Buick Reviews

Gran Sport is the grand tourer of Buick's lineup.

Full-size sedans aren't exactly in great demand at the moment, and at least one of the vehicles in this comparison has been rumored to be on the endangered species list. Yet, we've just had our first drive in the 2019 Toyota Avalon, and if anything has a chance of rejuvenating the segment a bit, it's an all-new version of what has long been the segment's benchmark.

"We're in the fashion business," executive chief engineer Rick Spina told us as he introduced the 2019 Buick Envision. "Except with a lot of technology." Spina was referring to the changing whims of new-car buyers, which have prompted Buick to give the compact Envision crossover its mid-generational update early — just 18 months into its lifecycle — and drop its prices across all trim levels.

The cabin was overall a good place to get down to business. But what it doesn't have is the plushness or refinement of an Audi or Acura, to say nothing of Mercedes or Lexus. Perhaps even more egregious are the gappy fit and finish of the interior.

We see how the latest wagon compares to its rivals.

We see how the latest wagon compares to its rivals.

The endangered wagon species welcomes another member.

The 2018 Buick Regal Sportback is a serious driver's-car contender that can compete against our favorites.

This isn't your grandfather's Buick.

Survey has a remarkable statistic about overall satisfaction

We drive Buick's first entry into the compact crossover market, which comes by way of China.

Big luxury sedans get no respect, we tells ya.