You know, after all this time, I still like the "TP trunk test", and the relatively new "red light/green light" segment. Thank you for "evil twin" information as well.
I just rented a Buick Enclave in Tahoe California after they got 18ft of snow in December. The car is a straight up beast. I drove through 4 feet of powder to get to my house
My sister bought one when the Envision came out. It's a nice car. I fit in the back and I'm 6' tall so there's that. My neighbor bought the new Venza, that's really sharp and a hybrid. I just bought my 1st hybrid, a Fusion and can't imagine going back. Since Buick is popular in China a hybrid or EV from them is probably just around the corner.
After owning one for a while now, can I ask about pros and cons? I love these and looking at the Essence ST and drive an hour to work, all highway, so I wonder about the steering being a little light. If you've had it on the highway often, how does it handle?
@@PatrickJTezak Hi Patrick, I've driven a loaner Envision on the highway for about 2,000 miles and can say it's excellent. The Envision isn't my favorite around town because the steering is excessively light at low speeds and the pedals are twitchy, but if you're spending most of your time on the highway then I would go for it. Handling, ride quality and noise level are great at higher speeds. Steering feels much better on the highway too.
@Eric Thomason thank you! That light steering has me a little concerned since I'm used to my Equinox which has amazing and very responsive handling. I'll be ready to purchase within the meet few months and I'll have to take a long test drive.
Nice car ... love that everything is pointing slightly toward the driver LOL I’m selfish. I’m glad we can disable start-stop feature. You see I find start-stop of my car very annoying especially in a densely populated city like NYC.
Forward collision alert is the most wonderful tech device. It saved my bacon. I thank the engineers who designed and the manufacturing people who built it.
Good review. Glad to see a review of a "regular" vehicle. I like the interior color scheme. I don't understand why Chevy and GMC have terrible color schemes. 90% appears to be black interior seats and when you can get either beige or gray seats, they give you brown dashboard (instead of black dashboard). I feel like every other car company can give you better interior color coordination, glad to see Buick with some good ones.
I agree with you about comparing this to the Venza. Even the rear cargo floor seems similarly raised in height. At least Buick puts the rear turn signals in a better location.
I just started searching for an envision - this video was so helpful! Thanks! You mentioned at the end they have some room to bargain. What's your opinion on a good starting offer off the sticker price? I've read 10% to 20%? any advice?
Sorry Kimberly, with the chip shortage and COVID you'll be lucky to find a dealer selling these fore retail. Many cars are getting dealer markups. I'm hearing some like Telluride and Pallisdae are going for $10K over sticker. If you can wait for a year I highly recommend it.
@@DrivenCarReviews if they made a class competitive one that kept up with Volvo, instead of just a port from existing European products, a lot more would've sold. Interestingly, as you mention the Velite, Chinese ports seem to be a home run, which harkens back to Volvo/Geely. Buick needs an identity, and next to Cadillac it just gets lost; it could be a Saab revival in the landscape.
When GM start to sell Buick in China, they clearly labelled themselves as American luxury. I remember people were deciding between Buick regal and Audi A6 when I was teenage in China. Lots of Chinese people believe American must produce one of the best cars since American has best movies, best music, best leaders(Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Lincoln, to be clear), and best scientists
@@theMLBfan Before WWII (that's before the communists took over China) Buick had a whopping 20% market share of the Chinese market, it was a small market to be fair, but it was good enough to solidify the American luxury sedan brand image, After WWII, Chi-com took over China and private automobile sector was killed, fast forward to late-80s China adapted capitalism and start to show the potential but got sanctioned by the US after an event that should not be named. China was in need for foreign investment. Taiwanese GM took the opportunity and invested in China with the Buick brand, the rest is history.
@@theMLBfan the answer is yes. In Buick’s exhibition, they are not shy to tell you that lots of celebrities and politicians from 30s ride Buick. French and German automakers had a head start earlier than GM in 80s but GM caught up with a bigger collaboration with Shanghai locals in 1997 (a few years before Ford decide to do so). I believe it traced back to continuous discussion since 80s when GM CEO visited China. I also think two key factors to their success. One is GM bought a typical GM approach for its oversea subsidiary - let locals make more impact. Two is GM start Buick as luxury brand - when other car makers think only extra cheap cars sell in volume in China, they saw the potential of high end local market. Very smart but risky move! And it paid off in the long run.
