2018 Buick Envision

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Rating6.5

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Compact SUV
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$33,995 - $44,960
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Upscale and comfortable cabin

Laggy acceleration from the base engine

No changes

Plenty of standard features

Subpar cargo capacity for the class

Excellent crash test scores

Excellent fuel economy figures

Specs & Features

$33,995

price

197 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

192 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The Buick Envision is back once again for the 2018 model year without any significant updates. As the compact crossover segment continues to grow, the Envision helps to keep the iconic brand maintain its presence in the market. The SUV gets ample safety features, excellent crash test scores, and a plethora of standard features for the price. Yes, it might lack the athleticism of the Audi Q5 or the off-roading capabilities of the Grand Cherokee but its comfortable cabin and stylish design make it a great cruiser.

Powering the SUV is a standard 2.5-liter inline-4 motor that pumps out 197 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque while there is an optional 2.0-liter turbo four-pot motor that pushes out a decent 252 horses along with 260 lb-ft of torque. The base motor feels just about adequate for city runs and relaxed highway cruising while the optional turbo powerplant fills the void.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Buick Envision is a preferable option for the shoppers looking for a safe and comfortable crossover mainly for urban usage. Being placed above the Encore, the Envision gets a better design and more spacious cabin. When compared to its rivals, it lacks in the performance side with its base engine and has dull handling.

Trims

    Base
    $33,995 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Leatherette seats
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Preferred
    $35,870 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 197 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 192 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Essence
    $37,720 onwards
    • 18-inch polished aluminum Wheels
    Premium
    $42,320 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Premium II
    $44,960 onwards
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$33,995- $44,960

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.48

Horsepower

252 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

260 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

7.76

310 hp @ 6800 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

7

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Gasoline

6.97

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148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

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Gasoline

6.79

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203 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.67

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260 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

8

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Gasoline

7.05

293 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

5.5

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

7.45

245 hp @ 5500 rpm

275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

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Gasoline

6.87

168 hp @ 6000 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.88

290 hp @ 6500 rpm

255 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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2018 Buick Envision vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.5 sec16.3 sec-
    6.3 sec14.9 sec130 mph
    6.4 sec--
    6.5 sec15.1 sec131 mph
    6.5 sec14.9 sec116 mph
    6.7 sec15.2 sec132 mph

    2018 Buick Envision vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg17.3 gal.380.6/501.7 mi.
      34 mpg30 mpg32 mpg14.8 gal.503.2/444 mi.
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg14.5 gal.377/478.5 mi.
      29 mpg28 mpg29 mpg17.2 gal.576/537.6 mi.
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg14 gal.364/448 mi.
      25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.330/435.6 mi.

      2018 Buick Envision vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        183.7 in.72.4 in.66.8 in.7 in.108.3 in.
        204.3 in.78.8 in.69.9 in.7.7 in.120.9 in.
        204.3 in.78.6 in.70.7 in.8 in.120.9 in.
        201.2 in.75.8 in.70.9 in.8.1 in.119.8 in.
        199.4 in.77.5 in.69 in.8.8 in.115.3 in.
        198.5 in.77.3 in.69.5 in.7 in.114.2 in.

        2018 Buick Envision vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          26.9 cu.ft.100.6 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.152.9 cu.ft.83.9 cu.ft.
          30.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.59.6 cu.ft.
          24.6 cu.ft.105.4 cu.ft.100.7 cu.ft.Jeep USA
          20.6 cu.ft.153.7 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.
          47.2 cu.ft.-89.7 cu.ft.

          2018 Buick Envision vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            89.7 cu.ft.26.9 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.74 ft.
            11 cu.ft.47.9 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.-
            83.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.-
            12.4 cu.ft.-72.4 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            9.6 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.98 ft.
            96.8 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.-

            2018 Buick Envision vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.1315 lbs.3755 lbs.
              6200 lbs.1330 lbs.4680 lbs.
              6200 lbs.1180 lbs.4513 lbs.Jeep USA
              6000 lbs.1693 lbs.4293 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1700 lbs.4400 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1717 lbs.4443 lbs.

              2018 Buick Envision SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              0

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              12

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              2018 Buick Envision User Reviews

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              2017 Buick Envision

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

              5

              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: September 30, 2023

              Complete dash malfunction, none of the cluster gauges work. Started when I started the car one morning.

              Pros - Dealer not able to find problem yet .

              Cons - I bought extended warranty and getting the feeling it will be something not covered !

              Won't know until my car is fixed at no cost ! Dealer Name: Della Cadillac | Dealer City: Glens Falls We will be back for review after my car is fixed .

              5/10
              Features
              5/10
              Interior
              5/10
              Design
              5/10
              Safety
              4/10
              Reliability
              4/10
              Deal Value
              4/10
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