2025 Buick Envision Overview - Motor Illustrated

The 2025 Buick Envision quickly follows the delayed 2024 model year’s mid-cycle refresh, as the current second-generation model was introduced for the 2021 model year. It’s available in three trim levels and offers a single powertrain option in Canada.

2025 Buick Envision Changes and Updates

For its fifth year on the market, the Envision benefits from very few changes after receiving many design and technological enhancements last year, which included a redesigned front fascia inspired by the brand’s latest design philosophy first seen on the Buick Wildcat EV Concept that was introduced in 2022, a 30-inch curved dashboard panel housing both the digital driver instrument panel and infotainment system touchscreen. The 2025 model ditches the Cinnabar Metallic paint color for Brilliant Red.

2025 Buick Envision Trim Levels and Pricing

The Envision is available in Preferred, Sport Touring or ST as well as Avenir trim levels.

All three trims are equipped with a turbocharged 2.0L inline-four engine that develops 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, managed by a nine-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard across the board.

	Engine	Trans	Drive	MSRP	Freight & PDI	A/C Tax	Dealer Fees	Net Price
Preferred	Turbo 2.0L I4	9AT	AWD	$44,199	$2,100	$100	$699	$47,098
Sport Touring	Turbo 2.0L I4	9AT	AWD	$47,399	$2,100	$100	$699	$50,298
Avenir	Turbo 2.0L I4	9AT	AWD	$53,299	$2,100	$100	$699	$56,198

2025 Buick Envision Specifications

	Preferred	Sport Touring	Avenir
Engine	Turbo 2.0L I4	Turbo 2.0L I4	Turbo 2.0L I4
Transmission	9AT	9AT	9AT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Output (hp @ rpm)	228 @ 5,000	228 @ 5,000	228 @ 5,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	258 @ 1,500 to 4,000	258 @ 1,500 to 4,000	258 @ 1,500 to 4,000
Power-to-Weight Ratio (kg/hp)	7.8	7.9	8.1
City/Highway/Combined Fuel Economy (L/100 km)	10.8 / 8.3 / 9.7	10.8 / 8.3 / 9.7	10.8 / 8.3 / 9.7
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	60.9	60.9	60.9
Required Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular
Standard Wheels and Tires	P235/60R18	P245/45R20	P245/45R20
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (m)	11.6	11.6	11.6
Wheelbase (mm)	2,779	2,779	2,779
Length (mm)	4,641	4,641	4,641
Width Excluding Mirrors (mm)	1,882	1,882	1,882
Height (mm)	1,641	1,641	1,641
Track Width Front/Rear (mm)	1,608 / 1,608	1,608 / 1,608	1,608 / 1,608
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	170	170
Approach/Breakover/Departure Angles (degrees)	NA / NA / NA	NA / NA / NA	NA / NA / NA
Headroom Front/Rear (mm)	1,006 / 988	1,006 / 988	1,006 / 988
Legroom Front/Rear (mm)	1,026 / 998	1,026 / 998	1,026 / 998
Shoulder Room Front/Rear (mm)	1,440 / 1,420	1,440 / 1,420	1,440 / 1,420
Hip Room Front/Rear (mm)	1,400 / 1,204	1,400 / 1,204	1,400 / 1,204
Cargo Volume Min/Max (L)	714 / 1493	714 / 1493	714 / 1493
Curb Weight (kg)	1,787	1,798	1,853
Towing Capacity (kg)	680	680	680

2025 Buick Envision Warranty Coverage

In Canada, the Buick Envision is covered by a 3-year/60,000 km Limited Warranty (whichever comes first) and a 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Limited Warranty, along with a 3-year/60,000 km Surface Corrosion Limited Warranty and a 6-year/160,000 km Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

24-hour roadside assistance is offered on the Envision for 5 years or 100,000 km in Canada, whichever comes first.

What the 2025 Buick Envision Does Well

Call it premium, near-luxury or upscale, the Envision is pricier than mass-market compact crossovers, but more affordable than luxury compact crossovers. It’s also very well-equipped even in base trim and maintenance costs are among the lowest in the industry according to recent surveys from Consumer Reports. In short, we get a luxury-oriented vehicle for only a few dollars more a month than a mainstream product.
As usual with Buick products, cabin noise is slightly lower than in mainstream compact crossovers. The difference may only be a couple of decibels, but that’s enough to be noticeable.
The Envision’s infotainment system is very easy to use, as in most recent GM vehicles. The touchscreen is responsive, graphics are crystal clear, and the screen size is most appreciable. While most manufacturers are moving all centre stack controls to the touchscreen, it’s nice to see intuitive user-friendly climate controls on the dashboard and a volume dial on the centre console. The Envision is technologically up to date, but not too gimmicky, so older generations of drivers will still feel at home.
Aside from the glossy black trim that will quickly gather dust, overall cabin fit and finish is quite good. Buick’s choice of materials spruces up the overall appearance nicely, and the cheaper-looking plastics are generally out of sight. There are five interior colour schemes available across the trim levels, and they all look good in our humble opinion.

What the 2025 Buick Envision Doesn’t Do Well

It’s a premium product, but it’s still a Buick. If we’re seeking to impress our neighbours and trigger vehicular envy, the Tri-Shield badge can’t compete with a BMW propeller, four Audi rings or a Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star.
The Envision’s turbo 2.0L engine is a decent powerplant for the daily drive, sufficiently refined and not too noisy under wide-open throttle. However, it isn’t thrilling in any way, and fuel economy isn’t its greatest virtue. To put it simply, the Envision doesn’t amaze or utterly disappoint.
There’s sufficient room for four or five adults, and the occupant in the middle rear seat has enough headroom. That said, the rear seatback angle isn’t adjustable to enhance comfort on longer drives. The cargo area offers a volume of 714 litres with the rear seatbacks up, 1,493 litres with the seats folded down. Not bad, but many compact crossovers are more accommodating.
Politically speaking, or patriotically speaking, the Envision is the product of an American brand, but it’s built in China. While that may turn off potential customers who would prefer a locally built vehicle, it’s worth pointing out that the Envision has no assembly quality issues, despite what people may think about Chinese-made products.