Buick’s lineup covers a value-focused small SUV, two compact-to-midsize crossovers, and a flagship three-row SUV, all built to compete on comfort and features and price. Across its core models, Buick has made meaningful reliability gains over the last several years, with the Enclave, Envision, and Encore GX now earning consistently strong dependability scores from J.D. Power and Consumer Reports. These four Buick cars and SUVs are some of the more dependable used picks dealers can add to their lots right now.
Top Used Buick Cars & SUVs
2024 Buick Envista
The Envista is Buick’s entry point, crossover. It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine producing 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and EPA estimates of 28 mpg city / 32 mpg highway. Every Envista comes standard with an 8-way power driver’s seat, LED headlamps, automatic climate control, and a full suite of driver-assist features including forward collision alert and IntelliBeam auto high beams. It earned a J.D. Power Initial Quality Study nod for its simple three-cylinder powertrain keeps ownership costs lower.
2022 Buick Envision
The Envision is Buick’s compact SUV. It runs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 228 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic, with EPA ratings of 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway in front-wheel drive. Standard features include an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, and Buick’s QuietTuning active noise cancellation. Cars.com owners rate the 2022 Envision 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, and KBB notes the generation carries an above-average owner-reported reliability score of 4.5 out of 5.
2022 Buick Enclave
The Enclave is Buick’s flagship three-row SUV and the top performer in Consumer Reports’ recent reliability rankings for the brand. It’s powered by a 3.6-liter V6 producing 310 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic, and rated at 18 mpg city / 26 mpg highway in front-wheel drive. The Enclave seats seven with standard leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and Buick Driver Confidence Plus, which bundles automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. Cars.com owners give the 2022 Enclave a perfect 5.0 out of 5 reliability rating, with 100% of reviewers saying they’d recommend it.
2022 Buick Encore GX
The Encore GX slots between the Envista and Envision as a slightly larger, more premium-feeling compact crossover. It’s available with a 155-hp turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine and, in all-wheel-drive form, a nine-speed automatic, with EPA estimates as high as 29 mpg city / 32 mpg highway in front-wheel-drive trims. Every Encore GX comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, and NHTSA’s top five-star overall safety rating. KBB reports owners of this generation rate reliability an above-average 4.4 out of 5.