2024 Buick Envista

Price Range: $22,400 - $28,600

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The 2024 Buick Envista is a surprisingly stylish and affordable small SUV. It offers generous passenger room and a slick-looking interior. A small cargo area and the lack of available all-wheel drive are drawbacks, but overall we think the Envista should appeal to buyers who want something compact and fuel-efficient yet still want something that looks and feels grown-up.Read full review

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$19,773

Prices based on sales in VA thru 3/2/26

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Pros

Exceptionally affordable
Style well beyond its price point
Plenty of room in both rows of seating
Easy-to-use tech features

Cons

Not available with all-wheel drive
Small cargo area

What's new

All-new model for 2024
Kicks off the first Envista generation

Overview

Written by automotive expert Jared Gall

3/9/2026

Buick has been trying to lure younger buyers for decades, but the 2024 Envista looks like the brand's best effort yet. Sharing many parts with the Chevrolet Trax, the Buick Envista manages a much richer look and still keeps its starting price comfortably below $25,000. This compact SUV is larger than Buick's Encore GX and, even with its stylish sloping roofline, has a more spacious rear seat. Yet it undercuts the GX by several thousand dollars, and Buick asks buyers to sacrifice little, as the Envista's standard equipment includes a fully digital dashboard and a fair complement of safety tech.

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Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$138/mo

$199/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Is the Envista a good SUV?

If your definition of "good" includes available all-wheel drive, then, no, the Envista is not a good SUV. It is only available with front-wheel drive. But for buyers outside of the snowbelt, our answer is yes. The turbocharged 1.2-liter inline-three's 136 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque are meager but will safely get the Envista to freeway speeds without triggering other drivers' automatic emergency braking — which is standard on the Buick. It rides comfortably, and there's enough space inside for a quartet of 6-footers, which is rarely the case in new vehicles this affordable. And an EPA-combined fuel economy rating of 30 mpg means it's cheap to own too. Besides, it looks cool. When was the last time anybody said that about a Buick?

Competitors to consider

We're in a golden age for quality compact SUVs: the Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos and the Envista's corporate siblings, the Encore GX, Chevrolet Trax and Chevrolet Trailblazer, are all solid picks. For a driving experience that delivers on the excitement of its looks, the Mazda CX-30 is the 300-pound gorilla in the class (they're small gorillas). It has a lot more standard power and an available turbocharged engine that comes close to doubling the Envista's output. But most of the Buick's competition is smaller inside, particularly in the back seat. The spacious Volkswagen Taos is another model worth checking out alongside the Envista.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

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7.8

out of 10

We drove the 2024 Buick Envista on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Envista drive? Despite the Envista's small three-cylinder engine, it manages to feel plenty peppy around town and while merging up to highway speeds. At our test track, the Envista accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. That's a bit quicker than average for an extra-small SUV. The Envista's transmission is generally responsive and smooth-shifting.

In our testing, the Envista stopped from 60 mph in a fairly average 125 feet, but we liked its firm-feeling pedal around town and found it was easy to control the brakes for smooth stops. The Buick's handling was a pleasant surprise. Body roll is well controlled, and the Envista proved to be somewhat eager on some of our favorite on- and off-ramps.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Envista? The Envista lacks the soft, cushy ride you might expect from a Buick. Still, it isn't uncomfortable and it maintains its composure over bumps. Wind and road noise levels are also higher than we'd expect from a Buick, but it wasn't so loud as to interfere with conversation. The diminutive three-cylinder engine has a distinctive sound but is well isolated and quieter than some rival four-cylinders.

The Envista's climate system has easy-to-use physical buttons and pumps out plenty of cool air when you need it. Seat and steering wheel heaters are available, and they worked very quickly in our testing. A nice feature on the Envista are air vents for rear passengers. Not every vehicle in this segment offers those.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Envista has a singular large panel to house its digital displays to a stylish and dramatic effect. Its clean look and simple menu structures make the Envista easy to understand after only a few minutes. Thanks to the Envista's slightly elevated ride height, it's essentially a tall car, and getting in and out is very easy. Only taller passengers will need to watch their heads if they get into the back seat.

