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2020 Toyota Supra Driven! It’s as Real as It Gets Defining when, exactly, a Supra is a Supra. By Nelson Ireson
This isn’t the first time we’ve driven the 2020 Toyota Supra, code-named A90. Our first whirl behind the wheel took place eight long months ago in an early European-spec prototype, at the legendary Jarama race circuit. Even then, it was obvious Toyota was on the right path, but given the Supra’s BMW-based provenance, we had to muse: What makes a Supra a Supra? And would the market see this Supra as a true successor to the legendary A80 MkIV? Now, after dozens of laps at Summit Point Motorsports Park and dozens of Virginia countryroad miles behind the wheel of the U.S.-spec production Supra, we have the answers to those questions and more. But before we move on, we need to understand how we got here. It’s been 21 years since the Supra was last sold in America. Back then, it was the first of the Japanese
arms-race sports cars to leave the scene; the Nissan 300ZX and Mazda RX-7 would soldier on for another few years. But by 2002, all three high-priced, highperformance, high-spec coupes were done. The RX-7 eventually returned in the form of the RX-8, but it too is now dead; the 350Z and 370Z picked up the 300ZX’s mantle in 2003, and have carried it through the present, but are decidedly different in the particulars—and the 370Z is about to age out of the market with no clear replacement in the works. That leaves the all-new, fifthgeneration Toyota Supra as the only one of the three with a clear future. Having now driven the car both in prototype and production form, it’s clear that future is a bright one. But there are those who would have you believe the Supra isn’t a Supra at all this time around, because it’s the fruit of a joint project with
societies, no longer pertain or no longer hold the influence they once did. Gender? Race? Sexual orientation? Class? Religion? As much sway as these still hold, none are the paradigms they were even 20 years ago. Perhaps, for our consumer culture, our Mall-ocene Era, it’s time to add another sea change to the list: the end of the era of the Grand Brand.
BMW. And while it’s true that essentially all of the hardware is sourced from BMW, and that the Supra is assembled in Magna-Steyr’s facility in Austria rather than a Japanese Toyota factory, it’s myopic to say such a Toyota can’t be a true Toyota, let alone a true
Supra. In fact, it’s downright ignorant once you know the story. No, the Supra’s relationship to the BMW Z4 is a microcosm of the world we live in. A world where divisions that once made sense, that once even defined lives and
After all, the brand to end all brands in our modern times—Apple—doesn’t assemble its own signature product, the iPhone; Foxconn does. In fact, the iPhone isn’t even made up of exclusively Apple-manufactured components; many are commodity parts simply chosen to meet a specification, some manufactured by well-known brands like SanDisk and Texas Instruments. And while the auto industry is no stranger to the use of common suppliers (the ZF 8HP eight-speed automatic in the Supra, for
example, is offered in cars sold by Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Chrysler, Dodge, Jaguar, Jeep, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Maserati, Ram, Rolls-Royce, and Volkswagen, as well as BMW and Toyota), neither is it unused to the idea of collaborations between ostensible competitors. The history of the industry is littered with such examples. So perhaps it’s not just asking too much of Toyota to build each and every piece of the hardware that makes up its latest, ostensibly greatest Supra— perhaps it’s asking the wrong question altogether. To Toyota, the Supra is both a legacy and an aspiration. To say the Toyota is just a BMW, and therefore not a Supra at all, misses the point entirely. Because without Toyota, neither the Supra nor the Z4 would exist. Wait, what?
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Yes, that’s correct: as Toyota’s Gazoo Racing performance division head and chief engineer of the Supra, Tetsuya Tada, explained, it was Toyota that approached BMW with the hopes of making a new sports car, way back in 2012. Knowing an inline six-cylinder engine was the key to the Supra’s return, and knowing there was no business case for developing a whole new engine line for a smallvolume sports car, Toyota approached the only company then producing one for such purposes: BMW. The Germans saw the partnership as a way to bring back the Z4 for another generation, something that likely wouldn’t have happened absent the Supra. But more important, it was Toyota who pushed BMW to make the new duo true sports cars. In fact, as Tada told us, BMW doesn’t consider even the M division’s products to be pure sports cars. Instead, it sees them as highly modified passenger cars—souped up people-movers, as it were—with the sole exception being the storied M1.