🖑 Hi Tom. . . Just found you! I've had my heart set on one of these. My daughter wants me to look at Audi Q3. So I'm here comparing the two got any advice? What do you drive?
My best advice is to look at a bunch of stuff and buy the car you love (not the one your daughter likes). Are you also looking at Volvo XC40, BMW X3, Cadillac XT4 and XT5, Genesis GV70, Hyundai Tucson and the new Lexus NX that will be out in a month or so? Happy shopping, it's a bit daunting with the chip shortage and all.
Hi Kaylee - I came out of a 2017 Audi Q3 into a 2021 Envision AWD Sport Touring. Audi was wonderful as it should be, but the infotainment system was glitchy at best. Limited Sirius XM Channels, and a lower resolution center screen. On top of all that, the Audi required Premium gas, whereas the Buick requires regular. Utility & passenger/cargo space is also a bit more in the Buick. The icing on the cake? The Buick is cheaper to insure (use USAA). Good luck on your search!
So I took your "eggspert" advice and pretended there was an egg between my foot and the brake pedal but it turns out it was a Denver omelet and I slid into the car ahead of me :( Umm thanks Tom
Good review, Tom. Watched it even though I am not at all interested in the Envision. Just really enjoy your reviews. So much good info, I always learn something. And the "script" is so well done - your journalism background shines through. Thanks for all you do.
Did that guy get a Subaru stuck in moderate suburban snow (at the 03:50 videomark)? An AWD Subaru for chrissakes? Evil Twin should have his driving privileges revoked immediately, Tom.
This will probably run rings around Lexus SUV's as it does to Acura and Infiniti. This 2021 looks the part and smokes the Acura RDX in 30-50 mph, 50-70 mph and best the 60-0 mph stopping 15-feet shorter in Car & Driver testing. Such good price too!
I just purchased an Envision Avenir a month ago. I love everything about this vehicle, but truth about the gas consumption is, the average of last 4 weeks (combined) shows 15 L/100 km equal to 16 MPG, not even close to the claimed numbers (22-29-25) by Buick. Beware of this.
Revision after 4 months, 3,200 km, still shows an average of 15L/100 km. Compared to the Camry I had all life 8L/100 km), it's way too much. But other than that, still love this car. Technology is just great.
Buick needs to come out with a Tahoe or suburban size SUV, maybe based on the enclave platform but stretched to 215 inches so they have a secure inexpensive unibody SUV that is capacious on the inside
@@harleyrobertson73 Fun fact: the Enclave is longer bumper to bumper than the outgoing Tahoe. The Enclave is almost 205” IIRC, and is about foot longer than the explorer and highlander.
@@harleyrobertson73 It’s also the only crossover with a third row I can fit in (I’m 6’2”), and it has just as much room behind the third row as our old Odyssey. I think it works really well as a minivan upgrade. I’m not sure how they could differentiate a Suburban based suv from a GMC
@@acemacgruber6593 the 2021 Envision 2.0T is down to $25K on autotrader. It is a real deal! No need to over pay on Japanese as this is much more for less and a much better built vehicle. Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide Top 20
@@normt430 the reviewer that puts them on a lift will show even more cost cutting. He basically inferred that the Trailblazer was dog poop. Tom has a somewhat different audience. Good luck selling them at your dealership. Once bitten twice shy for this guy.
GM COULD replicate that here, but they are stupid and keep peddling the narratives of turning everything into a crossover or SUV, and/or making everything electric instead of keeping something like the Regal, remaking a new Skylark sedan, or a new Riviera.
Imported from the Shanghai GM factory? All crossovers look the same unfortunately. Aero, pedestrian and crash protection requirements, so the grilles and lights become the main points of differentiation.
Can anyone explain to me why to have a panoramic sunroof?? The driver doesn't drive with their face pointing upwards, well I'm pretty sure they don't. The Passengers are most likely looking at their cell phones. If you come into a bad hail storm then, you know, what happens when that happens...crack! So, why have one?? Curious 🦝 👍👍
It brightens up the cabin, especially nice on cloudy days. And passengers, especially those in the back enjoy the dynamic quite a bit, I had many people comment on it. And if your car is caught in a hail storm bad enough to crack the glass, it's bad enough to ruin the metal roof. Different strokes...
@@DrivenCarReviews Tom.,Would you buy the Envision if cost were your primary factor for shopping for a stylish SUV and the other car models you might be shopping would be the Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes GLC, or the upcoming Genesis GV70. I was a huge fan of the Buick Verrano as a small compact stylish and comfortable compact car. Would you say that the Avenir is worth the money if interior styling is also important and someone doesn’t want to spend close to $60K for a compact SUV?