Despite the Envista's small size, there's plenty of passenger room front and back. The Buick's sleek styling does reduce headroom compared to its more conventionally styled twin, the Chevy Trax, but it's not to the point of being claustrophobic. It's also harder to see out of the Envista than boxier rivals, but the high-definition backup camera helps make parallel parking easier.

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Build & Price

Buying Tips for the 2024 Buick Envista for March

Here are some tips to help you get the best deal on a 2024 Buick Envista.

The Buick Envista trims, including the Preferred and Sport Touring, are seeing a noticeable savings from their MSRP. With buyers often paying around 13-14% less than the sticker price, this can result in savings of up to $4,000, particularly on the Avenir trim. Keep this in mind as a point when negotiating with dealers.
Currently, there are no generally available customer cash rebates on the 2024 Buick Envista. So, focus your negotiations on other areas like the price difference from the MSRP to the Edmunds True Market Value.
If you're interested in a new Envista, note that this model is in short supply nationwide. With only a handful of new units on dealer lots, securing a vehicle might be a bit challenging. Consider contacting local dealers to discuss reserving one.
Looking for a used Envista? You're in luck, as there’s a healthy inventory of 278 used models available nationwide. And since the used Envista typically spends around 30-41 days on the lot before being sold, it’s selling faster than the average used car. So act quickly to grab one, but the quicker sales might mean less wiggle room on price.

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Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? The Envista lacks a built-in navigation system and voice commands. Still, it's easy to connect your smartphone's apps through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, both of which work wirelessly. We had zero issues with either wired or wireless connection, something you can't say for every vehicle with wireless smartphone connectivity.

The Envista is available with a handful of advanced driver aids, including adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning. We found the systems easy to activate and smooth in operation with no false alarms. The adaptive cruise kept up with traffic on the highway without leaving a huge gap from the vehicle ahead of you.

Storage

7/10

How’s the storage? Though the Envista is very similar to the Chevy Trax, the Buick's swoopy styling eats into its practicality. Where the Trax offers 25.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the Envista offers only 20.7 cubes. That means it also trails the Volkswagen Taos by some margin. That said, the Envista can still hold more than a week's worth of groceries without a problem and its rear seats can also be folded for larger items. Inside, the Envista offers front passengers plenty of storage options for personal items, but rear passengers will have to make do with only door pocket storage. There isn't even a center armrest for the back seat.

Thanks to the Envista's generous rear seat legroom, car seats shouldn't be too difficult to install. Even larger rear-facing models won't require you to move the front seats forward. Latch anchors are easy to access, but the rear cargo cover might need to be moved for access to other anchor points.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the Envista will get 30 mpg in combined city/highway driving. During our time with the Envista, we saw fuel economy reach nearly 36 mpg on open roads on one tank as well as numbers in the low 20s during some particularly bad traffic. Overall, we think the Envista will have no problem matching its EPA targets.

Value

8/10

Is the Envista a good value? The Buick Envista is well built and has the look and build quality of a considerably more expensive crossover. It is a good value in the segment. Interior materials are a mixed bag — good-quality upholstery contrasts against a lot of hard and somewhat unpleasant plastic panels, even if they do fit together well. The only other real knock against the Envista's value is the lack of available all-wheel drive. Rivals like the Volkswagen Taos and Mazda CX-30 have it, and while they can cost thousands more than the Buick when fully loaded, that's a feature some buyers will insist on having.

Warranties are fairly standard, with three years/36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. But the Envista steps ahead of some of its competition with six years/70,000 miles of roadside assistance and one year of free maintenance.

Wildcard

8/10

Sophistication isn't usually associated with vehicles in the Envista's price range. Yet this little Buick fully delivers with distinctive, luxury-like styling and an enjoyable driving demeanor. This is a little crossover SUV that you'll be proud to park in your driveway.

2024 Buick Envista trim level differences

The 2024 Buick Envista is a compact SUV available with a single powertrain: a turbocharged 1.2-liter inline three-cylinder engine (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft of torque) and a six-speed automatic transmission. The Envista is front-wheel-drive; all-wheel drive is not available. It's offered in three trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir. While the latter two do include more standard equipment, nearly all their additional content is available as stand-alone options on the lower trim levels, making them largely appearance packages. Compare the 2024 Buick Envista trim levels in-depth.

