Two recent sport-utes are surprise hits this year. Well, at least they are for me. That’s because the all-new Buick Envista and tried-and-true Subaru Outback both deliver more than expected—a lot more.
Call it bait and switch, but in a good way. BUICK ENVISTA $24,000 MPG: 28 city/32 highway 0 to 60 mph: 9.3 seconds Maximum cargo room: 42.0 cu.
ft. PROS: Yowza design, yowza cabin, yowza price CONS: Modest power, no all-wheel drive, so-so stereo IN A NUTSHELL: If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the Buick Envista is practically a Teutonic clone.
Just a few months ago, I wrote about the BMW X6—a riveting ride with glam looks, oodles of high-tech gizmos and an uber-comfy interior.