it’s crazy to have a hatchback with that big glass window without a rear wiper. A Corolla Cross has all the missing features despite not being “premium” like the Buick.
@@patcurrie9888 Wrong about the rear wipers. They do get used. Ioniq 5 owners were complaining that they can’t see out of the rear windows when driving in bad weather even after trying coating the glass RainX. Hyundai is adding a rear wiper for 2024. People are also having issues with the BZ4X missing a rear wiper. No rear wiper on vehicles like this equals manufacturer cost cutting, supply chain issues getting parts or laziness.
I think it looks great. However, I wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft pole with that powertrain. Underpowered engine and antiquated transmission. I get the point of offering a low price, but Toyota Corolla power in a small CUV is a poor choice. I suppose it's the result of what would be a small FWD car, for an SUV/CUV crazed market.
@@braetonwilson4296 You're right! I forgot it got increased. That's even worse!! I suppose a Chevy Sonic would be a closer match, but not made anymore.
@@carsrmilife3716 You’re only comparing horsepower numbers on paper. The Corolla had a naturally aspirated engine where the Buick is turbocharged. There’s a real world difference here that you’ll only notice in a test drive - in the real world.
@@G-Rated Agree to disagree. I've driven both the Trax and Encore (previous body) with similar HP ratings, with the turbo engines and they were slow as hell! Maybe (hopefully!) being FWD only will help?
WOW between this and the 2024 Encore GX it looks like Buick could be making a real comeback! This is the perfect segment to be attempting that at as affordable entry level vehicles are almost an extinct species these days. To get an entry level like these two with that level of upscale trim in that price range is outstanding! Way to go Buick!
I love how this car looks and it’s actually affordable for me, I’ve only owned used cars. These 3 cylinder engines are quite peppy though, GM claims the design of this engine provides good acceleration. If it’s the same engine as the new trax, it’s 0-60 time is 8 1/2 seconds and this Envista is lighter in weight. That’s a good 0-60 time if you compare it to other cars in this category. I’m going to test drive it when it arrives at the dealer and I’ll provide an update 😊
I think the MPG’s don’t sound right in today’s world especially a 1.2 Turbo 3 cyl FWD only. Sub Compact sized cars should be getting 40MPG Minimum in 2023
The gas mileage of this is comparable to other sub-compact crossovers on the market that aren't hybrids - The numbers aren't much different from something like a Honda HR-V, etc.
I love the exterior look pretty sporty. It should have a panoramic sun roof option. Interior looks good, not spacious, looks comfy. Would go to the next level. Love the color
Lost me at the engine. That’s a deal breaker for me considering this will easily each over 30k with taxes with that small ass engine 🤣 but the styling and proportions are great. Atleast offer a 4cylinder with the higher displacement
Why couldn't they offer the 1.5 four cylinder that is in the Equinox, and rated at 175 hp as an option? I rented a Equinox with the 1.5 turbo, and it moved it rather well. I was surprised, and it got 26 mpg city and highway combined. The Equinox also had a lot of room inside.
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this crossover here and I'm glad that the rear wiper blade is gone
I don’t understand how people complain about vehicles prices and when manufacturers make lower priced ones they complain about how they made it inexpensive (powertrain).
Buick is amazing value. People thinking Buick is for old people need to get a life. I used to drive an Acura SUV, traded it for a new Buick sedan (I wish they kept sedans) and never looked back. GM improved so much compared to 2000s and 2010s.
I don’t know what’s going on with GM and ford using 3 cyl turbo motors. I would never buy one. It like having a lawn mower engine in your car. It’s just ridiculous.
@@brucekalter4206 That's overpriced for a 3 banger with less than 150hp. Way over priced! Don't get me wrong, it looks good. If it had a 6 cylinder or at least 200hp it would be reasonable. But not with the current spec's. The 3 banger and less than 150hp makes it basically a throw away with no resell value.
One thing we can all agree on is that once this car is on the highways and byways of our beloved cities and precious nation it will help to make our roads look even more fresh, modern and beautiful. May The LORD GOD bless the USA 🙏🏼🦅🇺🇸
This is the third review I watched of this car I got to fam of this car looks great, especially the seats the front and back seats are comfortable however I remembered the Ionic 6 model is very congested seats have nearly the same hp and torque in the ionic 6 and price is very high then this Buick Invista I like this car a lot everything is perfect this car thanks I enjoyed this review
He said a lot of car for very little money…I agree at the base trim but not at the Avenir for $30k. Why are companies not offering ventilated seats but heated seats for leather (or faux leather) ? The warm states NEED ventilated seats when it’s leather.
Yea ventilated seats really helps when it’s 100+ for 4-5 months a year like it is here in Texas. I have an old 2005 Lexus ES330 with heated/ cooled seats and ice cold AC. You’d think 18 years later it would be standard on any vehicle that is trying to be upmarket. I’d rather have cloth seats then fake leather without ventilation.
