The Best New Small "Sedan" In America Is... A Buick? 2024 Buick Envista Review

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Buick thinks there's still a place in America for a sedan-like profile and a low sticker price, although I think more folks will be interested in the low MSRP. Starting just over $23,500 including destination, the Envista isn't just one of the least expensive new vehicles in America, it's also one of the best. Solid driving dynamics, a quiet cabin, practical hatchback and a surprising amount of interior room make this more interesting (to me at least) than most of the competition whether that's a Corolla / Corolla hatchback or a Kia Forte or Hyundai Elantra. Just don't ask where the extra oomph is because 136 ponies is all you get
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  • @manuelvillalobos682
    @manuelvillalobos68211 ай бұрын

    The infotainment system screen shape, yeah, it's not called the Hannah-Barbera style. It's called Mid Century Modern and it is an amazing touch by the Buick design team. Thank you Buick for daring to have fun! That's what automotive design should be all about.

  • @jamesshenay3426
    @jamesshenay342611 ай бұрын

    I see a lot of similarities between the Trax and this Buick. Still a nice car for the price. On another note, I really appreciate the way you do you're comparison on vehicles. Straight talking, no goofy background music and very creative learning. This is the way a car sales person should be selling you a car. I just watched your video about the new Trax and now the Buick. Awesome 👍.... keep us posted on New cars..... thanks 👍.

  • @Somebody294
    @Somebody29411 ай бұрын

    Would be cool if you could do a head to head comparison between this and the trax, so that people can get a good sense of everything you're getting for the extra money.

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    Both the envista and Trax(seeker) have been on sale in china for a couple years. For the US market the envistas and trax are produced by gm-Korea.🇰🇷

  • @janoycresnova9156

    @janoycresnova9156

    11 ай бұрын

    Would be nice but Alex rarely does comparisons

  • @lawrencey0y

    @lawrencey0y

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@SunnynPhilly wish they had OLED screens for Buick from Samsung/LG. But you would need to go to Caddilac for that.

  • @rolandcharriez7631

    @rolandcharriez7631

    9 ай бұрын

    Alex has already done something like that, but with each car in there respective episodes. He has referenced the comparision differences; their pros and cons. Both cars could be a "game changer" for there respective brands and customers. Affordable pricing with wanted features is a good thing.

  • @erkkiamerikka
    @erkkiamerikka8 ай бұрын

    Took delivery on Thursday of an Avenir in Cinnabar red... it's an amazing vehicle for the price, and the powertrain is hardly a slouch. 75mph is attained easily, and without strain... and it rides 2,400-2,500rpm at that speed. The seats are probably the most comfortable I have ever had, it is very quiet inside with a hint of road noise from the rear hatch area but not objectionable. The infotainment is pretty good, I got used to the system quickly and the transitions aren't too slow... sound wise, it's funny I think it sounds better than the 10 speaker Harmon/Kardon my Forester had. Buick has a winner here, I think it's the right car for a lot of people for a great price and just look at it! Thanks for the great review, Alex... it definitely played a part in my decision.

  • @Clemens-bar

    @Clemens-bar

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for real additional input. Hearing good things from actual owners/drivers.

  • @praveensundaresan6013

    @praveensundaresan6013

    5 ай бұрын

    How is this doing after 3 mos, am planning to buy one in feb 24

  • @alanrubio6708

    @alanrubio6708

    4 ай бұрын

    How is it? This looks like a good steal for a suv

  • @scittw22
    @scittw2211 ай бұрын

    I've got a trailblazer with the 3 cylinder turbo. I can vouch that these feel much livelier than you would think.

  • @endtimeswriter

    @endtimeswriter

    11 ай бұрын

    interesting 3 cyl turbo

  • @j3d89

    @j3d89

    11 ай бұрын

    If their bigger engines are not that great... I wonder how long a 3 cyl boosted from gm will last 😮

  • @erich.4305

    @erich.4305

    10 ай бұрын

    how many miles on it? how is it holding up?

  • @mofayer

    @mofayer

    5 ай бұрын

    Yep, people are deceived by the 138hp figure. But in commuter cars the more important and usable figure is the torque, which is 162.

  • @Hazdazos
    @Hazdazos11 ай бұрын

    Very nice car and good review. Thanks for reviewing this inexpensive crossover coupe for what it is - an inexpensive crossover coupe - and not reviewing it as if acceleration and 10/10th handling would be important for it's target demographic. So many reviewers out there just don't get the target market for cars and think everything should go 0-60 in 3.4 seconds and handle like it's on rails. That's not reality. That's not what most cars are designed for.

