GM Places Gun Against the Head of the Chinese-made Buick Envision

We previously reported that General Motors was seeking an exemption from U.S. tariffs that could affect the domestic wellbeing of the Buick Envision, the brand’s Chinese-made utility vehicle positioned between the Encore and Enclave. At the time, GM hadn’t weighed in on if it would pull the model from the United States if it didn’t get […]

2019 Buick Envision First Drive Review | Still not a standout

ATLANTA – “We’re in the fashion business,” executive chief engineer Rick Spina told us as he introduced the 2019 Buick Envision. “Except with a lot of technology.” Spina was referring to the changing whims of new-car buyers, which have prompted Buick to give the compact Envision crossover its mid-generational update early — just 18 months […]

Buick Envision Refreshed for 2019: Now with More Available Guts

– When Buick announced the Envision for the U.S. market for the 2016 model year, it marked a milestone for the American auto industry. Buick needed a crossover between the small Encore and the large Enclave and found production capacity for the new Envision in China. American workers growled. Buick worried that all some corners […]

2019 Buick Envision starts just under $33,000

Buick has announced that prices for its new 2019 Envision will start at $ 33,985 (including destination), positioning the refreshed compact SUV right between its best-selling Encore entry-level crossover and more upmarket Enclave and taking aim at competitors including the Lincoln MKC and Acura RDX. The Envision will be offered in five trim levels — […]