2025 Buick Envista

The 2025 Buick Envista marks Buick's exciting entry into the growing compact SUV segment, combining premium styling, modern technology, and affordability. This all-new addition to Buick’s lineup aims to attract a younger demographic and those looking for a budget-friendly yet luxurious SUV option. With its coupe-like design, advanced connectivity, and refined driving dynamics, the Envista positions itself as a bold statement of Buick's future direction.
In this in-depth review, we’ll explore the design, performance, technology, safety, and overall appeal of the 2025 Buick Envista, highlighting why it stands out in the competitive compact SUV market.

The 2025 Buick Envista embraces a contemporary design that blends sportiness with elegance. Its bold coupe-inspired silhouette and upscale details make it a head-turner on city streets and highways alike. Buick has successfully infused the Envista with a premium look while ensuring it remains practical for daily use.

The Envista’s front fascia is one of its standout features, showcasing Buick's updated design language:

• Signature Grille: The large, intricate grille is adorned with Buick’s redesigned badge, giving it a fresh and sophisticated appearance. Chrome accents on higher trims add an upscale touch.
• Lighting Innovation: Slim LED headlights and daytime running lights frame the grille, creating a sleek and modern aesthetic. The vertical light strips on either side of the front bumper enhance the visual width of the vehicle.
• Aerodynamic Sculpting: Carefully crafted lines and contours on the hood improve aerodynamics while contributing to the vehicle’s sporty persona.

The rear of the Envista continues the theme of elegance and sportiness:

• LED Taillights: Horizontally oriented LED taillights wrap around the sides, enhancing both visibility and style.
• Integrated Spoiler: A roof-mounted spoiler not only improves aerodynamics but also gives the SUV a dynamic and sporty finish.
• Rear Bumper: Chrome-tipped dual exhaust outlets (available on select trims) and a sculpted bumper underscore its performance-inspired design.

Inside, the 2025 Buick Envista delivers a blend of sophistication, comfort, and cutting-edge technology. The cabin is designed to cater to modern drivers, offering an inviting atmosphere with ample features for both convenience and connectivity.

The Envista may have a compact exterior, but its interior is surprisingly spacious:

• Front Seats: Supportive and ergonomic, the front seats offer available heating, ventilation, and power adjustments, ensuring maximum comfort.
• Rear Seats: Rear passengers benefit from generous legroom and headroom, thanks to the intelligently designed sloping roofline.
• Cargo Space: The Envista offers 20 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, expanding to over 42 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. This versatility makes it ideal for families or active individuals.

The cabin’s technological offerings elevate the driving experience:

• Digital Instrument Cluster: A customizable 8-inch digital display provides real-time information, including speed, navigation directions, and vehicle diagnostics.
• Wireless Charging: Available in higher trims, the wireless charging pad ensures devices stay powered during trips.
• Storage Solutions: Thoughtfully placed compartments, including a spacious center console and door pockets, provide ample storage for personal items.

The 2025 Buick Envista prioritizes efficiency and a refined driving experience, making it an excellent choice for urban commuters and small families. While it’s not a performance SUV, the Envista strikes a balance between practicality and responsiveness.

Under the hood, the Envista is powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-three engine, delivering 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. This compact yet capable engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), ensuring smooth and efficient performance.

The Envista includes selectable driving modes that allow drivers to customize their experience:

• Normal Mode: Balances efficiency and performance for everyday driving.
• Sport Mode: Sharpened throttle response and firmer steering make for a more engaging ride.
• Eco Mode: Optimizes fuel efficiency, ideal for long commutes or highway cruising.

One of the Envista’s standout features is its impressive fuel economy:

• EPA Ratings: The SUV achieves up to 30 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway, making it one of the most efficient options in its segment.

Buick has engineered the Envista’s chassis for a comfortable yet composed ride:

• Suspension: The suspension system absorbs road imperfections, ensuring a smooth ride on city streets and highways alike.
• Steering: Precise and responsive steering makes the Envista easy to maneuver, even in tight urban spaces.

The 2025 Buick Envista excels in delivering modern technology and connectivity options, catering to tech-savvy drivers and passengers alike. Its advanced infotainment system, seamless smartphone integration, and connectivity features create a premium experience for everyone on board

At the core of the Envista’s tech suite is Buick’s Infotainment System 4.0:

• 8-Inch Touchscreen: Standard on base trims, the touchscreen offers crisp graphics and an intuitive interface for controlling audio, navigation, and vehicle settings.
• 10.25-Inch Touchscreen: Available on higher trims, this larger display enhances usability and adds split-screen functionality.
• Over-the-Air Updates: The infotainment system stays up to date with wireless software updates, ensuring access to the latest features and improvements.

Seamless connectivity is a hallmark of the Envista’s technology offerings:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: Standard on all trims, these features allow drivers to integrate their smartphones without the hassle of cables.
• Voice Recognition: Drivers can control navigation, music, and phone calls using natural voice commands.

The Envista offers several additional tech enhancements:

• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Available 4G LTE connectivity ensures passengers stay connected during long drives.
• Bose Audio System: An optional premium audio system provides immersive sound quality, perfect for music enthusiasts.
• Digital Key: Higher trims include the ability to use a smartphone as a digital key, allowing for remote locking, unlocking, and starting of the vehicle.

Safety is at the forefront of the 2025 Buick Envista, with a robust suite of standard and optional driver-assistance technologies designed to protect passengers and prevent accidents.

Standard on all trims, this suite of safety features includes:

• Automatic Emergency Braking: Detects potential frontal collisions and applies the brakes if necessary.
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning: Helps prevent unintentional lane drifting.
• Forward Collision Alert: Warns the driver of imminent collisions with vehicles or obstacles ahead.
• Rear Vision Camera: Provides a clear view of the area behind the vehicle when reversing.

Higher trims add cutting-edge safety technologies for enhanced protection:

• Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead, even in stop-and-go traffic.
• Blind Spot Monitoring: Alerts the driver to vehicles in adjacent lanes that may not be visible.
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert: Warns of approaching vehicles when reversing out of parking spaces.

While official crash-test ratings are pending, Buick’s commitment to safety engineering ensures that the Envista meets or exceeds industry standards.

The 2025 Buick Envista is available in three trims, each offering a unique combination of features to suit different preferences and budgets:

Preferred Trim

Starting Price: ~$23,000
Key Features:
 

• 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
•  Cloth upholstery
•  Automatic Emergency Braking
•  17-inch alloy wheels

Sport Touring (ST) Trim
Starting Price: ~$25,500

Key Features:
 

• Blacked-out exterior accents
•  18-inch aluminum wheels
•  Wireless charging
•  Roof rails

Avenir Trim
Starting Price: ~$29,000

Key Features:
 

• 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation
•  Leatherette upholstery with contrast stitching
•  Adaptive Cruise Control
•  19-inch machined aluminum wheels

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