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    Made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea)

  • @paulholterhaus7084

    @paulholterhaus7084

    11 ай бұрын

    !!!!!!!!!!!........Yes, Most of Us are just commuters...Wanting to get the Kids to school without drama..........Please, Companies....Soften the ride a bit..............Paul

  • @johnbeckham1483

    @johnbeckham1483

    11 ай бұрын

    Well said indeed as the 2024 ALL-NEW Buick Envista is a very stylish and refined crossover! The best thing about the Envista is that it puts affordability back into the U.S. Automotive Industry again! Thank you...

  • @johnbeckham1483
    @johnbeckham148310 ай бұрын

    If I personally were to purchase this engine it would be in the Buick Envista! The Envista is a nicer looking vehicle in my eyes than the Trax! The Envista is very intriguing to me personally especially the smaller 1.2 Liter 3 cylinder engine linked to the high ft/lbs of torque making the 6 speed auto work well!

  • @webcomment8895
    @webcomment889511 ай бұрын

    So, this is a way to get padded door and center console armrests plus a rear center armrest in a Trax. However, you lose the rear window wiper and get the more dangerous low mounted turn signals and brake lights. They just couldn’t build it with all the best features in on vehicle.

  • @tompolk7588
    @tompolk75888 ай бұрын

    I wish the four cylinder engine was available in the US. The 1.2 three gives me serious reservations on longevity.

  • @stevenjames1138
    @stevenjames113811 ай бұрын

    Gotta admit that it looks great! So much better than before. GM Korea is killing it! Keep in mind the price point! I think these will be assembled in Korea, which likely will lead to better quality than being made in Mexico (like most inexpensive vehicles). Personally, I’m not sure if I could live with that little power, (I don’t do drag races anyway), although I do think 3-cylinder engines actually sound good! (They sound better than most 4-cylinders.) I’m also worried about the long-term reliability. But if these turn out to be reliable, I might consider one of these.

  • @johnbeckham1483

    @johnbeckham1483

    11 ай бұрын

    I get a KIA vibe here a little but I really like the Envista!

  • @Jack_Stafford
    @Jack_Stafford11 ай бұрын

    The oddly placed brake/turn lights in back in this vehicle (and a few others) are due to a regulation that came into effect after styling had been mostly locked. The issue is that with the trunk or hatch open, there must be lights that don't open with the rear lid so at night, if you have the trunk open on the side of the road, other drivers will still be able to see you with lights that remain stationary. There were a few horrific wrecks with cars that had lights that pointed towards the sky with the trunk open, so this new rule resulted in a few "bandaid" patches on cars that were very far along in development, and their refreshes or replacements will not have "fake" brake lights with secondary lights seemingly tacked on the lower rear bumper as an afterthought.

  • @2W3X4YZ5

    @2W3X4YZ5

    6 ай бұрын

    Rear fog lamps would have solved this issue decades ago. But they are illegal. What was the reason for that again?

  • @cgmiddle

    @cgmiddle

    4 ай бұрын

    No such regulation(s) exist in the USA.

  • @Mgoblagulkablong
    @Mgoblagulkablong11 ай бұрын

    the "brake lights" not actually being the brake lights is a bad joke, typical GM decision

  • @boggy7665

    @boggy7665

    11 ай бұрын

    The split, lower turn signals on Kia/Hyundai was something stupid imo and couldn't believe anyone else would follow that lead

  • @205rider8

    @205rider8

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes just as dumb as GM using the back up lights to light up when not even in reverse.

  • @gmv0553

    @gmv0553

    11 ай бұрын

    There are several cars made by other manufacturers with the same feature!

  • @aca2983
    @aca298311 ай бұрын

    I'm intrigued. As I get up in years I am genuinely becoming more interested in comfort and quiet than handling and thrills thru the accelerator. I would feel better if this was a 4-cyl, or a 3 w/hybrid, but I'm open I guess. Good job GM. Edit: thinking about it, I agree with the front resemblance to a Kona. This seems like a roomier Kona, with a nicer interior, and probably cheaper.

  • @johnfranklin5277

    @johnfranklin5277

    11 ай бұрын

    This car is made in KOREA......interesting, ISN'T IT.....REBADGED???? Its been done many times before.

  • @rolandcharriez7631

    @rolandcharriez7631

    9 ай бұрын

    Years ago I had a small Chevy econo-hatch. I can't remember the name of the car. I was skeptical at first in its 3 cyl. engine, but in use it was a good little engine and the price was extremely affordable at the time. Not as fast of course, but it's fuel economy was at approximately 50 mpg. I took that car everywhere. I purchased a 2023 Buick Encore GX and that car has a 3 cyl engine. It's a great engine and gets 30 mpg. It's not a "speed demon" but it has enough punch to get through daily use on the highway or local roads. With all the engine tech involved, it doesn't scare me to have purchase a 3 cyl. engine/car.

