The 2021 Buick Envision is Attainable Luxury | MotorWeek Road Test

In 2017, Buick asked us to envision a new type of Buick. One that was not only built overseas, but designed to compete in the global compact luxury utility segment. And now that Buick is exclusively an SUV brand here, there’s more riding on it than ever. So let’s take a look at the redesigned Buick Envision.
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[@b.strong9347]

I don’t know about y’all, but I miss the sleepers and land yachts of yesteryear.

[@jaxandmore440]

I was just about to leave a similar comment. You're not alone.

[@Jordi7174]

I know. Give me a Lesabre, Park Avenue or even a Lucerne.

[@sebaspaz0103]

Was just about to write the same thing.

[@jst7714]

Roadmasterrr

[@vr4787]

Yeah, back when as big as a Buick meant something.

[@razvandobos9759]

I really wish we still had the Regal and the Riviera and LaCrosse

[@oldshowfanatic77]

Same here. Even the LeSabre and Park Avenue. I miss the days when Buick made good sedans.

[@arlofs]

@@oldshowfanatic77 To me, the 1992 Park Avenue was the pinnacle of automotive beauty and ride comfort.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

I agree😃

[@michaelmcwhorter8707]

We had a Regal and a quite capable eurowagon version of the Regal. Nobody bought them. Dealers were giving them away.

[@oldshowfanatic77]

@@arlofs oh yeah. Very nice car. We had a 1990 LeSabre. Lasted my parents 17 years.

[@ashton9699]

0:28 a really overlooked part of Motorweek is how after 30 years they're still coming up with the fitting yet catchy titles.

[@candlercando]

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[@noseefood1943]

Who would have thunk today’s 4000+ lbs cars all run on 4cycl turbos

[@joecool9739]

I mean they make more power than old v8s so who cares? Engines are on their way out anyways Imagine a car with 500hp and 0 cylinders...thats EV my friend

[@majorcalvary6515]

Chinese Nationalist Leader Chiang Kai Shek was known to owned a Buick during WW2. US Ambassadors to China at that time all rode in a Buick. This is why Chinese view Buick as a premium car brand, rode by head of state and American Officials.

[@dohc1067]

I think Buick tried to channel some Acura in terms of styling. Not bad, but Acura looks sportier overall inside and outside, just my opinion.

[@tedunguent156]

The reason Buick has lost the distinction of being a "premium" brand is because all of the mainstream brands have caught up to and surpassed Buick in many ways. More power, better fuel mileage, classier interiors, more features, better reliability and a lower price tag. Styling is subjective but there are a lot of good choices. The last generation Regal/TourX failed because the price to value ratio was below the mainstream offerings.

[@elkofcanada5003]

Just don't look up where it's made LOL.

[@normt430]

So is half of your closet! The Envision has always been one of the better built cars. Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide

[@thewiseguy3529]

Yeah nobody's driving their closet around lol 😂 who cares where clothes are made. I definitely care where my vehicles made, I'm going to be riding around in it, my life depends on it. Duh.

[@jerrybarrax5618]

Buick is now exclusively and SUV brand...That's all I need to hear. Moving on...

[@karldunnegan2689]

Nobody cares, gomer...

[@vacationcrazy1]

Should have a nice *Made in China* sticker on the bottom

[@normt430]

So is half of your closet!

[@torfe2002]

Affordable luxury car.looks good

[@dominickirkwood]

I love my buick envision st lot real true and I love the video 👍 💯💯💯

[@arlofs]

It's a nice car, but will it ever be built in America?

[@benscampers1818]

No. Less and less vehicles (and items in general) will be made in the USA. GM knows that china will rule the world by 2040.

[@arlofs]

@@benscampers1818 Makes sense. I like the Envision a lot. But unlike my Nike shoes, a car is a huge investment and I’d still rather purchase a car that’s built in the US or Canada.

[@normt430]

@@arlofs GM is making room for EV battery production and assembly of electric suvs today. No more ICE development after 2035 or so.

[@rabit818]

Two inches lower than the previous model... a few more inches lower we will come to a full circle and be back to a car proportions.

[@rasheedahking3197]

The designer is 5 feet even and she tested everything herself for accessibility. As five foot two inch woman its a nice feature since sedans are no longer available this is a good fit for shorter folks like myself

[@timyank8433]

I was a long time Buick fan and I think the SUVs look really nice, especially the Envision, but being an SUV only line up, Buick has lost me.

[@benscampers1818]

A chinese Buick. Astonishing.

[@normt430]

Been like that since last decade. But quality shows as best compact avaliable at $25K. Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain.

