The 2024 Buick Envista is an all-new subcompact crossover model, replacing the Encore as the brand’s entry-level offering. It’s priced lower than the Encore GX, it’s a bit larger and longer, but it doesn’t offer all-wheel drive (AWD) like the Encore GX does. It runs on the same platform and engine as the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Like the Trax, the Envista is manufactured through General Motors at its facility in South Korea. In addition to the Trax, the Envista competition comes with models like the Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Venue, Mazda CX-30, Lexus UX, and Volkswagen Taos.
The Buick Envista is all-new styling for 2024. It’s available in 3 trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir, with front-wheel drive (FWD) and featuring a 1. 2L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine. Although it’s a smaller engine than the Encore it replaces, this 3-cylinder is full of life and the Envista is very quiet and fun to drive. It’s the first Buick to feature the brand’s iconic new styling, first introduced in the Buick Wildcat EV concept. Inside, the Envista has a new 19-inch display that incorporates an 11-inch infotainment screen and an 8-inch virtual tool cluster as popular gadgets on all trims.
All trims of the 2024 Buick Envista use a turbocharged 1. 2L three-cylinder engine, making 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, and featuring a six-speed automatic transmission. The power goes strictly to the front wheels; If you need all-wheel drive, you should upgrade to the Buick Encore GX. The Envista’s engine numbers may not be as impressive on paper, however, they “add a welcome twist to what has been a boring and overlooked category. “according to Elle Alder at the launch of Envista.
The ride is even better, Alder said, adding that it “offers a quieter ride than the Encore GX, with less road noise, tires and wind,” and that it has “a sleek ride that surprises buyers accustomed to this segment. “On the Sport Touring and popular on the Avenir, a rear suspension with Watt linkage controls lateral movement for more advanced handling and ride.
The 2024 Buick Envista has an official rating through Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) with 8. 4 L/100 km in the city, 7. 4 on the highway and 7. 9 in the city. It has an estimated annual fuel of $2291 and runs on regular 87-octane gasoline. .
The 2024 Buick Envista has not yet been evaluated by the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The National Highway Insurance Institute (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) at the time of writing. All trims come with front emergency braking with pedestrian detection, high definition. Rear View Camera, Blind Spot Following with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Park Assist, Rear Seat Reminder, Tire Tension Tracking System, Youth Driving System, and 3 Years of OnStar Remote Access.
The 2024 Buick Envista is too new to have been evaluated through Consumer Reports at the time of writing, however, it has been given a predicted reliability score of 3/5, with the publication saying it expects it to have “roughly average reliability compared to other new cars,” based on knowledge of similar Buick models. It’s also too new to be included in the U. S. Reliability Study. UU. de 2023 by J. D. However, Buick, as a brand, ranked fourth among all car brands in the study, and the Buick Envision ranked second in the individual vehicle score behind the compact SUV and Kia Sportage.
The Preferred and Sport Touring trims feature a black interior, while the Avenir offers lighter-colored upholstery and more aluminum accents. Ella Alder found that the dashboard’s soft-touch fabrics “appear to be a positive step toward GM’s plastic past. “”The Envista’s wheelbase is longer than the Encore GX’s and “adult rear passengers will appreciate the ample legroom” it creates. But the seat cushions are shallow and “can tire some drivers out on long trips. “The “slippery profile looks sharp, but it also has some compromises”, adding visibility that can be hampered by the small rear window.
The 2024 Buick Envista measures 4,638 mm (182. 6 inches) long. Headroom is 1,000 mm (39. 4 inches) at the front and 947 mm (37. 3 inches) at the rear – more headroom at the front than the Lexus UX or Mazda CX-30, but less than the Volkswagen Taos. Rear-seat passengers may need a little more headroom, but everyone deserves to be satisfied with the legroom, which is plentiful for such a small vehicle. It’s 1,065 mm (41. 9 inches) at the front and 983 mm (38. 7 inches) at the rear, while the Buick Encore GX, the more sensible trim, offers rear-seaters just 915 mm (36 inches). But the Encore GX makes up for it with more shipping space: the Envista has 586 L with the rear seats up and 1,189 L when folded. below, which is smaller than the Encore GX’s 665/1,421 L.
The 2024 Buick Envista starts at $26,999 for the Preferred trim; $28,299 for sports tourism; and $31,899 for L’Avenir. While many other people opt for the mid-range model, it might be worth upgrading to the Avenir. For that, popular features missing or paid for in the Sport Touring include Watts Link suspension, forced liftgate, forced sunroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, wireless charger, auto-dimming rearview mirror, perforated leather upholstery and 19-inch monitor. Wheels.
MSRP Price
MX$29,649
Score
Efficiency
8. 6 l/100 km
Power Supply
Petrol
The smallest member of Buick’s SUV lineup, the Encore GX, is the brand’s most popular model in North America. With one foot in the luxury segment of the subcompact crossover field, it arguably competes with a wide diversity of enemies, from the Lexus UX on the one hand, to some versions of its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Trailblazer, on the other.
Designers have given this device a new flavor for 2024, incorporating a sleek headlight package and a forward-leaning grille reminiscent of the striking Wildcat EV concept car. It also features Buick’s new three-shield logo and is the first in its circle. to benefit from the brand’s striking 19-inch virtual cockpit system.
In Canada, this vehicle comes with a 1. 3L turbocharged three-cylinder engine that produces 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. Other markets are different, so keep this in mind when you’re doing your homework (and keep it locked to Driving. ca, okay?). All-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission are popular on Sport Touring and Avenir trims, while front-wheel-drive models get a frequently variable transmission.
