Of all the brands that currently exist on the market, Buick is genuinely one of the more unique, both in terms of design and its former legacy. Once known for crafting full-sized sedans alongside Oldsmobile, the latter of these two companies has since been discontinued along with Pontiac, and Buick has shifted its attention to the SUV and away from the car altogether. The current Buick fleet can best be described as the middle ground between Chevy and Cadillac. Buick vehicles have the rugged dependability that the bow-tie brand has always been known for, with the luxury and refinement that has always attracted buyers to Cadillac. One of the brand’s newest offerings, The Envista, is set to debut for the 2024 model year, and the attraction and excitement are certainly enough to draw you in and start planning ahead for a trip to your local Buick dealer. Let’s get a good look at what Buick has to offer.
A Bold Look That Breaks the Mold
The general consensus for any crossover or subcompact SUV is practicality. While the average consumer might not expect to have style and aesthetic in a vehicle that is strictly meant to be a means of getting around town and to soccer practice, the Buick Envista breaks from this conception altogether and exhibits a style that defies normality and breaks the mold. An aerodynamic shape makes the Envista bear more resemblance to a sporty coupe than an SUV, and its jet-black front fascia draws attention to the front end and immediately piques the interest of anyone who glances its way.
A Price That’s Unbelievable
Because Buick is a luxury brand and vehicles of this nature usually come with a price to match, one might assume that the Envista has a price tag to match its sensuous curves and appearance. However, nothing could be further from the truth. With a starting MSRP of only $23,495, the Envista underbids several offerings from the competition and sets a new standard in terms of offering more for a low price than any other vehicle set to debut for the 2024 model year, Ford, Mazda, Volkswagen, Honda, and Nissan all have a considerable amount to worry about. With the ballpark figure for a crossover SUV being $30,000, Buick proves you can offer more to your customers for less and find the ideal balance between affordability and style.
Practical Performance for the Jet Set
Because the crossover SUV is typically geared toward the average consumer, there is generally a fair amount of focus on supplying them with a reasonably conservative powertrain regarding fuel consumption. With the EV gaining more traction in terms of accessibility, engines that are still fueled with gasoline need to prove just how effective they can be as a viable option. The Envista will be an FWD-exclusive vehicle, making it an appropriate choice for consumers who call the city home. Buick has opted to do more with less by equipping their newest vehicle with a 1.2L three-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. 136 hp might seem diminutive, but this speaks more to Buick’s emphasis on providing their drivers with an affordable vehicle with an emphasis on fuel economy. The EPA estimates that the Envista will achieve a city MPG of 28, a number that will increase to 32 when the vehicle takes to the highway. These numbers are certainly admirable, considering the Envista is forgoing the usual route of the CVT, which many manufacturers have turned to regarding fuel-efficient crossover SUVs.
An Interior We Can Get Behind
If you are someone who has a penchant and a predilection for style, then you might have taken notice of the exterior of the Buick Envista at a glance and have instantly become interested. Then, there is a possibility that you thought back to grade school and the teacher’s lesson of “never judging a book by its cover.” Well, in this case, it is perfectly all right because the keen eye for design that Buick exhibited on the exterior of the Envista extends to the interior as well. In recent years, Buick has been going toe-to-toe with the European brands that have long monopolized the luxury vehicle market. And with just a brief glimpse inside the Envista, we can see that Buick is undoubtedly succeeding in giving them a considerable run for their money (and with the low MSRP that Buick’s newest offering has, we use this phrase in every sense of the word).
Of everything in the interior that we immediately noticed, the term “cutting-edge” was vested upon the unique screen that serves as both an infotainment center and gauge cluster. The interface, which takes on this dual role, stretches out to eleven inches and sits at a diagonal angle; technology and style are interspersed with one another in a feat that shows Buick being ahead of the curve in both of these categories. Other amenities included with the interior include a six-speaker steps system and active noise cancellation to keep your entertainment inside of the vehicle and the worries of the world far away and out of mind.
Safety to Match Its Style
With its bold stylings that excite the senses and an interior that bears a striking resemblance to what we might expect from a luxury sedan, we might be quick to assume that Buick has skimped on a few areas to provide the masses with such a unique vehicle as the Envista. This is not the case. As any experienced driver knows, safety is always the most important aspect of any vehicle. GM has long been praised for the abundance of safety features it provides, and the Envista will have a host of offerings that attest to this. Automated high beams that engage when visibility is limited come standard, as does automated emergency braking, forward collision mitigation, and a following distance indicator. For those who are looking to maximize their safety during their travels, adaptive cruise control can be installed, and the Envista is also compatible with OnStar theft deterrent and vehicle recovery.
A New Day Dawns for the SUV, and the Sun Shines Bright on the 2024 Buick Envista
The society that we live in has always thrived on the concept that the most extravagant items come with a high price tag and are only available to those who are willing to spend a lot. If that has been the standard method of thought for the past several decades, then Buick completely demolished it with the release of the 2024 Envista. The paradigm of what the SUV can offer for an affordable price has been shifted, and the entire rule book has been rewritten to accommodate the masses who have always wanted more in a vehicle but have been denied.
The Buick Envista provides a luxurious product that not only benefits from refinement and sophistication but sells for a price that makes it more accessible than many of the competing products on the marketplace. From its generously sized infotainment screen to the aerodynamic style that exudes style, it is impossible to look at the Envista and not be enthralled and excited about the newest chapter in the book of SUVs, which continues to be written with unbridled enthusiasm.