  • @ivantuma7969
    @ivantuma796911 ай бұрын

    I actually enjoy some of the nod/homage to the past with the dash cluster. I personally love the idealism of that era (even if reality was anything but ideal). Buick has been doing this lately. Even in the German-built TourX, the slight wings incorporating the tail-lights and the body-side indent, and light green illumination of the dash (to me), gives a slight homage to the past (like a '56 Estate Special). It would have been nicer if the entire screen was active - but in this price category, I think people will "live with" the dual rectangular screens.

  • @FSAPOJake
    @FSAPOJake11 ай бұрын

    I actually really like the look of this, inside and out, and it has a good feature set. That engine just holds it back for me. I think a higher-powered 200-300hp 4 popper should have at least been offered for the ST. Though I imagine the single engine choice keeps the cost down across the board.

  • @tbuddy3005

    @tbuddy3005

    11 ай бұрын

    They are saving those for the larger models like the Envision and Enclave trying to inch out the 6 and 8 cylinders, IE you would have to pony up another 10k for an Envision with the 2.0T (not sure if that is even in the model line up, just a hypothetical). Marketing strategy is always in the Manufacturing corner $$$$ Customers do have some power in their corner however and that's to not buy it. I down sized from a v6 to a 2.0T a couple of years ago and don't really miss it much but that's just me.

  • @tman2damax

    @tman2damax

    11 ай бұрын

    If they came out with a Envista GX that had AWD and more power and kept it under $40k, I'd take that over the Encore GX in a heartbeat, it just looks far less upscale than the Envista.

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    The envista in china 🇨🇳 has a 4 cylinder but we have to make to with the 3 cylinder version made in Korea.

  • @dblissmn

    @dblissmn

    11 ай бұрын

    Don't even need that. The 1.3 liter from the higher trim models of the Trailblazer/Encore GX or the 1.5 four cylinder from the Chinese version would have done the trick.

  • @ivantuma7969

    @ivantuma7969

    11 ай бұрын

    I think there is a 1.5L 3-cyl the could use in a 2025. Probably won't get awd in this platform unless it's a PHEV (electric motor in the rear ala Rav4 Prime) They'd have to change the floor pan design to accommodate standard AWD system.

  • @Clemens-bar
    @Clemens-bar6 ай бұрын

    Another great car shopper review, love the detail, it’s what you do better than most. Cracked up at the Hanna-Barbera/national park sign reference, definitely saw that. Although I’m fine with it. Thank you for detailing the transmission performance, in these days of CVT‘s it’s nice to have a six speed that is properly geared and mated to the right engine. That is what gives each car specifically it’s performance level. I saw one of these at the dealer last week and stopped to look at it and thought the wife would really like it. So I’ve been watching reviews and you aleays give me the most information which is again, what you do best. Thanks.

  • @kukiroodonnell998
    @kukiroodonnell99811 ай бұрын

    Its a lovely vehicle, just a weird mis-step that they didn't just utilize the LEDs they already have for the rear. Like the dumb design they did on the Bolts

  • @nothere572

    @nothere572

    11 ай бұрын

    I hate this trend, Hyundai/Kia are notorious for doing it too, although they mostly just do turn signals down on the bumper. Regardless it is dumb, it makes the brake lights or turn signals harder to see, and it just looks cheap.

  • @johno1850

    @johno1850

    11 ай бұрын

    yes… it is my biggest peeve with newer GM cars. they skimp on a LOT of other stuff but the lights have always seemed like such a silly thing to neglect. especially on this thing, it cheapens the look too much.

  • @RedLionStudios

    @RedLionStudios

    11 ай бұрын

    This is done intentionally to "Put it in its place". Brands must neuter certain features from cars at certain price points to make sure the value is not too superb.

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    Trax and envista are made in Korea 🇰🇷

  • @Mr.Worf63

    @Mr.Worf63

    11 ай бұрын

    Yup , the LED Tail Light could have been a brake light and the reverse lights could have been turn signals and the brake / tail lights could have been reverse lights . Looks real cheap at the rear. Signals in the bumper just don’t work.

  • @evingmadeez5008
    @evingmadeez500811 ай бұрын

    WHAT IS THAT!! 😮😮😮 Never thought I'd love to own a Buick.. but here we are 😮😮

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    Made in china 🇨🇳 ( and Korea)

  • @geocape7060
    @geocape706011 ай бұрын

    Very nice Buick. Nobody does a review like Alex.

