The 2021 Buick Envision features an eye-catching design and the company has finally detailed the redesigned crossover. Currently arriving at U.S. dealerships, the 2021 Envision will be offered in three different trims with pricing starting at US$ 32,995. Kicking things off is the entry-level Envision Preferred which features a stylish exterior with LED IntelliBeam headlights, silver roof rails and 18-inch aluminum wheels with bright silver finish.
Moving into the cabin, there are cloth and
leatherette seats with 8-way power adjustment on the driver’s side. The model
also features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 4.2-inch driver information
center and an 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay. Rounding out the highlights are an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an
ambient lighting system and active noise cancellation technology. The model
also has cruise control, a six-speaker audio system and a 60/40 split-folding
rear bench.
On the safety front, the Envision comes
standard with an assortment of driver assistance systems. Highlights include
automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert and front pedestrian
braking. Buyers will also find a rearview camera, lane change alert with side
blind zone alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, rear cross
traffic alert and rear park assist. Moving up the trim ladder is the mid-level
Envision Essence, which starts at US$ 36,995. It has a slightly revised exterior
with a hands-free power liftgate and 18-inch machined aluminum wheels with a
charcoal metallic finish.
Bigger changes occur in the cabin as the
Essence boasts leather upholstery, an 8-way power front passenger seat and a
heated steering wheel. Other niceties include heated front seats, an air ionizer
and a seven-speaker audio system with an amplifier. Last but not least, there’s
a dual-zone automatic climate control system and a larger 8-inch driver
information system. The Essence also comes equipped with a 10.2-inch
infotainment system.
Sitting at the top of the range is the
Envision Avenir which begins at US$ 41,395. This marks the first time the Avenir
trim has been offered on Buick’s mid-size crossover and it adds unique styling
features inside and out. On the outside, there’s an exclusive mesh grille and
tinted chrome trim. The model also rides on the unique 20-inch wheels that
feature a pearl nickel finish.
Stepping inside, Avenir owners will find
diamond-quilted perforated leather seats with heating and ventilation up front.
Other highlights include GPS navigation, a wireless smartphone charger, heated
rear seats and a driver’s seat massage function. Regardless of which trim is
selected, all Envisions are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine that produces 228 hp and 350 Nm of torque.
The engine has start/stop technology and is paired to a nine-speed automatic
gearbox. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is a US$ 1,800
option.