2024 Buick Encore GX Preferred Review - $30,000 For A FRESH NEW SUV!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Drivetrain
3:51 - Interior
6:37 - BFB Test
7:01 - Interior
7:39 - Back Seats
8:45 - Trunk / Cargo Space
9:52 - Exterior
11:01 - Final Thoughts
14:01 - Outro - Auta a dopravní prostředky
It's a sad state of affairs when the US marques (like Buick) are getting built in Asia whilst more foreign manufacturers are bringing their plants to the US.
I don’t know. I think Honda and Toyota etc building in America is still a win for American manufacturing. The fact that Detroit is outsourcing is sad, though.
i really like the look of this thing, love the look of modern Buick, kinda excited to see if they are coming back
Awesome review: I love mine
I just leased this car and I love love it. Drives super smooth with plenty of power
Just got my 2024 Encore Gx 2 days ago and so far I’m loving it!!
Just a prediction, but I think about 5-7 years down the line we are going to start seeing some very strange failures with all these ultra small displacement turbo engines. In the way that the big V8s in the 80s cars just chugged along with very little stress, I feel these engines are undersized and overstressed from day 1. Not saying anything about Buick or GM specifically, it seems this trend is becoming more commonplace across the board in pursuit of better gas mileage and lower production cost.
I feel the same way. If you look back at the last 10-15 years, many small-displacement high-boost engines have become known for failure. Not just GM engines but Ford and Fiat-Chrysler as well.
And worst thing is that more and more cars are only offered with small turbo engines.
Agree. I rented a 2023 Encore for 3 weeks. It had about *45K miles* on it and that little 1.4L turbo *engine was certainly getting rough* around the edges. That's because to make it go with alacrity you had no choice but to floor it.
I doubt there's much effort being put into these engines as they're just hold overs while they work on making all their cars electric.
@@666cemetaryslut and I can guarantee the EV cars they produce are gonna be horrific in longevity too.
Great video! Thanks for providing the focus on affordable new cars! Keep up the great work!
Front end looks like a Lamborghini Urus and a 2024 Honda HRV did the hanky panky.
Speaking of Failing the cup holder test, those cup holders are made for drink that you get from a drive through fast food restaurant.
The design is their new corporate design language, based on the Buick WildCat (I think that's the name) concept. The new Envista (based on the recently redesigned Chevy Trax) also has a similar front end design, and it's expected that the Envision and Enclave (seriously, what's up with Buick and "EN" names?) will get this design at some point in the future.
You completely missed the other encore the 2020 to 2023 encores.
Buick stole the 2019 Hyundai Kona front end.
They're all copying the Jeep Cherokee now
That big bin at 7:01 would probably pass the BFB test!
That new badge really threw me off. I saw one of these yesterday and I honestly couldn’t tell what it was at first.
I just bought an Ocean Blue Metallic one & I absolutely love it!
We got this in white, and love it, same trim level, but ours has a power liftgate
I'm already rubbing my hands together counting my sheckels, once these babies chew up the turbo at 90k miles and grenade the motor I'll be changing 10 of these a month. I'm already getting at least 4 or 5 Chevy Malibus/Cruze with the 1.4L/1.5L turbos with bad turbos/motors as it is now not to mention those chrysler 3.6 motors that pop heads if you stare at them the wrong way. Thank you GM/Chrysler you have kept me in business for the foreseeable future 😈
I knew the 1.4L Turbo engine in the Cruze is problematic, but is the 1.5L Turbo engine in the Malibu and Equinox having problems as well??? I was thinking of taking a look at an Equinox or Terrain.
@@aamirqz The 1.5L found in the Malibu, Equinox and Terrain is having similar issues to the 1.4L. Mostly bad turbos, premature failure of timing chains/guides, PCV issues, and electrical gremlins in the amps and brake booster pumps. They also develop significant blow-by at fairly low mileage. I just did a transmission on a 2018 Terrain last month at 88k miles as well. Depends on your needs but Hyundai/Kia has come a long way in 10 years and provided you maintain them well my customers seem to like the Kia Soul a lot. The Toyota Rav4 and Honda HR-V are also popular and very robust, we don't have much complaints about those mostly Chevys, Fords and especially Chrysler products...