  • @shannon5142
    @shannon514211 ай бұрын

    This is a very beautiful sporty looking vehicle. Can’t wait to take it on a test drive ☺️👍🏾

  • @rebeltvr6046

    @rebeltvr6046

    11 ай бұрын

    I'd like to take you on a test drive 😍

  • @user-zx4kq7ep4m
    @user-zx4kq7ep4m8 ай бұрын

    Alex your reviews are fantastic. I watch them for pure entertainment. Thanks so much!!

  • @h3e44
    @h3e4411 ай бұрын

    Really enjoy seeing the music you listen to on the head unit

  • @oldschool1928
    @oldschool192811 ай бұрын

    I'm getting Toyota Venza/Lexus RX vibes from this design. Alex looks like he lost some weight too!

  • @naveenthemachine

    @naveenthemachine

    11 ай бұрын

    I do too. Along with x4 glc coupe vibes

  • @seanthegod4585

    @seanthegod4585

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah, he went keto, for that.

  • @tyroneshoelace4872
    @tyroneshoelace48725 ай бұрын

    Your most value information was given during your ride. Thanks.

  • @GOLFandWRX
    @GOLFandWRX10 ай бұрын

    I am disappointed with the 1.3 turbo engines. They drive around town fine - but jumping on a busy freeway has been a challenge for me (It was a rental and I didn't realize it was a 1.3 turbo - it takes a long time to get up to freeway speed)

  • @rolandcharriez7631
    @rolandcharriez763111 ай бұрын

    I think it's the new evolution to the sedan. It has the functionality of a SUV without being an SUV and some purchasers may prefer that. In many cases you don't need 4WD. Less money with all the bells and whistles. I do believe that the Trax and Envista are targeted to different buyers at a lower price which they can afford. I purchased a 2023 Encore GX and I find it a pleasure to drive. Hopefully the Envista and Trax will hit it's mark.

  • @mikedavid7168
    @mikedavid716811 ай бұрын

    Man stop complaining about the small stuff. The car is awesome. So what if seat is manual and back storage is a cover. Give GM credit for great looking car and excellent price.

  • @theaccolade6533

    @theaccolade6533

    17 күн бұрын

    The only thing I would complain about his the rear signal stop/lights being at the bottom. Other than that I don't have much of an issue with it.

  • @signal_yellow
    @signal_yellow11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the comprehensive walkaround and first look. Disappointed in GM for combining the brake lamp and turn signal into a single incandescent bulb (!) at each rear corner. In 2023, I expect better.

  • @pisachasrinuan7960
    @pisachasrinuan796011 ай бұрын

    Wow, Buick Envista looks unexpectedly good. I own Civic Hatchback, I am a fan of the 'Sportback' design. I don't mind a slightly-low back roof. This car seems very practical and we get a lot for the price, design and interior look quite nice as well. The top trim is under 30k, that is lower than Civic 😂

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    Made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea)

  • @pisachasrinuan7960

    @pisachasrinuan7960

    11 ай бұрын

    Basically, it's a fancy Kia/Hyundai

  • @palebeachbum

    @palebeachbum

    11 ай бұрын

    @@pisachasrinuan7960 GM Korea and Kia/Hyundai have no relation. It'd be like saying Ford and Chevy are both American so they are the same. They're not.

  • @dougblythe5358
    @dougblythe535811 ай бұрын

    Excellent review!

  • 11 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad you posted this. I was about to go car shopping, but I'm totally waiting to check out this Buick first. I just wish it didn't have that damn engine start / stop crap! It's a 3 cylinder engine... how much more gas do we really need to save?!?!?

  • @lapatrie6568
    @lapatrie65682 ай бұрын

    Nice job , thanks Alex. I like the car & think the screen is a nice quirky touch🥃

  • @farriskhan2352
    @farriskhan235211 ай бұрын

    I ordered one a couple of months ago and it already got built! Can't wait to see it IRL.

  • @spb90
    @spb909 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on the weight loss Alex. I've been watching you for years. I like the two cam set up but the third screen needs some content even if it dont change or repeats specifications.

  • @rayfoster7989
    @rayfoster798911 ай бұрын

    The heated seat control is a piano key switch. The manual shift button is a rocker. They are not "toggles"

  • @dmllr5615
    @dmllr561511 ай бұрын

    I was interested until finding out it had one of those junk tiny turbo engines. No one is putting 200K on one of those. Shame. It is a decent looking car.

