Buick Envision
Initially developed for the Chinese market, the compact Envision slots between the smaller Encore GX and the midsize Enclave in Buick’s crossover-only lineup. Like a number of competitors, it features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Output is rated at 228 horsepower along with 258 lb-ft. of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission handles shifting, while AWD is optional. There are three trim levels to choose from including Preferred, Essence and Avenir.
Buick Envision
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$36,553 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$688/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm (170 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,000 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Jinqiao, CN |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 666 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 211 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Massage seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | not available |
| Phone application | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| CD player | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Premium audio system | not available |
| Voice recognition | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/60R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/60R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,636 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,882 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,641 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,779 mm (109″) |
| Weight | 1,675 kg (3,693 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 713 l and 1,492 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.1 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 74%(view ratings) |