That’s because the majority of Buick products before GM sold Opel and Vauxhall to PSA were just Opels with Buick badges. This car was likely developed way before the split, so it uses the same parts.
Buick has longevity (which is wildly unbelievable) annnnnd I wish they had more OOMPH. Buick is just like TOYOTA: VANILLA AS F! LOL and I like vanilla but I love my CX-5 & I'd choose the newer TURBO CX-5 over this, b/c MAZDA CX-5 has more OOMPH than the Buick Envision.
This car is not much changed from 2020. New sheetmetal slightly more aggressive. The interior is very close to the older one. The powertrain is identical to 2020 which was updated in 2017, except the four cylinder was detuned by about 20 hp. The gearshift was changed for buttons. The twin clutch transmission has been around since the car started, first with a six speed, now a 9 speed as of 2017. The selecting AWD is new. I prefer to call this a modestly updated SUV. For all new it really has a lot of technology it has had for a few years now. The removal of Adaptive Cruse Control except for Avenir trim is a mistake. The trunk can be restricted to open 3/4s of the way, good for low garages.
Most don't even use regular cruise control let alone the switchable adaptive CC. Our 2016 did work well on occasional longer trips. But my foot is more frugal getting 33.5 mpg at 65 mph.
I’ve never understood the reason why Crossovers are popular because people want a higher seating position when you could just raise your seat up on any car🤷🏽♂️
I remember my Park Ave back in 1990s and it was great car! But today, $42K car has no sunroof? hmm.... i don't know about that.... there's a lot to love about buick but it has some deal breaker easily can be found, few more of them. Please stop using PIANO BLACK!!! It looks soooo cheap and no one likes it!
The gv80 saved his life or caused his accident? Too early to tell! There could be a problem with the smart cruise control, the brakes or traction control.
I much rather take driving in powdery fluffy snow from the Rockies than driving in wet heavy snow like Seattle. It’s so wet and heavy that it’ll make you hydroplane then slide around until you crash or it will freeze over night creating black ice and making your morning commute really fun! I’ve driven in both places.
Because we have no snow clearing equipment, except on heavy trafficked arterials. Also, the weather conditions tend to lay down a layer ice under the snow on the pavement. Also, steep hills. Nasty stuff. I've helped plenty of cocky midwesterners out of ditches. It's different here.
I notice that for the past several reviews, you've mentioned whether or not the car has a spare tire. I appreciate that information!
It does have one under the back
Don't sweat the continuity Tom. If I'm watching you review a Buick, you're doing it just right.
You know, after all this time, I still like the "TP trunk test", and the relatively new "red light/green light" segment. Thank you for "evil twin" information as well.
I just rented a Buick Enclave in Tahoe California after they got 18ft of snow in December. The car is a straight up beast. I drove through 4 feet of powder to get to my house
4 FEET of powder? I'd have a hard time skiing that.
My sister bought one when the Envision came out. It's a nice car. I fit in the back and I'm 6' tall so there's that. My neighbor bought the new Venza, that's really sharp and a hybrid. I just bought my 1st hybrid, a Fusion and can't imagine going back. Since Buick is popular in China a hybrid or EV from them is probably just around the corner.
Thank you! I just saw this vehicle at the dealership. Your video helped me make a decision to buy it. -Fellow Minnesotan.
Can you tell me if you still have it? If so has it held up?
Got a 2021 envision... dont regret it at all
After owning one for a while now, can I ask about pros and cons? I love these and looking at the Essence ST and drive an hour to work, all highway, so I wonder about the steering being a little light. If you've had it on the highway often, how does it handle?
@@PatrickJTezak Hi Patrick, I've driven a loaner Envision on the highway for about 2,000 miles and can say it's excellent. The Envision isn't my favorite around town because the steering is excessively light at low speeds and the pedals are twitchy, but if you're spending most of your time on the highway then I would go for it. Handling, ride quality and noise level are great at higher speeds. Steering feels much better on the highway too.
@Eric Thomason thank you! That light steering has me a little concerned since I'm used to my Equinox which has amazing and very responsive handling. I'll be ready to purchase within the meet few months and I'll have to take a long test drive.