  • @morinkhuur4945

    @morinkhuur4945

    10 ай бұрын

    GDI and turbos are the bane of car longevity. I take naturally aspirated and normal fuel injections any day. Case in point, my 2005 Elantra, which I purchased new 18 years ago, is currently at 366,400+ miles. Still going strong. No turbo. No GDI.

  • @mikesecor6074

    @mikesecor6074

    Ай бұрын

    that is why i lease.

  • @terrymurphy2637
    @terrymurphy263711 ай бұрын

    Great review Alex as usual. I think you are the best U tube car reviewer by far ! Compared to the Trax 1RS is the Envista ST any quieter or more comfortable as in Canada the price difference is quite small.Cargo space is not an issue for me. I drive a 96 Park Ave Ultra with 24000 miles that I will keep. I"m 77 & have a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud,a Bentley Turbo R & a 2017 Genesis G80 3.8 awd sedan that I love but getting nervous about future possible issues as warranty is now up but only have 30000 miles & it's a bit big for me. I would like a smaller car for daily driver. Any help appreciated.

  • @Mgoblagulkablong

    @Mgoblagulkablong

    11 ай бұрын

    The Buick seems to be quieter, also the Envista has a softer armrest, the door panels in the Trax are rock hard.

  • @davidwarburton8890
    @davidwarburton889011 ай бұрын

    Looks good. Won't be doing one though; my experience with Buick/GM and their dealer decades ago cannot be mended.

  • @Shotis
    @Shotis11 ай бұрын

    Hey, Alex! I think that the 2-camera look works if you put the camera facing you in the middle of the screen (but still at the top)

  • @OldThomMerton
    @OldThomMerton11 ай бұрын

    That bezel is Hanna-Barbara, but it's all Jetsons. Hmmm and not a fan of it, myself. Great video, Alex . . . lots of information and the comparisons to similar cars/equipment is very helpful. I love the idea of the Envista, but I do wish you had an for the optional 1.3L out of the Encore GX/Trailblazer.

  • @AB-NJ
    @AB-NJ4 ай бұрын

    I just sat in the driver's seat of this model and it was one of the most comfortable seats I have ever sat it.

  • @fuelon
    @fuelon11 ай бұрын

    9:45 gems like this only found on AoA reviews! love it! :D

  • @ericg9092
    @ericg909211 ай бұрын

    This is a really interesting vehicle, and appears to be very well done. I don't mean to criticize, but for me personally, the monologue block during the video is distracting and makes me choose between reading the monologue or relaxing and listening to you narrate the video. I much prefer a 3rd camera view, or just a 2-camera view without a blank box. It may just be me, however. :) Looking forward to more content!

  • @oreotcat
    @oreotcat11 ай бұрын

    "In the way back". I haven't heard that term since I was a kid. My friend used to say that when we road in her parents Caravan's. LOL.

  • @jhritz
    @jhritz11 ай бұрын

    You were in Ann Arbor! I noticed the Buick Event at the Holmes campus, but it wasn’t clear whether it was a customer or media event.

  • @abhi4ify
    @abhi4ify10 ай бұрын

    Alex, great review as always .. since there are no rear AC vents, can you check if you are seating in 2nd row, does AC feels comfortable?

  • @Jb-ei9fp
    @Jb-ei9fp11 ай бұрын

    I love value cars like this. Even if you’re a bit apprehensive on the reliability of something like this, you’re bound to easily get 100k with basic maintenance. If it goes to shit you can buy another one and own two for nearly the price of one of a lot of small suvs out there.

  • @TheKingkingg
    @TheKingkingg11 ай бұрын

    Awesome review again. Looks good. Looks like Hyundai Kona, which looks like Nissan juke and jeep

  • @RiotShieldMan
    @RiotShieldMan9 ай бұрын

    I INSTANTLY thought of the Hyundai Kona when I first saw the design for this and the Encore GX!!!

  • @naveenthemachine
    @naveenthemachine11 ай бұрын

    It looks really good. A mix of x4 glc coupe

  • @LiohJuney
    @LiohJuney11 ай бұрын

    I'm a bigger fan of the 3 camera setup since it shows the steering wheel too while driving. Great review though Alex.

  • @bernardcooks2918
    @bernardcooks291811 ай бұрын

    Awesome video as always! It was a joy to watch! Also watching you drive the stretch I drove Sunday for work! Lots of farmland and really great people! Those are some of the most beautiful parts in that area, nice to see our state get the warmer months displayed!

  • @KJD1911
    @KJD191111 ай бұрын

    great review. will miss the old AoA intro theme, however!

