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Owned for over 6 years and now approaching 90K
Sam S, 02/20/2019
updated 01/23/2025
2018 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
82 of 84 people found this review helpful
If you can get a loaded 2018 still you can get the bargain of the decade. Back in April when I was car shopping the 2019s were just coming out, but the 2018s were on the lot for $15,000 under list price. So a loaded $52,000 Envision went for $38,000. Not cheap, but compared to the competition it was a bargain. I have the six speed instead of the nine speed, but only lose about 0.5 seconds 0 to 60 and at under 8 seconds, it is plenty powerful enough (7.5 0-60 compared to 6.9 0-60 with the 9 speed). Gas mileage according to the EPA has not really changed. The car works with self-parking, all the safety features (lane guidance, automatic braking, etc.), and comfort for all passengers. Adults and children love the rear seat which you can tilt backwards, heat, have separate AC/heat control, and power outlets. Not to mention no hump in the middle and plenty of legroom for three full size passengers. The ride is comfy and the handling is decent. I drove an BMW X3 and Lexus RX in comparison, and the Buick compared favorably to both. BMW handles a little better, Lexus is a little more luxurious - but both cost more than $15,000 more than the new 2018 Buick and it is hard to overcome that huge price difference even if they are slightly better. Update after 20 months and 27K with no concerns Now I have owned the car closing in on two years and there have been no problems with the vehicle. All the points from before still hold true. The dealership surprisingly has a decent service department and for a change, don't force unneeded work on the car - following the schedule as indicated. Maintenance costs are reasonable and everything is still original equipment but I did replace wiper blades and the cabin air filter myself according to the schedule. Replacing the cabin air filter is harder on this car than most, but most people won't do that themselves. Essentially a low trouble, low cost to maintain vehicle approaching 30,000 miles. Family prefers this car to any other I have owned for long trips, as it is surprisingly comfortable averaging close to 30 mpg on the highways in the northeast. Still highly recommend this car if you can get a 2018. Added the technology, reliability, and value ratings now that I have an idea on those categories after extended use. No problems with Apple Car Play as reported elsewhere, as the controls work very well. Gas mileage is pretty good considering right now most of it is suburban with some highway miles added in. Update after 25 months and 31,900 miles Not much to add. Very inexpensive to operate. Averaging 25 mpg now overall since I bought the car new. Only 1 mpg less than my ancient 2006 Saab 9-3 I sold when I bought this car and it was front wheel drive with less horsepower. Family still loves the car for long trips, the wi-fi helps the kids stay entertained if they are not reading. Update after 32 months and 37,100 miles with no concerns Had to replace the tires recently as the ones that came with the car only lasted about 30,000 miles. Bought Michelin CrossClimate SUV tires and the SUV is great in the snow climbing the local mountain to my home. With the optional AWD is is easy to climb a steep 15 degree climb for a quarter of a mile up the mountain. Still no problems with the vehicle itself. Just a very reliable car with regular maintenance costs. Note at 30,000 miles being a Direct Injection engine I used B&G engine cleaner to get the carbon off of the valves, and the engine runs slightly smoother now (it only made a slight difference with the carbon build up over 30K, but it good preventive maintenance to get it cleaned). Only maintenance above and beyond standard maintenance needed. Update after 39 months and just over 43K miles Still trouble-free and regular maintenance which has not been expensive at all. Nearing the end of the warranty period as GM still offered the 50K four year warranty on all Buicks in 2018 (dropped to 36K and three years in 2019). Gas mileage overall is 24 mpg and it seems it will stay at that but on long trips it still gets between 26 and 30 mpg. Took multiple trips to PA from CT and it averages between 26.6 and 30.1 depending how much traffic and how fast I go (speed limit gets the 30 mpg, 5 mph over gets 28).. We are still happy with this car. Only update now is that it has 58,000 miles and still no concerns. Update at 65,000 miles. Still no concerns. Note that every 30,000 miles on the direct injection engine there is a new maintenance you need to do to keep the fuel injectors clean (many modern cars use direct injection now). It is chemicals used to clean off the valves on the engine as the chemicals in the fuel no longer get sprayed on the valves in the direct injection design, causing carbon build up and eventually will slow down and reduce the power of the engine as it cakes the valves. The cleanup chemicals I use are B&G as stated earlier but there are many on the market now you can use. An extra cost but otherwise this car has no issues. Now after 70,000 miles