Which Envista trim does Edmunds recommend?

Almost all of the equipment that is standard on the top-level Avenir trim is available à la carte on even the base model. That's why the base Preferred trim is our choice in the Envista lineup. Buyers can pick and choose the options and packages that are important to them and save significantly compared to a higher trim level.

Buick Envista Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.5

41 reviews

5(49%)

4(7%)

3(10%)

2(17%)

1(17%)

Owners Say

The reviews for the 2024 Buick Envista are mixed. Owners like its style, comfortable ride, roominess, and the modern features that come with a good price. However, many have experienced issues like faulty cameras, window problems, and delays in getting replacement parts. Some owners also mentioned problems with the seats, transmission, and overall reliability, causing frustration and disappointment.

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Most Helpful Owner Review

Got two Envistas, get rear suspension upgrade

LA city slicker, 01/16/2024

2024 Buick Envista Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A)

We got two Envistas. One was an ST with CQ I and CQ II packages. Another was a rare no-option Avenir because optioned-out Avenirs get closer to other makers' superior offerings; every $1k increase greatly changes the value proposition. Overall, these cars provide more than their price point should offer, but there are no miracles in terms of what you get for the money. Our ST has the … base torsion beam rear suspension with 225 mm section width Goodyear Assurance tires on 18" rims. The Avenir has 19" rims on wide for its weight 245 mm section width tires Continental ProContact TX tires plus the rear suspension is a Watts linkage setup (still not fully independent). You may think the taller sidewalls of the base ST tire setup would ride better. Not at all. The ST rides well on the highway, but on the bumpy Los Angeles city roads at lower speeds, the ride is mediocre, especially on rippled pavement, tar strips, road reflectors, and speed bump half-rounds. I'm almost clenching my teeth if I see bumps coming up. The low-speed city-road ride on my '95 Trans Am, '98 Trans Am, and '15 1LT Corvette was better. The Avenir, by contrast, rides like a gem. It feels as comfortable or more so than my '10 Audi A5, '13 Cadillac ATS (praised for its ride/handling tuning), '19 Genesis G70, and mother's '22 BMW X3. All the video and press reviews miss this. One can get the same wheel/suspension/tire setup as the Avenir in the ST through the Experience Buick Package (EBP) that also gets you a tiny moonroof. The Preferred can theoretically get the EBP with arguably nicest looking rims (although 18", not 19" like ST-EBP or Avenir), but it doesn't seem like Buick produces any in reality. Dealers also don't want to custom order this overseas built car. Speaking of production, Buick is hardly making any of these yet. As of writing, there are no Avenirs or STs between 200-300+ miles from downtown LA. At the same time, word is getting around on these cars' overall appeal that it's much harder to get deals if you can buy one than in summer/early fall. As a result, some dealers are listing lightly used Envistas for up to thousands more than MSRP. The motor is much quieter than the '21 Encore GX 1.2L I3 we had and it's as refined as the best four-cylinders in its class. Some magazine reviews say this motor is more refined than NA 4-cylinder rivals that don't benefit from turbo muffling. Whatever sound comes through is more pleasant than a typical 4-cylinder. This I3 has some complex timbre of an 80s V6 American family sedan. Since these are driven around parking-lot-like LA streets, the available acceleration is good enough. A snappy 0-45 mph is all we need and it delivers. But if you drive hilly areas at higher speeds with multiple passengers, you may need to look elsewhere or shell out more $. Motor Trend got 8.5-sec. 0-60 mph on an 18" tired Trax; as good as "quick" sports sedans in the early 1990s. Maybe our ST would be close to that. 0-60 mph is 9.3-9.4 sec. for Envistas with larger 19" rim/tire. Fuel economy is good and doesn't underperform EPA's rating. Some online got up to 42 mpg highway. Consumer Reports gets 31 mpg combined on their Trax. Noise-level wise, both cars are quiet up to around 70 mph. Buick's quiet tuning may make this a deal-maker over the Trax. Car and Driver got 68 dBA at 70 mph for their wider tired Avenir, 1 dBA quieter than a Lexus NX. However, unlike many luxury cars we had that get modestly louder to 90+ mph, this Envista gets rapidly louder above 70 mph from primarily tire noise. The seats are reasonably comfortable in the ST for shorter rides, but the seat bottom cushions are a bit short for my 5'10" height, and the padding is minimal/firm. The Avenir's leather front seats are modestly more comfortable. Rear seat room, especially legroom, is a big bright spot. It may be class-leading and I think it's more than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry rear seat legroom. Interior styling and features are outstanding and punch well above its price point. I don't understand why some reviewers ding the virtual cockpit's excessive bezel on the right side when you can't get a virtual cockpit on virtually anything under $30k. I rather have the artistic shape with bezel than a tiny bezel and a sharp corner. At least the screens are on the bigger or best-in-class range. Fit and finish is excellent too. The flat-bottomed steering wheel is a nice bonus that Buick didn't have to put in, but they did. You don't feel like you're in a bargain penalty box. The radio is OK and tolerable if you have a good source (e.g., Tidal high resolution and bit rate through wired connection). Hard and virtual controls are excellent. The wireless charger, however, seems to be useless. The exterior styling is good too, and can be excellent depending on your tastes and options. It looks like a MB GLE Coupe from the rear and distantly like a Lamborghini Urus from the front. This car is long for its price class, and rivals look dinky by comparison. Trunk space is excellent. The sloping back window cuts into the height, but at 20.7 cubic feet of space with rear seats up, that's still 0.1 cubic fee more than a Ford Crown Victoria. TRIMS/OPTIONS TO GET: If you drive on bumpy roads at lower speeds, get any trim with the EBP option or Avenir. If you want sweet spot value, a Preferred or ST with CQ I and II give stuff you can't match anywhere else (incl. Trax) for the $. Preferred with no option or color only option is good if you want the cheapest virtual cockpit car that looks good.