@@jimmyjimjims7483 Thank you for the info. I was also thinking of looking at an Encore GX but I suspect that both 3-cylinder turbo engines might eventually have problems as well. I'm not big on Hyundai or Kia from 2011 onwards, their GDI engines seem to be troubleprone. Theta II engines in the Sonata, Santa Fe, Optima, etc. fail prematurely. Most importantly, they are massive theft magnets in my metro area. I drive a 2010 Camry with 162K miles and an engine that is burning oil, so I'm just exploring my options at this point.
@@aamirqz From my experience those 3 cylinder motors warp heads at about 80k miles, very common issue in the Ford EcoSport with the 1.0L turbo. If you keep adding oil to the Camry and check it frequently (assuming its the 2.4L 4 cylinder) it will probably do 220k miles or more and I would honestly keep it until its dead, those are amazing cars and still hold great resale value (I have a 2007 with the same issue). I understand not wanting to get the Kia/Hyundai due to their known engine problems, mostly the result of improper oil change intervals. The book says 7k miles per oil change but realistically you should change it every 3.5k miles on those GDi motors or they carbon up the valves. I'd personally recommend a Toyota or Honda product but I'm very Toyota biased (my whole channel is based on fixing Toyotas) so that's just me but I've great luck with them over the years.
@@jimmyjimjims7483 Yeah I've been leaning more towards holding on to my Camry for at least another year. I'd rather not rush into getting another vehicle right now, given the high prices and interest rates these days. My car has the newer 2.5L engine. The 2007-09 Camrys have the older 2.4L motor, which seems to start burning oil earlier in its life relative to the 2.5L I had to put in two quarts of oil in between the two most recent oil changes. That's about one quart every 2.5K miles., which isn't too bad. My mechanic was saying it'll be fine to keep driving it for now, but if oil consumption increases to one quart every 1K miles, then it might be time to move on to something else. BTW I will check out your channel, thanks for the tips!
7:00 Why doesn't the cubby count for the BFB test? I know it's not a "cup holder" but maybe they put it in specifically for people that have BFBs.
I don’t get how some people actually like the design. It borrows many elements from other models and looks generic. Has an underpowered engine to add to insult. This thing will be forgotten real quick.
Pretty much, what's even worse is that it's a GM product meaning it's not even going to last.
I just subscribed to Shooting Cars. I watch other youtube car review channels. I have to say your video is not only informative but entertaining. I'm comparing Encore GX to Honda HR-V, Mazda CX30, Kia Seltos or Soul EX an Corolla Cross to replace 2015 Camry. Try auditioning for Saturday Night Live. I think you have a gift. Great job.
What kind of mpg should I expect? We got one a couple weeks ago, 1.3 L, the mpg on the display is all over the place, as low as 20.x at one time surely it can't be that low, when the sticker says 29-31
My first car was 1986 Nissan 200sx turbo in red i really hope u cam find one and do a video on it or my 2nd car blue 1985 Toyota blue celica supra both where 5 speed rear drive .i miss those cars so much
12:20 did I heard a Minecraft death sound 😂😂😂
Now my SUV to buy!
Well, you start out wrong showing the old Encore about 1 minute in, instead of the 2023 Encore GX. This is a refreshed version of the Encore GX--- NOT the Encore. The "regular" Encore has been dropped.
Can you please review a 2023 Nissan versa stick shift please.....
Nice vehicle but I think the CX-30 or Civic Hatch are better buys. Similar price but more power, much better gas mileage and a few more features.
Agree. Would never spend $30k+ on this with that anemic engine. Pretty sure you can still get a Crosstrek for under $30k too.
I like it
I known Buick from V8’s now a 3 cylinder. That thing doesn’t look like a Buick, looks like a Chinese/Asian thing. I always thought that why the Volvo is expensive because it’s a EV
I said this yesterday on Tedward's video, I don't think Buick moving downmarket is going to work out. They barely sell vehicles any more and still have the reputation of being the retiree's brand. You can get a Chevy or GMC for the same money with the same interior materials. You can get a Honda or Toyota for the same money with better quality. Cheap and historic luxury brands don't really go together. It looks good but it's GM meh. These will be lease specials and the rental car upgrade. I don't think GM-USA knows what to do with Buick any more.
I also question the long-term reliability of a small-displacement high-boost engine, especially so when you're going to have to flog this engine to keep up with American traffic in a heavy crossover.