only one concern so far. The crash avoidance censors had a fault. It took the dealership a week to figure out what was wrong but with GM corporate determined that a microchip failed in the car. Once replaced all went back to normal. That was $1000. Otherwise nothing else but maintenance so far. Now have 82,000 miles on the car approaching 6 years of ownership and no concerns. Still use the car on long trips and carrying the family. Car is averaging now overall 23 mpg and about 30 on the highway Still love this car and expect it to last at least 150,000 miles according to reports. Now at 6.5 years had 88,000 miles and no other issues. The battery needed replacing for the first time at 6 years being a new generation glass battery that restarts the start/stop engine constantly. When it wears out the car no longer start/stops but keeps running at traffic lights. Car has to be reprogramed for the new battery so you can no longer do it yourself unless you know how to re program the car. Just this one maintenance item needed since the last update. Now the car is almost 7 years old and has 94,000. It recently lost an engine coil which cost a repair of $590. Dashboard lit up and was getting Stabilitrak, engine emissions, and AWD off lights on. I guessed because of engine emissions it might be an engine coil and I was right. Since they are electronic engine coils, a number of things turn off if a coil fails. Fixed in under 2 hours.
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Perception is not always reality
Ron Consiglio, 06/04/2018
updated 12/07/2020
2018 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
105 of 108 people found this review helpful
My Buick Envision is an excellent machine. It's major problem is perception. It is supposed to be a luxury SUV, but when most people think of a luxury SUV, they think Cadillac, Lincoln, Acura, BMW,Mercedes or other brands. When I was shopping for an SUV, I went to a GMC dealer looking for a Terrain. The dealer also sold Buicks. I Had never even heard of the Envision. The saleswoman showed a better equipped Envision for much less than the Terrain. Test driving both vehicles, I liked the Envision better. Not that the Terrain was bad, but the Buick was a better value, and here lies the problem. Someone looking for a Chevy, Ford or a Japanese or Korean SUV would not even think of a Buick, just like someone wanting a "luxury " SUV would probably overlook a Buick. It seems that Buick SUVS are neither fish nor fowl. So if you are considering an SUV, give Buick a look and see if there is more value there for you
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Fuel Thirsty
Shawn, 12/11/2018
updated 06/11/2019
2018 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
32 of 32 people found this review helpful
My Envision is mostly used around town. I drive 2 miles to work and back again. After 5 days it has used a 1/2 tank, I just don't get it. My previous SUV was a 2015 Acadia that did much better on fuel mileage. I dislike the auto stop feature. Other then that I love this Buick. It's very quiet on the highway when I make my 150 mile trip to Indianapolis. Well worth a test drive.
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I'm Mostly Satisfied
David Gardner, 09/13/2018
2018 Buick Envision 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
46 of 47 people found this review helpful
In general, I'm very satisfied with my Buick Envision. It is exactly the right size. It's not too small, but not so large that I sacrifice mileage. One disappointment I have is the Apple Car Play system is very inconsistent in the way that it operates. It takes a long time to load some of the applications. When you turn them off, they don't stay off, and when you want to launch them, they either don't launch or it takes an inordinate amount of time to launch. This is not Buick's fault, but any technology they install should check out perfectly. The performance is adequate for me. There is obviously slower acceleration with a 2.5 4 cylinder engine. Also, I would like for the interior to be a little less "plasticy." Other than those things, I'm relatively satisfied. This is a very good car that is worthy of consideration.
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2018 Buick Envision Preferred AWD
Richard Kell, 09/05/2018
2018 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
59 of 61 people found this review helpful
We own a 2007 Honda Pilot that now has over 360,000 miles on it. Still runs and looks great, but we decided it was time to a new car. Naturally, we thought we would purchase another Pilot, but we really did not need 3rd row seats now. We test drove the Honda CR-V, it was nice but a little small. We decided to look at the GMC Terrain. After the test drive, we were not sold on it. Parked next to the Terrain was the Buick Envision. We asked to take that for a test drive. It is definitely not your grandparent's car. We loved it. It handles well and is extremely quiet inside on the highway. The hardest thing getting used to was the stop/start technology where the engine shuts down when the car is stopped and then starts up again when your foot comes off the brake. We are extremely happy with our choice.