Nice design. BUT it looks exactly like the new Encore. The fear here is that the whole Buick lineup will look exactly the same in different sizes. They need to show a little to differentiate the multiple models. Not size a size difference. That being said, I love Buicks and hope they accomplish what they are trying to do.
For some reason this front end is reminding me of the Urus. It looks nothing like it but yet thats the first thing that popped into my head when i saw it
New Kona get dual 12.3 screens standard so no they’re not the biggest in the industry with Hyundais 24.6. I do really like the design. Power is my only concern. That’s not much HP and TRQ. Enough for day to day but slow on passing etc.
For a Buick? 23k is actually way way way too cheap for a Buick. Do you know all the extra touches a Buick gets over a Chevy. And I’m NOT NOT NOT a gm man but honesty is honesty. You just need a better job or A job . Everyone here is praising its price.
Perfect sized car. This is actually a crossover. What most companies pitch as crossovers are actually small SUVs. I wish this had a hybrid option. Cars shouldn’t be getting anything less thaj 38-42mpg city these days.
Gorgeous design inside and out. Definitely a missed opportunity to not offer the power train of Envision with around 250hp even if it meant it started closer to 30K. This probably could’ve stole sales from X4/GLC Coupe if it had a more competent power train 😕
This is a good looking pretty car but.What is going on with GM?Every year they are reducing the engine displacement by 1cc ,not to mention reducing the power.The Chevy Cruze and Encore had a 1.4 Lt 153hp engine that got 50mpg +hwy.İ had my Cruze tuned to 200hp 220lbft and i got 52mpg ,0-60 in 6.9 sec i remember .An suv should have more power wtf.
GM should actually manufacture that avenir concept from a couple of years back it won't look out of place today. That car was a knock out. It's a shame it never saw the light of day
I’d love it, in this EV era, if Buick would re-introduce the Electra 225 badge in some way. That might find some traction and remind the old folks of when American car brands set the precedent.
How about Hoovies Garage, Savage Geese, Regular Car Reviews, The Smoking Tire, and the Canadians like The Straight Pipes, and Throttle House ?? I feel like those are also good automotive reviewers.
My Spark has only 98 HP so I can't wait to save up and see if buying it in cash will be worth it 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I already speed way too much so watch out if I'm whipping out in the Envista 😭😂
One small step up from a Chevy Trax Activ which I just took delivery of yesterday. If I could have waited until July and was OK with an extra 4 grand or so I would have liked the light color seats and power liftgate which the Trax doesn't have available. I assume these will also get a crappy "Market Adjustment Fee" like the Trax.
Please please please please, be reliable! I never asked you for anything Buick! That’s like everything I want it in a car! If it was hybrid it would be amazing, but that’s okay! I can pass that. I will probably wait like one year to buy it, but it’s already in my list! I love the design and the interior and everything about this car! It’s so lovely!
It’s built by SAIC-GM 🇨🇳 in Shanghai. Definitely a striking design for the price. I saw in China they get a larger 1.5l turbo 4, not sure why the US only get a 3 cylinder engine.
@@SunnynPhilly that’s good to know! I’m gonna look it up if they have any statistics about its reliability. Thank you for the information, I didn’t know that!
@@SunnynPhilly I forgot to mention, I think they changed motor to try to keep the lower cost in the US, and maybe due the audience they are focusing on it, I’m not sure. Even tho I live in the US I’m originally from Brazil and sometimes they sell the same car with a different engine just because of the audience their are focusing on it.
looks like a Very Budget, Urus. Although people will say, even that's a stretch lol For an entry level and being an "American Vehicle" it's honestly not bad looking.
The appearance is very nice and sporty but the reporting horsepower number is extremely disappointing! They gotta do a performance variant with minimum 250 hp, then I'll revisit! Thanks for the review as always! ✌🏽❤️✊🏽
It’s cheaper than a Rav4 yet around the same size, so I could totally see a budget shopper choosing this over a mainstream rival if they don’t care about AWD or having more than three cylinders
So many people whining about the engine and now AWD, completely forgetting this car starts at 23k and AWD doesnt tend to show up in vehicles until 30k or so
Because alot of us guys know alot about ENGINES, and a 3 cylinder is a bad engine from the get go, and will not be a good or durable performer. You won't see any of these on the road past 100.000 miles, if that. Unless owners wants to put new engines in them...
It's just the facts from an engineering perspective, yes the vehicle is going to be cheap especially no AWD but that price you can get a non-lux vehicle that has WAY more. This is pure $cam for people that want to dip their toes in "luxury" only to be stuck with a vehicle that has turbo problems (working too hard) and mechanical problems not to mention GM's history of reliability is "Garbage Motors".
