Buick Envista

The Envista is Buick's coupe-styled subcompact crossover — launched 2024 model year as Buick's cheapest current vehicle, slotted below the Encore GX. Single generation. Built on GM VSS-F platform shared with Encore GX / Trailblazer / Chevy Trax. Built at GM Korea Bupyeong. Single powertrain: 1.2L turbo I3 (137 hp / 162 lb-ft, CVT with stepped automatic-style behavior), FWD only — no AWD option (matches Trax 2nd gen pattern). The Envista's distinguishing feature is the fastback / coupe-style roofline — much sleeker and lower than Encore GX's traditional CUV silhouette, deliberately mimicking the larger Envision's premium styling. Trims: Preferred (~$25k base), Sport Touring (~$27k mid-cosmetic), Avenir (top — Buick's signature luxury trim package, $30k loaded). Cabin: 8-inch touchscreen (Preferred) or 11-inch touchscreen + 8-inch driver display (Sport Touring / Avenir), wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, available Bose 8-speaker premium audio (Avenir). Buick Driver Confidence Plus ADAS standard. Pricing $25k-$30k — the cheapest Buick in the lineup. The Envista was launched as Buick's response to a market gap — the brand needed a cheaper entry point after the discontinued original Encore exited, and the coupe-styling differentiates it visually from the Encore GX while sharing the same platform. Sales since launch have been strong — strong start for the segment.