What sort of automobile is the 2021 Buick Envision? What does it examine to?

The redesigned 2021 Buick Envision is a five-seat crossover SUV that slots between the smaller Buick Encore GX and the biggest Buick within the Enclave three-row crossover SUV. It competes in a crowded premium section with the Lincoln Corsair, Cadillac XT4, Lexus NX, Acura RDX, and Volvo XC60. 

Is the 2021 Buick Envision a very good SUV?

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This part might be up to date as soon as driving impressions are recorded on the second-generation Envision. It ought to enhance on the middling score of the outgoing mannequin that earned a 5.2 out of 10. (Learn extra about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2021 Buick Envision?

Most the whole lot is new on the second-generation Envision. It rides on a brand new platform and contains a fashionable new exterior, extra commonplace security options, a brand new turbo-4 engine, and the model’s prime Avenir trim for the primary time.

The redesigned Envision appears extra like a Volvo with its stately strains and wheelbase that stretched by an inch. The brand new platform shared with the Cadillac XT4 pushes the wheels to the corners and widens by 1.7 inches however lowers 2.1 inches for a extra athletic look in comparison with the outgoing mannequin. Obtainable 20-inch wheels flex that profile much more. 

Its grille is stretched horizontally throughout the entrance and bisected by a horizontal bar. That bar extends towards LED daytime working lights that underscore narrower LED headlights. Down low, diamond-shaped air intakes body the decrease bumper and skid plate. The belt line rises to the rear into flip indicators that swipe towards the supposed route. 

Buick streamlined the trim ranges to Most well-liked, Essence, and Avenir. Supplied for the primary time on the Envision, the highest Avenir trim comes with a definite mesh grille design, 20-inch wheels, diamond-pattern quilted leather-based seats, and textured wooden inside trim. 

A brand new Sport Touring package deal obtainable on Most well-liked and Essence trims provides 20-inch black wheels, body-color door handles, and black gloss wheel arches, door rockers, and roof rails. It prices $1,325. 

One powertrain pilots the 2021 Envision, a 228-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4 that generates 258 lb-ft of torque. A 9-speed automated transmission sends energy to the entrance wheels or, for an extra $1,800, all-wheel drive. Entrance-drive fashions have three drive modes whereas AWD fashions have 5. Energy to the rear axle disconnects to enhance gas financial system on all-wheel-drive fashions, which get an EPA-rated 22 mpg metropolis, 29 freeway, 25 mixed. Entrance-drive fashions get 24/31/26 mpg. 

The brand new platform additionally gives a construction that is 30% stiffer than the earlier technology, Buick says. The rear suspension improves from a four-link to five-link setup that cuts down highway noise and automobile vibration. For an excellent softer journey, adaptive damping is obtainable on the Avenir trim. Buick guarantees smoother dealing with and good physique management, however we’ll wait to substantiate it till we drive it. 

Consolation, security, and options

Inside, the five-seat crossover expands with almost two inches extra leg room in again, however the narrower hip room would possibly pinch the center rider. The longer leg room eats into cargo quantity, as does the decrease top, with the 2021 Envision dropping about 5.0 cubic ft all the way down to 52.7 cubic ft  with the 60/40-split seats folded down. With the seats up, there’s 25.2 cubic ft of house within the rear. 

The inside will get spruced up as properly, with a butterfly storage console and an obtainable 10.2-inch touchscreen canted towards the driving force. An 8.0-inch touchscreen comes commonplace with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A brand new digital gear shifter replaces the mechanical shifter, however its lined up on the middle console beside the cupholders. The buttons appear prone to spills. The design frees up extra space, similar to for a recessed wi-fi smartphone charging maintain with USB-A and USB-C ports. 

Customary security gear consists of automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, energetic lane management, blind-spot screens, automated excessive beams, and parking help. Choices embody a surround-view digicam system, head-up show, and extra. 

How a lot does the 2021 Buick Envision price?

The 2021 Envision prices $32,995, together with vacation spot. The highest Avenir trim prices $43,195, and any paint apart from white provides $495. It provides heated and cooled entrance seats, diamond-perforated quilted leather-based seats, massaging driver’s seat, heated rear outboard seats, navigation, and wi-fi smartphone charging. 

The place is the 2021 Buick Envision made?

In China.