Buick has been reworked right into a crossover-only model in North America, so it’s attention-grabbing to study the 2024 Envista can be concentrating on an unlikely viewers – sedan house owners.

That’s the phrase from firm officers who informed us the crossover coupe goals to maintain Buick sedan house owners within the household. That’s in all probability much less of a stretch than it sounds because the Envista is front-wheel drive solely and begins at $23,495. For comparability, the 2017 Verano started at $21,990 whereas the 2020 Regal sailed off into the sundown with a $26,295 sticker.

Buick’s ambitions are far higher than preserving present prospects round and so they need the Envista to grow to be a “conquest champion for GM.” The mannequin additionally goals to introduce prospects to the new Buick, which is extra centered on type and expertise.

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Given this and its distinctive crossover coupe design, Buick doesn’t see a direct competitor to the Envista. As a substitute, it’s anticipated to enchantment to a mixture of sedan and crossover patrons within the $20,000 to $30,000 worth vary. In consequence, the mannequin is about to compete with every little thing from the $21,775 Nissan Kicks to the $22,795 Toyota Corolla. These are simply two examples, however there’s no scarcity of potential rivals together with the $21,215 Kia Soul.

That’s a reasonably numerous group and Buick is seeking to win prospects over with the “driving dynamics of a sedan” mixed with the “versatility of an SUV.” The corporate additionally goals to entice patrons with “surprising upgrades” that “shock and enjoyment of methods few autos can at [this] worth level.”

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The latter are an Envista robust swimsuit because the crossover comes commonplace with an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11-inch infotainment system. The mannequin can be outfitted with adaptive cruise management and a heated steering wheel, which is a rarity on an entry-level car.

One other welcome shock is a really spacious second row with 38.7 inches (983 mm) of legroom. That dwarfs just about every little thing else in its worth vary because the mannequin has 5.3 inches (135 mm) extra room than the Kicks and a couple of.7 inches (69 mm) greater than the pricier Encore GX. The Envista even bests the $27,315 Toyota Camry, which solely provides 38 inches (965 mm) of rear seat legroom.

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