Nice car ... love that everything is pointing slightly toward the driver LOL I’m selfish. I’m glad we can disable start-stop feature. You see I find start-stop of my car very annoying especially in a densely populated city like NYC.
Always the best info...photography...quips...and REVIEWS!!!!!! thx
The interior is actually pretty nice 👍. It’s a very competitive market though, love the snow while filming.
This is such an amazing car. My cousin bought one, then my dad bought one...They're amazing cars.
Forward collision alert is the most wonderful tech device. It saved my bacon. I thank the engineers who designed and the manufacturing people who built it.
Thank You for the review. Were car shopping and saw the Envision. Its the nicest mid size SUV out there for the price
Good review. Glad to see a review of a "regular" vehicle. I like the interior color scheme. I don't understand why Chevy and GMC have terrible color schemes. 90% appears to be black interior seats and when you can get either beige or gray seats, they give you brown dashboard (instead of black dashboard). I feel like every other car company can give you better interior color coordination, glad to see Buick with some good ones.
I have a 2021malibu with black ⚫️ 🖤 leather seats and dashboard but the roof inside is gray
I miss going to Seattle (due to Covid). Love watching your videos to get my Seattle fix. Love the reviews too!
It’s so pretty in snow
Yes, especially when it’s covered in snow and you cannot see the car
I like the conservative styling. Understated is better than si-fi scary.
Hyundai need to understand this
Buick is really headed in the right direction - great styling - I like that better than my buddies NX
That's a really sharp looking Buick. You're right Tom - they need to offer a PHEV or full EV option on it.
There's an exhaust note we didn't need to hear!
Just another service I provide.
Sounds like a 10 year old malfunctioning dust buster.
Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick? I would!
the outside is beautifully proportioned nice short wide
The top of the line Avenir should have a V6 if they really want it to compete.
The 3.0TT would be a hoot!
If I'm paying $41,000+ for a Buick everything in that cabin had better be slanted towards me as the driver!
Thanks Mariko for helping Tom with his reviews from time. Hopefully he treated you to some nice sweets once the roads cleared.
I agree with you about comparing this to the Venza. Even the rear cargo floor seems similarly raised in height. At least Buick puts the rear turn signals in a better location.
Coleen Vandepas did a comparison of the two and it wasn't favorable to the Toyota wanna be Buick. She drives a Mercedes.
I just started searching for an envision - this video was so helpful! Thanks! You mentioned at the end they have some room to bargain. What's your opinion on a good starting offer off the sticker price? I've read 10% to 20%? any advice?
Sorry Kimberly, with the chip shortage and COVID you'll be lucky to find a dealer selling these fore retail. Many cars are getting dealer markups. I'm hearing some like Telluride and Pallisdae are going for $10K over sticker. If you can wait for a year I highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for asking about the MSRP and what we should pay. I would never go 10K over MSRP. Wow! We thought 2020 was bad. Geeze!
Enjoy your comment sense approach Tom. Well done!
Decent offering, I'd rather this than a GLA, Q3 or X1, but I wish they did another wagon/tourer.
Did you buy a TourX? No? That's why it's not available anymore.
@@DrivenCarReviews if they made a class competitive one that kept up with Volvo, instead of just a port from existing European products, a lot more would've sold. Interestingly, as you mention the Velite, Chinese ports seem to be a home run, which harkens back to Volvo/Geely. Buick needs an identity, and next to Cadillac it just gets lost; it could be a Saab revival in the landscape.
@@PaulHo our 2018 TourX was quite a head turner!
Thanks, Tom, for a great review.
We have 2 of them...love them
Good review
SHOULD BE MADE IN AMERICA
That's an interesting fun fact. I'd be curious to know more about how Buick was one of the first to get in there.
When GM start to sell Buick in China, they clearly labelled themselves as American luxury. I remember people were deciding between Buick regal and Audi A6 when I was teenage in China. Lots of Chinese people believe American must produce one of the best cars since American has best movies, best music, best leaders(Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Lincoln, to be clear), and best scientists
@@stevenchu9302 did Buick get a head start selling there before other American brands?
@@theMLBfan
Before WWII (that's before the communists took over China) Buick had a whopping 20% market share of the Chinese market, it was a small market to be fair, but it was good enough to solidify the American luxury sedan brand image,
After WWII, Chi-com took over China and private automobile sector was killed, fast forward to late-80s China adapted capitalism and start to show the potential but got sanctioned by the US after an event that should not be named. China was in need for foreign investment. Taiwanese GM took the opportunity and invested in China with the Buick brand, the rest is history.