  • @mikechilders5898
    @mikechilders589811 ай бұрын

    The future of GM 3. Cylinder turbocharged motors, CVT transmissions and all plastic interiors got to love it

  • @Mgoblagulkablong

    @Mgoblagulkablong

    11 ай бұрын

    did you even watch the video, it does NOT have a CVT

  • @blue_lancer_es

    @blue_lancer_es

    11 ай бұрын

    This one has an automatic 6 speed.

  • @travelteam12345

    @travelteam12345

    11 ай бұрын

    Will the 3 bangers last.🍁🍁🍁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @blue_lancer_es

    @blue_lancer_es

    11 ай бұрын

    @@travelteam12345 if its like ford wet timing belt pos then no. But ive seen 3 cyl last a lifetime.

  • @android175

    @android175

    11 ай бұрын

    No cvt GM doesnt use em. 3 cylinders are reliable, less moving parts.

  • @bruceselenka7181
    @bruceselenka718111 ай бұрын

    Those wide tires you mention a few times will be a detriment in snow. I've experienced this living in Wisconsin. The low mounted brake lights are a turn off. Also, those bits of chrome and glossy black panels in the interior will provide for sun glare.

  • @johnaquino5055
    @johnaquino505511 ай бұрын

    i bet that it can last at least three years

  • @supersteve8305
    @supersteve830511 ай бұрын

    I would have put the brake lights up, and turn signals down as that is what drivers are accustomed to, but it is a nice car.

  • @patrickmasterson3848
    @patrickmasterson384811 ай бұрын

    Lol, "National Park-Sign" instrument panel... I get it, there was an era where entrance signs to National Parks had this kind of shape. Overall, I think the term to describe the bezel shape might be Mid-Century Modern aka MCM -- which tends to have an upbeat, positive connotation. This is personal taste, but I'm kinda digging this dash look -- and the gently "wider at the top" theme relates to the dash config's in the Envision and Enclave as well. Definitely digging the straight-forward, comprehensive and open-minded content of the review in general. It might be worth noting these are manufactured by GM Korea -- or did I miss that in the review? PS: keep the internal monologue!

  • @Trance88
    @Trance8811 ай бұрын

    This looks a lot better than the new Trax and it's even in the same price bracket?! I'm still getting used to everything being on a crossover/SUV platform now with these big wheels and ride height that was once only found in vans and trucks.

  • @a64aquarian
    @a64aquarian18 күн бұрын

    The lack of rear vents is a bummer for us with infants/toddlers/kids that have to sit in the back seat(s). Beyond that…It looks good! Even viable for a tall guy like myself.

  • @frankiemck40
    @frankiemck406 ай бұрын

    I didn’t see Hannah Barbera until you called it. Lol But the entire dashboard is a homage to past Buicks. Good review. I’d love to have an Envista Preferred

  • @user-uw4ch8qr5e
    @user-uw4ch8qr5e11 ай бұрын

    Glad t see Buick offering a real world price along with a good design, however, no trailer hitch (for my bike), and , call me a pessimist, but dealers will probably raise the real world price if it is popular and in typical short supply.

  • @Mgoblagulkablong
    @Mgoblagulkablong11 ай бұрын

    If this is noticeably quieter than the Trax it's easily better value. Also the Envista has a softer armrest, the door panels in the Trax are rock hard.

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    Made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea)

  • @lorimcquinn3966

    @lorimcquinn3966

    11 ай бұрын

    @@SunnynPhilly South Korea(an Ally) and the Chinese built Envisita is suppose to be exclusively for the China market.

  • @brucegraner5901
    @brucegraner590111 ай бұрын

    Thorough review as always. A couple years ago I rented a Chevy Cruze and was surprised by the comfort and performance of the vehicle. However, mechanics I know warned me away from the 1.4 liter turbo as being unreliable. The Envista looks great but I would have similar concerns about a 1.2liter three-cylinder turbo. Can you shed anymore light on the likely durability of this engine?

  • @stevedeleon8775

    @stevedeleon8775

    11 ай бұрын

    bruce..we have a 1.4 liter turbo in our 2011 Chevy Cruze with over 120,000 original miles..changing the oil every 4,000 miles with Full Synthetic Mobil1 has helped it last this long

  • @sopwithsnoopy8779

    @sopwithsnoopy8779

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@stevedeleon8775mine has 136,000 so far. Still going good (knock on wood...)

