Seniors Are Loving The New Buick SUVs
The Buick lineup has long been a favorite of seniors, though things have changed since the LeSabres and Regals of yesteryear. Buick has recently parted ways with passenger sedans, saying goodbye to storied nameplates like Regal, Century, and Lacrosse. In their place comes a family of SUV’s in a variety of sizes and prices to fit senior budgets as well as requirements. Let's take a look at Autosplainer's top Buick options for seniors this year.
Many challenges present Americans as they get older, and mobility is one of them. Back aches, muscle pulls, sore joints, and other unpleasant inconveniences can make getting around more difficult. Buick is up to the call, however, and they have a host of features that make their new SUVs more comfortable, more usable, and even more affordable for seniors.
Buick’s largest SUV, the Enclave comes with a standard 3.6L V6 that has 310 horsepower, propelling the Enclave to 60 miles per hour in about 6.5 seconds. A host of features make the top-of-the-line Enclave ideal for seniors. Leather seats are standard and a massaging/heated feature for your back is optional. A power liftgate can be opened without using hands, which is convenient for loading things in the back. The Enclave has many safety features, such as automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, and front pedestrian braking, to better protect seniors and others from accidents as senior driving reflexes may slow with age. A peaceful ride is provided via available QuietTuning technology, which makes the sounds of outside world fade away via door seals, suspension tweaks, and laminated glass.
The mid-size Envision is seats five people starting at $36,500 MSRP. It has features that make it quiet, comfortable, and convenient, such as QuietTuning technology, heated steering wheel and seats, power liftgate, and soft touch materials. The Envision may be a good choice if you want an easier to drive SUV than a 7 seater, while retaining many of the same features. It also has a rear camera that helps with reversing. The Air quality indicator and air filtering mean seniors with asthma or other respiratory problems will breathe easy inside the Envision.
Budget conscious seniors will be happy to learn of two great options from Buick for the 2025 model year. First up, the fully updated Encore GX brings down its starting price by $300 to $25,600 MSRP. With new sheetmetal and a new logo, the 2024 Encore GX represents a substantial facelift for the model. AWD is optional for folks who live in winter climates, pushing starting prices closer to $29k.
Buick also has a brand-new model this year, the Envista, its first all new name in quite some time. Designated as a top compact SUV for seniors by Basil Cars, it starts at $22,400 msrp, ideal for seniors on a fixed income. Automatic climate control means seniors won’t have to fuss with adjusting heat temperatures, and can set their desired temp and forget it. Flat-bottom steering wheels, standard on all trims, makes it easier to grab the wheel when driving. And the top of the line Avenir starts at $29,695 MSRP, and brings many luxury features to a small package, including 19 inch wheels, power liftgate, heated front seats and steering wheel, and leather seating surfaces. With a sleeker design than the Encore GX, the Envista might be the smartest buy in the Buick lineup.
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