Which Buick is Right for You?
Because Buick has been producing vehicles in the USA for over 100 years, it stands out as the oldest still-operating automobile manufacturer. If you’re interested in owning a model from this popular brand, the following can help you decide which one is right for you.
Starting Small
When you want to experience the pluses of a Buick for the first time, you can’t go wrong with its most affordable offering: the 2021 Buick Encore. The subcompact size makes it easy to maneuver in congested city traffic and quick to park in urban spaces. But there’s still enough room to seat up to five people. You can also fold the rear seatbacks to accommodate up to 48.4 cu. ft. of cargo. The ECOTEC 1.4-liter Turbo and its mated six-speed automatic transmission get you an EPA-estimated 24 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.
As with all Buick models, this one offers a Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty of three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. For five years or 36,000 miles, you also get a Powertrain Limited Warranty, Roadside Assistance Program, and Courtesy Transportation for covered repairs. You also receive one free maintenance visit that includes a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection, oil change, and tire rotation.
As with all Buick models, this one offers a Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty of three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. For five years or 36,000 miles, you also get a Powertrain Limited Warranty, Roadside Assistance Program, and Courtesy Transportation for covered repairs. You also receive one free maintenance visit that includes a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection, oil change, and tire rotation.
Moving Up (Encore GX)
When you’re ready to move up to a more sophisticated but still small city runabout, try the 2021 Encore GX. Maximum cargo capacity gets a boost to 50 cu. ft. when you fold the rear seatbacks. You can also reconfigure the cargo floor to receive up to 2.7 inches of cargo height when you need it. Store snacks, personal tech, and other accessories in the spacious center console that both you and your front passenger can share.
Stick with the standard ECOTEC 1.2-liter Turbo and Continuous Variable Transmission for 137 hp and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. Also available is the ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo and nine-speed automatic transmission for 155 hp and 174 lb.-ft. of torque. The Stop/Start System of either choice shuts the engine down at stops and restarts it when your foot leaves the brake to improve fuel economy. As with the standard Encore, the GX relies on Front-Wheel Drive for fuel economy but is available with All-Wheel Drive to improve traction during inclement weather and uncertain roads.
Stick with the standard ECOTEC 1.2-liter Turbo and Continuous Variable Transmission for 137 hp and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. Also available is the ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo and nine-speed automatic transmission for 155 hp and 174 lb.-ft. of torque. The Stop/Start System of either choice shuts the engine down at stops and restarts it when your foot leaves the brake to improve fuel economy. As with the standard Encore, the GX relies on Front-Wheel Drive for fuel economy but is available with All-Wheel Drive to improve traction during inclement weather and uncertain roads.
Room for the Family
If you’re the family’s designated driver, you’ll like that the 2021 Buick Enclave seats up to seven passengers in three rows. Fold down the rear seatbacks and cargo volume jumps from 23.6 to 97.6 cu. ft. If you need more room to carry camping gear or pull a boat, the towing capacity achieves 5,000 lbs. with the available Trailering Package. Supplying 310 hp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque is the 3.6-liter V6 that is matched to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Protecting your loved ones are available driver assists like Forward Collision Alert, which tells you if you’re about to hit the vehicle in front or are following too closely. If a person strays in front of you, Front Pedestrian Braking can provide a hard emergency brake. Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning tells you when you drift across the highway lanes without a turn signal. Back out of a parking spot, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert informs you that a vehicle is crossing your reverse path.
Protecting your loved ones are available driver assists like Forward Collision Alert, which tells you if you’re about to hit the vehicle in front or are following too closely. If a person strays in front of you, Front Pedestrian Braking can provide a hard emergency brake. Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning tells you when you drift across the highway lanes without a turn signal. Back out of a parking spot, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert informs you that a vehicle is crossing your reverse path.
Ultimate Luxury
When you want to reward yourself and your family for all the hard work that you put in at the office, the 2021 Buick Enclave Avenir rises as the ultimate expression of passenger pampering. The exterior expresses luxury through a textured upper and lower signature grille in Black Ice finish and unique three-dimensional chrome wings. The 20-inch alloy wheels are finished in Pearl Nickel. To smooth out rough roads, continuously Variable Real-Time Damping adjusts the suspension system every two milliseconds.
Inside, you’ll marvel at the feel of the leather-wrapped steering wheel that is accented in wood. The seats in the first and second rows have built-in heating to warm up cold winter days. To ease tight maneuvers, HD Surround Vision displays virtual top-down views of what’s around you. Adaptive Cruise Control keeps you safely away from the car in front by automatically adjusting your speed to compensate for varying traffic conditions. On the eight-inch touchscreen of the Buick Infotainment System with navigation, you can easily control the Bose® Performance-Enhanced Audio System with 10 premium speakers.
Inside, you’ll marvel at the feel of the leather-wrapped steering wheel that is accented in wood. The seats in the first and second rows have built-in heating to warm up cold winter days. To ease tight maneuvers, HD Surround Vision displays virtual top-down views of what’s around you. Adaptive Cruise Control keeps you safely away from the car in front by automatically adjusting your speed to compensate for varying traffic conditions. On the eight-inch touchscreen of the Buick Infotainment System with navigation, you can easily control the Bose® Performance-Enhanced Audio System with 10 premium speakers.