@@theMLBfan the answer is yes. In Buick’s exhibition, they are not shy to tell you that lots of celebrities and politicians from 30s ride Buick.
French and German automakers had a head start earlier than GM in 80s but GM caught up with a bigger collaboration with Shanghai locals in 1997 (a few years before Ford decide to do so). I believe it traced back to continuous discussion since 80s when GM CEO visited China.
I also think two key factors to their success. One is GM bought a typical GM approach for its oversea subsidiary - let locals make more impact. Two is GM start Buick as luxury brand - when other car makers think only extra cheap cars sell in volume in China, they saw the potential of high end local market. Very smart but risky move! And it paid off in the long run.
Reese Witherspoon bookclub and I almost spit out my beverage!
Pretty sure Subaru is Embarrassed by this😂
I think I like everything facing the driver
They need the bring back the T-Type name as a sport package
🖑 Hi Tom. . . Just found you! I've had my heart set on one of these. My daughter wants me to look at Audi Q3. So I'm here comparing the two got any advice? What do you drive?
My best advice is to look at a bunch of stuff and buy the car you love (not the one your daughter likes). Are you also looking at Volvo XC40, BMW X3, Cadillac XT4 and XT5, Genesis GV70, Hyundai Tucson and the new Lexus NX that will be out in a month or so? Happy shopping, it's a bit daunting with the chip shortage and all.
Hi Kaylee - I came out of a 2017 Audi Q3 into a 2021 Envision AWD Sport Touring. Audi was wonderful as it should be, but the infotainment system was glitchy at best. Limited Sirius XM Channels, and a lower resolution center screen. On top of all that, the Audi required Premium gas, whereas the Buick requires regular. Utility & passenger/cargo space is also a bit more in the Buick. The icing on the cake? The Buick is cheaper to insure (use USAA). Good luck on your search!
So I took your "eggspert" advice and pretended there was an egg between my foot and the brake pedal but it turns out it was a Denver omelet and I slid into the car ahead of me :( Umm thanks Tom
Ahh yes, the "Denver Approach". You shouldn't have been trying something that advanced the first time.
It turns out the ham reacts with the cheese to create a hazardous brakefast situation, if you will@@DrivenCarReviews
Good review, Tom. Watched it even though I am not at all interested in the Envision. Just really enjoy your reviews. So much good info, I always learn something. And the "script" is so well done - your journalism background shines through. Thanks for all you do.
is it still made in china like the last gen?
Seriously?
@@DrivenCarReviews the envision from the previous years weere manufactured in china or am i mistaken?
@@randomrazr Yes, both built in China
@@DrivenCarReviews Denounce it you traitor
Would you go for the 18” tires over the 20” ? I drove both and undecided. I like the look of the 20s but the 18s were so much smoother and quieter.
Tough decision there. Best of luck with that choice.
I love it, managing expectations. If you're going to buy a General Motors product you should manage those expectations down to around zero
And I don’t understand why a Sunroof is Optional on a higher trim! Honda and Luxury brands are the only Automakers who do.
Did that guy get a Subaru stuck in moderate suburban snow (at the 03:50 videomark)? An AWD Subaru for chrissakes? Evil Twin should have his driving privileges revoked immediately, Tom.
Tires tires tires.
@@joelhenderson4450 ... and tires.
not stuck. looked like it got out just fine
@@v10moped He was stuck before people helped him
At 1:00 Cadillac is GM's premium brand, so in today's market Buick competes more with Honda and Toyota.
Like an older Lexus before that company focused on handling on the NX.
This will probably run rings around Lexus SUV's as it does to Acura and Infiniti.
This 2021 looks the part and smokes the Acura RDX in 30-50 mph, 50-70 mph and best the 60-0 mph stopping 15-feet shorter in Car & Driver testing. Such good price too!
I just purchased an Envision Avenir a month ago. I love everything about this vehicle, but truth about the gas consumption is, the average of last 4 weeks (combined) shows 15 L/100 km equal to 16 MPG, not even close to the claimed numbers (22-29-25) by Buick. Beware of this.
Had ours 2 years now and we average around 23 in town and I’ve gotten as good as 32 on the highway. Got the awd st model
Revision after 4 months, 3,200 km, still shows an average of 15L/100 km. Compared to the Camry I had all life 8L/100 km), it's way too much. But other than that, still love this car. Technology is just great.