[@Jeph629]

Test drove this a year or so ago.........it had this 'econo-save-the-earth" styled feature that turned off the engine if the car was stopped at a traffic light, then immediately turned it back on again when it was time to accelerate and go. What a pain! There was no way to turn off this thing they had the nerve to term a "feature". Can you imagine the inconvenience when it fails to turn back on again? Or the repair costs that are virtually guaranteed after the car's starter has to be used 30 - 50 times more often than a normal car?

[@ontarioman6301]

Heard the steering is loose. Everything else seems good

[@sleeksilver]

Overpriced and made in China. It will be a flop like the last generation was. There is zero reason to buy this over a CX-5 or CR-V Touring.

[@senseicorey9979]

Really no reason to buy American cars anymore

[@jacobyo99]

It looks a lot better than those, and has more power than the CRV. And NO CVT!

[@sleeksilver]

@@jacobyo99 Looks are subjective, I couldn't care less about the CR-V having a CVT as Honda's are the best in the business and have been proven to be reliable.

[@jacobyo99]

@@sleeksilver yeah, I love diluted oil and heat that doesn’t work

[@sleeksilver]

@@jacobyo99 glad you're still spouting off issues that were fixed the first model year. Way to stay on top of current events.

[@33maple]

Do we have to buy a suv made in China? Gm give your head a shake!

[@normt430]

And a good one at that! Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide

[@Jason.W.]

Do I see a bit of Mazda there?

[@clbeischer]

Is no one enraged that a domestic manufacturer has to build a product in China, ship it all the way back here and sell it at a reasonable price? We are failing ourselves. And BTW: why can't we make our own microchips here?

[@BikerJim74]

No thanks. gimme a sedan, not these ugly SUV's

[@oldshowfanatic77]

Save the sedans. So tired of all these SUVs and crossovers.

[@58631061]

Toyota rav4 rivals ?

[@senseicorey9979]

Not even close to a Toyota

[@normt430]

@@senseicorey9979 yeah, this is much better at $25K for Envision 2.0T FWD today. The economy Japanese cannot match those prices! Top quality too! Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide

[@katmanjenks1961]

Meh

[@terrellrobertson2258]

Vh1

[@denniswoodbury8599]

Chinese tragedy

[@normt430]

Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain.Consumer Reports Emergency Lane Change Test, braking from 60 mph. Buick Envision 55.5 mph, 128 ft CX-5(187hp) 54 mph, 133 ft Q5 52.2 mph, 130 ft RDX 52.5, 127 ft X3 53.0 mph, 130 ft Macan 51.5 mph, 130 ft MDX 52.5 mph, 135 ft NX 50 mph, 132 ft QX50 56 mph, 129 ft Stelvio 53 mph, 132 ft C&D has the Envision braking from 70 mph at a segment topping 158 ft. You want to compare Buick to the Acura in reliability? Out of possible 5 Envision- 4 RDX- 1 Q5- 2 X3- 2 Macan- 3 MDX- 4 NX- 5 QX50- 3 Stelvio- 3

[@Seasonal50]

It’s good looking. It’s still not desirable and that’s the issue.

[@danr4197]

For the prices, get the RAV 4 Or CRV!!

[@normt430]

Except that 2021 Envision 2.0T is down to $25K. Can you buy economy Japanese suv for so little?

[@Ecuador006]

Lol my mdx aspec will smoke this 247 420

[@normt430]

This a 2-row, not 3-row. Not even the Acura RDX can keep up. This 2021 Envision looks the part and smokes the Acura RDX in 30-50 mph, 50-70 mph and best the 60-0 mph stopping 15-feet shorter in Car & Driver testing. Such good price too!

[@Ecuador006]

@@normt430 mdx aspec hits 0 - 60 in 5.9 sec and this buick just did in 6.5 sec Tf you smoking bro ?

[@normt430]

@@Ecuador006 Motorweek 2021 MDX went 6.4s to sixty. She is getting fat and heavy. The Buick Enclave is bigger and makes 310 hp!

[@basshead.]

1st

[@ubiased23]

Your mom

[@sebaspaz0103]

I’ll take a Park Avenue any day or a Grand National.

[@DoctorSkillz]

Alright, grandpa.

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Get with the times. Old timer

[@theKevronHarris]

I want a GS version of the Envision.

[@toronado455]

I think Buick has an international identity now. Enclave = USA Envision = China Encore GX = Korea Regal (discontinued) = Germany

[@juelzm149]

Agreed. It's a shame they got rid of all the cars in the US market. The last Regal GS had a great powertrain and really good styling IMO.