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Sold vehicle after 3 months - Issues
TomW, 03/30/2017
updated 04/02/2018
2017 Buick Envision Premium I 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
97 of 103 people found this review helpful
As another reviewer noted, the vehicle has a shake when accelerating from a stop. It is usually not experienced in a slow/mild acceleration. But, when turning or straight acceleration on an incline, there is a noticeable shake/shudder while in 1st gear. The harder the acceleration, the more severe the shake. I've even paid to have my local tire store check the tires and balance. This should not be in a vehicle of this class and price point. I hope Buick identifies the source of this issue and gets a fix in dealers hands, and proactively notifies owners, before more reviews make note of this apparent defect. Once you are moving, the Envision's ride and handling is exceptional, quiet and smooth. For such a soft ride, it is very responsive and does not have cornering body roll. I love the interior design and materials, but would prefer slightly softer seats. The safety features are nice. I personally do not like the Lane Departure feature and have turned it off. You find yourself constantly fighting the steering wheel. The stop/start feature is ok. But, it should have a couple second delay. When making parking maneuvers, the engine cuts off on you ... this should have been thought out a bit better. Overall, it is a nice vehicle at a reasonable price point, but has a few quirks that you should think about. UPDATE: I sold the vehicle after 3 months. I just couldn't stand the engine stop/start feature. Also, the shaking that I, and others, have mentioned was unresolved by two dealers. They both said that it is common for the Envision.
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Almost Great
Rmw, 07/08/2017
updated 12/04/2018
2017 Buick Envision Premium I 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
53 of 56 people found this review helpful
Electronics, nav, etc controlled mostly with touch screen. I'd like to have more functions controlled on the steering wheel. Rear cargo area will not fit golf clubs transversely. Integration with phones, IOS and Android is excellent, but everything must be controlled via the touchscreen, and this requires taking ones eyes off the road, not too much different than texting. The control pad on the right side of the steering wheel controls information screens on the center of the dash, such as gas mileage, next oil change etc. All of these could be controlled by another means, and the control pad on the steering wheel used to control functions on the touchscreen. I believe this is a serious flaw in design, and is as dangerous as texting while driving. 18,000 mile update: Zero service or maintenance issues. Excellent performance from the 4 cyl engine, excellent gas mileage - 23 mpg mixed. Love the heated rear seats and rear seat heat/AC vent. Only negative issues I have identified are inadequate storage in front, and issue described above with inability to control all infotainment functions without using the touch screen. I have also noted that the touch screen is more push or tap sensitive than touch. Mostly light touch will not actuate the function, often needs a firm push or tap.
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Buick Envision Sporty Midsize SUV!
MSD, 11/16/2017
2017 Buick Envision Premium I 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
64 of 68 people found this review helpful
Fell in love with this vehicle after renting the standard model for a week on a business trip. Drive almost any other midsize suv after driving the Envision, and you will really notice the difference. One of the only vehicles, where the engine is not directly mounted to the frame. Very little vibration, quiet, smooth ride for a midsize suv. Handling and braking is great! We leased the Premium 1 with the Turbo. Very lineal torque curve, not a lot of down shifting on the highway. Smooth 6 speed, and no engine noise except when you accelerate. Interior fit and finish is excellent. Highway mileage was 26 mpg on our first highway trip. If the start stop feature bothers you, just shift it into "L" and click it to 6. It will cancel out the stop start feature. Very happy with this selection.
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better than expected
joe b., 10/30/2019
2018 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
bought as a demo with 6k miles, have 45k on it now, the fuel economy has been great, 32-34 highway 26-30 city. I have the 2.5 L front wheel drive, this car is quiet, comfortable and economical. will buy another one when I replace the current 2017
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First time Buick Owner
Sandy Tate, 11/27/2017
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have been a Honda owner since 2001, & just happened to look at this Buick Envision. Wow! I love everything about it! What is vey important to me is the visual views from inside a car. One must be able to see all around you. It has the blind spot indicators as well as the back up camera. The one thing this car could improve would be, to be the premier package, WHICH HAS EVEN MORE SAFERY SENSORS! I love driving this Buick.
