Get to Know the 2021 Buick SUVs (Features, Specs, Models)

If you’re looking for a reliable SUV that offers excellent ride comfort and good value for money, check out one of the latest Buick SUVs. For the 2021 model year, Buick has a great lineup of crossovers to meet buyers’ needs and preferences. The following five Buick SUVs are worth your consideration.

2021 Buick Encore

The 2021 Buick Encore is one of the highest-rated entries in the subcompact SUV segment because it impresses in almost every department, from performance to comfort. This crossover is fitted with a 138-horsepower 1.4-liter turbo-four engine that powers the front wheels or optionally all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. This combination allows it to perform almost any driving task with ease, from getting around town to cruising at highway speeds.

The Encore is a composed and comfortable cruiser, even when it’s moving on rough surfaces. Due to its small size and light steering, it’s easy to maneuver in heavy traffic and around sharp corners, making it a great urban commuter. Also, it delivers a good fuel-efficiency rating of 25/30 mpg (city/highway) with front-wheel drive.

On the inside, the SUV looks and feels more refined than most of its rivals. It features plenty of upscale materials and comfy, supportive seats with more than adequate legroom for adults. As for tech features, it comes standard with an easy-to-use infotainment system, an 8-inch touch-screen display, a six-speaker audio system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and voice recognition.

2021 Buick Encore GX

If you want a larger cabin and a more engaging driving experience, opt for the 2021 Buick Encore GX. This subcompact SUV offers two engine options: the standard 137-horsepower 1.2-liter turbo-three and the optional 155-horsepower 1.3-liter turbo-three. Both engines work with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive, but the 1.3-liter engine can be mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission on an all-wheel-drive model. With the proper equipment, this crossover can pull up to 1,000 pounds.

While it isn’t a sporty vehicle, the Encore GX is capable of delivering an energetic driving experience, especially when it’s fitted with the optional engine. It feels agile and well-planted around corners and soaks up bumps and potholes well. The SUV is more fuel-efficient than many other subcompact SUVs, returning 30/32 mpg with the more powerful engine and front-wheel drive.

The Encore GX’s cargo capacity with its rear seats folded is 50.2 cubic feet, one of the largest in its class. It also features a nice cabin with roomy seats and an abundance of soft-touch materials. Its standard infotainment features include an 8-inch touch-screen display, a six-speaker sound system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, and four USB ports. Additionally, the SUV comes with a long list of standard active safety features, including forward-collision alert, pedestrian monitoring, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beams, lane-departure alert, lane-keeping assistance, and a rearview camera.

2021 Buick Envision

The 2021 Buick Envision appeals to many luxury compact SUV buyers because of its affordable price tag, great fuel economy, and generous list of standard features. Depending on which trim you choose, this crossover gets its power from either a 197-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or a 252-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-four. The standard engine pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the turbocharged engine pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The Envision rides gently and comfortably over most paved surfaces, including bumps and road imperfections. It also demonstrates good composure on highways and winding roads, making it an excellent road-trip vehicle. In addition, the SUV has one of the highest fuel-efficiency ratings in its segment, delivering 22/29 mpg with the standard engine and front-wheel drive.

Both rows of seats in the Buick Envision are spacious enough to accommodate adults. The crossover comes standard with comfort-enhancing features such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated, eight-way power-adjustable seats. Standard tech features to keep you entertained on the road include an 8-inch infotainment system, four USB ports, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a six-speaker audio system, satellite radio, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.

2021 Buick Enclave

If you have a large family, check out the 2021 Buick Enclave. This midsize, three-row SUV features a lively 3.6-liter V-6 engine that generates 310 horsepower. Mated to a slick-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission, this engine delivers quick acceleration and bursts of power for joining highway traffic and climbing steep slopes. It also enables the crossover to tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Equipped with a well-tuned suspension, the Enclave offers a smooth, refined ride in most situations. Its steering feedback and sturdy brakes make it feel composed around corners. This Buick gets 18/26 mpg with front-wheel drive and 17/25 mpg with all-wheel drive, which are good figures for a midsize crossover.

The Enclave has a larger cargo capacity than most of its competitors. It offers 23.6 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats, 58 cubic feet behind the second-row seats, and 97.6 cubic feet behind the front seats. The seats in this SUV are well-padded and roomy, providing comfort even on long road trips. Standard tech features include an 8-inch infotainment system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a six-speaker audio system, six USB ports, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.

2021 Buick Enclave Avenir

The 2021 Buick Enclave Avenir uses the same engine as the Buick Enclave, but it comes with an optional twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system that improves traction in various weather conditions. It’s the ideal SUV for people who live in four-season states.

The Enclave Avenir offers additional comfort and tech features such as ventilated and massaging front seats, heated middle-row seats, a power-adjustable and wood-trimmed steering wheel, an 8-inch digital driver display, and wireless device charging. The crossover also has many driver-assistance technologies, including blind-spot detection, lane-changing warning, rear cross-traffic warning, lane-departure alert, lane-keeping assistance, forward-collision alert, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beams, parking sensors, and a following distance indicator.

If you want to discover which of these Buick SUVs best suits your needs, arrange a test drive with United Chevrolet Buick GMC. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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