[@normt430]

And a good one at that. When GM can direct a quality assembly from U.S. to around the world they have their shit together unlike the Japaenese assembly in America today. Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide

[@toronado455]

@@normt430 Autoguide likes the Envision more than the CX-5?

[@normt430]

@@toronado455 the Envision runs rings around CX-5 Consumer Reports Emergency Lane Change Test, braking from 60 mph. Buick Envision 55.5 mph, 128 ft CX-5(187hp) 54 mph, 133 ft Q5 52.2 mph, 130 ft RDX 52.5, 127 ft X3 53.0 mph, 130 ft Macan 51.5 mph, 130 ft MDX 52.5 mph, 135 ft NX 50 mph, 132 ft QX50 56 mph, 129 ft Stelvio 53 mph, 132 ft C&D has the Envision braking from 70 mph at a segment topping 158 ft. You want to compare Buick to the Acura in reliability? Out of possible 5 Envision- 4 RDX- 1 Q5- 2 X3- 2 Macan- 3 MDX- 4 NX- 5 QX50- 3 Stelvio- 3

[@normt430]

@@toronado455 even Consumer Reports rates the Envision higher than the Acura RDX today.

[@rabit818]

Two inches lower than the previous model... a few more inches lower we will come to a full circle and be back to a car proportions.

[@sunshine48213]

That’s what it feels like too..I love my 2022 I just bought yesterday ST

[@alahollywood]

When I visited Beijing 3 years ago, I couldn't believe how may Buicks were on the roads, many of them were subcompacts and kinda ugly though. GM hit gold with the brand BUICK in China!

[@ilopancharov]

It's hard to say buy a Buick when they don't even support the American market or American workforce.

[@benscampers1818]

The USA will be owned by china within 10 years. GM knows this.

[@normt430]

GM pushed product of ICE for future of EV production in North America.

[@joalblo9581]

Drove this. It's much nicer than I expected. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@Mattchoo22]

Thanks for including full acceleration/braking/handling testing! Reviews can feel incomplete without these results. Is Mason-Dixon dragway a replacement for 75-80, or an alternate?

[@b.f.378]

Front end kinda reminds me of the new MDX

[@normt430]

This 2021 Envision looks the part and smokes the Acura RDX in 30-50 mph, 50-70 mph and best the 60-0 mph stopping 15-feet shorter in Car & Driver testing. Such good price too!

[@KAYJAYSTUDIOSYT]

I'll take a CX 5 turbo or a RAV4 prime ....or a LeSabre.

[@normt430]

Those are well into the $40's and close to $50K. This is $25K for Envision 2.0T FWD on autotrader. Can you get a CR-V or RAV4 for so little? Nope!

[@quixomega]

@@normt430 Base trim RAV4, sure.

[@normt430]

@@quixomega the Envision is a premium or near-luxury for thr same price as economy Japanese suvs!

[@yup.4901]

I love watching the retro reviews where I see all the interesting cars USA had but we didn't. Now many of your cars look just as bland and boring as ours. It's always great to see John though. What a legend!!

[@lightningbuster]

I'm surprised Buick is still going. I wonder what a 2021 Pontiac would look like.

[@bruschmidt9943]

A Grand Am?

[@pbentsonable]

Lot of uneducated people in these comments. Don’t comment on things you know nothing about. Do your homework.

[@TinHatRanch]

All of Buick’s traditional customers have been dead for 10 years or more.

[@maciejszumny6919]

This interior with shiny black plastic and each molecule of dust visible on it is just ugly. I can’t imagine how calling it “piano black” makes it premium?

[@martinsbriglio8948]

The RAV 4 costs almost the same and is a cheap buzzy economy vehicle unlike this luxurious Buick

[@Stressless2023]

The Rav4 has way more efficient powertrain options, and the Rav4 Prime is way faster than this. I think the Buick Envision looks a good amount better, but the Rav4 is a more impressive overall package if you look at them both objectively.

[@bruschmidt9943]

Toyotas are boring & reliable, but their owners sign up for Lifetime Memberships, similar to Hondas, hence they aren't "car" people. All they want is a dependable appliance (Fact) they can drive 🙄

[@normt430]

@@Stressless2023 you cannot buy a Prime for $25K like Envision 2.0T FWD is.

[@ontarioman6301]

In Canada, the rav5 cost as much as the cx5 turbo. Do not know what Toyota is smoking?

[@davidfleming7455]

Give me an Electra 225 any day.

[@senseicorey9979]

Probably really nice for the first 20k miles

[@ahighervibe4086]

Yup...and then for another 80!

[@chaseman94]

@@ahighervibe4086 80 miles?

