Automotive
In 2014, Buick introduced the 2016 Envision, filling the gap between the Encore and Enclave in the brand’s lineup while competing in the premium compact crossover segment. As the American automaker moved away from the sedan market, it focused more on crossovers, and the 2016 Buick Envision was a significant step in that direction. The vehicle shared its platform with the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain but stood apart with a more luxurious design and a higher-quality interior. Initially introduced in China in 2014, the U.S. version made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in January 2016, with sales beginning in the summer of the same year.
Buick refreshed the Envision for the 2019 model year, introducing new trims and options. The company increasingly targeted families with the 2019 Envision, providing ample space for at least four passengers, including room in the back for teenagers or full-grown adults. Additionally, Buick recognized that some customers didn’t require all-wheel drive, so it offered the vehicle with front-wheel drive for those in warmer climates where snow wasn’t a concern.
In 2021, Buick unveiled a dramatically updated second-generation Envision. This new model moved onto a new platform shared with the Cadillac XT4, making it lower and wider than its predecessor, though slightly shorter. With a longer wheelbase, the 2021 Envision offered a more spacious cabin, enhancing comfort for up to five passengers. The upgraded tech and connectivity brought the Envision in line with its European and Japanese competitors, and the vehicle also offered more standard safety features, making it particularly appealing to families. GM continued to build the Envision in China, where manufacturing costs were lower, and the model was significantly more popular than in the U.S.
For the 2024 model year, Buick introduced another update for the Envision, enhancing the exterior styling and significantly improving the interior and technology package. By the end of 2023, the Envision had become the second-best-selling Buick model, so the 2024 iteration came with updates aimed at attracting more customers to this premium compact SUV segment.
The 2024 Envision, now in its fourth year of the second generation, retained its platform from the Cadillac XT4, but its design and interiors were distinctly different. Buick’s design team drew inspiration from the Wildcat EV concept car, resulting in a more refined, subtle design with flowing, curved lines instead of the sharp edges seen on Cadillac's counterparts. The 2024 Envision's front fascia received a complete overhaul, though the broad trapezoidal grille remained, now without the brand’s emblem in the middle. Instead, the Buick three-shield badge was relocated to the hood. The slim LED daytime running lights flanking the grille remained unchanged, but beneath them, the updated model introduced new LED headlights and added oblique chrome details. The front apron was further accented with additional chrome trim to emphasize the vehicle's upscale appearance.
The 2024 Buick Envision remains an excellent option for customers seeking a premium compact SUV with an upscale design, advanced technology, and ample space for families. As the model continues to evolve, it combines comfort, modern styling, and an enhanced driving experience for those who value luxury without compromising on practicality.
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