So instead of building yet another segment-straddler, Toyota convinced BMW to have the joint Z4-Supra target the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. The deal was struck, the architecture decided, and two teams were formed: one German, one Japanese. Each worked independently to integrate their hardware, design, and interior into two separate packages. Having driven both, it’s easy to say they’ve both succeeded in creating two appealing but very different cars from most of the same ingredients. And we know that the Z4 owes its existence to the Supra every bit as much as the Supra relies on BMW hardware. That sorted, we still have some open questions: What makes a Supra a Supra, anyway, and whether or not it’s a Supra, is it any good? What makes a Supra a Supra is a question that could probably fuel an entire Internet’s worth of discussion forums, but short of a global debate, perhaps the best answer to that question comes from Toyota itself. In designing and developing the MkV Supra, Toyota
MIDLAND DAILY NEWS drew on the history of the previous four generations, but with special attention for the Mark IV, the most beloved and famous of the Supras that came before. According to Toyota, the Mark IV “became a design and performance touchstone . . . and inspired owners to start clubs, websites, social-media pages, and national events.” How did it manage that? Well, through its “striking design, turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, and driver-centric focus on world-class performance”—traits the company says the fifth-generation A90 Supra shares, too. Thankfully, we don’t have to take Toyota’s word for it when it comes to that last part. Better still, determining the validity of the A90’s “striking design” and “driver-centric focus on world-class performance” will answer both of our questions: Whether this Supra is a Supra after all, and whether it’s any good. On the road section of the drive, about an hour’s run through winding hills and four-lane highway, we found the car’s suspension,
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ride, and quietness to be typically Toyota-comfortable while still implying the performance potential lying just below the polished surface. It’s a fine passenger car, but then so is pretty much everything sold today, so no surprise there. The real test of the Supra’s mettle would have to wait for the track. When we drove the prototype fifth-generation Supra at Jarama last fall, we noted the car left us “feeling a bit unengaged,” and that it “almost feels like driving a really good simulator.” Fortunately, Toyota has been through many iterations of engine, transmission, suspension, and dynamics tuning since then, and the results are transformational. After five hours of nearconstant whipping around the tight, bumpy, and surprisingly fast Shenandoah circuit at Summit Point, the verdict on the production A90’s handling was undeniable: This is the real deal. Balance is neutral almost to a fault; if it can’t be called eager, then at least it is very willing to rotate at both corner entry and exit. The rotation itself feels almost
Saturday, October 12, 2019 | Page 3 mid-engined in its effortlessness, yet it’s less sudden and less seemingly unstoppable than you’ll find in the typical engine-behind-you crowd. This is a notable change from prototype status, where the balance felt tipped slightly toward understeer at the steady-state limit. Now, whether you’ve engaged Traction Mode (Toyota’s name for the all-purpose sporty/inclement weather program for the stability- and traction-control systems) or turned all the nannies off (and they do go completely off!), the chassis tends toward a subtle, smileinducing yaw that feels utterly natural. The result is a car that feels as ready to rock around a track as a Porsche Cayman S. It’s not just the rotation that’s Porsche-like. Braking? Brilliant, allowing pedal overlap (read: proper trail braking is possible) without any serious indication of unbalanced bias front or rear. Acceleration? Brutal, especially given the 335 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque ratings, with the 1,600-to-4,500-rpm torque plateau putting abundant horsepower on the table at
just about any speed, in just about any gear. Shifting? Really good in full-auto mode; grab the flappy paddles and you’ll be a bit underwhelmed by torque-converter-mushy downshifts. But that’s okay, because the shift algorithm is faultless on track or on the street when left to its own devices. The new Supra engages the driver, welcomes hard use, and rewards proper technique—so much so that we can’t wait to spend more time with the car. A manual would still be welcome, of course, and we’re interested to see how the likely fourcylinder model affects the overall feel, too. Now, whether you think the new Supra is a proper Supra or not, you’re looking at a Toyota that drives like a Porsche. Stop and think about that for a minute. Then stop thinking about that and just go drive one. See for yourself. Leave the preconceived notions behind. Then you’ll know we’re not kidding when we say this is unquestionably the best Supra ever, and it’s flippin’ great.