[@normt430]

Best quality in the Compact suv segment today. And only at $25K for a Envision 2.0T FWD it is hard to beat! Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide

[@richardwilliams5842]

I seen one the other day on the road and was really impressed by it, looks pretty good 👍

[@royamit2139]

How could you be impressed by a Buick

[@UnenthusedEnthusiast]

Why wouldn’t they be? It’s a beautiful SUV. Let me guess you like Japanese based vehicles?

[@SW-ur3uo]

Just bought one For my mom. I am impressed with its ride quality. Very quite. Engine is more than adequate. Transmission is very smooth. Infotainment is user friendly which helps with my mom’s anxiety. Lol

[@floridaliving33881]

Had one and traded it off in a month. Visibility is not the best.

[@redman3583]

My grandpa had a Buick Dealership when I was a kid. I really want to want one of these. I drive 20,000 miles yearly for work. I can't buy something thta is entirely made in China. I think it is going to be the Acadia for me

[@93remix]

It would be nice if Buick woulda added a bit more OOMPH to this SUV. 2.7L turbo 4 maybe?? 280hp 300TQ?? that would be nice, but just a dream. I'll stick with my MAZDA CX-5

[@redorange]

Your CX-5 makes less power than the Buick.

[@KAYJAYSTUDIOSYT]

@@redorange better than the up to 250 hp and 310 lbft torque of the turbo? I doubt it.

[@Hotlog69]

Maybe a GS version will come out in a couple of years? Also, look at the CX-30 Turbo. Mazda is basically Japanese Buick now. 😂

[@joskjj3625]

@@Hotlog69 Infiniti:allow me to introduce myself

[@93remix]

@@joskjj3625 I had an INFINITI annnnnd they LOST ME WITH A CVT IN THE QX55 & QX50 DAT SHIT SUCKS

[@chuckers40]

Crossovers, SUV"S and Trucks are the hot sellers right now. That's not changing anytime soon. Passenger cars (sedans) are becoming extinct. Even the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are not selling like they used to, but Honda and Toyota are not abandoning them. I don't know if it is more an indictment of the segment itself or Ford and GM.

[@kellingtonlink956]

Impressive. Thanks for the great review.

[@danschubring7957]

The Envision Avenir is on my short list when I’m ready to say good bye to my rather disappointing NX. It’s missing a few features (power fold mirrors, power t&t wheel, power memory exit/entry seat settings). Let’s see how owners are rating them…

[@PETERLINNAH]

Made in China.

[@bobmohr4952]

It’s new in 2021 to be placed on the Cadillac XT4 platform from the Chevy Equinox platform. Your getting a Cadillac ride and. Comfort for less by owning this Envision.

[@davehenry9110]

Chinese quality at USA prices. Sad Buick days, and nothing for Tuesday night car t.v.

[@normt430]

The Envision has always been a quality suv. Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain.

[@SEGARFAN1]

I just bought one and so far so good - very sporty and fun

[@thewiseguy3529]

Keep us posted on how you like that "Chinese quality"

[@ontarioman6301]

How is the steering

[@SEGARFAN1]

@@ontarioman6301 I think it is real good

[@CA1567-v8p]

​@@SEGARFAN1how's the Envision doing?

[@FLJAMESFL]

Pricing and acceleration numbers are good.

[@Tony99992000]

Made in China so that explains the pricing.

[@ElectoneGuy]

MADE IN CHINA

[@TheGbeecher]

Would never have dreamed an American 🚗 car brand built in China 🇨🇳...😢

[@chrisroth4952]

It is a Chinese made vehicle. No!

[@KDG50]

It's so sad that LINCOLN AND BUICK are both making SUV only

[@relaxitsme_alex9104]

Unfortunately you have to go where the money is. More people want SUVs which i really dont like. Im just going to say it but the passenger cars american car manufacturers were making were really mediocre compared to the Asian cars like Toyota and Honda which quickly swooped up at took thoes buyers still wanting a sedan. Such a shame but I understand

[@gumbie007]

I stopped viewing at "Built in China..." 🤨😒😏

[@normt430]

Stop wearing the clothing in your closet too!

[@RicTone]

Love the look

[@laron1573]

Since 2005 with the equinox gm has been on the right track

[@jonathana2079]

When better Buicks are built, the Chinese will build them.

[@normt430]

"...Pulling 0.84 average lateral g on the skidpad and putting up a 27.1-second figure-eight lap at 0.63 average g puts the Envision(2021) in good standing with the competition. The Acura RDX zipped around the bends almost as quickly, in 27.3 seconds at 0.62 g, and the Corsair 2.0 used 27.7 seconds at 0.67 g. Cousin XT4 recorded 26.3 seconds at 0.66 g....Needing only 116 feet to stop from 60 mph is a shade better than the XT4's 118 feet and is also better than the 2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD, which needed 120 feet, and the Lincoln Corsair AWD, which needed 126 feet... " Motor Trend

[@rafars2246]

This is like 90's advertisement.

