2020 Buick Envision

Buick has carried over the pricing of last year's trims through to the new Envision lineup. The 1SV comes in at an MSRP of $31,995, followed by the Preferred with its price of $33,500, and then the Essence which is priced at $35,800. Optioning either the Preferred or the Essence with the available AWD system will add an additional $1,750 to the base price. Next up in the lineup is the Premium Buick Envision with a sticker price of $40,700, the Premium II tops off the lineup at an MSRP of $43,600. The starting price of the 2020 Buick Envision is exclusive of any US tax, registration, or licensing fees, and Buick's destination and delivery charge of $1,195.

When it comes to the ride quality, the Buick Envision leads the mid-range SUV class - in fact, it's utterly about comfort and solitude. It's here where Buick's decision to prioritize ride quality over performance has resulted in something that just makes so much sense, especially within a class that's flooded with "sportified" SUVs. Its softly-tuned suspension smooths over road imperfections and absorbs undulations nearly imperceptibly, which along with its supple chassis keeps the cabin almost completely isolated of reverberations. This doesn't mean that the Envision falters when slung through a bend at speed, but it actually handles most scenarios with an adequate level of composure. Obviously, both the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 will deliver a far more driver-oriented experience with greater performance capability and handling poise, but there are very few rivals that match up to the Envision in the terms of its focus on comfort over all else.

Cabin noise insulation levels are exceptional too, no engine or outside noises infiltrate the cabin even at highway speeds. Steering in the Envision is a little vague but isn't nearly as light or unengaging as a few other compact SUVs in the class. Its brake pedal is firm and delivers reassuring responses and levels of stopping power.

很明显,别克愿景Envision, one of affordable luxury above all else, nothing more and nothing less. And, in our review of the Buick Envision, that's exactly what we found, so it's fair to say that Buick successfully manufactured a vehicle that complies with its intentions. But while it achieved what it set out to do, it misses out on several key elements necessary to truly succeed in the segment. Styling is a sore point, or rather an unmemorable one, and there's not much involvement for the driver. Material quality also feels subpar compared to the German contingent, and the engines aren't exactly anything spectacular. The Envision is good, but its entirely unmemorable, and that's a cardinal sin in the luxury world.

We feel as though the Envision Essence is the most sensible trim from the lineup, though it doesn't come equipped with the turbo engine; although the trims that do are priced at the same level as some of the more premium nameplates, particularly the BMW X3. However, even with the base engine you can opt for all-wheel-drive if you live in a cold-weather state, and you still get a handful of upgrades that make it better value for money than lesser trims. Features like heated seats, heated steering wheel, genuine leather upholstery, heated rear seats, and tri-zone climate control, along with a handful of additional driver assists all ensure the Essence strikes an excellent balance of value for money.

The Buick Encore fits into the subcompact SUV classification with a wheelbase of 100.6 inches, and boasting an MSRP of $23,200 - it's more an urban runabout car than the Envision is. Its little 1.4-liter turbo-four is significantly underpowered with only 138 hp and 148 lb-ft at hand, motoring the Encore from 0-60 mph in around a slow ten seconds, but it's more frugal than both the Envision's four cylinders, delivering gas mileage estimates of 25/30/27 mpg in FWD and 24/29/26 mpg in AWD form. In terms of creature comforts, the more expensive Envision is obviously the more comprehensive package, though both vehicles share the same infotainment system with all the functionality. As the smaller vehicle, the Encore will naturally have less passenger room and less cargo space, the trunk offering only 18.8 cubes of usable space. While the Envision is the more luxurious option, you get what you pay for in this comparison, so while the Encore isn't as premium, it is a lot more affordable. But the Encore isn't a truly premium package, and for that reason alone, we feel the Envision is the better Buick car.

如果微型车和小型车别克越野车没有猫ch your eye, then maybe the three-row midsize SUV, the Buick Enclave, will adhere to your needs. It comes equipped with a potent V6 engine with outputs of 310 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque, it's slower than the Envision, though, accelerating from 0-60 mph in around 7.2 seconds, and it's less frugal too, returning gas mileage estimates of 18/26/21 mpg. Despite being the larger vehicle, the Enclave offers less cargo room than the Envision, with only 23.6 cubes on offer, most of its added dimensions are given to the cabin, however, with seating for up to seven passengers. Moreover, the Enclave is capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds. The Enclave goes on sale for almost $10k more than the Envision, but if you need seating for seven, then it's the way to go, if not, then the Envision is worth saving the additional clams.