Can You Envision Yourself in a Buick?

A major part of SUVs taking over the auto industry the last couple of decades has been the rise in popularity of crossover models that give you the functionality and style of an SUV in a smaller package. The Buick Envision is the perfect example of this: a compact crossover that beautifully combines Buick’s commitment to style, engineering, and luxury. As a Buick dealer, you probably expect us to be a bit partial to the Buick lineup, which is fair; but as soon as you take a good look at what their vehicles deliver, the reason for our affection becomes quite clear. Of course, you don’t have to take our word for it, as these amazing vehicles speak for themselves. Let’s check out the 2023 Buick Envision and see what it has to offer—we think you’ll agree with us that it’s a compact crossover quite unlike any other.

Bold Performance and Engineering

Going back well over 100 years, Buick has always made a name for itself and built its reputation on powerful, sophisticated engines that make their vehicles a joy to drive. Although the technology used to make these powertrains has certainly changed a lot over the last century, Buick’s commitment to remarkable vehicles that are fun to drive has not. That means even though the Envision is a compact crossover model, it has engineering that delivers a much more exhilarating experience than you might expect.

Every 2023 Envision is powered by a 2.0L Turbo EcoTec 4-cylinder engine that delivers 228 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, which comes paired with an electronically-controlled nine-speed automatic transmission. This is plenty of power for such a small vehicle, with a responsive transmission that makes driving it remarkably fun. Front-Wheel Drive is standard on the Envision, though you can choose Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with active twin clutch for improved traction that’s perfect for wet weather and slippery terrain. Even with such an impressive engine, the Envision still gets an estimated 23 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway, so you can keep driving a long time between stops.

Refined Luxury and Comfort

Buick is well known for offering gorgeous luxury and remarkable comfort features in their vehicles; the 2023 Envision is certainly no exception to this. The features you find will depend on the model and options you choose, but even the starting Preferred trim comes with cloth seating with leatherette details, including front bucket seats and a 40/60 split-folding rear bench. You get an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with a six-way front-passenger seat, carpeted floor mats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel for an added touch of style and luxury.

Moving up to the decadent Avenir trim, you’ll find a number of enhanced features throughout the interior of the Envision, such as perforated leather-appointed seating. The Avenir comes with eight-way power front seats, with heated front and rear seating, plus ventilated front seats for added comfort. You get memory settings for the driver’s seat in the Avenir, premium floor mats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control to ensure everyone inside remains quite comfortable.

Small Size, Spacious Interior

Speaking of the passengers inside your vehicle, even though this is a compact crossover model, you’ll still get plenty of room for everyone you bring along with you. This is a two-row crossover with seating for up to five passengers. You get nearly 40 inches of headroom up front along with more than 40 inches of front legroom, while your rear-seat passengers still get to enjoy almost 39 inches of headroom and nearly 40 inches of legroom.

In total, the Envision has more than 100 cu.ft. of passenger volume available throughout the interior, ensuring you and your passengers all have room to stretch out in. When you need to load up with stuff to take with you, whether on a long road trip or simply for a day of running errands, you get more than 25 cu.ft. of cargo volume in the rear area. Behind the front seats, the Envision offers more than 52 cu.ft. of total cargo space to load up with stuff, giving you plenty of room inside this compact model for all of the people and things in your life.

Innovative Technology

Buick is no stranger to modern technology, and few of their models illustrate this quite as well as the Envision and everything it has to offer. With the starting Preferred trim, for example, you get an 8-inch Infotainment system, support for Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a six-speaker sound system. The Preferred also has a 4.2-inch color Driver Information Center display, Keyless Open and Start, cruise control, and numerous USB ports throughout the interior.

That’s a great start, but if you really want to see what the Envision has to offer, then you owe it to yourself to check out the Avenir trim. The Envision Avenir features a gorgeous 10.2-inch infotainment system with Navigation, a nine-speaker Bose Premium sound system, and an 8-inch configurable Driver Information Center. You also get a head-up display in the Avenir, which you can customize to project information you want onto the windshield, Remote Start functionality, Adaptive Cruise Control that can adjust your speed automatically to maintain a safe distance between you and other vehicles, and a wireless charging pad.

Fantastic Safety Features

Exquisite comfort and luxury are great, advanced technology is fantastic, but what matters most is how well your vehicle can help keep you safe. The Buick Envision comes through beautifully in this regard thanks to its Envision Driver Confidence package that comes standard on every model. This includes a Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking to help protect others on the road, and IntelliBeam high beams that can deactivate automatically to avoid blinding drivers in oncoming traffic. You also get a Lane Keep Assist system with a Lane Departure Warning to help you avoid drifting from your lane, plus a Following Distance Indicator to warn you if you’re too close to the car in front of you.

If you want to take the safety of your vehicle even further, then you can get more on higher trims and with some available options. For example, the sophisticated Avenir trim comes with Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking to provide you with additional assistance in avoiding a collision, a Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, and an HD Surround Vision system that gives you a virtual overhead view of the area around your vehicle while maneuvering at low speeds. You also get Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist with the Avenir, which can park or unpark your vehicle for you to create an incredibly safe vehicle that you’ll love to drive.

A Vision of Luxury and Style

It’s easy to see why so many people choose Buick and gorgeous models like the Envision year after year. Whether your focus is on bold and efficient performance, rich sophisticated luxury, innovative connectivity technology, or advanced safety features, Buick has you covered with amazing options inside and out. Buick is the oldest car company still operating in America, going back to its founding in 1899; that’s not something that a manufacturer can achieve with luck or just stumble into. It takes tremendous work and a commitment to excellence while making some of the best vehicles on the road, which is why Buick has remained synonymous with style, power, and luxury. Contact us or come in for a visit at Snell Buick GMC to see the Envision and the rest of the Buick lineup for yourself and discover what sets them apart from everyone else.

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