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Shake&Bake
Jack, 12/18/2016
updated 07/01/2019
2017 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
59 of 66 people found this review helpful
We have had the car for four months. Car shakes badly when taking off and even worse if you are turning left or right from a stop. The back up monitor is the worst I have every seen, can not see anything at all at dusk or dawn, exhaust has a bad rattle and the heater motor sounds terrible. All this is normal according to the dealer Thompson of Springfield Mo. nothing fixed
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Last Buick EVER!
Dissappointed Owner, 05/06/2017
updated 05/12/2021
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
59 of 67 people found this review helpful
Traded an 2015 Encore for the slightly larger 2017 Envision. Loved the Encore's quietness, shifting and general driveability. The Envision has more engine noise, transmission shifts like a 60's powerglide and the autostop is a horrible addition to any car. The little vibration it makes when it starts up is really annoying. Making a left turn from the middle of a busy intersection is very scary when the engine cuts off and you have to hope it restarts. I doubt this car will make it two years in my garage and I seriously doubt that another Buick will ever be in my garage and by the way, I've had at least 3 or 4 previously. Still HATE the auto stop but found that if you shift to L and then use the manual shift button to shift up to 6 then the transmission upshifts and downshifts like any other transmission and the auto stop feature does not work. Worst Buick ever for road noise. Still hate the auto stop/start. Working around that. GM admitted it was a mistake by putting a button in the 2019 cars that disable that feature. The radio comes on every time you start the car. Dealer says that is normal. Very annoying! Transmission still shifts poorly and the road and engine noise is still the same. Looking at 2019 cars like the Forester, and Rav4. Not considering a GM of any kind! Well, I have had the car 4 years and have not had the first problem. The new car colors are awful, and the choice of interior color is poor. What's up with the cars that have black brake dust colored wheels? The fact that these new cars are selling tells me that I have been left out of the car market.
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Great Car with one BIG bug
M Berry, 07/30/2017
updated 08/01/2018
2017 Buick Envision Premium I 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
34 of 38 people found this review helpful
UPDATE. Now I'm getting a bad smell from the AC ever time I start the car. Went to the dealer and they said to spray AC fresh in to intake duct. What a crop or crap. We only have 8000 miles on the car....This is my last buick....... I would give the car 5 stars on everything if it didn't come with one GREAT BIG BUG. Every time you come to a stop the engine stalls and dies. Now there is nothing wrong with the engine because someone at buick though it would be a good idea to shut the engine down every time you come to a stop. They need to kick that guy to the curb. If you test drive the car when it's very hot the AC will keep the engine running when you stop but when the heat lets up the car thinks you only need AC when your moving the darn thing stops running every time you stop. On some GM cars they put a button in so you could deactivate this annoying feature. I realy do think the owner should have the option to take the car in and have the dealer reprogram the computer to deactivate the ENGINE AUTO STOP. If I had knew about this when I test drove the car I would have never bought it. It reminds of my younger days when I had to drive junkers and every time I pulled up to the red light the car would die. Hated it then and realy hate in even more now with a $46000.00 car. BEWARE
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Nothing BUT Problems
neal fondren, 04/11/2017
2017 Buick Envision Premium I 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
50 of 57 people found this review helpful
We acquired the vehicle in late November of 2016. Looked great. Since then, it's been in and out of the dealership for everything from a noise that is blatantly obvious that comes from somewhere near the gas tank that comes in at certain speeds and has been in for 3 times to try to cure, to a failed operating system. By the way--apparently it takes 7-10 days to get a part for the automobile. If I had to do over, I wouldn't buy that car. For the same money, go buy a Mercedes.