This is why almost everyone is saying that GM should have kept Pontiac when they were downsizing in 2008-2010. But Buick was doing pretty well during the 2008 economic crisis because the Chinese were (and still are) buying a lot of them.
11:32 looks like it has fog lights??
I wish the rear seats reclined a little
Nice.
Encore GX driver's seat squeaks at 10k miles.
man the new Buick badge is very off putting. I loved how the old badge brought back the colors for the solid chrome of the 2010s but this is not nice
These vehicles are great if you are leasing for 3 years and have no intention of refinancing to own.
Front seats very narrow.
GM should dump the Cvt & use the 6 speed & 9 speed automatic. 😮
Arent these basically a chinese import brand now basically a captured brand
That’s the reason Buick survived the bailout. At least the vehicles aren’t too bad.
@@ItalianCJM8232I know that 60% of everything I have is made in that communist hellscape, but I draw the line with cars. The automotive industry is one of the few remaining industries that is still strong and healthy in the western world, and more particularly in the USA. I AM NOT willing to excuse importing vehicles from that totalitarian ran dump. Every corner we can kneecap the CCP; we need to take it.
I could care less if I'm able to buy a Chinese made Bentley for the price of a used Yugo. It's not an option.
I hope nothing but doom for Chinese manufactured automobiles and companies.
@@ItalianCJM8232 yeah there core American audience is in the grave yard I mean it's GM there going to make a profit
Made in South Korea
The new old lady mover. All these new cars will have to go to a shop to have a headlight bulb replaced, parts stores won't change them for you when they are buried in the middle of the front end. If the 3 popper is anything like the Ecosport one it will be a dumpster fire. Just a crap car all in all.
Buick has created a new car category. It’s not a sedan, truck, suv, cuv or minivan. It is a pod for going from a to b.
Everyone What is the first gm product you’ve ever owned?
I had a 2007 Pontiac G6!
Mine was a Buick century, still miss that car everyday
I’ve never owned one, but my dad had a 1994 Chevy Corsica when I was a kid!
Never owned one and (hopefully) never will, but in high school and college I drove my parents' terrible 2000 Chevy Venture. I couldn't believe we'd traded in our '95 Park Avenue for that absolute pile of garbage.
1987 Chevrolet C-20 custom deluxe. Got it for 1.2k a couple of years ago and I’ve just been working on it ever since
Now i see why Tiger Woods was the face of Buick. They’re basically a Chinese Brand now.
Well, at least they didn't waste the Bolt EUV parts in making this car.
Buy hybrid SUV with same money on mpg is not good
Front seats too small.
Millions of people are going to be buying the $ 21,500 2023 Chevy Trax version.
This is based on the Trailblazer, not the Trax. There's is a Buick version of the Trax though.
THIS CAR HAS NO HORSEPOWER, MAYBE SOMEONE WILL TELL BUICK. THIS CAR NEEDS AT LEAST 200HP.
No offense intended but I think I figured out what the three shields in the Buick logo stand for ~ china / women / homosexuals. That’s the markets that I see this car appealing to
lol, I just leased one. I am not any of those. the colors on the badge is red white blue. funny tho.
Front seats very narrow and uncomfortable.
American made 1.3T, won't even last 100k miles.
To be honest, I’m not a fan. Ugly, 3 cylinder, and Chinese. New cars just keep getting worse and worse. I would rather spend ridiculous amounts of money to keep my 2005 Touareg on the road than buy a new car that I won’t like
This particular one was made in South Korea (K-vinned and I looked up the sticker), with engine and trans built in the US.... but a whole lot not US made.
FOR VEHICLES IN THIS CARLINE:
U.S./CANADIAN PARTS CONTENT: 3%
MAJOR SOURCES OF FOREIGN PARTS
CONTENT: KOREA 55%
MEXICO 21%
NOTE: PARTS CONTENT DOES NOT INCLUDE FINAL
ASSEMBLY, DISTRIBUTION, OR OTHER NON-PARTS COSTS.
FOR THIS VEHICLE:
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT:
BUPYEONG GU, IN KOREA
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
ENGINE: UNITED STATES
TRANSMISSION: UNITED STATES
Just another boring GM cookie cutter crossover
Sponsored vid with car?
Hard pass, disliked. Sorry
Adjust your voice or your mic. Many harsh high spike shouting moments.
gm sucks 😂😂😂