2024 Buick Envision

Pros

• Peaceful inside.
• It was a smooth ride over bumps and rough spots.
• A good enough amount of high-end features for the price.

Cons

• The materials used inside don’t meet the standards of luxury.
• Relatively small cargo space.

In what way does the Envision move? It takes 7.7 seconds for the Envision to reach 60 mph, which is good for a small SUV. From behind the wheel, it doesn’t feel very fast, which could be a good thing for people who prefer calm confidence to dramatic performances. It’s nice that the gas pedal reacts quickly and correctly. In addition, the brakes work better than most. The car can stop safely because the emergency stopping distances are short. It feels good to press on the pedal.

Even though you can see some body roll, the handling could be better. The Envision isn’t a very comfortable SUV to drive, but at normal speeds, it feels safe.

How warm and cozy is the Envision? Thanks to the high level of freedom in the front seats, drivers can easily find the best position for them. The bottom seat cushion is too short for bigger people, and the thick padding might make some spots hard after a few hours. When those painful spots start to show, the massage features are a nice release, even if they aren’t as good as those in high-end models.

The quality of the ride is very good. It speaks softly and can get through a lot of rough spots that other SUVs have trouble with. It helps that the house is very quiet and blocks out most of the wind and road noise.

How is the state of the inside? The inner design is simple but nice-looking. The center dash panel was tilted toward the driver by Buick to make it easier to reach. The push/pull button gear selector is easier to use and takes up less room on the center console than other automakers’ options.

The inside space is normal for the class, so taller passengers may find long trips uncomfortable. The roof pillars are a good size, and the optional surround-view camera system is high-quality, which makes it easier to see outside. There isn’t much to be happy about or worry about in general.

What’s wrong with the tech? Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both have built-in wireless connections, so you don’t need a USB cord to connect your phone to the tablet. During our tests, Apple CarPlay over wireless was very slow to reply, so we had to use the USB cord instead. The built-in speech command system on the Envision works well, but it can’t understand what you’re saying.

You can get a 10-inch display that looks great. That being said, it’s strange that Buick put the knob for the touchscreen system right next to the screen. You already have to reach for the dashboard to use the tablet, so why put them together? It would have been better to put the controller on the middle desk, which is where your hand usually rests.

Things like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping aid that help the driver on the Envision are fine-tuned and work perfectly. There were no false alarms. The Bose system’s sound quality gets worse as the volume goes up, and the bass is barely audible. At a modest level, the sound is fine but not great for a tuned-up system.

What’s going on with storage? With 25.2 cubic feet of room, the Envision’s trunk is smaller than most small SUVs. There are no creative storage boxes or bins in the Buick, but you can use hooks to keep food bags in place. It works to open the hatch without using your hands, and the liftover height is about normal.

Inside, there is a lot of storage space, with cupholders, a center armrest bin, and door pockets that are a good size. The pad can help your phone stay in place while it charges wirelessly. Have you got any kids? Putting in a big rear-facing baby seat would take up more space in the front seat, but car seat mounts are easy to place.

How much fuel does it use? Due to the powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the EPA estimates that the front-wheel-drive Envision will achieve a fuel economy of 26 miles per gallon when driven in a combination of city and highway conditions. We got an average of 28.8 mpg on our 115-mile test route, which had a lot of highway driving. This shows that the numbers are right.

Are there any great deals on the Envision? In terms of both exterior and interior quality, the Envision stands out from other small SUVs in a unique way. People can compare it to both high-end and low-end models, but it’s less high-end or cheap than a top European small SUV.

With six years and 70,000 miles of coverage, Buick’s roadside help is great. Warranty coverage is about average for this class. Compared to the majority of the other choices, that is superior. The first planned maintenance call is free, which is a small but nice bonus.

When it comes to comfort and efficiency, the Envision is good, but it could be better in any one area. A few people might see it as a cheaper luxury SUV or a classier everyday SUV, but we think only some people will want one.

Buick sees the Envision as a good step forward. It’s elegant and modest, and it looks good. It gets the point across without using a lot of words.

Due to the low starting price of the Envision, you can get an Avenir with all of its features for about the same amount of money as an entry-level car from a few of its competitors. For the price that BMW and Mercedes-Benz owners pay for a base model that doesn’t have those features, we would live the high life and add premium features like heated back seats, a massaging driver’s seat, and ventilated front seats.

Versions of the Buick Envision

The 2024 Buick Envision is a small luxury SUV that comes in three different trims: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. Five people can sit in it. There is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in all of them that makes 228 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Plus, it comes with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission with nine speeds.