[@wardellward]

Y no led fog lights

[@pctshooter]

Made in China!

[@weirdshibainu]

Just a matter of time before Buick disappears from the U.S. market

[@chaseman94]

Then it'll just be only be Chevrolet and Cadillac here after they destroy GMC the same way like Pontiac. Then Chevrolet will stand over its corpse and say "Now I'm professional grade!"

[@weirdshibainu]

@@chaseman94 They'll keep GMC. The truck division puts up big numbers and GMC fills the gap between Chevy and Cadillac nicely. It's one of the few brands G.M. figured out how to do that with.

[@chaseman94]

@@weirdshibainu That's true. Too bad they never figured out how to improve the quality of their vehicles.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@chaseman94 True. Hit and miss. Plus, G.M. never listened to their customers

[@LrulestheworldM8]

@@weirdshibainu They only follow the money. customers be damned.

[@toronado455]

Competes with Toyota Venza. Not a real luxury SUV.

[@normt430]

Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain.Consumer Reports Emergency Lane Change Test, braking from 60 mph. Buick Envision 55.5 mph, 128 ft CX-5(187hp) 54 mph, 133 ft Q5 52.2 mph, 130 ft RDX 52.5, 127 ft X3 53.0 mph, 130 ft Macan 51.5 mph, 130 ft MDX 52.5 mph, 135 ft NX 50 mph, 132 ft QX50 56 mph, 129 ft Stelvio 53 mph, 132 ft C&D has the Envision braking from 70 mph at a segment topping 158 ft. You want to compare Buick to the Acura in reliability? Out of possible 5 Envision- 4 RDX- 1 Q5- 2 X3- 2 Macan- 3 MDX- 4 NX- 5 QX50- 3 Stelvio- 3 "...Pulling 0.84 average lateral g on the skidpad and putting up a 27.1-second figure-eight lap at 0.63 average g puts the Envision(2021) in good standing with the competition. The Acura RDX zipped around the bends almost as quickly, in 27.3 seconds at 0.62 g, and the Corsair 2.0 used 27.7 seconds at 0.67 g. Cousin XT4 recorded 26.3 seconds at 0.66 g....Needing only 116 feet to stop from 60 mph is a shade better than the XT4's 118 feet and is also better than the 2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD, which needed 120 feet, and the Lincoln Corsair AWD, which needed 126 feet... " Motor Trend The Buick Envision 2.0T is putting down a faster 27.5s figure-8 time vs 2019 CX-5 2.5T and 2019 RDX 2.0T at 27.7 in Motor Trend testing. That continues in an Emergency Lane test by Consumer Reports that has the Envision 2.0T doing 55.5 mph while the CX-5(non-turbo) did 54 mph and the RDX 2.0T can only go 52.5 mph. For 2019 Envision 2.0T gets a new 9-speed and 295 lb-ft of torque, 316 lb-ft of torque on overboost. The twin clutch and torque vectoring AWD is something that Mazda cannot match only able to use brakes on a single on a wheel for torque vectoring. The Hiperstrut, as also seen on Honda Civic Type-R as dual axis strut, eliminates any torque steer under accleration. At a discounted $35K the Envision Prem ll offers heads up display, adaptive high beams and articulating HID, adaptive cruise control with full stopping, tri-zone climate control, sliding rear seat, 12-volt outlet, along with Buick's longer warranty than Mazda.

[@toronado455]

@@normt430 Warranty length is never a good indicator of reliability. This is a common misconception. The CX-5 has the better reliability track record.

[@normt430]

@@toronado455 what quality awards has CX-5 won?

[@OP941nine]

Even if I tried I couldn't pick this SUV from the plethora of SUVS being pump into the market, they all look exactly the same, absolutely hideous and boring.

[@normt430]

Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide

[@waynerogers6621]

Hell will freeze over before I buy a vehicle made in China.

[@normt430]

Please don't look at the labels in your closet!

[@waynerogers6621]

@@normt430 I've been reading label for decades and stay away from Chinese crap as much as I can. I remember trying to buy a electronic blood pressure monitor made anywhere except China. impossible but I can buy all the cars and trucks I want not made in china. Btw I wear American made new balance shoes , american made Jean's and vietnamese outerwear.

[@normt430]

@@waynerogers6621 yeah, remember decades ago they said tgr same about Japan made stuff? It was junk! Today the GM made stuff around the world is tip notch!

