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Used 2018 Buick Envision SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Buick Envision is a midsize crossover SUV with seating for five. There are five trim levels offered, starting with the base Envision trim. It is only available as front-wheel drive and comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (197 horsepower, 192 pound-feet of torque). All-wheel drive can be added to the Preferred and Essence trims. The Premium and Premium II trims have all-wheel drive as standard and come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft). All Envisions use a six-speed automatic transmission.

Standard features for the base Envision trim include 18-inch wheels, foglights, auto-dimming and heated mirrors, a hands-free power liftgate with adjustable opening heights, rear parking sensors, keyless ignition and entry, remote start, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable and heated front seats, and 60/40-split folding rear seats. Standard tech features include OnStar communications (includes 4G LTE connection and Wi-Fi hotspot), Bluetooth, a rearview camera, an 8-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, four USB ports (two are charge-only), Bluetooth, and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

The Preferred trim is essentially the same but is eligible for more options. The Essence trim adds three-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, driver-seat memory settings, heated outboard rear seats, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Stepping up to the Premium trim gets you 19-inch wheels, front parking sensors, automatic wipers, a larger driver information display, a seven-speaker Bose premium audio system, a 110-volt household power outlet, a forward collision alert system, and lane departure warning and intervention system.

At the top of the range, the Premium II trim adds adaptive xenon headlights, automatic high beams, an automated parking system, a navigation system, a head-up display, an extendable thigh support for the driver seat, and ventilated front seats. This trim is eligible for the Driver Confidence package that includes adaptive cruise control, a top-down parking camera system, and forward collision mitigation system with automatic braking.

Some features are available on supporting trims as options. Other add-ons include a panoramic sunroof, side assist steps, a roof rack and a cargo cover.

Which Envision trim does Edmunds recommend?

We consider the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine upgrade the best fit for the 2018 Buick Envision. The base 2.5-liter engine struggles a bit by comparison. For this reason, we recommend the Premium or Premium II trims, which are the only ones to come with the turbocharged engine.

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Cypress, TX
Vehicle
Envision Base
Envision Preferred
Envision Essence
Envision Premium
Envision Premium II
Vehicle
Base
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Preferred
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Essence
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Premium II
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
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Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette/cloth
leatherette/cloth
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
197 hp @ 6,300 rpm
197 hp @ 6,300 rpm
197 hp @ 6,300 rpm
252 hp @ 5,500 rpm
252 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
192 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
192 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
192 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/60R18
225/60R18
225/60R18
235/50R19
235/50R19
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.3 gal.
17.3 gal.
17.3 gal.
17.3 gal.
17.3 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
381 / 502 miles
381 / 502 miles
381 / 502 miles
346 / 450 miles
346 / 450 miles
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
39.5 ft.
39.5 ft.
Curb weight
3,755 lb.
3,755 lb.
3,755 lb.
4,083 lb.
4,083 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
66.8 in.
66.8 in.
66.8 in.
66.8 in.
66.8 in.
Length
183.7 in.
183.7 in.
183.7 in.
183.7 in.
183.7 in.
Wheelbase
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
26.9 cu. ft.
26.9 cu. ft.
26.9 cu. ft.
26.9 cu. ft.
26.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
Rear Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Light Neutral w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth
Light Neutral w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth
Light Neutral w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Ebony w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Ebony w/Dark Plum Interior Accents, leather
Chestnut Brown w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Light Neutral w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Ebony w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Ebony w/Dark Plum Interior Accents, leather
Chestnut Brown w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Light Neutral w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Ebony w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Ebony w/Dark Plum Interior Accents, leather
Chestnut Brown w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Exterior
Summit White
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Bronze Alloy Metallic
Galaxy Silver Metallic
Chili Red Metallic
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Galaxy Silver Metallic
Chili Red Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Summit White
Bronze Alloy Metallic
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Galaxy Silver Metallic
Chili Red Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Summit White
Bronze Alloy Metallic
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Galaxy Silver Metallic
Chili Red Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Summit White
Bronze Alloy Metallic
Midnight Amethyst Metallic