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extremly satisfied with this buick
Joe B., 07/14/2019
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
first off let me state , that if I knew where the final assembly country was, I wouldn't have purchased this SUV , and that would have been a mistake. I was on my 4th GMC terrain and was not sure about the ride quality compared to the Buick. My dealer has both lines so I test drove the Envision. within 10 minutes of driving it my wife and I were sold. We were retiring and planed to travel some. we have hade this envision about 16 months now. We have put 33,000 miles on it in that time period, our only costs so far have been oil changes and gas, We drove to the East coast and Back through the mountains and running 70-75 with the a/c on and averaged 33.2 MPG..I will replace it next year with another Envision, I want to upgrade to the driver assist features, if you are looking for a great riding mid size SUV I recommend you take a test drive before you buy,
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Auto stop
Ernest, 05/25/2018
2017 Buick Envision 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
The auto stop , when engaged and taking the foot off the accelerator while sitting on a incline it will freely road back before engaging accelerator. We have almost rolled back on cars behind us when stopped. Also, when engaged, the air stops blowing
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Best Bang for Your Buck$$$
Paul, 12/19/2016
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
41 of 49 people found this review helpful
I have owned other mid-size and smaller SUV's and this one is as good or better than those that cost almost twice as much. I made riding in my Rav4 or CRV seem like I was in a tractor. Typical smooth Buick ride with all the techno upgrades. We have 3 smaller grandchildren and we all love it!!!
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Great Value for the features included
Leland, 05/06/2017
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased the Envision with the Preferred Package. I was looking for a mid-size SUV to go along with the small SUV I purchased a few months ago. The dealership I went to had over $12, 300 in incentives. With my trade in, I was able to upgrade from a 2014 Lincoln MKZ to the Envision. The technology available is the best I've ever had with a vehicle. The ride is classic Buick, smooth and comfortable. I would recommend to anyone considering a mid-size SUV.
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Apple CarPlay A REAL Plus
Steve, 04/23/2017
updated 04/24/2018
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
I traded-in my Lexus NX ... loved the performance ... but CarPlay was not available with aftermarket radios or in a new Lexus (but hear it is ‘coming soon’ to at least some models). Having CarPlay in the Buick has already (in just the first 2 days) saved on highway toll charges and got me quickly to my destination in a new development 30 miles from home. I would have eventually gotten to the same location but it would have been a LOT harder to find with the built-in navigation. The Buick handling, ride and performance -- comparable to the NX ... has been terrific. Drove it from VA to FL for a 45 day vacation. Performance was excellent and gas mileage on the long stretches was amazing. Coming back I was getting 540 mile range after a fill-up vas normally 410-430 city driving.
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We wouldn't buy another one.
Kim, 11/28/2018
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
We bought the 2017 Buick Envision new for around $45,000. I have only 11,000 miles on it and my tires need replaced for winter! I was told at the dealership when we had it inspected that Buick puts a lower grade tires on them! My friend owns the Encore and she has the same issue with her tires. Plus the AC in the back quit working after a few months. The biggest issue is that the Dealerships can't get parts for these cars! We had a accident with it and it took a little over 3 months to get parts because the parts come from China! The latest thing is that my dashboard lights are going out while I'm driving it! I also don't care for the engine shutting down every time I stop. I loved my Buick at first but I would never ever buy another one.
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Hot Buick SUV
Clyde Rodgers, 07/21/2017
2017 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
This SUV with Turbo and All Wheel Drive is almost as much fun to drive as my 2015 Regal GS. Handles superb for a 3000 pound plus SUV. This is very nicely appointed vehicle. I like the hands free tailgate operation for when your arms are full of packages or what ever. This vehicle is very quiet at highway speeds. The Bose stereo system is outstanding.
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Vaarrrooommm
Darrel Kirk, 06/05/2017
updated 06/06/2019
2017 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
Was upgrading from a GMC Terrain SLT 2, Narrowed my choices to Mercedes GLA and Buick Envision Premium II Turbo. Bought the Envision because overall a better choice. All the Bells and Whistles, this CUV is amazing. A lot of people complain about the shaking while stopped or starting, this is normal. You have to change your driving habits to get used to the auto-stop feature, it's easy once you adapt to it. Will give another review 6 months after the winter is over.