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A factor that often persuades consumers into making a new purchase is the fact that the vehicle was never previously owned by another driver. This provides a sense of comfort that the cabin was never filed with toxins from smoke, maintenance wasn’t avoided and it was never abused by rough driving conditions. Even if a brand-new vehicle has a few miles on it from test drives or navigating through the lot, you can rest assured that it is in the same condition as when it rolled off the manufacturers lot. Here are some other reasons you should consider buying new.
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The 2019 Honda Odyssey, Accord and CR-V have each been recognized as best-inclass by Edmunds.com on their just-published list of The CR-V earned Edmunds’ Best Small Family SUV award “Best Family Cars of 2019.” and beat out Subaru’s Forester in a Car and Driver test. The 2019 Odyssey won for Best Family Minivan, tures. The 2019 Accord won systems. The 2019 CR-V’s with Edmunds.com edias Best Family Sedan thanks class-leading cargo space, tors citing Odyssey’s Magic in part to its roomy interior Honda Sensing availabiliSlide seats, Cabin Watch and trunk, and standard ty, excellent fuel efficiency, and Honda VAC among its Honda Sensing suite of acand available hands-free many family-friendly feative safety and driver assist rear liftgate helped it win
The 2019 Honda CR-V continues to beat out its rivals, with Car and Driver declaring it the winner in its latest compact SUV head-tohead comparison test against the 2019 Subaru Forester. “Both are excellent examples of modern compact SUVs. But the Honda is more powerful and satisfying to operate as a vehicle while remaining perfectly agreeable, which is a quality we appreciate even in basic driving appliances. Along with its well-rounded list of attributes, that’s enough for the CR-V to edge out the Forester in our ranking of the segment.”
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hevrolet’s all-new 2020 Silverado HD is the strongest, most capable Silverado HD ever. Max towing capability increases an enormous 52 percent to an available 35,500 pounds. It is also the third all-new Silverado in just 18 months, each designed for different customers. “We set out to make the best HD trucks on the market, bar none,” said Jaclyn McQuaid, chief engineer, Silverado HD. “We increased towing capabilities across the line, not just for dually buyers. We added class-leading towing technologies, such as 15 available camera views to make trailering more convenient, whether pulling a large cargo trailer or fifth-wheel camper. And we made a host of changes to make tasks easier.” Built at the Flint Assembly plant in Flint, Mich., the 2020 Silverado HD is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor with a wheelbase that’s been stretched 5.2 inches on Crew Cab models and is scaled for HD customers. The Silverado HD will be available in five distinct trim levels — Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country — available across
BY THE NUMBERS Wheelbase: 141.5 in. Length: 235.5 in. Width: 81.9 in. Height: 79.8 in. Engine: 6.6L V-8 gasoline Transmission: HydraMatic 6L90 six-speed automatic (6.6L gas)
The all-new 2020 Silverado HD is offered with the standard 6.6L V-8 gas engine or the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V-8 engine. 22 cab, bed, chassis and driveline configurations. Customers can choose between two new powertrains. The standard engine is a new 6.6L V-8 gas with direct injection making 401 hp and 464 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. That’s an 11% increase in horsepower and a 22% increase in peak torque, respectively, resulting in 18% more towing capability. Then there’s the legend-
ary Duramax 6.6L TurboDiesel V-8 engine making 445 hp and 910 lb.-ft. of torque coupled with an allnew Allison 10-speed automatic transmission. In addition, every component between the transmission and the wheels has been upgraded to enable an available 52-percent increase in max towing capability — now up to 35,500 pounds on Regular Cab, two-wheel drive, DRW, diesel models.
