CR is testing the 2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring, the new luxury 3-row SUV from GM positioned just below Cadillac. Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the new Enclave aims to combine upscale comfort with family-friendly practicality. But does it deliver real value in a crowded segment? And how does it stack up against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Grand Highlander, and the Honda Pilot? We also answer viewer questions about niche tire sizes on some Toyota and Lexus vehicles (like the Prius and Crown Signia), and is it worth keeping a 2009 Toyota Highlander with over 250k miles, or is it time to find a replacement?
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:17 – Overview: 2025 Buick Enclave
02:05 – What is The Enclave?
05:27 – The Controls
09:35 – Ride Comfort
10:36 – The Powertrain
12:54 – Driving
13:39 – Cargo Area
14:24 – Super Cruise System
18:18 – Would You Buy It?
20:49 – Question #1: Why do manufacturers make cars with odd tire sizes that are hard to find?
24:58 – Question #2: When is the right time to replace an older vehicle?
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$58k is a few shiny pennies…wow
Get smaller rims. You get more tire choices. The big wheels and low profile tires are prone to potholes and curb rash.
Yeah….yeah….I hate Woke
58k 🤬 wtf!! That’s way to much !! Unless it’s bulletproof, I will stick to Toyota & Hondas!
First of all G m’s 3.6 l V6 engine has one of the worst reputations of any other engine on the market next to the 5.4 l in the Ford F150 trucks during the mid two thousands. What does he mean it’s overall a great engine what’s what’s more great the failing oil pumps leading to tiny chain failures or it’s weak transmission? We used to turn to Consumer Reports to find out the reliability and safety issues when buying a new car but now they overlook all that for looks and touchscreens.
Idk sounds kind of crazy to replace your old highlander that’s given you a couple grand worth of problems for a whole new car. He will spend more on insuring the new car that he did on repairs in 1 year.