  • @palebeachbum

    @palebeachbum

    11 ай бұрын

    Your concern about reliability is justified. There are a ton of complaints about the 1.4T reliability. An acquaintance had a 2014 Chevy Cruze. It went through 2 turbos, $1,200 worth of transmission sensors, and an alternator, and God only knows what else in 150k miles. He sold it after fixing the transmission.

  • @brucegraner5901

    @brucegraner5901

    11 ай бұрын

    @@palebeachbum I think the power offered by a turbo can be addictive and many owners probably can't resist using it when it's not really necessary. This, of course, has long term wear and tear consequences on the engine...and the next owner. I also rented a Ford Escape Ecoboost with the 2-liter ecoboost engine. That vehicle could get up and go even more than I intended. Given that experience, I'd probably not buy one that had been a rental. I think time and a trusted mechanic would have to tell me the 1.2T is bullet proof before I buy one and even then, only in a new vehicle. Thanks for your input.

  • @sublimegreen

    @sublimegreen

    11 ай бұрын

    Gm has a lot of experience with Turbos...have a 2012 and it's never bothered me.

  • @davidgrider4302
    @davidgrider430211 ай бұрын

    Nice looking car

  • @NickSanchezCarReviews
    @NickSanchezCarReviews11 ай бұрын

    It’s a clean little ride

  • @podatus1098
    @podatus109810 ай бұрын

    Love the Jetsons bezel. 😊

  • @sublimegreen
    @sublimegreen11 ай бұрын

    There is one thing that I don't like about this crossover: the instrument panel. That tablet like thing looks cheap, the trax has a much nicer dashboard.

  • @MarioDallaRiva
    @MarioDallaRiva11 ай бұрын

    Hi Alex. I vote for the dual panel in car video. No car sickness for me! 👍🏻

  • @TrayCaddyyy
    @TrayCaddyyy11 ай бұрын

    The new 2 camera layout looked good. Odd not seeing the scores during the driving portion.

  • @elde667
    @elde66711 ай бұрын

    Like the car, like the look, hate the low hanging brake lights/signals.

  • @barrykochverts4149
    @barrykochverts414910 ай бұрын

    If I'm honest, I have to admit I've been a bit snobby vs. American cars for a while (although I currently drive a 25-year-old Oldsmobile), since Asian vehicles offered such value, and I'm old enough to remember when GM thought they could sell us any junk they wanted to. But, this looks like a pretty nice car, especially for the money. For what it's worth, I really like the mid-century dash design. It's funky silly cool.

  • @tman2damax
    @tman2damax11 ай бұрын

    One thing I can't stand is that this is an all new platform and the top trim Avenir still has halogen lights for the turn signals, interior lights, and probably more places. The base model mazda 3 at $22.5k comes wil LED everything inside and out, other manufacturers have no excuse if they're selling a car at or higher than that price.

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    This is made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea). It’s been on sale in china for a couple years already.

  • @dillon4060
    @dillon40607 ай бұрын

    Best car reviewer on KZread.

  • @sentiencepsn2714
    @sentiencepsn271411 ай бұрын

    Agree with your assessment on the interior. The giant screen would have been better off with being square or longer on the bottom, not the top. As is, the “Hana Barbera” shape just looks too goofy rather than refined. Massive misstep with the poor UI, reeks of cost cutting. This is a specifications issue - GM should use a snappy baseline processor/ram combination. Shame the front looks like a Kona. That’s not a flattering comparison for something supposedly upmarket.

  • @nobatteriesincluded3968
    @nobatteriesincluded396811 ай бұрын

    The screens do look a bit cartoonish but definitely a great deal cool review nonetheless 💯

  • @oceanNmotoWoman
    @oceanNmotoWoman11 ай бұрын

    Totes looks like the Kona you’re absolutely right Alex

  • @kenc2257
    @kenc225711 ай бұрын

    The 2-cam set-up looks nice to me. The design of the dashboard screens does seem a bit flamboyant (compared to the rest of the vehicle), but it wouldn't bother me.

  • @jessicawoodward7091
    @jessicawoodward709111 ай бұрын

    Huge fan! Wish I was in the market for a new vehicle.

  • @scottkempton6085
    @scottkempton60859 ай бұрын

    If you look at this as the modern version of a small sedan, this is brilliant. The hatchback configuration is WAY more logical than a traditional trunk. And I really like the styling; it is leagues better than the Japanese competition, which seems to think that "weird" is better than "attractive".

  • @jamesh2459
    @jamesh24595 ай бұрын

    Ordered mine black on black Avenir.

  • @najirban

    @najirban

    Ай бұрын

    How do you find the seat over longer drives?