Re-upload?
Yup to fix a gaffe.
BUICK ENVISION DRIVE QUIETLY, MEANIN NO WIND NOISE?
Great video! I was thinking about test driving one of these, but didn’t know they’re made in China. They probably cost $3,000 to make.
Uh huh. Riiiiight.
These are down to $26K on autotrader and much more premium than economy Forester, RAV4, or CR-V.
No it is not. He is paid by Chinese who make this vehicle. Don't pay him any attention please.
@@DrivenCarReviews You are a joke nothing more.
@@paulm6481 you need to crawl back under the rock you just came from!
Buick needs to come out with a Tahoe or suburban size SUV, maybe based on the enclave platform but stretched to 215 inches so they have a secure inexpensive unibody SUV that is capacious on the inside
Have you been in an Enclave? It's pretty big.
@@DrivenCarReviews It is quite large, I just think a flagships SUV would be great for the brand
@@harleyrobertson73 Fun fact: the Enclave is longer bumper to bumper than the outgoing Tahoe. The Enclave is almost 205” IIRC, and is about foot longer than the explorer and highlander.
@@harleyrobertson73 It’s also the only crossover with a third row I can fit in (I’m 6’2”), and it has just as much room behind the third row as our old Odyssey. I think it works really well as a minivan upgrade. I’m not sure how they could differentiate a Suburban based suv from a GMC
@@harleyrobertson73 GM already has 3 giant SUVs, the Suburban Tahoe and Escapade.
Honestly the headlight looks like an Audi Q8
Nice reviews Tom...very elagant model.
But we are still waiting for the 2021 Mercedes benz c class
You'll probably be waiting for a while. Just saying.
@@DrivenCarReviews hmmmmmm
No it is not. This is a Chinese vehicle and he is paid by Chinese
Wow! That's a Buick? But it's not hideous. Since it's made in China will it be available at Walmart?
This is near-luxury/premium segment not the economy CR-V or RAV4 you see at your local discount store.
@@normt430 we'll see how heavily discounted the made in China buick will get.
@@acemacgruber6593 the 2021 Envision 2.0T is down to $25K on autotrader. It is a real deal! No need to over pay on Japanese as this is much more for less and a much better built vehicle.
Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide Top 20
@@normt430 the reviewer that puts them on a lift will show even more cost cutting. He basically inferred that the Trailblazer was dog poop. Tom has a somewhat different audience. Good luck selling them at your dealership. Once bitten twice shy for this guy.
Is there a black color interior the white seats get very dirty fast
Yup
GM COULD replicate that here, but they are stupid and keep peddling the narratives of turning everything into a crossover or SUV, and/or making everything electric instead of keeping something like the Regal, remaking a new Skylark sedan, or a new Riviera.
Do you miss mn with all that snow?
When I miss Minnesota, I go to Minnesota. It would be hard to shoot these videos in the dead of winter in Duluth.
OMG no Snow removal? Do they Sand, or Salt?
Only the busiest arterials. We just wait a day or two and it melts. Usually.
Hello Tom, is this buil in China? Cause all Chinese suvs look just like these 🤭😆🥳
Imported from the Shanghai GM factory? All crossovers look the same unfortunately. Aero, pedestrian and crash protection requirements, so the grilles and lights become the main points of differentiation.
Well, you know how China has no copyright laws and are the knockoff brand capital of the world
Can anyone explain to me why to have a panoramic sunroof?? The driver doesn't drive with their face pointing upwards, well I'm pretty sure they don't. The Passengers are most likely looking at their cell phones. If you come into a bad hail storm then, you know, what happens when that happens...crack! So, why have one?? Curious 🦝 👍👍
It brightens up the cabin, especially nice on cloudy days. And passengers, especially those in the back enjoy the dynamic quite a bit, I had many people comment on it. And if your car is caught in a hail storm bad enough to crack the glass, it's bad enough to ruin the metal roof. Different strokes...
How can I get price quote?
quotes.driven.ws
@@DrivenCarReviews Tom.,Would you buy the Envision if cost were your primary factor for shopping for a stylish SUV and the other car models you might be shopping would be the Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes GLC, or the upcoming Genesis GV70. I was a huge fan of the Buick Verrano as a small compact stylish and comfortable compact car. Would you say that the Avenir is worth the money if interior styling is also important and someone doesn’t want to spend close to $60K for a compact SUV?
