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Buick Envision

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 70% Detailed ratings

Price $40,195 – $49,795 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.6 – 11.8 L/100km

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Introduced in 2017, the Chinese-made Buick Envision is positioned between the little Encore and the enormous Enclave. There are two available versions: the first offers a 2.5L four cylinder with 197 horsepower while the higher-end variant has a 2.0L turbocharged four cylinder that generates 252 horsepower and 260 lb·ft of torque. Regardless of the engine, it comes with all-wheel drive.

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2024 Buick Envision: Redesigned Compact Luxury SUV is Worth Checking Out

Buick has refreshed its entire portfolio over the past 18 months. In addition to the all-new Envista , updated Encore GX and third-generation Enclave (which we tested and reviewed a short while ago), there’s a redesigned Envision you need to know about. The Car Guide was invited by Buick to …October 11, 2024

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2021 Buick Envision: Keep Dreaming, GM

Nearly a year after its debut, the second-generation 2021 Buick Envision is finally on sale in Canada. Similar to its predecessor introduced in North America back in 2016, this compact luxury SUV slots between the Encore GX and Enclave as Buick’s answer to popular models such as the Acura RDX …March 25, 2021

2019 Buick Envision: Premium, Not Luxury

If the Buick brand is doing well on the Chinese market, it’s been in search of an identity in North America for quite a while now. Which is ironic, since it’s one of the oldest domestic brands still in business. What is Buick anyway? Can it be considered a mainstream …September 6, 2019

2017 Buick Envision: Destined to be Popular

The 2017 Buick Envision’s arrival in the exceedingly popular luxury compact SUV segment is happening not a minute too soon. In fact, GM is arriving late to the party, but after the crisis in 2008, the manufacturer focused on developing key models that would help get it out of its …October 7, 2016

2017 Buick Envision, Encore and LaCrosse: A lot is Going on at Buick!

The Car Guide is off to California this week to test drive a trio of new models from Buick. It’s a pretty big deal since the brand is traditionally known for doling out new products and innovations. Actually, it’s unprecedented. Buick is accelerating development in an effort to boost sales. September 28, 2016

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New U.S. Study Reveals the Deadliest Cars on the Road

Following the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year, automotive research firm iSeeCars has just released its own study of the most dangerous cars on the road—in other words, those with the highest fatal accident rate. Once again, two vehicle segments dominate the top of the list including …November 18, 2024

2024 Buick Envision Gets New Tech and Styling

The Buick Envision saw a 9.8% increase in sales in 2023, and receives a significant design update for 2024, not to mention more technology inside and out. Visually, the Envision harmonizes with the rest of the range by borrowing the new Buick front-end inspired by the Wildcat concept, along with …April 2, 2024

2024 Buick Envision Freshens Up, Adds Super Cruise

Hot on the heels of the updated Encore GX and all-new Envista , Buick is giving us our first look at the refreshed 2024 Envision, which sports the brand’s new global design language. The entire front end is changed including the grille, headlights, daytime running lights and Buick logo on …June 13, 2023

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2021 Buick Envision: All You Need to Know

Last spring, Buick unveiled the second-generation 2021 Envision but failed to provide much information. With the model now arriving at Canadian dealerships, the company invited journalists to a virtual presentation revealing a lot more details. Turbo Engine Slotting between the Encore GX and Enclave , the 2021 Buick Envision is …January 21, 2021

Second-gen 2021 Buick Envision is Going to be Hot

After bolstering its lineup with the addition of the all-new Encore GX recently, Buick is now announcing the second-generation 2021 Envision , a model that was in dire need of a complete overhaul, having been around for five years. Will it manage to leave the bottom of sales charts in …May 29, 2020

2016 Buick Envision: You Always Need Someone Bigger Than You

Buick survived the turmoil of 2008 (when GM barely escaped bankruptcy) thanks in large part to the Chinese market. The brand is very popular on the other side of the Pacific, where it has numerous dealerships. In fact, Buick even makes models exclusively for Chinese buyers. But what’s surprising is …January 12, 2016

Buick Envision making its way to North America in 2016

The newest addition to the Buick lineup, the Buick Envision, will feature the brand's first Active Twin Clutch all-wheel-drive system when it arrives in showrooms in 2016. Launched exclusively in China earlier this year, the Buick Envision is set to go on sale in North America some time next year, …December 12, 2015

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MOTORING TV: Luxury Car of the Year for 2017

Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Luxury Car category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

The Car Guide rating 70%

Pros

Sophisticated all-wheel drive
Choice of engines
Careful finish
Efficient braking
Good handling

Cons

Unproven reliability
Mushy steering
Boring exterior
Loose brake pedal
Soundproofing leaves something to be desired

Fuel economy	5/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	6/10
Overall	7/10

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