2021 Buick Envision Review - Is it the BEST Compact Luxury SUV?

Check out the ALL NEW 2021 Buick Envision has made a host of changes to its top luxury compact SUV. On the outside, you will find all-new sheet metal, front fascia, grille, and wheels. The interior of the Envision is more spacious and features an all-new integrated 10.2" infotainment system, wireless connectivity. This is Buick's small 5-passenger SUV that slots between the even smaller Encore and the larger three-row Enclave. Buick is all SUV.

We show you everything you need to know, score it in 10 categories with Car Coach Reports ratings before you go for a test drive. If you have additional questions, put them in the comments below and I'll be happy to answer.

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0:00 2021 #Buick #Envision Compact Luxury #SUV
0:42 What’s new on the Envision
2:01 Under the hood
2:20 Performance
3:00 - 0-60 mph and MPG
4:13 Handling, braking and ride
6:06 Safety
7:18 Visibility
9:02 Seating Comfort
11:34 Technology - Bose Audio
14:14 Features - wifi, apple car play, Android Auto
20:36 Design - trim levels
24:19 Quality
25:26 cargo space and Value
26:55 Car Coach Reports Total
27:59 Questions and comments

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[papagen]

Excellent review. Fyi, new Buick and Jaguar models have active noise cancelling.

[bobmohr]

I bought the Essence, doesn’t have all of the features of the Avenir but it has all the features and safety items that you could need. I bought front wheel drive with the panoramic roof. Love the heated steering wheel, and the Apple car play. This car does have noise cancelling and has double laminated or insulated windows for an unbelievable quiet ride. This is also made on the Cadillac XT4 platform for 2021. By no means is this car any relation to the Chevy Equinox. This is a Beautiful Buick, welcome to the party.

[bstevens]

Like how you zoom in on features and explain them. Very helpful. Some reviewers blow by these very quickly as if everyone already understands them. Thank you. There was lots of good guidance on the importance of seat comfort but I didn't hear a rating of the front seat's comfort.

[WOOF]

Great review! You do a lot of homework behind the scenes that your videos reflect! It takes a well thought out script to produce a seamless, smooth presentation and you do a great job!

[kristivaughan]

Girl! What an awesome review. Love that you give all the details.

[midnight]

Whew, that was a great complete review Lauren. I am speechless. You answered every question I was going to ask. That is the first car review where this has happened. I rate the review as 99.9% as they say no one is perfect so I didn't give you the benefit of the doubt. Thanks and you can take a breath now.

[michaelwebb]

We own a 2021 envision essence and after a 957 mile road trip we ran a tank of 87 octane gas and a tank of 91 octane gas and my opinion is the 87 octane averaged 33.4 mph with 35.2 best during a 50 mile best performance on highway and 91 octane average 29.7 better performance but less mpg and take into consideration 87 octane average 2.88 per gal and 91 octane at 3.45 ouch that hurt. Awesome car love the ride very driver friendly

[normt]

This 2021 Envision looks the part and smokes the Acura RDX in 30-50 mph, 50-70 mph and best the 60-0 mph stopping 15-feet shorter in Car & Driver testing. Such good price too!

[WDStock_man]

Lauren, a lot of car salespersons don't tell you much about the car. I actually have to rely on people like you to do my research.

[WDStock_man]

Lauren, question. In your opinion, is this compact SUV a better rated car than the Corsair? Overall, and or rating wise.

[WDStock_man]

Hi Lauren, I had to go see what all the hooplah was about with the Envision Essence Sports package. The dealer told us the tech package isn't available right now because of the chip shortage. We test drove a black on black Essence the ride reminded me of a XT4 quiet, smooth, not fast. Rate it an 7.5 it's not the ride of our Corsair. BUT, the interior seats comfort I d rate a 10. Both front and back seats were very comfortable. Our Corsair seats are hard and stuff. This was plush and very comfortable. I felt the console material and the dash. Very firm yet soft to touch. The entire interior was a 9. Much more comfort than our Corsair. Me and my wife disagreed on the cargo space. I saw it the same size as our Corsair. My wife thought it was smaller. I kicked my foot out and Shazam the hatch opened. Liked that. We don't have that on our Corsair. The Sports Package has 20" wheels and an amazing sunroof. The curb appeal on this Envision gets a 9. Had this vehicle come equipped with heads up display and a garage door opener. My wife left it up to me to trade. This package didn't have stop/start tech. We came to a red light and I took my foot off the brake expecting the car to hold. The dealer told me it doesn't have the stop hold. Overall, I like the Envision Essence with the tech package. 8.5

[LikoDJ]

14:15 - The physical Home button is useful for apps that don't expose the touchscreen button. Android Auto is a notable example. If anything, the software Home is what's redundant here

[aldenmenzalgy]

This is an excellent review video, thank you so much! very well done!

[ladypowers]

I have a black on black 2021 Envision and absolutely love it.

[WDStock_man]

My biggest question is what is the difference between a compact luxury from Lincoln or Cadillac, and Buick or Nissan such as Mauro, Rogue, Envision. I was under the impression certain companies make luxury vehicles. And other companies have their own line of luxury but there not on the level as other companies that only make luxury vehicles.

[doristoeg]

Very good on the 2021, but would’ve like info on the inside of Envision, Avenier 2022. Especially the Volume for the radio and music/latest news on CBC etc..

[Ace-xtlv]

Can I get a sunroof option on the sport trim ?

[frankiealexander]

Nice review! I test drove this car a few days ago. I really liked it but I can’t get past that it’s a Buick! I’m a young guy and still picture my grandpa in his Buick growing up lol. I know silly. But it looks and feels great. The incentives at the dealership make it an easy pick over the competition I’ve also have been looking at. I’m disappointed at the steering wheel, wish it was a bit thicker and I feel like most luxury and non-luxury brands include a lot more tech and features, like the panoramic sunroof at even the basic level. Obviously that comes at a higher price tag at the basic level. The Envision is right at the top of vehicles I want to purchase.

[geosh]

Great review & nice Buick! I think Buick needs to make adaptive cruise standard on all trim levels since it’s a premium brand.

[bobdavis]

But as always, you bring a positive review to EVERY car that you upload for review, Lauren. Thank you for your expertise.