The Buick brand has a long and venerable history, but its current lineup is anything but antique. The 2023 Envision is emphatically a Buick built for today, and here’s why.

Expressive Design

The 2023 Envision takes the standard compact crossover blueprint and adds attractively sculpted curves to bring a touch of upscale sports appeal to the vehicle’s profile. Combine the flowing lines with an aggressive front end and imposing wheel arches, and the Envision is an SUV that neatly blends reassuring SUV solidity with a real sense of flair.

Responsive Turbo Power

All models in the 2023 Envision lineup are built around the same powertrain specs, starting with a 2.0L turbo engine pushing out a meaty 228 horsepower and 258lb-ft of torque. The generous output is passed through a nine-speed automatic transmission on all models, with a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive available to suit your preference and usual driving conditions.

But despite the high levels of performance available, the Envision won’t empty your bank account at the gas pump. The front-wheel drive models achieve highly respectable fuel economy ratings of 10.2L/100km in the city and 7.5L on the highway, helped partly by the optional stop-go functionality on every engine. And while the all-wheel-drive models are unsurprisingly a little thirstier, figures of 10.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway are still strikingly frugal for an SUV in this performance bracket.

High-End Interior Comforts and Infotainment

As you’d expect from a Buick, the Envision’s interior offers a sumptuously upscale experience, especially at the higher trim levels. Standard features such as heated front seats can be joined by optional seat ventilation, heated rear seats, quilted leather upholstery, and a driver-seat massage function, providing a high level of comfort throughout the cabin. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, complete with microfilter technology for a cleaner atmosphere, while an active noise cancellation system helps ensure a smooth and relaxing drive.

The level of interior technology is equally impressive, with a 4.2-inch colour driver information centre setting the tone at the base level, upgraded to an 8-inch unit on higher trims. A 10.2-inch colour touchscreen display is standard on every model, providing access to infotainment functions, including wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot facility, and in-built navigation as an option.

Available audio sources include satellite radio, HD radio, Bluetooth streaming, and an auxiliary USB input, with the standard seven-speaker sound system upgradeable to a premium nine-speaker Bose rig.

Active Safety with Buick Driver Confidence

Safety technology is a strong point of the 2023 Envision, with a slew of features provided by the Buick Driver Confidence suite that’s included across the range. Key highlights include:

– Front automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection

– Lane-keep assist with lane-departure warnings

– Following distance indicator

– Lane-change alerts with side blind-zone warnings

– Rear cross-traffic alerts

– High-definition rear vision camera

Higher trims also add a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, and automatic parking assist in rounding out an already impressive safety picture.

Test Drive the 2023 Buick Envision

The 2023 Buick Envision is a strikingly well-rounded SUV that combines premium styling, upscale comfort, capable performance, and advanced technology. Book a test drive of any model by clicking on the button below and see for yourself just how confident and luxurious a five-seater SUV can be.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications at any time without notice.