[@waynerogers6621]

@@normt430 Japan made top notch cars since day one they just rusted out sooner but kept on running. This is not about quality of vehicles, with the same machine tools and engineering being used around the world most are reliable and safe this is about the national security of the United States. Our auto makers helped win the 2nd world war when they switched from cars to Jeeps, rifles tanks and aircraft. We need a strong domestic market. Besides make the damn Buick in the U.S. we have 22 million people unemployed as of today

[@normt430]

@@waynerogers6621 the domestic made Japanese vehicles are over priced junk today. Ask my father in-law who had to fix his Camry V6 when it seized with a broken cam sprocket to a tune of $4,000. Mean while his Buick Encore is humming right along. The later was my recommendation over a Japanese replacement that rusted out, 2004 Avalon.

[@DireWolf-ny6xx]

I’m honestly surprised they haven’t just cancelled Buick yet. I understand it sells well in China, but most of the vehicles coming from the brand are being built in China and if it sells so well in China then the brand should just be exclusive to the Chinese market. GM would have been better off canceling Buick a long time ago and keeping Pontiac as the dedicated sport brand. In today’s market Pontiac could have had hybrid electric sports cars/SUVs to compete with premium sport brands. Buick by comparison is a stale leftover brand with meh cars that only sell well in other markets. The same could be said for GMC as for years they have just been minimally rebadged versions of Chevy products that people unbelievably pay thousands more for and that trend still continues today.

[@Stressless2023]

GM will never get rid of GMC. You'd have to look at it from a business standpoint, they sell rebadged Chevys at a higher margin for more profit. The brand is a cash cow, easy money. Buick on the other hand seems to have cost GM millions of dollars just in advertising trying to change consumer's negative stigma of the brand, and it still hasn't been fully successful even after 12 years since Pontiac was shuttered, whereas I think Pontiac would have been much easier and cheaper, likely even more profitable, for GM to keep around for U.S. sales. I agree with you there.

[@normt430]

Buick sells more than Acura, should Acura be gone too? Consumer Reports Emergency Lane Change Test, braking from 60 mph. Buick Envision 55.5 mph, 128 ft CX-5(187hp) 54 mph, 133 ft Q5 52.2 mph, 130 ft RDX 52.5, 127 ft X3 53.0 mph, 130 ft Macan 51.5 mph, 130 ft MDX 52.5 mph, 135 ft NX 50 mph, 132 ft QX50 56 mph, 129 ft Stelvio 53 mph, 132 ft C&D has the Envision braking from 70 mph at a segment topping 158 ft. You want to compare Buick to the Acura in reliability? Out of possible 5 Envision- 4 RDX- 1 Q5- 2 X3- 2 Macan- 3 MDX- 4 NX- 5 QX50- 3 Stelvio- 3

[@DireWolf-ny6xx]

@@normt430 I’m not saying the the cars buick produces are garbage cars, it’s just not a valid brand here anymore. They had to try so hard over the years to not have the brand seen as a retirement brand with stodgy uninspiring vehicles. Unfortunately for the past 10 years almost all Buick models were just rebadged European/Australian market cars now they are just re-badge Chinese cars. GM is having a very hard time trying to keep the brand afloat and as for the Acura brand, I believe that whole company is in need of attention. Unfortunately Acura is another company that used to be at the top leading edge of style performance and technology but has just let themselves go and are now just another form of rebadged Honda. Yes they might look different from your traditional accord or civic but a lot of the interior is very bland confusing to use and shares much of the same layout and switchgear as your average run-of-the-mill Honda Accord maybe with some extra stitching on top or chrome accents. even exteriors of the past few Acura models have been uninspiring and bland. I feel as if all the passion that Acura used to have is gone. Same with Buick. The brain today is just a lazy rebadged lineup of foreign market cars that aren’t really anything special. GM charges more money for Buick‘s but they really shouldn’t be as in some Chevys have nicer interiors than the latest Buick‘s.

[@DireWolf-ny6xx]

@@Stressless2023 No your right on the business standpoint. As baffling as it is the GMC brand is a very good cash cow for GM. A lot of people don’t seem to mind paying for an overpriced, rebadged chevy and that benefits GM greatly. So I understand why the keep it around even if I do t understand why the public buys them. GM definitely could’ve had an easier time marketing Pontiac in the US brand it has a great history of building exciting cars for the most part and like I said they could’ve dedicated the brand to full hybrid electric sports cars/SUVs and made them exciting to look at, drive, and own.

