Are you in the market for a used Buick SUV but don’t know what to get? We want to help. This is a Buick SUV lineup breakdown for used buyers, so you know what to keep an eye out for. We’ll take a look to see what each model is best at, and which one has the best features.
Key Takeaways:
- No matter what model you get, most come with some great range, sitting around 400 miles, with the Envision getting the most, but just slightly.
- If you want the most legroom, then you want the Enclave.
- If you want some of the best safety on the market, keep an eye out for newer Enclaves and Envisions.
Buick Enclave
This is the biggest SUV of the bunch, coming with some extra space, making this the best option for those who want something comfortable. The Enclave comes with 44.3 inches of leg room for the front and 41.5 inches of leg room for the rear. This lets you and your passengers remain comfortable.
Being that this is the largest vehicle in the family, it comes with a 3.6L V6 engine in the second generation, and a 2.4L I4 in the third generation. With the third generation being so new, you’ll be more likely to find the second generation, so we’ll focus on that engine. The 3.6L V6 produces 310 horsepower, while still getting an EPA-rated 21 MPG combined, able to go almost 400 miles on one tank, falling just shy at 399 miles.
Some features that you can find on this model are front pedestrian braking, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, and rear parking sensor. These help make this model safe when on the road.
Buick Encore GX
The Encore GX is a subcompact model in the Buick lineup. Being that this is a smaller option, you lose out on some legroom. For the front row, you will have 40.9 inches of legroom for the front row, and 36 inches of legroom.
Being that this model comes in both FWD and AWD models, there are two engines. The two engines are the 1.2L, which can produce 137 horsepower, and the 1.3L, which can produce 155 horsepower. Being that both engines are similar in size, they both come with the same EPA rating. The 1.2L’s ratings can be found here, and the 1.3L’s ratings can be found here. Both get 30 MPG combined, with a max range of 396 miles.
Buick Envision
The Envision is part of the compact market, and thanks to this, it offers slightly more room than the Encore GX. For the front row, you can enjoy 40.4 inches of legroom, and the second row has 39.3 inches of legroom.
This is powered by a 2.0L I4 engine, which has a surprising amount of power at 228 horsepower. This engine also gets decent mileage, but not nearly as much as the Encore GX. At its best, you can get 26 MPG combined as tested by the EPA. The total range you can get is 413 miles, making it a decent road trip vehicle.
This model comes with some great safety features, such as blind spot monitor, lane departure warning, and forward collision alert, regardless of trim level. Making it another good option for a soccer mom vehicle.
Buick Envista
This is the most recent addition to the Buick lineup. Having been introduced for model year 2024, this one may be hard to find, but if you do, we’ll cover it. Also occupying the compact market, this one utilizes space a little differently. This one gives you 41.9 inches of legroom for the front and 38.7 inches of legroom for the rear.
The Envista comes powered by a 1.2L I3 engine, and while it isn’t the most powerful, this one does come with some great mileage. This engine has an EPA rating of 30 MPG combined, falling just short of 400 miles, at 396 miles.
Which is the right Buick SUV for me?
When it comes to the right choice for you, that all depends on what you need. If you want the most space for the back row, then you’ll want the biggest offering. If you’re looking for something that is a bit more efficient, then you may want something with a smaller engine. No matter what you’re looking for, we want to help. Come on down to one of our Jarrett locations for more information about our inventory of used SUVs!