2024 Buick Envista: A Fresh Face in the Small SUV Segment
- Buick Introduces an All-New Premium Crossover with Sedan-like Dynamics and a Competitive Price Tag
Buick recently unveiled the 2024 Envista, a premium crossover designed to shake up the small SUV market. With a sleek and sporty silhouette, the Envista offers the practicality of an SUV combined with the refined driving dynamics of a sedan. Buick aims to attract migrating sedan owners, young professionals, and small families to the brand with the Envista's affordable starting price of $23,495.
The Envista is available in three distinct trims: Preferred, Sport Touring (ST), and Avenir. Each trim has its unique personality, expanding the luxurious Avenir sub-brand across Buick's entire portfolio.
New Design Language
The 2024 Envista fully incorporates Buick's new design language, first seen in the Wildcat EV concept. The updated design features a low-profile silhouette, a forward-leaning nose, and a sleek grille design reminiscent of Buick's heritage vehicles. The headlamps and taillamps showcase Buick's signature wing lighting, now with a thinner and crisper form.
Inside the cabin, the Envista boasts a spacious interior, filled with natural light thanks to long windows. Its long wheelbase and efficient layout provide ample legroom and space typically found in larger vehicles. The Ultrawide Infotainment Display features 19 diagonal inches of combined LCD screens for easy access to vehicle controls.
Attention to detail is evident in the interior design, with colorful stitching on the seats, Avenir and ST logos embroidered on head restraints, and a standard flat-bottom steering wheel for a sporty touch. Buick's signature QuietTuning system ensures a serene and relaxed driving experience by minimizing road noise.
Safety and Driver Assistance Features
The 2024 Envista comes standard with the Buick Driver Confidence package, offering six active safety and driver assistance technologies, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam auto high-beams. Additional available features include Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Cargo and Storage
The Envista provides 20.7 cubic feet of room behind the rear seat and 42 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. A 40/60-split folding second row allows for storage of items up to 7.5 feet long (diagonally). An available Power Liftgate offers convenient access to the cargo area.
Performance and Efficiency
Under the hood, the Envista features a high-performance 1.2L Turbo engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, producing 136 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharger ensures quick responsiveness and an engaging driving experience. The vehicle is expected to offer a GM-estimated 30 mpg (combined).
Availability
The 2024 Buick Envista is set to enter production next month, with availability for customers this summer. Pricing starts at $23,495 for the Preferred trim, $25,195 for the Sport Touring trim, and $29,695 for the Avenir trim. Customers can preview and order the new Envista online starting later this summer.
The 2024 Buick Envista is a fresh contender in the small SUV segment, offering a premium package with an approachable price tag. Its unique design, modern features, and emphasis on comfort make it a compelling option for buyers seeking a blend of luxury and practicality.
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2024 Buick Envista
