The 2021 Envision wears an all-new style and features more standard safety equipment, upgraded connectivity, a new engine, and a revised trim lineup.

The simplified Envision lineup consists of three trim levels. The Preferred is $32,995 with destination, the Essence is $36,995, and the Avenir is $41,395.

The 2021 Envision is solely powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine whose power output, at 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, is less than last year’s high-powered engine but is more than what the base engine could muster.

A nine-speed automatic routes power to the front wheels while all-wheel drive is available on all trims for $1,800. Despite the added oomph, the 2021 Envision is more efficient than the most efficient 2020 configuration and earns 26 mpg combined in front-wheel-drive form and 25 when equipped with AWD.

The 2021 Envision remains a five-seater and is 182.5 inches in overall length which is slightly less than the 2020 model although its wheelbase is longer, at 109.4-inches.

Inside, the Envision’s cabin provides 39.6 inches of rear-passenger headroom and 39.3 inches of legroom and there is 25.2 cubic feet of space behind the second-row seatback and 52.7 cubic feet with the seatbacks folded.

The Envision’s towing capacity is 1,500 pounds which is on par with the competition.

The 2021 Envision is much better equipped than last year’s model in terms of safety equipment. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, rear parking sensors, automatic high-beam, and a following-distance indicator are all standard features as is On-Star with a three month trial period.

A surround-view system, front parking assist, and a head-up display are available in the mid-level Essence trim while adaptive cruise control and enhanced driver assist systems (for braking and parking) are available only on the top-tier Avenir trim. The 2021 Envision has not yet been rated by the IIHS and NHTSA.

The base trim is standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, SiriusXM, USB ports, and 4G-LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability.

The Essence trim and Avenir trims are equipped with a 10.2-inch touchscreen that utilizes Buick’s latest infotainment system, an auxiliary input jack, and an upgraded audio system. Wireless charging and a Bose 9-speaker sound system are standard on the Avenir.

The base trim is well equipped. Its exterior includes silver 18-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, heated mirrors with auto-dimming on the driver’s side, silver roof rails, and proximity entry while the cabin receives heated front cloth seats with eight-way power-adjustability for the driver and manual six-way for the passenger, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and rear passenger air vents as standard equipment.

Interior ambient lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a 4.2-inch driver-information display in the gauge cluster are also noteworthy inclusions. A $1,750 Comfort and Convenience package is available and adds many desirable features such as a hands-free power tailgate, an air ionizer and air quality system, heated front seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, and remote engine start.

The Sport Touring Package brings a dark styling theme to the exterior with 20-inch dark-finished wheels, a unique grille with a dark gloss surround, and gloss black roof rails, mirror caps, and lower body trim for $1,325.

The Essence trim is equipped with the features of the Comfort and Convenience trim plus leather seats, memory positioning, and an 8.0-inch driver’s display.

The Technology Package I is offered for $2,500 and includes the added safety features, Bose audio, and navigation.

The Avenir trim receives upscale styling touches such as a body-colored wheel well trim, lower body cladding, and front and rear lower fascia, clear rear taillights, and silver 20-inch wheels. The seats are wrapped in diamond-perforated quilted leather and the fronts gain ventilation, the rears receive heating, and the driver’s seat gets a massage feature.

Navigation, a 110-volt power outlet, and the features of the Technology I Package are also included. The Technology II Package is available for $1,965 and includes the additional safety capabilities, upgraded headlights, rear camera mirror with washer, and active dampers for an improved ride.

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