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2024 Buick Envista Features & Specs

Trim:

Preferred

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$138/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	20.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2024 Buick Envista has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall.

Recalls

1 recall found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 23V744000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: A232424320
Number of vehicles affected:: 60154
Defect Description:: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
Defect Consequence:: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / unlimited miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Envista safety features:

Following distance indicator: Displays the amount of time (at current speed) the Envista is behind the vehicle ahead of it.
Front pedestrian braking: Detects pedestrians in front of the Envista at speeds between 5 and 50 mph and applies the brakes in certain scenarios.
Lane keeping assistance with lane departure warning: Alerts you if the Envista begins to drift out of its lane by briefly tugging on the steering wheel.

NHTSA Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	4 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	15.5%

FAQ

Is the Buick Envista a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Envista both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.8 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 Envista gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 41 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Envista has 20.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Buick Envista. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Buick Envista?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Buick Envista:

All-new model for 2024
Kicks off the first Envista generation

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Is the Buick Envista reliable?

To determine whether the Buick Envista is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Envista. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Envista's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Buick Envista a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Buick Envista is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Envista and gave it a 7.8 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 Envista gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 41 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Envista is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Buick Envista?

The least-expensive 2024 Buick Envista is the 2024 Buick Envista Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $22,400.

Other versions include:

Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $22,400
Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $24,100
Avenir 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $28,600

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What are the different models of Buick Envista?

If you're interested in the Buick Envista, the next question is, which Envista model is right for you? Envista variants include Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A), Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A), and Avenir 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A). For a full list of Envista models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 Buick Envista

Pricing

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Cost to Drive

Edmunds spotlight: Is the Envista a good SUV?

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Buying Tips for the 2024 Buick Envista for March

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

2024 Buick Envista trim level differences

Which Envista trim does Edmunds recommend?

Buick Envista Reviews

Owner Reviews

Owners Say

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2024 Buick Envista Features & Specs

Reliability

Recalls

Warranty

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Envista safety features:

NHTSA Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars

FAQ

Is the Buick Envista a good car?

What's new in the 2024 Buick Envista?

Is the Buick Envista reliable?

Is the 2024 Buick Envista a good car?

How much should I pay for a 2024 Buick Envista?

What are the different models of Buick Envista?