Looks A LOT like an Opel which is owned by the french PSA... wich also own Chrysler now. Hum.
That’s because the majority of Buick products before GM sold Opel and Vauxhall to PSA were just Opels with Buick badges. This car was likely developed way before the split, so it uses the same parts.
Buick has longevity (which is wildly unbelievable) annnnnd I wish they had more OOMPH. Buick is just like TOYOTA: VANILLA AS F! LOL and I like vanilla but I love my CX-5 & I'd choose the newer TURBO CX-5 over this, b/c MAZDA CX-5 has more OOMPH than the Buick Envision.
This car is not much changed from 2020. New sheetmetal slightly more aggressive. The interior is very close to the older one. The powertrain is identical to 2020 which was updated in 2017, except the four cylinder was detuned by about 20 hp. The gearshift was changed for buttons. The twin clutch transmission has been around since the car started, first with a six speed, now a 9 speed as of 2017. The selecting AWD is new. I prefer to call this a modestly updated SUV. For all new it really has a lot of technology it has had for a few years now. The removal of Adaptive Cruse Control except for Avenir trim is a mistake. The trunk can be restricted to open 3/4s of the way, good for low garages.
It looks like a CX-5 lol
Unbelievable how stingy GM is with adaptive cruise control. Great reason to buy something else.
Most don't even use regular cruise control let alone the switchable adaptive CC. Our 2016 did work well on occasional longer trips. But my foot is more frugal getting 33.5 mpg at 65 mph.
Yeah, except for the rest of the “U.S.” population that doesn’t care for the feature.
You are right ✅️ 😌 g.m is so stingy 😒
I’ve never understood the reason why Crossovers are popular because people want a higher seating position when you could just raise your seat up on any car🤷🏽♂️
I remember my Park Ave back in 1990s and it was great car! But today, $42K car has no sunroof? hmm.... i don't know about that.... there's a lot to love about buick but it has some deal breaker easily can be found, few more of them. Please stop using PIANO BLACK!!! It looks soooo cheap and no one likes it!
For the first time ever I noticed the split between the two videos cause the evil twin was getting a lot less snow.
This Envision will definitely not fit in some garages ....
I wish it was plug in hybrid
We had a 2016 Envision and then Regal TourX. Now have Cadillac CT6 2.0E plug-in.
Just because its built in China I have little interest in this car. Too bad because it does look nice.
reminds me of a volkswagon
Tiger woods wouldn’t have hurt his leg in a TriShield
your right, he would have died in it.
It was mentioned the gv80 saved his life
The gv80 saved his life or caused his accident? Too early to tell! There could be a problem with the smart cruise control, the brakes or traction control.
@@ejohnson3131 it would be pretty dumb to use smart cruise control on winding roads
@@PresidentJackBauer It would be pretty dumb to end up at the bottom of a hill without rain or snow, but look what happened!
another hunk o junk from GM
Yes it looks good when it’s covered in snow and you cannot see it
Kia and Hyndai are laughing at this!
American brand but MADE IN CHINA. this is a new car that I would be embarrassed to be seen in.
Until you drive it and shop the $26K competition...
Were you embarrassed when typed this comment on your made in China phone or laptop or computer keyboard?
@@unclewangsgarden8302 half of his closet is made in Asia!
@@normt430 95% of his belongings are made in Asia unless he never shopped at Walmart, Costco and Homedepot....
Are you embarrassed when you buy cheap Chinese crap at Walmart or Home Depot?
This guy is paid by Chinese. Don't pay his reviews any attention
It's very clear that people in Seattle have no idea how to handle snow. A foot? Big deal! Come to the Rocky Mountains for a winter.
I much rather take driving in powdery fluffy snow from the Rockies than driving in wet heavy snow like Seattle. It’s so wet and heavy that it’ll make you hydroplane then slide around until you crash or it will freeze over night creating black ice and making your morning commute really fun! I’ve driven in both places.
Seattle is full of VERY steep hills. Come on out and show everyone how to drive up and down those hills Stanley. Don’t forget your chains.
Because we have no snow clearing equipment, except on heavy trafficked arterials. Also, the weather conditions tend to lay down a layer ice under the snow on the pavement. Also, steep hills. Nasty stuff. I've helped plenty of cocky midwesterners out of ditches. It's different here.
@@DrivenCarReviews You are a sad excuse for a human being. This is a Chinese vehicle. Say it and denounce it you traitor.