[@normt430]

@@DireWolf-ny6xx "...when it comes to long-term reliability in particular, Buick has absolutely decimated their supposedly more fashionable family member. While most older Cadillacs rival old Kias when it comes to long-term quality, Buick is ranked #1 in our study when it comes to one important metric. Length of ownership. For active brands, the oldest trade-in on average in our study covering nearly 1,300,000 vehicles is not a Lexus or a Mercedes, it's a Buick. The reason is while a lot of premium brands try to pursue greatness to an audience that tends to have a more fickle and transient nature towards car ownership, Buick has been able to focus on what I would call 'fine'-ness towards a more conservative audience that simply looks for a car that can comfortably do the job. If you ask an owner of an older Buick what they think of their car, the answer you're likely to receive is someone in the realm of, "It's fine". There really isn't a lot of love for an older car that is created for conservative tastes. But for those who consider cars to be little more than a comfortable intermission between going here and there, Buick has fulfilled that reasonable expectation better than nearly everyone else...." thedrive

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice😃

[@emeyer6963]

Looked at 1 a few weeks ago.Barely bigger than an Encore.Good Luck Buick!Your gonna need it

[@dave3682]

Do you mean Encore GX? Because the Envision is over a foot longer than the normal Encore.

[@emeyer6963]

@@dave3682 Not sure if it was a GX or not but looked almost identical size wise

[@normt430]

@@emeyer6963 the 2021 Envision 2.0T is priced right at $25K that who would think about a CR-V or RAV4 at that price?

[@joskjj3625]

Why can’t gm just make Buick a China exclusive brand?

[@Stressless2023]

I've been wondering this since GM announced it was shuttering the Pontiac brand in 2009 and not Buick instead. Seems like Pontiac would have been much easier and cheaper to keep around for U.S. sales since GM is still spending millions of dollars just on advertising trying to change the public's negative perception of Buick.

[@joskjj3625]

@@Stressless2023 Buick’s sell like hot cakes in China that’s why Pontiac died

[@joskjj3625]

@@Stressless2023 also love your Acura TL, my uncle had an 06 tl great car

[@Stressless2023]

@@joskjj3625 Yeah I was talking about shuttering the Buick brand in the U.S. though, which seems like it would have been the smarter play since Buick was a struggling brand back then and still kind of is today, even after million of dollars in marketing and rebranding efforts made by GM. Pontiac didn't have nearly the damaged reputation that Buick had at the time. But I guess GM had their reasons. And thanks, mine's an '06 too. The transmission is starting to slip and I already had it rebuilt back in 2017 so she's probably about to get traded in soon unfortunately.

[@joskjj3625]

@@Stressless2023 you are absolutely right Buick tried so hard selling to the younger generation but no matter how hard they tried old people still bought them and even worse is even old people are ditching Buick for other brands like Volvo,Mercedes or Audi

[@brycmtthw]

lmaoooo a China made shitmobile. **HARD PASS**

[@normt430]

Half of your closet is made there!

[@razvandobos9759]

I want this car so badly. Very nice and giving me a lot of Mercedes GLA vibes with the design.

[@beastbee0118]

EVERY CUV looks like a Mercedes GLA!

[@NileshR12]

@@beastbee0118 No they don't

[@normt430]

Or GLE mini!

[@grabir01]

GM junk

[@normt430]

Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain.

[@ForeverARide]

Would you buy a vehicle built in a county running concentration camps? ... even worse the thing handles like shit to accommodate new chinese drivers. Thanks GM.

[@ahighervibe4086]

2/3 of everything YOU purchase is made there...

[@normt430]

The Buick Envision 2.0T is putting down a faster 27.5s figure-8 time vs 2019 CX-5 2.5T and 2019 RDX 2.0T at 27.7 in Motor Trend testing. That continues in an Emergency Lane test by Consumer Reports that has the Envision 2.0T doing 55.5 mph while the CX-5(non-turbo) did 54 mph and the RDX 2.0T can only go 52.5 mph. For 2019 Envision 2.0T gets a new 9-speed and 295 lb-ft of torque, 316 lb-ft of torque on overboost. The twin clutch and torque vectoring AWD is something that Mazda cannot match only able to use brakes on a single on a wheel for torque vectoring. The Hiperstrut, as also seen on Honda Civic Type-R as dual axis strut, eliminates any torque steer under accleration. At a discounted $35K the Envision Prem ll offers heads up display, adaptive high beams and articulating HID, adaptive cruise control with full stopping, tri-zone climate control, sliding rear seat, 12-volt outlet, along with Buick's longer warranty than Mazda. "...Pulling 0.84 average lateral g on the skidpad and putting up a 27.1-second figure-eight lap at 0.63 average g puts the Envision(2021) in good standing with the competition. The Acura RDX zipped around the bends almost as quickly, in 27.3 seconds at 0.62 g, and the Corsair 2.0 used 27.7 seconds at 0.67 g. Cousin XT4 recorded 26.3 seconds at 0.66 g....Needing only 116 feet to stop from 60 mph is a shade better than the XT4's 118 feet and is also better than the 2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD, which needed 120 feet, and the Lincoln Corsair AWD, which needed 126 feet... " Motor Trend This 2021 Envision looks the part and smokes the Acura RDX in 30-50 mph, 50-70 mph and best the 60-0 mph stopping 15-feet shorter in Car & Driver testing. Such good price too!