  • @wnsr95
    @wnsr9511 ай бұрын

    widescreen 2-cam set up inside car is a nice change

  • @mikerones7201
    @mikerones720111 ай бұрын

    Great looking car.. GM small cars are a huge hit , can't find a Chevy Trax but plenty of Silverado on any Chevy dealer lot

  • @tbuddy3005

    @tbuddy3005

    11 ай бұрын

    I think Bidenonmics might have a little to do with that.😂

  • @yahtzeejimbob
    @yahtzeejimbob10 ай бұрын

    Alex - Not sure about "better", but I like the two-view look.

  • @kenpreston6146
    @kenpreston61464 ай бұрын

    LOL Its funny you say " Hanna Barbera" b/c 1 of the things I like about the screen shape is it reminds me of The Jetson's. A mid century modern vibe. I have had my Envista Avenir for 2 weeks, and I tell ya the more I drive it the more I want to drive it. It has a nice Premium feel for the 31285. I paid. I am taking it on it's 1st 6.5 hr. drive back to Ct for Easter and i can not wait to see how it does on long trips. My only 2 gripes is I think for the Avenir at least the driver should have had express up on the window, and I think a premium sound system. Which is not to say the sound sucks, it doesn't. Just would have been nicer. I have also seen more than a few people checking it out at stop lights, and passing. It really is sharp. =) I traded in my 22 Encore GX and I haven't had any buyers remorse. 1 of my friends said he thinks it looks like a Mustang Mach E from the side. 🤷‍♂🚙

  • @palebeachbum
    @palebeachbum11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful CUV. Looks very premium outside. Inside, they definitely cut some corners to keep the price down, such as no rear air vents and sun visors that don't extend. Those should definitely be offered on at least the Avenir trim. I agree about the national parks sign shaped instrument bezel. It's tacky, along with those random chunky chrome bits on each end. I really hate that. The price is extremely competitive at $23,500 to start. I suspect the 2024 Kona will be around $26k comparably equipped if the 2024 Seltos is any indication. Those have gotten entirely too expensive. Hyundai/Kia have had too many reliability issues to be asking for higher prices than a comparably equipped Honda HRV. They are not more premium nor better quality. Time will tell, but I'm very leery about the Envista's reliability given GM Korea's track record.

  • @gpse3400
    @gpse340011 ай бұрын

    The cluster bezel reminds me of the old trapezoidal signage by the George Washington Bridge, that stuff is 1950's-60's vintage, so yeah... I would say yer definitely catering to the elderly with that lol. Great little engine though.

  • @shaesham
    @shaesham5 ай бұрын

    Give it air vents and a turbo 4 in the mid cycle refresh and im sold.

  • @viffer94
    @viffer9411 ай бұрын

    So I guess GM is still including Carplay for now? Good looking car, a bit like an X6. Longevity and reliability would make me hesitate but I look forward to them hitting the rental fleets.

  • @talhahussain3985
    @talhahussain39855 ай бұрын

    Would you say the front driver seat is comfortable for a 5'11 senior to get in/out from? Driving a CT5 right now and looking to get something that rides higher with an SUV feel.

  • @Tinrs80
    @Tinrs8011 ай бұрын

    Already see Trax on the road. they look nice

  • @SunnynPhilly

    @SunnynPhilly

    11 ай бұрын

    Envistas and Trax (chevy seekers) have already been on sale for a couple years in china 🇨🇳.

  • @frankiebflat5728
    @frankiebflat57288 ай бұрын

    Love it

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie98888 ай бұрын

    Great looking, no sale tho due to 1.2 liter 3 cyclinder

  • @bradchoi9679
    @bradchoi967911 ай бұрын

    11:22 You should sell that as an Advertising space! lol.

  • @eric1hd
    @eric1hd7 ай бұрын

    Is the interior sound/road noise the same in the Chey trax as the envista?

  • @rajje56
    @rajje5611 ай бұрын

    It's a decent car for sure 😊

  • @guidedmeditation2396
    @guidedmeditation239611 ай бұрын

    Very stylish. It is great that smaller cars don't have to be substandard anymore.

  • @johnfranklin5277
    @johnfranklin527711 ай бұрын

    My 2021 kia K5 GT LINE with its 8 speed automatic, only turns 2,800 RPMs, at 100 mph!

  • @chrislim7976
    @chrislim797611 ай бұрын

    Love Hanna Barbara and the Jetsons.

  • @aliendroneservices6621

    @aliendroneservices6621

    11 ай бұрын

    8:04 17:57

  • @pbentsonable
    @pbentsonable11 ай бұрын

    Looks great but needs the bigger engine and 4wd from the Trailblazer/Encore GX.

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