The Best New Small "Sedan" In America Is... A Buick? 2024 Buick Envista Review
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2023
- 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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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.
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.
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.🇰🇷
Would be nice but Alex rarely does comparisons
@SunnynPhilly wish they had OLED screens for Buick from Samsung/LG. But you would need to go to Caddilac for that.
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.
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 👍.
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.
Thanks for real additional input. Hearing good things from actual owners/drivers.
How is this doing after 3 mos, am planning to buy one in feb 24
How is it? This looks like a good steal for a suv
I've got a trailblazer with the 3 cylinder turbo. I can vouch that these feel much livelier than you would think.
interesting 3 cyl turbo
If their bigger engines are not that great... I wonder how long a 3 cyl boosted from gm will last 😮
how many miles on it? how is it holding up?
Yep, people are deceived by the 138hp figure. But in commuter cars the more important and usable figure is the torque, which is 162.
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.
Made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea)
!!!!!!!!!!!........Yes, Most of Us are just commuters...Wanting to get the Kids to school without drama..........Please, Companies....Soften the ride a bit..............Paul
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...
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!
I'm getting Toyota Venza/Lexus RX vibes from this design. Alex looks like he lost some weight too!
I do too. Along with x4 glc coupe vibes
Yeah, he went keto, for that.
WHAT IS THAT!! 😮😮😮
Never thought I'd love to own a Buick.. but here we are 😮😮
Made in china 🇨🇳 ( and Korea)
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Trax and envista are made in Korea 🇰🇷
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.
the "brake lights" not actually being the brake lights is a bad joke, typical GM decision
The split, lower turn signals on Kia/Hyundai was something stupid imo and couldn't believe anyone else would follow that lead
Yes just as dumb as GM using the back up lights to light up when not even in reverse.
There are several cars made by other manufacturers with the same feature!
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.
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.
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.
The envista in china 🇨🇳 has a 4 cylinder but we have to make to with the 3 cylinder version made in Korea.
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.
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.
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.
Rear fog lamps would have solved this issue decades ago. But they are illegal. What was the reason for that again?
No such regulation(s) exist in the USA.
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.
This car is made in KOREA......interesting, ISN'T IT.....REBADGED???? Its been done many times before.
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.
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.
I get a KIA vibe here a little but I really like the Envista!
I wish the four cylinder engine was available in the US. The 1.2 three gives me serious reservations on longevity.
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.
Very nice Buick. Nobody does a review like Alex.
This is a very beautiful sporty looking vehicle. Can’t wait to take it on a test drive ☺️👍🏾
I'd like to take you on a test drive 😍
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.
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)
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 😂
Made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea)
Basically, it's a fancy Kia/Hyundai
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
that is why i lease.
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.
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.
Alex your reviews are fantastic. I watch them for pure entertainment. Thanks so much!!
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.
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.
Really enjoy seeing the music you listen to on the head unit
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.
The Buick seems to be quieter, also the Envista has a softer armrest, the door panels in the Trax are rock hard.
Your most value information was given during your ride. Thanks.
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.
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?!?!?
The future of GM 3. Cylinder turbocharged motors, CVT transmissions and all plastic interiors got to love it
did you even watch the video, it does NOT have a CVT
This one has an automatic 6 speed.
Will the 3 bangers last.🍁🍁🍁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
@@travelteam12345 if its like ford wet timing belt pos then no. But ive seen 3 cyl last a lifetime.
No cvt GM doesnt use em.
3 cylinders are reliable, less moving parts.
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?
I ordered one a couple of months ago and it already got built! Can't wait to see it IRL.
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.
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.
The heated seat control is a piano key switch. The manual shift button is a rocker. They are not "toggles"
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!
Looks good. Won't be doing one though; my experience with Buick/GM and their dealer decades ago cannot be mended.
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.
Made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea)
@@SunnynPhilly South Korea(an Ally) and the Chinese built Envisita is suppose to be exclusively for the China market.
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?
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
@@stevedeleon8775mine has 136,000 so far. Still going good (knock on wood...)
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.
@@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.
Gm has a lot of experience with Turbos...have a 2012 and it's never bothered me.
Nice job , thanks Alex. I like the car & think the screen is a nice quirky touch🥃
"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.
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.
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.
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!
I INSTANTLY thought of the Hyundai Kona when I first saw the design for this and the Encore GX!!!
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.
This is made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea). It’s been on sale in china for a couple years already.
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
I think Bidenonmics might have a little to do with that.😂
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)
9:45 gems like this only found on AoA reviews! love it! :D
Excellent review!
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.
i bet that it can last at least three years
Is the interior sound/road noise the same in the Chey trax as the envista?
It looks really good. A mix of x4 glc coupe
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.
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.
The screens do look a bit cartoonish but definitely a great deal cool review nonetheless 💯
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.
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
I'm a bigger fan of the 3 camera setup since it shows the steering wheel too while driving. Great review though Alex.
Awesome review again. Looks good. Looks like Hyundai Kona, which looks like Nissan juke and jeep
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!
Ordered mine black on black Avenir.
How do you find the seat over longer drives?
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.
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.
Give it air vents and a turbo 4 in the mid cycle refresh and im sold.
great review. will miss the old AoA intro theme, however!
Hi Alex. I vote for the dual panel in car video.
No car sickness for me! 👍🏻
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".
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. 🤷♂🚙
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.
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.
Totes looks like the Kona you’re absolutely right Alex
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.
Alex - Not sure about "better", but I like the two-view look.
I’m shocked at how decent looking the Buicks are for being a gm product.
Already see Trax on the road. they look nice
Envistas and Trax (chevy seekers) have already been on sale for a couple years in china 🇨🇳.
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.
Like the car, like the look, hate the low hanging brake lights/signals.
Huge fan! Wish I was in the market for a new vehicle.
Is it quieter than the trax?
I wasted several minutes watching this to finally find out this vehicle has a three cylinder engine. No way am I going to buy a pos like that ! Former auto tech here.
Love the Jetsons bezel. 😊
The new 2 camera layout looked good. Odd not seeing the scores during the driving portion.
Very stylish.
It is great that smaller cars don't have to be substandard anymore.
dang. that is good looking and a good value at $25k well equiped.
Made in china 🇨🇳 (and Korea)
@SunnynPhilly interesting. didnt know that. thanks for the heads up.
widescreen 2-cam set up inside car is a nice change
11:22 You should sell that as an Advertising space! lol.
"Hannah Barbara" "National Parks" Style Dual Screen. What? hahaha... What does that even mean?
I got the reference instantly. Alex and I are about the same age.
@@worldtrav72I assume you’re referring to the shapes? The shapes give you a Hanna Barbara cartoon vibe? Perhaps the jetsons?
Because thats the first thing that came to my mind when he said Hanna Barbara
I actually think the shape is 50's retro- could easily imagine it in a 50's car. Now a automatic column shifter would make the look complete! (and save space in the center console)
@@worldtrav72 I'm glad you understand the reference. Can you kindly explain to me how the dual screen reminds him of those things?
It’s a clean little ride
My 2021 kia K5 GT LINE with its 8 speed automatic, only turns 2,800 RPMs, at 100 mph!
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.
Nice looking car
Dash screens don’t bother me at all. This is the best Buick to hit the market in years IMO.
It's nice to see GM continuing to make affordable vehicles. It's such a shame they're killing off the bolt. I really hope the rumors are true that they might revive the bolt on the Ultium platform.