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• Advanced Trailering System technologies and new transparent trailer view: The in-vehicle trailering system features an available total of 15 available camera views, such as HD Surround Vision, and other unique views including a transparent trailer feature to help provide added confidence when towing. Also features increased integration with the myChevrolet mobile app2.
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• HD-exclusive sculpted exterior design features the most differentiation from the Silverado 1500 ever — the roof is the only shared sheet metal. • Heavy-duty details designed to make work easier and more intuitive, including features such as an easy-access engine block heater outlet, easy-to-fill diesel exhaust fluid tank with opening inside the fuel door, a more integrated snow plow prep package
and new, advanced trailering mirrors with available spot lamps and more. • BedStep feature and larger CornerSteps makes it easier to load or reach items in the cargo box, which is designed to hold a pair of size 12 boots and up to 500 pounds. • Larger cab enables more spacious interiors with Crew Cab models, adding about 3 inches in overall length. • Inside, the Silverado HD offers a roomier, spacious, work-focused cabin with class-leading front headand legroom, plus nearly 3 inches of additional rear-leg room in Crew Cab models while offering more innovative storage options. • Additional optimized ergonomics emphasize easy, intuitive interaction with technologies such as the new infotainment system, and the available capability of SiriusXM’s next-generation user experience, 360L.
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Ready for Battle
Gladiator Brings Jeep Capability, Style to the Pickup Market By Derek Price
Pricing starts at $33,545 for the base Sport model with a manual transmission. An automatic adds $2,000, and the destination charge tacks on another $1,495. Other grades are the Sport S for $36,745, the luxury-oriented Overland for $40,395 and the built-for-trailclimbing Rubicon for $43,545. At that price, will it be a sales hit? Considering Jeep sold out of its 4,190 Launch Edition Gladiators in less than a day, priced around $61,000 apiece, the odds are in its favor.
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f there was any doubt in my mind that the Jeep Gladiator is the most exciting pickup truck to hit the market in years, a one-day drive dispelled it. There’s no question. As a natural-born skeptic, I went into my drive with some suspicion about whether the inherent tradeoffs in the automotive world — power vs. fuel efficiency, style vs. practicality, everyday comfort vs. high-performance handling — meant Jeep could get both the truck side and the off-roading side correct in this wild mashup of a vehicle. Somehow, the Gladiator nails both parts. On the trails, this pickup benefits from its close ties to the Jeep Wrangler, one of the best off-roading platforms ever conceived by man. Compared to the two-door Wrangler, the Gladiator’s longer wheelbase and extra weight are liabilities in extreme conditions, but its limits are still stratospheric compared to most trucks. Hardcore Wrangler fans will find a lot to love about the pickup-truck cousin, including its ability to ford 30 inches of water, an approach angle of
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The Gladiator is the first Jeep pickup truck since the Comanche disappeared in 1992. It mixes the offroad prowess of the Wrangler with the towing and payload capability of a pickup. 43.6 degrees and 11 inches of ground clearance. Just as importantly, it offers the Wrangler’s famous open-air driving experience. You can remove the doors and the top — and even fold the windshield forward, if you want — to
Based heavily on the new-generation Wrangler, the Gladiator’s interior draws in styling cues from classic Jeeps, including round bezels on a horizontal dash. The doors and top can be removed for open-air driving.
