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2019 Buick Envision Overview

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The updated 2019 Buick Envision features updated exterior, interior, and powertrain features that make it a sublime compact SUV. This refreshed model has a starting MSRP of $31,995 and comes with a bounty of opulent standard features, right from the start.

The 2019 Buick Envision is available at five trim levels: Envision, Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Premium II. The Envision comes with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) while the Premium and Premium II come with standard all-wheel drive (AWD). All other trims are available in either FWD or AWD.


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What’s new for the 2019 Buick Envision?

2019 Buick Envision

The 2019 model year marks a facelift for the Buick Envision, with the SUV receiving a variety of changes and upgrades. The most noticeable change is the grille, which goes from the previous vertical slats to the winged design featuring the Buick logo front and center. Other changes include HID headlamps and slightly smaller and more modern-looking taillights. On the inside, an air ionizer has been added to the HVAC system as well as a wireless charging port for compatible devices.

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Exterior

2019 Buick Envision

At first glance, you’ll notice the obvious changes on the 2019 Buick Envision like the new grille and headlamps. Previously included advanced exterior standard features include fog lamps, a hands-free power liftgate, and a rear intermittent wiper. Moving up to higher trims, you’ll see the inclusion of available features like chrome roof-mounted side rails, a panoramic power moonroof, roof rack cross rails, Rainsense™ automatic wipers, and IntelliBeam headlamps.

Exterior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision:

  • 18-inch 10-spoke painted aluminum wheels, 17-inch steel spare wheel, Automatic delay headlamps, Automatic on/off headlamp control, Fog lamps, Hands-free power liftgate, High Intensity Discharge (HID) projector beam headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED taillamps, Rear intermittent wiper

Exterior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision Preferred:

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  • Available 19-inch bright aluminum wheels with Midnight Silver painted pockets, Available Active Package, Available body-color molded assist steps, Available Trailering Package, Available wheel locks

Exterior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision Essence:

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  • 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, Chrome roof-mounted side rails, Available panoramic power moonroof, Available Road Trip Package, Available roof rack cross rails

Exterior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision Premium:

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  • 19-inch aluminum wheels, Bi-LED technology headlamps, Available LPO Envision Appearance Package, Rainsense™ automatic wipers, P235/50R19 all-season blackwall tires

Exterior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision Premium II:

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  • IntelliBeam headlamps

Performance

2019 Buick Envision

Standard on the 2019 Buick Envision, Preferred, and Essence is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control. This powertrain is capable of achieving up to 197 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. On the Premium and Premium II trims, a standard 2.0-liter Turbo four-cylinder engine is paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control, getting the Envision up to 252 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.


Efficiency

2019 Buick Envision

With the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the 2019 Buick Envision can get 22 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined (with front-wheel drive). When all-wheel drive is added, the standard engine Envision gets 21 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined. The turbo engine with the nine-speed automatic gives more power, but less efficiency at 20 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined.


Interior

2019 Buick Envision

With the inclusion of a new air ionizer within the HVAC system of the 2019 Buick Envision Premium, the heating element within the seats has improved. Other lavish features standard within the interior include Active Noise Cancellation, keyless open and push-button start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and eight-way power-adjustable front seats. When you upgrade the 2019 Envision, additional luxuries like heated rear seats, cooled front seats, and leather-appointed seat trim are all available.

When it comes to technology, you’ll want to choose the Premium trim for the Bose® premium seven-speaker audio system. With the 8-inch color Driver Information Center, you’ll have access to features like the built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, OnStar®, the rear vision camera, and SiriusXM® Radio.

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Interior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision:

  • Interior: 60/40 split-folding sliding and reclining rear seat, Eight-way power driver and front passenger seats, Active Noise Cancellation, Rear console air vents, Cruise control, Four cup holders, Rear-window electric defogger, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Carpeted front and rear floor mats, Adjustable head restraints, Heated driver and front passenger seats, Dual-note horn, Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, Keyless open and start push button, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Available light neutral cloth with leatherette seat trim, Interior ambient lighting, Front seatback map pockets, One-touch flat-folding rear seat, Power windows, Leather-wrapped shift knob, Steering-wheel mounted controls, Overhead sunglass storage, Power windows with Express-Up/down
  • Radio and Technology: 2-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center, Six-speaker audio system, Buick Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity, Buick Infotainment System with 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen, Built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot, Charging-only USB ports, OnStar® and Buick Connected Services capable, Four 12-volt power outlets, QuietTuning™, Rear Park Assist, Rear Vision Camera, Remote start, Remote panic alarm, Retained accessory power, SiriusXM® Radio, Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system, USB ports, Universal Home Remote

Interior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision Preferred:

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  • Interior: Available all-weather cargo mat, Available cargo net, Available collapsible cargo area organizer, Available illuminated door sill plates, Available integrated cargo liner, Available Interior Luxury Package, Available premium carpeted floor mats, Available rear protective seat cover, Available retractable cargo shade
  • Radio and Technology: Available Universal Tablet Holders

Interior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision Essence:

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  • Interior: Available dark galvanized perforated leather-appointed seat trim, Available ebony perforated leather-appointed seat trim, Heated rear outboard seats, Heated steering wheel, Available light neutral perforated leather-appointed seat trim, Available Road Trip Package, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim, Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Radio and Technology: Available Buick Infotainment System with navigation and 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen,Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Memory settings, Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Interior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision Premium:

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  • Interior: In-vehicle air ionizer
  • Radio and Technology: 110-volt power outlet, 8-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center, Bose® premium seven-speaker audio system, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front and Rear Park Assist, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Safety Alert Seat

Interior features available on the 2019 Buick Envision Premium II:

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  • Interior: Available Driver Confidence Package, Heated and cooled driver and front passenger seats, Manual thigh support for driver
  • Radio and Technology: Automatic Parking Assist, Buick Infotainment System with navigation and 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen, Head-Up Display, Available Surround Vision, Wireless charging

Safety

2019 Buick Envision

When you’re riding in the 2019 Buick Envision, you want to enjoy the ride without worrying about safety. That’s exactly what’ll happen, thanks to the comprehensive suite of standard safety features, like Tire Fill Alert, Teen Driver, and StabiliTrak®. When you choose the Premium or Premium II trims, systems like Forward Collision Alert, Front and Rear Park Assist, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Safety Alert Seat are all standard.

Standard safety features:

  • 10 airbags
  • Passenger Sensing System
  • Rear child security door locks
  • LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren)
  • Three-point driver, front passenger, and rear seatbelts
  • Teen Driver
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Tire Fill Alert
  • StabiliTrak® electronic stability control system

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