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Built on the same platform as the second generation of the Chevrolet Traxx, the 2024 Buick Envista made its debut in 2022 for the Chinese market before crossing over to North America in 2023. Part of Buick's strategy to focus exclusively on crossovers and SUVs in America, the 2024 Envista occupies an interesting position in the brand’s lineup. It is longer than the Encore GX but more affordable, while it shares similar dimensions to the more luxurious Envision, though with a shorter wheelbase. Buick aimed to create a vehicle that exuded an upscale and expensive feel, despite being a more budget-friendly option. This was accomplished by using a cost-effective platform derived from the Traxx and pairing it with a three-cylinder turbocharged engine, while offering it only with front-wheel drive.
At first glance, the 2024 Buick Envista challenges perceptions of affordability. The front design was inspired by the 2022 Buick Wildcat EV concept car, showcasing a modern and dynamic look. Its daytime running lights are located at the top of the front fascia, while the headlights sit lower within the wrapped-around plastic bumper. The three-shield Buick badge rests above a bold trapezoidal grille with a mesh design, finished in either chrome or dark accents, depending on the trim level. The car’s lip spoiler, finished in shiny black for the ST trim or satin silver for the Preferred and Avenir trims, adds to the vehicle's dynamic appearance.
With its SUV-coupe silhouette, the 2024 Envista presents itself as a stylish contender in the crossover market, drawing comparisons to more premium offerings like the BMW X4 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The raked panoramic windshield and sleek roofline give it an elegant profile, while the sloped rear end, complete with a raked-forward tailgate and roof spoiler, adds to its sporty appearance. At the back, the unique taillights mirror the design of the front daytime running lights, with split upper lamps for reversing and parking lights, and the lower lamps for blinkers and braking lights. Sculpted doors and a floating roof design contribute to its sporty and fast-looking appeal, further enhanced by the 18- or 19-inch wheels with either a shiny or black finish.
Inside, the 2024 Buick Envista boasts a high-tech, dual-screen dashboard, featuring an 11-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system and a standard LCD instrument panel. Although the dashboard appears leather-wrapped and finished with contrast stitching, it is made from imprinted plastic, and the same lower-quality material is used for the door cards. Despite the premium look, the materials aren’t upscale, but the Envista still manages to create an inviting and tech-forward interior. From the second trim level, artificial leather seats add to the vehicle’s appeal, while a comprehensive suite of standard safety features further enhances its desirability. Even with the sloping roofline, the cabin provides ample space for three adults in the rear, and the lack of a transmission tunnel adds to the comfort by offering more legroom.
Under the hood, the 2024 Buick Envista is powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-three engine, the sole powertrain option for the North American market. Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, this engine sends power to the front wheels, with no all-wheel-drive option available. The Envista features a front independent suspension and a rear twisting beam, which contributes to its agile driving dynamics.
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