{"id":3134,"date":"2020-06-03T18:18:03","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T22:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/?p=3134"},"modified":"2025-03-07T09:27:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:27:53","slug":"new-2021-buick-envision-to-arrive-early-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/new-2021-buick-envision-to-arrive-early-next-year\/","title":{"rendered":"New 2021 Buick Envision to arrive early next year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The upcoming 2021 Buick Envision is certainly no wallflower.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Market segments don\u2019t come any more competitive than the compact luxury crossover SUV class, with younger brands like Acura, Lexus and Infiniti mixing it up with the old guard from Europe including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo. Nearly 20 models duke it out in this category, and Buick, which carefully balances between both luxury and mainstream volume market sectors, has been struggling to get noticed with a fairly safely styled Envision<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

After two years of availability in China, Yantai, Shandong-built Envision<\/a> wasn\u2019t exactly fresh when it arrived in Canada for the 2016 model year, and while some of the just-named premium brands fare worse on the compact luxury SUV sales chart than Buick\u2019s entry, it\u2019s never found the type of traction an SUV priced as competitively in this segment should. In fact, unlike its closest rivals, Buick\u2019s larger three-row Enclave<\/a> SUV sold in greater numbers than the Envision last year, and its much smaller subcompact Encore sold almost four times as many units. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The outgoing 2016-2020 Buick Envision is less noticeable than the new model, yet still attractive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Soon it will be out with the old and in with the new, however, this attractive new 2021 Envision showing that Buick is getting serious about competing against the best in the business, at least from a styling perspective. Only small design cues, such as the overall grille design and general shape of the headlamps and taillights, carry forward into the updated model, while much of its sheet metal appears more angular than in past Buicks, closer in fact to Cadillac\u2019s XT crossover SUV line. <\/span><\/p>\n

With just three exterior photos to go on, and very little information accompanying them, there\u2019s not much to talk about. Buick mentioned nothing about the current 197 horsepower naturally aspirated base 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, but did speak of the 252 horsepower 2.0-litre turbocharged four that\u2019s now offered as an option in the 2020 model. Therefore we can assume the 2.0-litre turbo will come standard, and be joined up with a new nine-speed automatic that\u2019s three gears more advanced than the one it will replace. Also expected, Canadian-bound Envisions will more than likely continue into the new generation with standard AWD. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The new 2021 Envision pulls a few design cues from its predecessor, particularly the shape of its headlamps and taillights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of note, the first-generation Envision<\/a> rides on the same GM Delta platform as the current second-generation Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain compact SUVs, so it makes sense that this latest iteration will do likewise. The current model offers a commendable ride and handling package thanks to a fully independent suspension with struts up front and four-link setup in the rear, so it\u2019s likely something very similar will underpin the new 2021 model. <\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the new 2021 Envision will arrive with standard forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking (for vehicles and pedestrians), lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, rear parking assist, etcetera. Reports also claim the new Envision\u2019s advanced driver assistance systems were partially developed at General Motors\u2019 Canadian Technical Centre, which is a nice connection to Canada. <\/span><\/p>\n

Available features should include front parking assist, semi-automatic parking assist, an overhead parking monitor, blindspot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a head-up display unit, a rearview mirror with an integrated camera system, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The old Envision should be considered by luxury buyers wanting a nicely refined compact luxury SUV.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A 10.0-inch centre-mounted touchscreen featuring an HD reverse camera will be available, incidentally, as will Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, not to mention Amazon Alexa, while Buick will offer its top-line Avenir trim in the Envision for the first time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Just in case you prefer the subtler, softer lines of today\u2019s 2020 Buick Envision<\/a> or simply want to take advantage of any deals that might be available now, like manufacturer rebates, financing and leasing offers, and dealer invoice pricing that could save you thousands, take note that an inexpensive CarCostCanada membership will provide you with everything just mentioned and more, giving you everything needed before speaking with your local Buick dealer. <\/span><\/p>\n

By checking our 2020 Buick Envision Canada Prices page<\/a>, you can currently receive up to $1,000 in additional incentives for this model or the 2020 Encore<\/a>, while the 2021 Encore<\/a> is available with zero-percent financing. Also notable, you can get up to $1,500 in incentives when purchasing a 2020 Enclave<\/a> or a 2020 Regal Sportback<\/a>. Make sure to see our CarCostCanada \u201cHow it Works\u201d<\/a> page to learn more. <\/span><\/p>\n

As for the newly redesigned Buick Envision, it\u2019s expected to go on sale sometime in early 2021, but we\u2019ll no doubt be getting more details before then. Stay tuned\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Story credit: Trevor Hofmann <\/span><\/p>\n

Photo credits: Buick<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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