Meet the all-new 2024 Buick Envista. Another stylish, sexy swept-back crossover that looks gorgeous and probably costs too much. Wait… the starting MSRP is $23,495?!!! Holy Wildcat!
Yes, you heard that right. Buick is returning to the super compact crossover space that the Encore graduated from. Called the “Envista,”- Buick is striking hard into the entry-level luxury segment and offering what is arguably a compelling entry-level option. The Envista starts at under $24,000, and the uplevel Avenir clocks under $30,000. It sure seems that this new Buick is a serious effort. Let’s take a look at what the Envista brings to the table.
What is the Buick Envista?
- Styled after the Wildcat EV Concept
- The first Buick to adopt the brand’s new styling language in full
- It goes into production next month / On sale later this summer
- Offered in three trims – Preferred / Sport Touring / Avenir
- Powered by a 1.2L Turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- 30 MPG Estimated Combined Fuel Economy
- Envista Preferred starting at $23,495
- Envista Sport Touring starting at $25,195
- Envista Avenir Starting at $29,695
- Longer + wider than first gen Encore
- More interior space than first gen Encore
- 18-inch wheels standard on ST / 19-inch wheels standard on Avenir
- “Ultrawide Infotainment System” with 19-inches of diagonal combined LCD screen space
- 11-inch diagonal main infotainment screen- same as is found in Encore GT
- ST & Avenir Logos Embroidered on headrests
- Watts Link suspension is available on ST and standard on Avenir
- Standard 40/60 folding rear seat allows for items up to 7.5-feet long
- 20.7 cubic feet storage behind rear seats / 42 cubic feet of storage with rear seats folded
- Standard “Buick Driver Confidence Package” – includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam auto high-beams
- Available Lane change alert with side blind zone alert, adaptive cruise control & rear cross-traffic alert
- High-definition rear vision camera is standard.
“The Envista represents a pure expression of Buick design,” said Sharon Gauci, executive director, Global Buick-GMC Design. “This is not your average small SUV. With its unique proportions, modern stance and sleek form, the Envista takes Buick’s sculptural beauty to the next level.”
2024 Buick Envista Avenir Photo Gallery
2024 Buick Envista ST Photo Gallery
“Buick helped define the small SUV segment in 2012, and we’ve continued to make our offerings even more competitive since. The all-new Envista is going to shake up that segment once again,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president, Buick-GMC. “When you consider all the Envista has to offer, from its stunning design, standard technology and premium affordability, it’s going to be hard to find a better package in that area of the market.”
2024 Buick Envista Specs
2024 BUICK ENVISTA SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS
| Preferred (FWD) Sport Touring (FWD) Avenir (FWD) |
GM-EST. MPG
| 1.2L FWD | City: 28 Highway: 32 Combined: 30 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY (gallons / liters)
| 13.2 / 50 (FWD) |
ENGINE
| 1.2L VVT Turbo I-3 | |
| Bore & Stroke (in / mm): | 2.95 x 3.54 / 75 x 90.496 |
| Block Material: | Aluminum, High Pressure Die Cast |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Aluminum, Die Cast |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Fuel Delivery: | Direct injection |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 136 / 101 @ 5000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft./ Nm @ rpm): | 162 / 220 @ 2500-4000 |
TRANSMISSION & AXLE
| Type: | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission |
| Application: | 1.2L Turbo FWD |
| Gear Ratios (:1) | |
| First | 4.58 |
| Second | 2.96 |
| Third | 1.91 |
| Fourth | 1.45 |
| Fifth | 1.00 |
| Sixth | 0.75 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.5 |
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
| Front Suspension: | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Compound Crank; Watts link (19” wheels) |
| Steering Type: | Electric power-assisted steering column |
| Turning Circle (ft. / m): | 37.4 / 11.4 (17” wheels) 38.4 / 11.7 (18” and 19” wheels) |
| Brake Type: | Electric, four-wheel disc with Duralife™ rotors; brake drying, ABS and ESC |
| Brake Rotor Size (in. / mm): | Front 11.8 In. / 300mm, Rear 11.3 In. / 288mm |
| Wheel Size: | Pref : Base 17×7.5J alloy wheel (Option 18×7.5J alloy wheel) ST : 18×7.5J alloy wheel (Option 19×8.0J alloy wheel) Avenir : 19×8.0J alloy wheel |
| Tire Size: | Pref : Base 225/60R17 all season (option 225/55R18 all season) ST : 225/55R18 all season (option 245/45R19 all season) Avenir : 245/45R19 all season |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
| Wheelbase (in. / mm): | 106.3 / 2700 |
| Overall Length (in. / mm): | 182.6 / 4638 |
| Overall Width (in. / mm): | 71.5 / 1816 |
| Overall Height (in. / mm): | 61.3 / 1556 |
| Track (in. / mm): | 61.3 / 1556 (front) 61.6 / 1564 (rear) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
| Headroom (in. / mm): | 39.4 / 1000 (front, without moonroof) 37.3 / 947 (rear, without moonroof) |
| Legroom (in. / mm): | 41.9 / 1065 (front) 38.7 / 983 (rear) |
| Shoulder Room (in. / mm): | 56.0 / 1423 (front) 54.5 / 1383 (rear row) |
| Hip Room (in. / mm): | 52.3 / 1328 (front) 45.8 / 1163 (rear row) |
WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES & CARGO VOLUME
| Curb Weight (lb. / kg): | 3030 / 1374 (Preferred) 3060 / 1388 (ST) 3115 / 1412 (Avenir) |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft. / L): | 97.5 / 2760 |
| Max Cargo Volume1 (cu. ft. / L): | 20.7 / 586 (behind rear seat) 42 / 1189 (rear seat folded) |
1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
SAFETY & DRIVER AWARENESS FEATURES
| Airbags1: , frontal and seat-mounted side-impact for driver and front passenger; roof rail-mounted head-curtain for all outboard seating positions, and Passenger Sensing System for front passenger |
| Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System; tire pressure monitor includes tire fill alert (excludes spare tire, if equipped) |
| Standard Buckle to Drive and HD Rear Vision Camera2 |
| Standard Buick Driver Confidence package2. Content includes Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator and Intellibeam auto high beams
Standard Content includes Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator and Intellibeam auto high beams |
| Available features include: Adaptive Cruise Control2, Rear Park Assist2, Rear Cross Traffic Alert2, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert2 and Rainsense™ front wipers Available Buick Driver Confidence Package include: Adaptive Cruise Control2, Rear Park Assist2, Rear Cross Traffic Alert2, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert2 and Rainsense™ front wipers |