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AC IN BUICKS and FULL of Electrical Problems
NeverAnotherBuick, 06/26/2019
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Full dash lights coming on during the rain; buzzing from under the dash in the rain, car stops on auto stop - then WOULD NOT START IN TRAFFIC... NONE of these items have been fixed because the dealers "could not duplicate the problem". NOW the rear A/C blew hot - had car for 3 weeks (kept saying it would be done in 2 days)... Front doors, entire dash (steering wheel, console/shift stick... ) had to be removed to replace some evap part... I am refusing to accept car back because I feel it's unsafe. If Auto Stop cause car NOT to restart in heavy traffic, I'm a sitting duck. Went to Buick Corporate (I'm not 'eligible for a buy-back??) but car is unsafe to drive - dealership was not only awful, they have been rude to a fault. WILL NEVER EVER OWN ANOTHER BUICK and am seeking legal advice from an attorney. $41,000 vehicle - not 35,000 miles and I feel it's junk... WARNING: THIS CAR WAS MADE IN CHINA - MANUFACTURED THERE (I now find out)... so much for "American Made!!!"
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2017 Envision Auto Stop.
Venice Guy, 03/28/2018
updated 10/12/2021
2017 Buick Envision 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
2017 Buick Envision. Would not buy this car again. #1 Auto Stop is the worst feature ever put in a car. Terrible. Would pay big bucks to have it disabled. #2 100% made in China. Update this review by stating again how bad the auto stop feature is. It's my wife's car and I won't drive it unless absolutely necessary. Would trade the car in tomorrow but my wife likes it.
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Great Vehicle
Keith McCall, 08/05/2017
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
Extremely easy to get in and out of if your age and joints are hindering your motion!
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auto start/stop
basscatarcher, 04/04/2018
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
This and this alone is causing me to get out of this otherwise fine vehicle. Worse feature ever on a vehicle. Good by buick!!! You are very dumb for not making this an option.
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This SUV is a well-kept Secret!
Linda S, 09/12/2022
updated 09/13/2024
2018 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love it. I struggle with Sciatic problems in my right leg and the seat in this SUV is fabulous. I had an SRX for a few months but it hurt my sciatic and I had to sell it. This Envision is very comfortable - love the seat extender as well. It is loaded with all the features of a luxury SUV, but I don't have to buy premium gas - which is what I wanted in a small SUV. Love the surround camera too!
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Great SUV
David Davis, 04/12/2017
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
Great SUV, quiet comfortable ride, smooth acceleration, 26mpg combined gas mileage, great technology, enjoy heated seats and steering wheel, good looking inside and out.
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auto stop really stinks
grumpy jeff, 09/14/2017
updated 10/05/2022
2017 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
if I had to do it again I would not buy this car. first after we purchased it, we found it was made in China. shame on me for assuming it was an American car. second, the auto stop feature drives me crazy. I have asked the dealer to disable this feature, but was unwilling to do so. Other than these two items, it is a nice, smooth, quiet car. to date we have had no problems, seems to be a good vehicle
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Love my Buick envision
Robert Perdue, 07/13/2021
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2016 Buick enclave, altho it was a good car, I found a dozen things I liked better about the envision. Like handle over the drivers side to help exiting., Bigger back window. better gas mileage , turn signals visible from inside,.And several other things I thought made it more user friendlier.I love it it rides like a Buick
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Great little SUV
Gangsta Granny, 09/27/2018
updated 04/04/2019
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Only problem was rear a/c. Dealer promptly fixed. *update* Still love this vehicle, great gas mileage even with all my stop and go traffic. Back seat occupants feel safe and comfortable!!
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The Essence!
Eric, 05/28/2018
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I really like this little SUV / Crossover. The dealer has let us use this vehicle while our car has been in the shop for the last 1.5 weeks and I'll be a bit sad to let it go. I looks great on the outside and inside and I can fit my 6ft 3in 215lbs 50 year old frame into the very comfortable, heated, leather, drivers seat just fine with plenty of head room. It's easy to get out of too and the roomy rear seat area is similar. Our vehicle comes with heated rear seats and rear HVAC controls. The interior is nicely equipped with faux wood highlights and panels, the dash knobs and buttons and the instrument cluster gauges seem to be well placed and the infotainment system works great other than sometimes it automatically connects to my iphone and other times it asks to connect. This might be because the SUV is in demonstration mode... at least this is what the SUV tells me whenever I start it up. I also like the auto open/close rear hatch. I can adjust it so it only opens 3/4 or fully. With it set at 3/4 I can open it in my garage. It drives very nicely and comfortably and I have good visibility other than the front window posts are a bit thick which looks nice but sometimes can hide an approaching car. The vehicle is punchy and takes off well when I hit the throttle hard but it obviously doesn't have the 300hp my sedan has. It brakes well and holds a line well while accelerating, cruising and braking. It also has the auto start feature. It's kind of weird coming to a stop at a stop light and feeling the engine stop. It starts right up quickly so really no complaints there, I just wish it would wait a bit longer before shutting down. Overall, I really really like this SUV. It's comfortable, handles nicely, has plenty of comfort features, quiet and seems well made. That being said, there's only 5k miles on it and I've only had it for a week and a half.