be at one with the world around you. If you need a better 360-degree sensory experience, you’ll have to get a dirt bike. The bigger question, though, is whether the Gladiator can satisfy truck buyers in the same way it pleases Jeep enthusiasts. To do that, it needs to be more than a Wrangler with a small bed tacked onto the back end. With a stout steel frame and a specially designed five-link coil suspension in back, the Gladiator wins best-in-class bragging rights with the ability to tow 7,650 pounds. That bests the Toyota Tacoma’s 6,800-pound max and the Chevrolet Colorado’s 7,000-pound limit. And it does so without making the ride too bouncy or harsh, a common problem in both off-road vehicles and machines designed for towing. I found the highway ride surprisingly quiet and livable for daily commutes, making this truck more useful than a weekend toy. Its Achilles heel is its relatively short five-foot box length with wheel arches that protrude into the cargo bed, but some smart features make it more usable than you’d imagine at first glance. The tailgate can be locked
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Why buy it? It mixes the incredible off-road capability of the Jeep Wrangler with with practicality of a truck. It’s the most capable mid-size truck on the market today.
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automakers offer consumers is the setup that powers a new car. Consider these different drivetrains and make sure to test drive these options to get an idea of how each performs. Front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive: When a car is advertised as FWD or RWD, it simply designates which set of wheels oversee propelling a vehicle. Four-wheel drive: This setup is common in larger vehicles used for towing or heavy-duty purposes. Typically, the vehicle remains in RWD until a driver engages the front wheels, manually. All-wheel drive: AWD is more common in small cars and SUVs and means
RATINGS Style: 10 Performance: 10 Price: 5 Handling: 5 Ride: 6 Comfort: 7 Quality: 8 Overall: 9
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anufacturers typically create trim packages which bundle enhanced options to boost their base models. This makes building vehicles much faster and affordable so savings can be passed down to consumers.
Make sure to research the different packages before visiting the lot. Most manufactures display what they have to offer on their webpage. You can typically choose from different engine and transmission options, interior features and aesthetically pleasing color schemes both inside and out. While advanced technology and luxury items can be enticing, premium models can also significantly raise the price tag. It’s important to be honest with your budget and expectations of the new vehicle you plan to bring home.
in three positions, for example, to allow for supporting flat cargo such as plywood over the wheel arches. Strong tie-downs, under-rail lighting, and optional features including a power outlet and Jeep’s Trail Rail tie-down system make the bed versatile and durable. Inside, I like the mix of smart storage ideas — including locking bins behind the back seat — with classic Jeep styling cues. Round gauges and vent bezels on a very simple, horizontal dash evoke the idea of iconic American off-roaders, despite the plethora of digital screens and high-tech features befitting a freshly designed vehicle. Power comes from a 3.6-liter V6 engine, which felt more than competent with its 285-horsepower output routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission in my tester. Purists will also be glad to see a six-speed manual available in the Gladiator. A 3.0-liter diesel engine is on its way in the near future, Jeep says. Hopefully it will deliver better fuel economy than the gasoline engine, rated at 17 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway with the automatic transmission.
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon ($43,545). Options: Eight-speed automatic transmission ($2,000). Price as tested (including $1,495 destination charge): $47,040 Wheelbase: 137.3 in. Length: 218 in. Width: 73.8 in. Height: 75 in. Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (285 hp, 260 lbs.-ft.) Transmission: Eight-speed automatic Fuel economy: 17 city, 22 highway
When viewing new cars for sale, you should familiarize yourself with certain terms relating to available bundles. Here are two common packages you can expect, as suggested by Edmunds. Cold-weather package: Usually includes heated seats, headlight washers and all-weather floor mats. Technology package: Options include Bluetooth, navigation systems and adaptive cruise control.
