#256 2020 Buick Encore GX Test Results; Toyota Unveils a New Hybrid Sienna and Venza

This week we share our test results of the 2020 Buick Encore GX and compare how this 3-cylinder SUV stacks up to its competitors in the Luxury segment. We talk about the virtual unveiling of the 2021 Toyota Sienna and Venza, both of which will only be available with a hybrid powertrain. Also, we discuss the rebates some car insurers are offering due to the reduced number of drivers on the road during the coronavirus pandemic, and wrap up the episode with audience questions. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:46 - Car Insurance Rebates During Coronavirus Crisis 07:12 - 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Unveiled 13:24 - 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Unveiled 17:19 - 2020 Buick Encore GX Test Results 23:52 - Question #1: Why did the 2017 Buick Regal's reliability drop and what are the issues? 26:39 - Question #2: Are automakers phasing out built in navigation systems? 32:17 - Question #3: Why two virtually identical vehicles, Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade, have different frontal crash test scores? ---------------------------------- Car Insurers Are Giving Customers Breaks Due to Coronavirus. We Got the Details for You https://www.consumerreports.org/car-insurance/car-insurance-rebates-payment-deferrals-during-coronavirus-pandemic/ Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/ Preview: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Is Versatile and Curvaceous https://www.consumerreports.org/minivans/2021-toyota-sienna-review/ Preview: 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Packs Safety and Convenience Tech https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2021-toyota-venza-hybrid-review/ 2019 LA Auto Show: 2020 Buick Encore GX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqCbD4SRB9Q 2013 Buick Encore first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNGg_A_VlOg Toyota Venza review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAV6MdAv8LQ 2014 Buick Regal Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD3uqAl_MBY 2020 Kia Telluride Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBNhy1Putrs 2018 LA Auto Show: 2020 Hyundai Palisade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFbbBDcCYYg NHTSA Crash Calculator https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=NHTSA-2019-0088-0021 ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

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