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Sorry Buick, never again
R. Harris, 03/23/2019
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been a challenge from the start. Just 2 weeks into ownership, the On-star/infotainment systems crashed requiring a factory reset by the dealer. Shortly after, the rear seat air conditioning did not cool and the dealer had to replace the A/C evaporator case located under the front instrument panel. The vehicle sat for 3 weeks while we waited for parts but during that time I was in a rental so really no big deal. Until, the rear seat air failed again after just 3 months. This time I continued to drive the vehicle until the same parts were available. The navigation/infotainment/blue-tooth systems are still in conflict. The visibility of the instrument panel/navigation displays are significantly hampered by the strong sun in Florida. Had Buick not removed the windshield tint at the top of the windshield, or fabricated some type of instrument panel shield for the navigation screen, visibility would be greatly enhanced.
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Nice but not for $40000 plus
cindy, 10/11/2017
2017 Buick Envision 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
The night lighting is poor, sounds like engine kills at stop lights and jerky when leave stop position.
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Getting less enthused with this vehicle
Bill F. in VA, 06/07/2019
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
We have now had our 2017 Envision Preferred for two years. We bought it, new, for mainly two reasons: My wife's aging parents could easily get in and out of the back seat and it was very quiet on the road. Old-fashioned Buick quiet. Now, going on year number three, I'm not too happy. First the good stuff: comfy seats, quiet ride (initially), pretty decent mileage (70% highway, 30% city, av. is 29.8 mpg), and good fit and finish. My biggest problem is with a service system that is abysmal and that includes the inaccuracy of the auto-reminders one gets from the dealers, even though they can query the vehicle any time they want. . Experience with two different dealers, one small "family owned since 1927" and the other part of a mega-group. The token oil change and tire rotation stuff they are just fine. But, actually have some sort of warranty problem that might require a little effort and they don't seem to have clue what to do. Three problems going on right now - 1) all four passenger doors retain water in a rainstorm or after a car washing. Lots of water. As much a 2/3 cup per door comes pouring out when the door is opened. It is a design flaw. The gasketing covers the drain holes when the door is shut. Both dealerships think I am being silly and picky and say they can "find no TSB's" Must they have a TSB? This has been a one and a half year debate. Summertime - musty smell; wintertime - if there is an above- freezing rainstorm during the day and then a below-freezing night then there's ice rattling in the doors in the morning until it melts. I'm not being picky. 2) The vehicle just turned over 20k miles. The tires (Michelin Premier ltx) have gotten really noisy. We bought this SUV partly for its quiet. Now it sounds like my old pickup. I brought this up to one of the dealerships last week. Diagnosis was that all four tires had "feathered" and were wearing unevenly. Fix per the returned invoice was (I kid you not): "Only fix is to replace tires. Since tread is still good on tires, advise driving till tires are more worn and then replace them". I have written the service advisor asking for some sort of prorated replacement. I am being ignored. 3) I have seen other reviews mention this. A rattle somewhere under the floorboard in front. The interesting part is that it shows up when I fill up the gas tank. If I only fill it up 3/4 full, no rattle. Don't have the guts to ask them what they might want to do about that yet. Oh, I get around the horrible stop/start by driving in manual mode all the time. Have had no problems with that. Transmission is sometimes harsh. I have to wonder if Buick is the next one out the door and GM has told them to keep costs at a minimum and the dealer staff just don't care. I've never been treated with such an attitude before. If you are going to consider an Envision, scrutinize the service department heavily first.
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Cal South
Cal south, 01/03/2018
updated 07/09/2024
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Smooth riding, good mpg, nice comfortable ride and quiet.
