2024 Buick Envista Sport Touring: A Highly Affordable All-New Crossover

Highlight: The Envista shares a platform with the Chevy Trax.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $29. 070 (Base Model –Preferred): $23,495

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; automatic emergency brakes; front pedestrian braking; a forward collision alert system; a lane keep assistance system; a lane departure warning system; automatic high intelligence auto high beam; a tire pressure monitoring system; OnStar; a rear camera; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a hill start assist system

Standard Equipment (Base): 17-inch wheels; a single zone ventilation system; a push button keyless ignition system; manual operated front seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a 11-inch infotainment screen; a flat bottom steering wheel; and cloth with leatherette seating;

Standard Equipment (Sport Tuning): 18-inch gloss black painted wheels; ST embroidered front seat with head restraints; a sport tuning grille; gloss black mirror caps, bodyside molding; front and rear lower fascias and accented appliques

Options: heated steering wheel; heated front seats; power driver’s seat; a power driver lumbar control; a keyless door system; a remote vehicle starter system; a power moonroof with sunshade; 19-inch wheels; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane change alert system with a blind zone alert system; a rear traffic alert system; a power rear liftgate; a front intermittent wiper; and a red metallic exterior color

Other Trim Levels:

Avenir

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: an 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM with SiriusXM

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty:  5 or 60,000 miles

Engine/Horsepower: a 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder turbo/137-horsepower

Recommended Fuel: Regular

Standard Fuel Mileage: 28-city/32-hwy

What’s New: The Envista is an all-new entry to the premium brand.

Why:

Affordable

Great fuel economy

Almost 400 miles on a full tank

Roomy interior for a compact

Stylish BMW and Mercedes-Benz -like design

A variety of trims

Adequate horsepower

An easy-to-use infotainment center

Easy-to-maneuver 

A power sunroof available

Leather seats available

The latest high-tech safety features

18- to 19-in wheels available

Wireless charging

Power liftgate available

Heated front seats

Heated steering wheel

But: 

No all-wheel drive system

Rear headroom might be limited for those who are above average in height

Rear center armrest on higher level Avenir trim

Not electrified

Verdict: In a day and age, where the average transaction price of a new vehicle is slightly under $48,000 and a used car list for $27,000, Buick has got a homerun on its hand with the all-new compact size Buick Envista.

The Envista is Buick’s newest addition to its portfolio. The sexy looking Buick with its rear curvaceous exterior styling cues like several Mercedes-Benz and BMW crossovers is available in three trims. The Envista shares a platform with the Chevy Trax.

Unlike the high-end luxury automakers we noted, the Buick is affordable. The room Buick is available in three trims. Depending on the trim, one can outfit the vehicle with everything from leather seats to a power driver’s seat to a power sunroof to a radar-activated cruise control system.

Pricing for the Buick starts out under $24,000. The well-equipped mid-level model we reviewed maxed out under $30,000. This little Buick, which offers great driving capabilities, reminds us that automakers are still capable of providing consumers on a budget a bargain.

Competition:  2024 Chevy Trax; Honda HR-V; Kia Sould; Mazda CX-30; Toyota Corolla Cross; and VW Taos