Buick has complemented its China lineup with a crossover SUV named the Envision Plus, which slots in between the Envision S and the Enclave. You may think a third seat row would be present or at least available, but this is apparently not the case.
Instead, the model corresponds to the
Envision S spec in most aspects. It is 54 mm longer at 2,833 mm and has a rear
overhang that is 183 mm longer as well, bringing the total body length to 4,845
millimeters. The rear end looks different from before, the rear doors are
larger, and the height gains another 64 mm (now 1,695 mm) for a more balanced
profile. A radiator grille and a bumper at the front round off the list of
updates there.
Like all other recent Buick vehicles, the
Envision Plus comes in a top trim version called Avenir – in fact, this is the
version shown here. Special additions include a grille, 20-inch wheels, LED
Matrix headlights, and an interior trimmed with wood veneer. Standard equipment
includes an infotainment system with a 10-inch touchscreen display, and you can
pay extra for ACC, automatic parking, and HUD.
The 2.0-liter turbo-four mill rated at 237
PS remains in the lineup, but now comes supported by a 48V
starter-generator that facilitates acceleration and start. A nine-speed
automatic transmission sends the power to either the front or all four wheels.
The novelty will be sold exclusively in
China, although the Buick Envision S is also being exported to the marque’s
homeland of United States. Prices vary between 34,000 and 40,000 Yuan for the
standard version, and the Plus can be expected to come at a hefty premium.