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2020 BUICK ENCLAVE AVENIR
Enclave Adds New Tech, Style
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uick’s flagship seven-passenger SUV enters the 2020 model year with style and tech updates highlighted by a new Sport Touring package, a bold, monochromatic take on Enclave style that radiates confidence. The ST package features a unique Sport grille with body-color surround and 20-inch bright machined aluminum wheels with contrasting Satin Graphite pockets and is available on the Enclave Essence trim level. Powered by Buick’s 3.6L V-6 engine delivering an SAE-certified 310 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque, the 2020 Enclave delivers spirited performance fitting of the Sport Touring’s flowing exterior design. The 2020 Enclave features updates for added comfort, as well as convenience technology that includes Buick’s next generation infotainment system. This new 8-inch diagonal touchscreen comes standard on all trim levels and offers features such as available connected navigation. The system is capable of supporting SiriusXM with 360L, which combines satellite and streaming to deliver more channels and content to Buick drivers and their
BY THE NUMBERS Base price: $53,800 Wheelbase: 120.9 in. Length: 204.3 in. Width: 78.8 in. Height: 69.9 in. Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: 9-spd auto w/OD Transmission EPA mileage: 17 city, 25 highway
The 2020 Enclave features updates for added comfort, as well as convenience technology, powered by a 3.6L V-6 engine. passengers. Other new tech additions include available new HD Rear Vision Camera and HD Surround Vision systems and a new, fourway power lumbar seat adjuster with a driver and front passenger massage feature that is standard on the Premium and Avenir models. “Buyers are choosing the Buick Enclave because it is everything they want in a premium crossover with its distinct styling, quality and
driving dynamics,” said Phil Brook, vice president of Buick and GMC marketing. “For the 2020 model year, we’re upping the comfort with available massaging seats, bringing in a new and different look for customers with Sport Touring and enhancing our in-vehicle technology to provide more of what these customers want.” The upscale Enclave Avenir gets a sleeker appearance for model year
The Enclave Avenir offers a roomy cargo area and new HD Rear and Surround Vision systems.
2020 with a lower panel that matches the rest of the exterior, creating a harmonious look. Three new exterior colors round out the updates: Champagne Gold Metallic, Rich Garnet Metallic (Avenir only) and Dark Moon Blue Metallic. The 2020 Buick Enclave starts at $41,195 and will arrive in dealerships later this summer. Buick vehicles offer sculptural designs, refined performance, modern interiors and thoughtful personal technologies. Buick’s award-winning customer service and sales experience, along with the Avenir trim, the highest expression of Buick luxury, are attracting new buyers to experience Buick’s unique approach to attainable luxury. More information about Buick vehicles is available at buick.com.
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New Encore GX: Compact Style Spirited, efficient model occupies midground in Buick SUV lineup
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hen the Encore GX arrives in early 2020, Buick will offer four premium SUVs across the three segments customers are shopping in most: small, compact and midsize. The Encore GX will be positioned between the smaller Encore and the larger Envision and Enclave models. It will offer new standard safety technologies, and its style and functionality will be just right for many of today’s buyers. “As we look to the future of Buick, the Encore GX positions us strongly as a consideration for those who want to purchase small or compact SUVs,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president, Global Buick and GMC. Today, almost 90 percent of U.S. Buick sales come from SUVs. The Encore GX’s new standard safety and driver assistance features will include Front Pedestrian Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning. It will also offer the Enclave’s innovative Rear Camera Mirror, which provides a wide, less-obstructed rear view while parking and
The Buick Encore GX is all-new for 2020, positioned between the smaller Encore and the larger Enclave, and offering more cargo space than its counterpart.
BY THE NUMBERS Base price: $26,000 (estimated) Product specifications and pricing will be announced when the Encore GX begins arriving at U.S. dealers. driving, and High Definition Surround Vision camera system.
Its spirited and efficient performance will be paired with a purposefully designed cargo space that’s almost five cubic feet larger than the Encore and about three cubic feet smaller than the Envision. Product specifications and pricing will be announced when the Encore GX begins arriving at U.S. dealers. Buick vehicles offer sculptural designs, refined
performance, modern interiors and thoughtful personal technologies. Buick’s award-winning customer service and sales experience, along with the Avenir trim, the highest expression of Buick luxury, are attracting new buyers to experience Buick’s unique approach to attainable luxury. More information about Buick vehicles is available at buick.com.
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The Encore GX features modern design inside and out, along with refinements and thoughtful personal technologies.
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