What's New
The 2023 Buick Envision continues with updated paint colors only. The current Envision debuted in 2021.
Choosing Your Buick Envision
The Envision once again comes in Preferred, Essence, and Avenir trims. Pricing starts at $36,190 and goes to $48,450 for the Avenir before options.
Engine Choices
Every Envision carries a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission are standard. All-wheel drive costs $3,650 on the Preferred and $1,800 on the Essence and Avenir.
Front-drive versions of the Envision are EPA-rated at 23 miles per gallon city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 combined. With AWD, estimates ease to 22/29/25 (city/highway/combined).
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
The Envision is a midsize, two-row crossover with seating for five, and the interior room is biased toward the passenger cabin. The cargo area measures 25.2 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 52.7 cubic feet with it folded. These numbers are well below average for this class.
Safety Features
The Envision starts out with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, and a vibrating safety alert in the driver seat. The Technology Package I for the Essence adds surround-view cameras, a head-up display, front parking sensors, and other items for $2,500. These features are standard on the Avenir, along with adaptive cruise control and a rearview camera mirror with washer.
Connectivity
The standard infotainment system for the Envision includes an 8-inch touchscreen, six speakers, satellite radio, four USB ports, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The Comfort and Convenience Package for the Preferred ($1,850) includes an extra speaker and a 10.2-inch touchscreen, which are standard starting with the Essence.
The Essence's Technology I Package tacks on navigation, a nine-speaker Bose system with HD radio, and a memory card reader. All of this is standard on the Avenir, in addition to wireless phone charging.
2023 Buick Envision Preferred – MSRP From $36,190
The cheapest Envision model offers cloth upholstery with leatherette accents, an eight-way power driver seat, proximity keyless access, full LED exterior lighting, silver roof rails, and 18-inch aluminum wheels. In addition to its aforementioned features, the Comfort and Convenience Package provides heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control with an air purifier, a heated steering wheel, remote start, and a hands-free power liftgate. For $1,495, the Sport Touring Package adds gloss black exterior trim, sport pedals, 20-inch black wheels, and a cargo cover.
2023 Buick Envision Essence – MSRP From $40,290
The Essence comes standard with the Comfort and Convenience Package features, plus perforated leather upholstery, driver memory settings, and an eight-way power passenger seat. The Sport Touring Package remains available and is required with the optional panoramic sunroof ($1,450).
2023 Buick Envision Avenir – MSRP From $48,450
In addition to its safety and connectivity upgrades, the Avenir carries ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, an adaptive suspension system, and unique 20-inch wheels. The panoramic sunroof is also standard.
Compare Envision Trims Side-By-Side
The 2023 Buick Envision in Essence trim carries the equipment buyers most buyers expect in a premium crossover at a reasonable price point. The Avenir offers some worthy upgrades, but its price puts it in contention with some larger and more powerful vehicles.