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Buick vs the Snow, Who Won?

Luxury vehicles often seem made for their comfort and looks. Driving around in a speedy low-sitting convertible might be a great idea when it’s sunny and dry outside, but suddenly, winter arrives and brings with it a million weather conditions that would make a convertible anything but a luxurious experience. So, how does the Buick Encore handle in the snow? We’ll tell you what we found.

A more expensive car does not always mean a car that handles well in the snow. As we all know, many luxury vehicles are used as sparingly as our fine china. We don’t choose to wear our best clothes out to chop wood and we don’t drive our fancy cars in the winter slush. However, Buick has been working to make luxury an all-season option with their newest Regal and Encore models. Sitting on the inside of a new Buick, you might not be thinking to yourself that the car is made to handle the elements, but after test-driving the vehicles in the wintery conditions in Connecticut, there is no doubt that the Encore and Regal handle well in the snow.

With the lighter weight and different setup, the Buick Regal rode well in the snow during any driving that was not taken to the extreme. High speed turns and drifting in the snow left the Regal with less stability and control, but the average driver would never be in such a trying situation. The Regal was described to handle excellently in the snow, thus making it an option for a luxury vehicle in all seasons.

The other vehicle, the Buick Encore, handled extremely well in the snow. All-wheel-drive and a heavier weight was combined to give the compact SUV a more confident stance in the winter weather. It was impressively stable and snow-friendly.

Are you interested in a luxury vehicle that can handle weather for all seasons and climates? If you are, there is definitely a few great reasons to choose a new Buick. Innovation and creativity has resulted in luxury that doesn’t force the driver to give up any of their winter freedom. Contact us or sign up online to come in and test drive a Regal or Encore at Joyce Buick GMC in Avon OH.

 
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