2024 Buick Envista: The Brand's Last New Gas Vehicle

by Chris Teague

Published: April 17th, 2023

Buick is busy rolling out its first EV in China, but here in the U.S., we’re getting the brand's last new gas-powered vehicle. The 2024 Envista arrives to replace the Encore as Buick’s smallest SUV, bringing attractive styling and a more engaging driving experience than the tiny and not-so-Buick-like Encore.

Its shape falls close to the coupe-SUV look commonly used by European luxury brands, and Buick said it’s the first vehicle to use its new design language. The front end features a sharp nose and large grille, and it gets Buick’s new three-shield logo. Though there’s plenty of black plastic, Buick limited it to lower-body panels that might actually need the extra protection.

Inside, the Envista gets sporty touches like a flat-bottom steering wheel and embroidered trim logos on the headrests. Buick said the long wheelbase gives it more legroom than any of its small SUVs, and the back seat folds flat to provide storage for items up to 7.5 feet long.

Under the hood is the same turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine seen in the Encore GX. However, the company said Envista’s powertrain uses fewer parts and is lighter than previous versions. It makes 136 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. Though light on power, Buick promises nimble handling and an engaging driving experience.

Taking a cue from the Cadillac Escalade, Buick gives the Envista 19 inches of display mounted behind a large panel. The infotainment screen measures 11 inches, the largest in its segment, and the system brings features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Buick offers several upgrades, including wireless charging, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats.

Numerous advanced driver aids come standard, including automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warnings, automatic high means, and a rearview camera. Blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control are available.

Buick offers three trims for the 2024 Envista, including the $23,495 Preferred, the $25,195 Sport Touring, and the range-topping $29,695 Avenir. The Avenir trim brings all the goodies, including heated seats, a power liftgate, 19-inch wheels, and wireless phone charging.

[Image: Buick]

Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.

#Buick #Buickenvista

Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

More by Chris Teague

Comments

Join the conversation

5 of 40 comments

Thegamper on Apr 18, 2023

I think this car looks really sharp. Probably the best looking Buick. I also like the new Trax, very attractive in person. I am not so thrilled with the 1.2 liter engine. If it were getting exceptional fuel economy it might be more forgivable. The price is right though, on both this and the Trax. I suspect they will both be big sellers.

2 Reply
- Kwik_Shift_Pro4X on Apr 19, 2023
  
  1.2 L 3 cyl is fine for the Mirage or equal sub compact.
  
  1
NJRide on Apr 18, 2023

What would Deadweight say about this one?

China or Korea built? Is the 0-60 time in double-digits? That's scarily low hp.

Like Reply
- See 1 previous
- Kwik_Shift_Pro4X on Apr 19, 2023
  
  Especially if you plan on carrying passengers. Stay in the slow lane.
  
  Like
- Dukeisduke on Apr 19, 2023
  
  @NJRide My guess is Korean, like their predecessors. So, better made than the Chinese Invasion, I mean Envision.
  
  Like
- William on Apr 23, 2023
  
  This will be GM Korea. C&D has 0-60 at 9.3
  Edit: Sorry, that's the Encore's time. Nobody has a 0-60 on this yet.
  
  Like

Recent Comments

Bob Hey Tassos, have you seen it with top down. It's a permanent roll bar so if it flips no problem. It's the only car with one permanently there. So shoots down your issue. I had a 1998 for 10 years it was perfect, but yes slow. Hardly ever see any of them anymore.
3-On-The-Tree 2007 Toyota Sienna bedsides new plugs, flat tire on I-10 in van Horn Tx on the way to Fort Huachuca.2021 Tundra Crewmax no issues2021 Rav 4 no issues2010 Corolla I put in a alternator in Mar1985 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 280,000mi I put in a new radiator back in 08 before I deployed, did a valve job, new fuel and oil pump. Leaky rear main seal, transmission, transfer case. Rebuild carb twice, had a recall on the gas tank surprisingly in 2010 at 25 years later.2014 Ford F159 Ecoboost 3.5L by 80,000mi went through both turbos, driver side leaking, passenger side completely replaced. Rear min seal leak once at 50,000 second at 80,000. And last was a timing chain cover leak.2009 C6 Corvette LS3 Base, I put in a new radiator in 2021.
ChristianWimmer 2018 Mercedes A250 AMG Line (W177) - no issues or unscheduled dealer visits. Regular maintenance at the dealer once a year costs between 400,- Euros (standard service) to 1200,- Euros (major service, new spark plugs, brake pads + TÜV). Had one recall where they had to fix an A/C hose which might become loose. Great car and fun to drive and very economical but also fast. Recently gave it an “Italian tune up” on the Autobahn.
Bd2 Lexus is just a higher trim package Toyota. ^^
Tassos ONLY consider CIvics or Corollas, in their segment. NO DAMNED Hyundais, Kias, Nissans or esp Mitsus. Not even a Pretend-BMW Mazda. They may look cute but they SUCK.I always recommend Corollas to friends of mine who are not auto enthusiasts, even tho I never owed one, and owned a Civic Hatch 5 speed 1992 for 25 years. MANY follow my advice and are VERY happy. ALmost all are women.friends who believe they are auto enthusiasts would not listen to me anyway, and would never buy a Toyota. They are damned fools, on both counts.