[@thewiseguy3529]

Why don't you try 90% of everything we purchase is made in China. It would be nice if it was only 66%

[@johnlukach4091]

How is Buick still a brand? They're NOT making money at all close the darn brand and pump money into Cadillac to fix your cheap ass interiors. The ct4 and ct5 are cheap recycled models. At least the Escalade was done properly

[@normt430]

"...the average customer age for the brand(Buick) has dropped to 57, a seven-year decline from five years ago, and the brand's overall conquest average, also known as new customers to GM, has increased 43 percent over the last five years." Mlive

[@normt430]

Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain.

[@Justacogg]

I guess this is great if you want a car made in China then I guess this is your ride! Personally it’ll be a cold day in hell before I drive a car made in China! I wonder if the newer ones are stuck on a boat out in the bay? You do know sooner or later China is going to sell this platform in the US under a Chinese name for a lot less money and put GM at a business! The idiot a General Motors that allowed this alliance has signed GM’s death warrant. Now we get to sit back and watch how long it takes for that to happen. It’s already happened time and time again. Try and buy an American made Briggs & Stratton engine now! When the employees were told we’re building a plant in China just for Chinese consumption the employees actually believe them. 😞

[@CalisRemedy]

It’s like a knock off Acura MDX

[@normt430]

This is 2021. MDX is 2022.

[@mavricxx]

What a missed opportunity by GM! Looks amazing, if only they'd put a regular shifter or steering column shifter instead of those buttons. Made it shift into gear smoother and made it RWD & AWD (torque steer sucks). But overall seemed like a it has A LOT of issues as mentioned the excessive body roll, the unwanted braking which can be very dangerous and finally the steering. This is the only Buick that caught my eye but after watching the review, I'm moving on. They need to make a hybrid, that would be awesome. Hopefully GM makes a refresh of this version and improves on the mentioned issues.

[@Tully3674]

I can offer several reasons why I would choose a 2021 Tucson over this Envision. But tell me 3 reasons why I should choose this Envision OVER the Tucson?

[@jamess3417]

Make it anywhere but china and ill buy it, literally anywhere else

[@normt430]

GM can make it good from anywhere they want too! Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide

[@j.wagner8639]

Buick is dead. .. sorry, but is true

[@quixomega]

Sorry, Buick is relegated to being an old-man brand. Unless you're 70+ you can't buy this.

[@jolsen0717]

👎🏻

[@joskjj3625]

Nice looking car Too bad it’s a low quality Buick

[@normt430]

Bias much? Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain.

[@markjohnston3502]

Nice smooth flowing lines. Wonder if it will help save Buick? Production needs to be moved back to the states.

[@jeffs6090]

This never was made here. However, I believe GM has hinted that it soon can move production of the Envision here, if sales numbers get higher.

[@LrulestheworldM8]

This brand has been dead for a decade. A walking corpse thats being kept afloat by chinese dollars.

[@normt430]

@@LrulestheworldM8 Buick sells more than Acura, Cadillac, Infiniti, Volvo, Jaguar, and Audi until recently. They place 5th in sales in premium/luxury sales.

[@markjohnston3502]

@@LrulestheworldM8 thàt is true.

[@chaseman94]

1:35 - this'll be the first thing to fail on this vehicle or have a recall in the future. Why ? GM that's why.

[@normt430]

The Envision has always been very well made. Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Boy buick I don't know how you have survived the 2008 recession and today!

[@FinnJohnsonAJ]

Socialism

[@normt430]

Buick sells more than Cadillac, Acura, Infiniti, Volvo, Jaguar...

[@LrulestheworldM8]

Its nice to hear that people are finally starting to see the truth about "new GM", and are buying other brands instead.

[@NileshR12]

Wdym?

[@normt430]

The new 2021 Envision 2.0T is a much better deal in the Compact car segment. Best in quality too! Another crowded segment, the Buick Envision went home with the award in the Compact SUV category. The model received highest marks in all ratings except for features & accessories quality - mechanical and design. Still, it holds bragging rights over the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, and GMC Terrain. Autoguide