Want a bit more luxury from your crossover? Buick has a ride that gives more luxury for not much more money than the normal brands. Buick has made big upgrades to its five-seat Envision crossover and it now sports a fresh new look. The front end has a more modern look with a lot of interesting angles, from the expressive headlight clusters and vents on the lower front fascia. The sport-touring package adds large 20-inch wheels and blacked out trim to give the Envision a sportier stance compared to other versions of the Envision.
Cost: $37,195; as tested $39,015
MPG: 24 MPG City; 31 MPG Highway. I managed 30.1 in 323 miles of mixed driving.
Options: $1,325 sport tour package; $495 Cinnabar metallic paint
Safety: rear park assist; auto park assist with brake; adaptive cruise control; head-up display; rear camera mirror with washer; automatic emergency braking; front pedestrian braking; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; forward collision alert; following distance indicator; IntelliBeam headlamp control; side blind zone alert & lane change alert; rear cross traffic alert; tire fill alert; child presence detector.
Things to know: The Buick Envision is a compact crossover that gives you more luxury without a big price. Its fresh new face and improved interior makes the sub $40,000 price tag appealing.
Pros:
- Improved looks add to the curb appeal
- Nice driving with a quiet cabin and a good suspension that soaks up bumps
- Good fuel economy from turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Cons:
- Not a very large cargo area because of the stylish exterior
- Comfort-based ride isn’t good for sporty handling on back roads
- The improved interior quality is still behind other luxury crossovers