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Love this car - Great value
Anne, 06/08/2018
2017 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I reviewed all types of cars and once I set my sights on this one, I had to have it. I have been driving it for only one month and I am not disappointed. Love it! I saved quite a bit by buying a previously owned Corporate Lease with only 12,000 miles. Had to have it brought up from Naples. Must have saved nearly $10K by buying slightly used.
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Fantastic Ride
Becky - grandma, 08/09/2018
2018 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
Could have a little more cargo space. Front console could have space to hold 2 cans , does bot.
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China junk
Matt, 10/17/2019
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Made in china our rear differential leaks oil and can't get parts now it's been about 7 month's
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Sidetracked
Randy King, 02/25/2018
2017 Buick Envision 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Planning on buying a Lexus RX350 or Range Rover Evoque and got sidetracked by this vehicle. Saved thousands and have what I consider a premium SUV.
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Great value, great vehicle
Ro Gal, 05/15/2020
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My last vehicle was a Cadillac SRX and my wife and I loved it. When it was time for a new vehicle we were on the lot looking at the SRX again and my wife saw the Envision and we both decided to test drive it. Two hours later and thousands of dollars saved, we drove home in the Envision. One year later and we still like the vehicle a lot Comfortable and it has almost all the luxury features our Cadillac had! If I had to say anything negative, it would be that it is a just a bit underpowered with the 2.5L compared to the 3.5 in the Caddy. But that isn't to say it's not peppy or can't easily get from a entry ramp speed of 45 to 75mph in less than 4 seconds. This was my first Buick and likely not the last.
The perfect car for this old lady
Reenie Rodgers, 07/25/2023
2017 Buick Envision Premium I 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Envision in December 2017. My husband and I always bought Oldsmobile's and when GM stopped making them, we switched to Buick. Had an Enclave, but had some problems with it and decided I wanted something slightly smaller anyway. I tried the Encore, but thought it was too small. Then the dealer said "What about the Envision?" I had never even heard of it, but as soon as I sat in it I was hooked. I ordered one black on black and as soon as I picked him up I decided to name him "Max". Of all the cars I have had over the years Max is the best by far. After five years he's never needed anything more than regular servicing, and the dealership I take him to always tells me that the Envision is one of the best cars for reliability they've ever had, He has all the bells and whistles (some ot which I must admit I still haven't figured out) and he's just a real joy to drive. Every once in a while when I'm driving him I think about just taking off and heading across the country - he's that great to drive. Of course, since I'm 80 years old I guess that's not practical. Still . . . I don't understand why GM doesn't advertise these wonderful cars. They're a perfect mid-size and Max still gets compliments on his good looks. Needless to say, I heartily recommend the Buick Envision.
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Poor head lights
Gary, 12/13/2017
2017 Buick Envision 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
Night time driving is poor with the dim / bright lights! Not even close to the old head lights !!
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No CD player
Donna Allen, 03/22/2018
2017 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 25 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Buick Envision a little over a year ago. I discovered shortly after completing my purchase that my new car did not have a CD player. While I love my Envision, the fact that I do not have a CD player has plagued me for the last year. I have downloaded to a flash drive and it is just not the same as having control over my what I want to listen to. I even went to Best Buy today to see if they had a cd/mp3player that would work in my car. They don’t. Bottom line. I WOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE HAD I KNOWN THAT I DID NOT HAVE A CD PLAYER. I Guess it’s back to BMW for me.
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2017 Buick Envision
Cindy Cunningham, 04/16/2017
2017 Buick Envision Premium II 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
Very quiet ride and enjoying the heads up display.
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satisfaction
night owl, 04/07/2023
2017 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
it drives very well. and is good on gas, and is comfortable to take trips in.
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Great car
Mike L, 04/15/2023
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2018 Buick Envision Essence 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one of the best car that I've owned. It has adequate power on is very comfortable. It rides very smooth.
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Great SUV
Anita, 10/16/2020
2018 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nice, comfortable riding SVU
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Lilly white dream car
Cindy Smith, 12/22/2017
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the second car I've bought there , love my car.
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Awesome car
Kristina Jageilski, 12/04/2020
2017 Buick Envision Preferred 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my new car! I saw an ad from Edmunds on facebook and found the exact car I was looking for! It was super easy!!!
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