2021 Buick Envision Essence
Buick Envision Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.0L
Summit White
FWD
Gasoline
74,954 Miles
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
4754T
LRBFZNR46MD076791
Leather
Essence
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2021 Buick Envision
Summary
Dealer selling price plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Notice: All of our vehicles have ELO GPS and paint protection film installed. Some vehicles are also equipped with additional dealer-installed accessories. This advertised price excludes the purchase price of these items, which can be purchased for an additional cost or removed from the vehicle at the time of sale. See dealer for details.
Vehicle Details
Enjoy your driving more! This is one of the most exciting vehicles to drive in its class.
Dealer selling price plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Notice: All of our vehicles have ELO GPS and paint protection film installed. Some vehicles are also equipped with additional dealer-installed accessories. This advertised price excludes the purchase price of these items, which can be purchased for an additional cost or removed from the vehicle at the time of sale. See dealer for details.
Vehicle Details
Enjoy your driving more! This is one of the most exciting vehicles to drive in its class.
Features & Options
- Sport Touring Package: Body-Color Door Handles; Rear Cargo Compartment Cover; Black Roof Rack Cross Rails; 20" Aluminum Wheels with Dark Finish; Lower Trim/wheel Arch Moldings
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SL
- Wheel Locks
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable mobile hotspot internet access
- OnStar and Buick connected services capable vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- HD Rear Vision Camera rear mounted camera
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Brake assist system
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert collision warning
- Teen Driver restricted driving mode/alerts
- Vehicle tracker with vehicle slowdown
- Power rear child safety door locks
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert blind spot warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- Intellibeam auto high-beam headlights
- Immobilizer
- Digital/analog instrumentation display
- Configurable instrumentation gauges
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with anti-roll
- Hill start assist
- UltraSonic rear parking sensors
- LED daytime running lights
- LED brake lights
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Power liftgate rear cargo door
- Keyfob remote start
- Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
- Smart device remote start
- Push-button
- Proximity cargo area access release
- Heated rear wiper park
- Rear Seat Reminder rear seat check warning
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leather front seat upholstery
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Leather rear seat upholstery
- Automatic climate control
- Climate control ionization
- Leather and metal-look steering wheel
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Active noise cancellation
- External memory control
- Internet radio capability
- 2L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- premium unleaded
- engine with 228HP
- 2L I-4 DOHC
- Trailer sway control
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2021 Buick Envision Avenir Review
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 still built in the People’s Republic. Bigger than the Encore and Encore GX and smaller than the Enclave this is a compact-sized 2-row SUV that now looks much more attractive and car-like. It’s priced from the mid $30ks and now comes in Buick’s highest Avenir trim, like here. It’s pretty rare to see a front-drive model in these parts but you’re looking at one though all-wheel drive is an option.The new Envision is pretty good. But I’d rather have a Venza.
It’s more stylish than the frumpy outgoing model, it’s more efficient and it’s cheaper. This top trim Avenir with all of the options stickers for about $45,000. The one I tested in 2017 was over $49,000. Horsepower is way down from the 2.0-liter turbo-4 – now the only engine - but torque is about the same and this one is a little smaller and lighter.
By smaller I mean it’s down 5 cubic feet of cargo volume while the passenger volume remains unchanged. There’s a hands-fee liftgate to access this area and because the Envision now rides lower it’s even easier to load; more like a wagon.
The ride quality is exceptional thanks to the optional fancy suspension that continuously adjusts to the road, its’ Quiet Tuned as Buick calls it so it’s nearly silent inside, and the touchscreen is big, easy to reach and excellent in its operation. It’s not sporty in any way so it’s a polar opposite to the Acura RDX, but it’s relaxed, comfortable and stocked with stuff.
The front HiPer struts are gone, replaced here with a Continuous Damping Control setup that adds some upscale composure to the body movements. But the 258 pound-feet of torque creates some big-time torque steer when you lay into it – something the old HiPer struts scrubbed out. With 228 horsepower driving the 20” wheels through a 9-speed auto acceleration is tepid but gas mileage has increased when compared to the discontinued 2.5-liter engine to 26mpg in combined driving on regular but with a smaller tank the total driving range is down to 413 miles. There’re also 3 drive modes but just leave it in Tour and you won’t be missing anything.
At least there’s a height adjustable passenger seat but the focus up here is on the driver with this wraparound cockpit-like design. And as the driver you’re the only one that gets the basic massage function. But there’s lots of cool stuff in here like a head-up display, heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, an air quality sensor, a really nice sounding Bose 9-speaker audio system, wireless phone projection with a conveniently placed wireless charger, remote start, a rear camera mirror, auto high beams, adaptive cruise, the vibrating safety alert driver’s seat, a pano roof and top notch, intuitive infotainment with some cool apps and easy to use voice controls. So people who love stuff more than they love driving will be giddy with the Avenir. The seat patterns and textured wood trim look chic and I have to disagree with the family – the rear seats are nicely sculpted and heated and provide enough space for me – just don’t do 3 across and adults will be more than fine.
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Buick’s lineup of 4 SUVs is selling especially well – it’s the hottest GM brand at the moment with sales up 35% so far in 2021. They’ve found their niche and I expect the new Envision will increase its appeal with Buick shoppers. But at a similar price and size, standard AWD and 40mpg, the new Toyota Venza should definitely be cross-shopped.