Top Buick & GMC Models For Families On A Budget

The all-new Envista is the latest Buick nameplate. With its low starting price, sleek modern style, fuel-sipping fuel economy, and wide range of standard conveniences, the Envista is a great budget-friendly ride for small families. It can tow over 1,000 pounds and has room for up to 20 cubic feet of stuff behind the rear seats (42 cubic feet with the seats folded), all competitive figures among compact crossovers. When the kids are in the car, standard QuietTuning® noise cancellation technology is exactly what you need to help you be heard; and when they’ve been dropped off, the cabin’s quiet serenity helps restore your calm.

Slightly larger than the Envista but still far from breaking the bank, the Buick Encore GX offers a premium experience and even more practicality. The available panoramic moonroof and leatherette seating surfaces help you ride in style, while the available power liftgate makes it easy to load the generous trunk (up to 50.2 cubic feet in volume with the rear seats lowered). Every Encore GX comes with an 11-inch infotainment display with wireless smartphone compatibility and available wireless smartphone charging. You can also count on a standard suite of advanced Buick Driver Confidence safety systems to protect you and your loved ones on the go.

If your tastes skew more toward the rugged, the GMC Terrain is a good place to start. Powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and featuring fold-flat passenger seating, it’s got both the power and the versatility you need to haul your family — or your family’s stuff. In fact, with the front passenger seat folded flat, you can fit items up to eight feet long inside the Terrain! The liftgate can be opened with just a kick of the foot under the rear bumper, adding even more convenience. And with standard Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian Detection, you’ll feel good it’s not just your own kids you’re protecting.

If you need a small family truck with incredible capability, there’s no better option than the GMC Canyon. Its towing capacity of 7,700 pounds is unsurpassed, and it comes with plenty of standard features to help it stand out from other midsize trucks. Even the least expensive Canyon features an 11.3-inch central touchscreen, an 11-inch digital driver information display, a dedicated off-road performance display, HD rearview camera with a hitch view, and wireless smartphone connectivity. And the TurboMax™ engine delivers a best-in-class 430 lb-ft of torque, so you know it’s always going to be up for whatever you and your family throw at it.

The GMC Sierra 1500 is designed to be accessible to everyone. That means entry-level trims like the Pro, SLE, and Elevation offer plenty of amazing features without straining your budget. Using GMC’s excellent TurboMax™ engine, this full-size GMC truck can tow up to 9,500 pounds. Built-in Google features and standard smartphone integration contribute to the daily connectivity and functionality; while best-in-class Crew Cab front head and legroom, along with plenty of bed space and standard tie-downs, make the Sierra 1500 quite practical.