Buick is interesting, isn’t it? No cars, no hybrids, no EVs…at least not here. They’re kind of like the Chinese meat in a Chevy and Cadillac sandwich. It’s the Far East where Buick thrives and when the Envision became a runaway hit in China years ago they made the decision to import it to the States. And now 4 years later a more Americanized version has arrived but one that’s …
Already in its 4th model year but still somewhat of an unknown commodity in the premium compact SUV segment, the 2019 Envision has been thoroughly refreshed and better positioned to take on the likes of the Acura RDX and Lincoln MKC. Adopting the brand’s signature grille replete with resculpted fascias and new wheel designs visually evolves the Envision into a more recognizable Buick. The base powertrain continues to be the …
So let's say you're an automaker, and you've only got 2 crossovers in your lineup during a time when they're hotter than ever. Well to solve that dilemma you scour your global portfolio to find more. And that's exactly what Buick has done here with the in between-sized Envision. At the subcompact end there’s the Encore. And at the 3-row end there’s the Enclave. So when Buick realized they had …