Which 2024 Buick Models Are Best For New Parents?

When you become a parent, your priorities change. You once wanted a car that turns heads, but now you need a safe vehicle with enough space for the whole brood. Buick specializes in family-friendly SUVs and crossovers with all the features new parents want. This guide will help you find the best Buick models for your needs. View our inventory of New Buicks or if you have any questions, give us a call at (817)-632-8800.

Safety Features

2024 Buick Envista

Buick believes that safe journeys start with aware motorists, so it includes many driver assistance features in its vehicles. The Buick Driver Confidence suite of advanced safety features comes standard in several of the latest Buick vehicles, including the 2024 Encore GX, 2024 Enclave, and 2024 Envista. This system includes:

• Automatic emergency braking.
• Forward collision alert.
• IntelliBeam automatic high beams.
• Following distance indicator.
• Front pedestrian braking.
• Lane-keep assist with lane departure warning.

Some models, such as the 2024 Enclave, have an enhanced Buick Driver Confidence system with more advanced features, such as front and rear park assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane change alert with side blind zone alert. Optional safety features, such as Rainsense front wipers and adaptive cruise control, can help new parents feel more secure.

Buick’s intelligent air bags use sensors that assess each passenger and modify the force of their specific air bag to protect children better during a collision. LATCH car seat anchors are standard in all new models, making securing young children easy.

Buick models typically perform well in independent safety tests. The National Highway Safety Administration gave the 2024 Enclave five-star ratings for driver, passenger, and overall front and side crash tests. While it hasn’t rated the 2024 Encore GX yet, it’s very similar to the 2023 model, which received a five-star overall rating.

Interior Space and Seating

There’s a Buick model made for every kind of family. New for 2024, the Envista is Buick’s most compact vehicle, with space for five people and a maximum cargo volume of 42 cubic feet. The 2024 Encore GX and 2023 Envision are five-seaters that offer a little more headroom and legroom. Their interiors are comparable, but the Envision can hold 52.7 cubic feet — 2.5 cubic feet more than the Encore GX’s — to make carrying strollers and diaper bags easier. Larger families will appreciate the Enclave, a midsize seven-seater with a whopping maximum cargo volume of 97.4 cubic feet.

Convenience and Family-Friendly Features

Buick also includes the convenient, family-friendly features new parents look for. Accessing the rear seats is easy, even with the seven-seater Enclave, thanks to the Smart Slide second-row seating. All models have the Buick infotainment system for hands-free texting, navigation, and accessing smartphone apps. Amazon Alexa built-in is an optional extra that enhances the entertainment offerings. USB charging ports in the front and back keep devices powered up, and some models even have wireless charging pads. If you regularly find your hands full, you’ll appreciate the Enclave’s hands-free power liftgate, which activates with a sweeping leg motion.

Child-Friendly Accessories

Buick encourages parents to customize their Buick with its helpful, child-friendly aftermarket accessories. It offers a sunroof sunshade, which filters sunlight through the sunroof when infants and young children are sleeping. It also has a range of rear-seat infotainment systems, including some with DVD players, to keep children entertained on road trips. The rear camera mirror, available with the Encore GX and standard on the Enclave’s Premium trim, as well as the Envision’s high-definition rear vision camera, make reversing safer, reducing the risk of driveway accidents.

Fuel Efficiency and Budget Considerations

Being a new parent is expensive, so the last thing you need is pain at the pump. Small differences in fuel economy can make a big difference over the life of your vehicle. If you pay $4 per gallon for gas and your car gets 20 mpg, you’ll spend $2,000 to travel 10,000 miles. Choose a car that gets 25 mpg, and you’ll travel the same distance for $1,600, saving you $400.

The 2024 Encore GX and the 2024 Envista are Buick’s most fuel-efficient new models, getting 29/31 mpg (city/highway) and 28/32 mpg, respectively. The Envision does well on the open road, also achieving 31 mpg, but it only gets 23 mpg in the city. Upgrading to the midsize Enclave compromises fuel efficiency. It gets 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Test Drive and Ownership Experience

While online research can help you compile a shortlist of vehicle options, scheduling a test drive is the best way to decide which Buick is right for you. Pay attention to how easily you can install the car seats and how smooth the ride is. Ask older kids how comfortable they feel in the back seat. As family vehicles are often larger than the cars people own before becoming parents, it’s a good idea to try parking and three-point turns to test maneuverability and vision. If you share driving duties with a partner, take turns in the driver’s seat.

A test drive can help you understand what owning a particular Buick model will be like. A positive test drive can lead to a positive ownership experience. With the average American keeping a new car for more than eight years, most vehicles are long-term investments, so it’s important to find one you enjoy driving.

Additional Resources

Our Fort Worth dealership is a great resource for new parents. Every member of our team is here to help you, from our sales staff, who can offer expert advice on the Buick models, to the service technicians, who can keep your family’s car safe and performing reliably. We also offer attractive finance options that can help you own a high-quality vehicle without stretching your budget. What’s more, our service doesn’t stop when you drive off the lot. We’re here to support new parents throughout their ownership journey.

Find a Family Car You Love at Hiley Buick GM in Fort Worth

As a new parent, you’ll love Buick vehicles for their safety credentials, ultimate comfort, and convenience. Reach out to our dealership for personalized guidance about which Buick model will suit your family best. Our team can also organize a test drive in Fort Worth to help you make your decision. Contact us online, or call us at (817) 953-2793 to inquire about our range and schedule a consultation.