Buick Envision 2017 Review | TestDriveNow

[@stevehammes]

Cargo volume (cu ft, seat up/down): HR-V 23/56, CR-V 39/76, Envision 27/57

[@elliottmanning4116]

Many people seem to think this is overpriced. I don't think so. If you look at some competitors, the Envision is a bargain. However, for 50,000 grand, it would be nice to have real wood, and aluminum in the interior. And maybe LED headlights.

[@normt5463]

This is $15,000 off MSRP right now in US.

[@coureurdebois]

well done Buick, with an interior better than much of anything offered by Lincoln or Acura and some decent driving dynamics Buick has made a great product.

[@herczeus9341]

Acura is pretty pathetic these days.

[@KnorpelDelux]

Do you guys know whether or not Acura sells cars overseas, too? I've only seen their cars in the US sofar.

[@KnorpelDelux]

Aaaah, so that's another company selling cars via badge engineering. Interesting, thank you :)

[@heath71398]

...said no one ever. Get any Lincoln Black Label vehicle, or even just a base model Continental, and watch it blow the doors off this thing.

[@coureurdebois]

black label is just regular cadillac or Leuxus service. its a joke.

[@mjmiller1026]

man, i haven't paid msrp on a car in over 20 years 49000 is a suggested retail price Doesn't mean that what it sells for

[@normt5463]

Only $15,000 off MSRP in the states right now. That is a better deal a Honda CR-V.

[@Tully3674]

$49K for this fully equipped Buick. As much as I'd like to buy domestic (which this kinda is not), I don't see the value in this SUV as much as I see more a value in a Toyota Highlander or Nissan Pathfinder.

[@clovisthefirst492]

not sure how the competition is better in every way, i mean Lincoln, Acura, ford, chevy, nissan, infinti really are no better at all.

[@scottwilkins]

I'd almost agree. Except this is $10K less than the top premium models of all other "Luxury" brands. And has the refinement of a luxury brand. It kinda makes sense.

[@normt5463]

@@clovisthefirst492 Only $15,000 off MSRP in the states right now. That is a better deal a Honda CR-V.

[@76carmel]

I asked another car reviewer about whether or not the Envision can be built in North America. The Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain are built in Ingersoll, Ontario. I'm not sure if there will be room in the plant. Also, not many parts are shared with the new-gen Equinox and Terrain. And like Steve said, it's been in the Chinese market for about 3 years before it came here. (He can correct that if I have been misinformed. ) Also, the Envision would be up for a redesign (something we can envision), just like the subcompact Encore has just recently. The Buick Regal was built in Germany before being assembled currently in Oshawa, Ontario (east of Toronto).

[@stevehammes]

It's due for a refresh in 2018 because it went on sale in China in 2014. But I bet if production moves to NA it won't be until the next gen.

[@76carmel]

TestDriveNow Reviews by Auto Critic Steve Hammes See? I can always rely on Steve for answers...

[@stevehammes]

Ha!!

[@scottwilkins]

Main reason it's built in China is that Buick is actually one of the best (if not the best) selling brand in China. Go figure. At least the profits stay in the US.

[@baldheadlogic]

Great review Steve. I am surprised you like the Envision. I think it works with color combo and as a CPO buy. Kind of pricey IMHO

[@stevehammes]

therealme812 I was surprised I liked it, too. Ugly though.

[@mjmiller1026]

therealme812 with discounts rebates etc. and some old wheeling and dealing i got a price closer to 40 than 50

[@normt5463]

@@mjmiller1026 Only $15,000 off MSRP in the states right now. That is a better deal a Honda CR-V.

[@InvestBetter.]

Uhhhhhh......so it's priced higher than a Toyota Highlander 290 HP V6, but it has the cargo space of a compact Honda HR-V? Who's paying $35k for a stripped 250 HP 4-banger? At least $5k overpriced

[@nissangtrfanboy9257]

hate to be saying this, but this is definitely better than any infiniti or nissan product inside and out :( (with exception of the GTR)

[@InvestBetter.]

