2020 Buick Envision Review

Name: 2020 Buick Envision Review
Brand: Buick

Price Range: $8,888 - $26,998

Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

The 2020 Envision is a quiet, comfortable SUV that offers a lot of features for the money. It's also priced between the luxury and non-luxury segments. It falls well short of those luxury competitors in everything but cabin quietness, but it provides a slightly elevated level of comfort compared to the standard segment.

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2020 Buick Envision Review

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What's new

The Envision carries over essentially unchanged
Part of the first Envision generation introduced for 2016

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Buick Envision 1SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$167/mo

$186/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

5/5Excellent

#1 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs

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Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Buick Envision from 2008-2022.}

$318/yr

vs. $485/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.18x/yr

vs. 1.18x/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

4.8%

vs. 13.5%
for Average Midsize SUV

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Buick Envision Owner Reviews

4.6

47 reviews

5(68%)

4(26%)

3(2%)

2(2%)

1(2%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Very Surprised, purchased over CR-V and Tiguan

Nathan, 03/31/2019

2019 Buick Envision Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)

Firstly, we just bought this Envision and only have 500 miles on it so far, so I cannot comment on reliability, etc. We had been shopping for an SUV for a couple months and had struggled with the whole 2-row vs 3-row thing. We decided to get a larger 2-row because my wife will drive it every day and we only road-trip a couple times a year (something a 3-row would be best suited for). … We were set to buy a VW Tiguan because of its size, power, etc. We visited our local Buick dealer just to see what they had to offer. We had not even considered the Envision, but when my wife drove the turbo 2.0, the decision became easy: she had to have it! We were blown away by the ride, smoothness, easy steering, and the extremely quiet interior. We also drove one with the 2.5 4-cyl, but it didn't hold a candle to the turbo. I will say however, that I felt the 2.5 liter was on-par with VW's turbo 2.0. It made us realize that the VW and the Honda were weak. This thing has all kinds of power, but it comes at a price. We averaged 25 mpg (hand calculated) on a 400-mile road trip, with a conservative 71 mph average speed. Not terrible, but overall worse than others in this class. This will be my wife's daily-driver, so we'll see how it does in the city. I'm hopeful the mileage will improve after we get a few thousand miles on it. Cargo capacity is okay, but we travel lightly so we're good with it. We had just enough room for us, two small kids, 3 small suitcases, a box of toys, and miscellaneous bags of stuff. I recently rented a Nissan Murano for a road trip, and this Envision felt just as good, if not better. The only areas where the Murano was better was mpg and its slightly larger size. We got the Premium I trim, but even the lower trims are well-equipped with a power lift gate, heated seats, wheel, and more. The other makes only offer that stuff in high trim levels. Honda does not even offer two of her must-haves in the CR-V: heated steering wheel and panoramic sunroof. If you're shopping for a larger 2-row SUV, do not pass up on the Envision. UPDATE: 16k miles on our Envision now, and my wife still loves it. We have not had any issues whatsoever, and have only performed the required maintenance. After break-in, we've bested 27 mpg on a very long highway trip. We don't track in-town mileage, but would estimate it's in the 18-20 mpg range. Driven conservatively, I would say it does better on fuel than the estimate. The only downside, is that it requires premium. My wife definitely notices a difference in performance if she uses regular or mid-grade fuel.

Underrated and overlooked car

Clark, 03/27/2019

2019 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

The Envision has a lot going for it. It is comfortable, has controls that are intuitive and easy to use, has sufficient power, quiet, smooth gearbox, plenty of space, and lots of useful tech (power liftgate, blindside assist, rear cross traffic alert, heated steering, remote start, to name a few). All trims come with at least HID headlamps, which makes night driving much better than with …

I came back to the Envision

Leland, 02/24/2019

2019 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

I owned a 2017 but traded it in after it was involved in an accident. I purchased a Buick Encore to replace the Envision. While I really liked the Encore in many ways, I decided to trade for a 2019 Envision for the larger size and cargo capacity. I find the 2019 Envision superior to the 2017 I previously owned in terms of styling and technology. The envision has the classic Buick classic …

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Tony in Edmond, Oklahoma, 12/20/2020

2020 Buick Envision 1SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Before buying the envision, my wife and I have had a couple of enclaves, and my daughter has an 2019 encore. The only difference I could find in an envision between a basic and preferred models are the all weather floor mats and the placard on the rear lift gate. Pretty much the same car. With a shorter wheelbase, it rides a little rougher than the enclave, (although not as touchy as …

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2020 Envision Highlights

Trim:

1SV

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$31,995
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$167/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	26.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Envision models:

Safety Alert Seat: Vibrates the driver's seat on the left or right side to alert the driver of a possible hazard.
Side Blind Zone and Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts: Alerts the driver if a car is lurking in a blind spot or if one is approaching from the side while backing up.
Rear Seat Reminder: Reminds the passengers to check the rear seat for children and valuables before exiting.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2020 Buick Envision Review

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2020 Buick Envision Review

What's new

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Buick Envision 1SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}

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2020 Buick Envision Review

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2020 Buick Envision Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Buick Envision 1SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.

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Severity

Buick Envision Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Very Surprised, purchased over CR-V and Tiguan

Underrated and overlooked car

I came back to the Envision

The Buick Ride

2020 Envision Highlights

Safety

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