The federal government says this small crossover is expected to consume 7. 9 L/100 km in a combination of city and highway driving, which equates to about $1,975 per year. The addition of all-wheel drive increases fuel consumption to 8. 6 L/100 km. . At the risk of writing in a buyer’s guide, that’s not a huge saving for such a small engine, especially when the Lexus UX (admittedly a hybrid but in length and priced near the upper limit of the Encore GX) is smart. for 6. 0L. /100km.
Last year, the IIHS gave this model its Top Safety Pick award, but only for the most expensive versions with a safe pair of LED headlights. Its battery of surprise tests got top marks, adding the famous low overlap test. With the changes to Style, Not Structure, by 2024, those effects are not expected to change.
Consumer Reports gave it an overall score of 65, offering a comfortable cabin but limited shipping space. Expected owner satisfaction, a set of CR visitor surveys and verification data, scored 2 out of five due to price considerations and only 6%. from other people who say they would buy one again.
The so-called virtual cockpit formula is made up of 19-inch diagonal high-definition screens under a single sheet of glass, combining an 11-inch infotainment screen and an 8-inch gauge cluster. Both are leaning towards the driver like a cockpit in an effort to make the position sexier. Soft-touch surfaces and unique stitching patterns on the seats are a Buick feature.
A total length of 4,347 mm is short for this category, as many competitors stretch the tape up to approximately 4,500 mm. This can be just CR court cases about the load. An overall height of 1,629 mm is up to the task, as is a ground clearance of around 190 mm (7. 5 inches), which is higher than you might expect.
Equipped with front-wheel drive, the Preferred trim starts at $32,488; All-wheel drive costs another $2,000. The mid-range Sport Touring clocks in at $36,098, while the Avenir costs just under $40,000 before features like a Bose audio formula and a panoramic sunroof.
MSRP Price
MX$53,798
Score
Efficiency
11. 9 l/100 km
Power Supply
Petrol
Having gained a redesign for 2022, the midsize 2024 Buick Enclave remains unchanged. It’s available in 3 trim levels, all with 3 rows of seating for up to seven more people and the popular all-wheel drive (AWD). In this segment, it faces several rivals, including the Acura MDX, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Subaru Ascent, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Volkswagen Atlas.
An all-new Buick Enclave is expected for 2025, so there are no adjustments for 2024. It underwent a styling change and generation upgrades for 2022, when it also lost its available front-wheel-drive (FWD) edition and switched. Strictly all-wheel drive.
The 2024 Buick Enclave is powered by a 3. 6L V6 engine with 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The more responsive version of the Avenir can be supplied with a generation package that adds real-time suspension damping. In her first drive of the 2022 Buick Enclave, Renita Naraine noted that “it’s a very stylish and quiet ride for all occupants of the car, but the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel is a little tight and the car feels heavy, especially when entering an access ramp to a curvy road.
The 2024 Buick Enclave is rated through Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) at 13. 8 L/100 km city, 9. 6L highway and 11. 9L combined, with an estimated annual fuel of $3,451.
2024 Buick Enclave Receives Highest Five-Star Crash Check Score from U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationU. S. National Weather Service (NHTSA). The 2024 edition had not been reviewed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) at the time of writing, but the 2023 model earned a rating of “Good” in all tests on the updated sidewall, which best simulates being hit by a giant. SUV, where it earned an “Acceptable” score.
Standard Motive Force Assist technologies on all models come with Front Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Following with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Automatic Overhead Lights, Seat Protection Alert and Front and Rear Park Assist, as well as the mandatory Rear Camera.
The 2024 Buick Enclave is unchanged from the 2023 model, which earned a 3/5 score for predicted reliability through Consumer Reports. The organization said it expects the 2023 Enclave to have “approximately average reliability compared to the average new car,” based on 2020 model year data. , Style years 2021 and 2022.
The Enclave didn’t win an individual award at the 2023 J. D. Power, though the Buick Envision and Encore took second place in their respective categories. Buick, as an overall brand, ranked fourth in the study among all automakers, Lexus, Genesis and Kia.
Standard features on all Enclave trims include eight-way forced seats and six-way forced seats, heated front seats and steering wheel, leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate controls, rear climate controls and an eight-inch center touchscreen with wireless connection. Apple. CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless charger. The more sensible equipment adds things like Bose premium audio, navigation, windshield washer camera mirror, adaptive cruise control, heated second-row seats, ventilated front seats, and head-up display.
The midsize 2024 Buick Enclave has a total runtime of 5,201 mm (204. 8 inches). First-row legroom is 1,046 mm (41. 2 inches), second-row passenger legroom is 973 mm (38. 3 inches), and third-row legroom is 856 mm (33. 5 inches). inches). The cargo volume is 668 L with the third row upwards; 1,634 L folded; and 2,758 L when the third and second rows are lowered. When properly equipped, the Enclave can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
In her on-road review of the similar 2022 Buick Enclave, Renita Naraine noted that “brands claim that a certain amount of liters fit in the trunk with all seats up. . . However, I don’t keep gallons of milk in it, and I don’t stack edibles on top of the other. I want a large flat area with room for a stroller and groceries, or in this case, duffel bags with sleepwear. I was pleasantly surprised to see that everything has much greater compatibility than in the trunk of full-size SUVs like the Chevrolet Tahoe and Lincoln Navigator.
The 2024 Buick Enclave starts at $53,798 for gas; $59,798 for Premium; and $64,798 for the future, before a $2,000 shipping charge. The core edition is the most popular with buyers, and the Premium edition remains below the sixty-thousand dollar mark. It doesn’t come with the forced moonroof or rain-sensing windshield wipers that are popular. on the Avenir, or its adaptive cruise control, but they can be added as an option if they’re a must-have for you.
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