Look up that new Infiniti QX50 Concept that will hit production next year. That will crush this in sales, style and anything else.

[@scottwilkins]

The QX50 is $10K higher in price too...

[@normt5463]

@@InvestBetter. Only $15,000 off MSRP in the states right now. That is a better deal a Honda CR-V.

[@normt5463]

@@nissangtrfanboy9257 Only $15,000 off MSRP in the states right now. That is a better deal a Honda CR-V.

[@jobber1984]

volume is on par with the HRV? isn't it CRV? isnt the HRV is way smaller?

[@stevehammes]

The CR-V has much more cargo room...this is closer to the HR-V.

[@normt5463]

More near luxury like Acura RDX.

[@venom5809]

That price. LOL

[@normt5463]

Only $15,000 off MSRP in the states right now. That is a better deal a Honda CR-V.

[@LifeHasLessons]

Does anyone know how to turn off the auto start stop function on these cars because the only thing I found on KZbin is to drive it in L1 mode

[@stevehammes]

Can’t be done for this model year. Sorry.

[@LifeHasLessons]

@@stevehammes I noticed this causes battery drainage and eventually messes with the bcm

[@Ryman624]

4:00 you said that the cargo space is on par with the Honda HRV...supposed to be CRV?

[@stevehammes]

Ryan Hochrad Believe it or not, it's closer to the HR-V. CR-V is quite a bit bigger.

[@Ryman624]

I'm surprised considering its their midsized SUV!

[@stevehammes]

It's oddly sized...not really a midsize. Check my pinned comment above for stats.

[@khunopie9159]

Steve, the hottest trend in auto journalism today is for reviewers to stuff themselves into the cargo area or trunk to give the viewers a sense of the vehicle's commodiousness. Have you considered contorting at this level, or will you continue to keep your reviews classy?

[@stevehammes]

Khu NoPie Today marks my 19th anniversary of reviewing cars. The only time I put myself in a trunk was on live TV in 1998 from floor of the NY Auto Show while I was interviewing a Ford exec. They were demonstrating the new glow in the dark inside trunk release handle to prevent entrapment. That is all.

[@khunopie9159]

Here's to 19 more years of staying out of trunks. Buy yourself a celebratory 6 pack of Pabst and large bag of Cheetos!TestDriveNow Reviews by Auto Critic Steve Hammes

[@palebeachbum]

Aside from being built in China, is the design and engineering foreign as well?

[@stevehammes]

Starting with the concept in 2011, it was created by GM's Pan Asia Technical Center.

[@michaelmacmanus9872]

My dad got a $39K Envision for $30K.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

VIN starting with an L. Made in China 🇨🇳

[@normt5463]

And a good one too! Our 2016 Envision has over 25,000 miles and coming up on 3-years old. It has been rock solid too.

[@NovieBigSad]

This is a seriously unfortunate looking contraption, with the aforementioned "dowdy" design paired

[@antsala9983]

this car is 10k overpriced

[@scottwilkins]

Actually, considering options, it's $10K under priced. It's not comparable to a Toyota or Chevy. It's more trying to compare to a Lexus or Audi where it's cheaper.

[@normt5463]

@@scottwilkins Only $15,000 off MSRP in the states right now. That is a better deal a Honda CR-V.

[@jsiszero]

Made in China!

[@scottwilkins]

So's your smartphone...

[@overthemoon9941]

Mike McGlock so is most of thing in our homes....where u think our smart ones r made????

[@yariav]

Nice Kia made in China...

[@coureurdebois]

i like your 1 dislike lol.

[@yariav]

I better buy a Foreign that build in USA then American car that build in Foreign country !

[@mjmiller1026]

Yuval Ariav help a trump supporter lose his job boycott American made products pass it on!

[@yariav]

Michael Miller no thanks I am good with out your friend Trump...

[@mjmiller1026]

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