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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More info on the 2025 Buick Enclave here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buick/enclave/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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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First Drive: 2025 Buick Enclave 3-Row SUV Tries to Justify Its Almost-Luxury Price

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SUVs and Minivans With the Best Third-Row Seats

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Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Midsized SUVs

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Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS

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We purchased a 2025 Kia K4 LXS for CR's test program. At $24,320, the K4 is priced surprisingly low for a new car. Does it deliver value for money? We break down the Kia K4’s features, tech, and performance, and compare it to compact rivals like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, and the outgoing Kia Forte. What safety and convenience features are included—or left out? We also answer a question about EVs and cargo capacity and help a viewer choose a reliable, fuel-efficient new car, with a hitch for a bike rack, for under $28,000.

Full test results and more here: cr.org/cars?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

:17 - 2025 Kia K4 first impressions

21:32 - what's a reliable and fuel efficient new car for under $28k?

24:44 - does the weight of an EV/hybrid vehicle affect its cargo carrying capacity?

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