Test Vehicle's MSRP: $32,030 (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 (Avenir): 19-inch wheels; rear center armrest with cupholders; pollutant and fine dust air filter; door sill plate cover; keyless front doors with extend range remote; map pocket, driver’s seat back; inside rearview auto mirror; heated front seats; power driver’s seat with lumbar support; wireless charging; a heated steering wheel; a power liftgate; body color bodyside moldings; and a specially designed suspension system
Options: power moonroof; a rear traffic cross alert
system; heated outside mirrors; a lane change alert system with blindspot; a
radar activated cruise control system; rear parking assist; and premium exterior
color;
Other Trim Levels:
ST
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
Why:
Affordable
Great fuel economy
Almost 400 miles on a full tank
Roomy interior for a compact
Stylish BMW and Mercedes-Benz design
A variety of trims
Adequate power
An easy-to-use infotainment center
A power sunroof available
Leather seats available
The latest high-tech optional safety driving aids
18- to 19-in wheels available
Wireless charging
Power liftgate available
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Legroom in the rear
A specially designed suspension in the Avenir
But:
Needs
more horsepower; the vehicle is quite sluggish upon take off
No
all-wheel drive system
Rear
headroom might be limited for those who are above average in height
Rear
center armrest only on higher level Avenir trim
Not
electrified
No
navigation system available
The coupe-like Buick resembles that of such high-end vehicles being offered by Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The Envista is Buick’s newest addition to its portfolio. The Envista, with its roomy interior cabin, shares a platform with the Chevy Trax.
And unlike the high-end luxury automakers we noted, the Buick is affordable. Depending upon 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.
We would prefer more horsepower in the Envista. In fact, its quite noticeable upon take off, the vehicle is woefully underpowered. The Envista, which is a sibling to the Trailblazer, is available in two powertrains. The Envista should borrow one of the Chevy's powertrains.
Yet, with that being a concern, the vehicle rides and drives like a car, especially with the 19-inch wheels and suspension designed specifically for the luxurious crossover.
Pricing for the Buick starts out under $24,000. The top end Avenir trim we reviewed was under $30,000, before adding on $2,300 in options. Buick reminds us that automakers are still capable of providing consumers on a budget bang for the buck.
Competition: Mazda CX-30 and Volvo XC40
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