2017 Buick Envision review
Buick Envision highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Easy maneuverability
- Quiet interior
- Feature-rich
Cons
- Subpar cargo capacity
- Lackluster engine performance
- Roof pillars obstruct the outward view
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 26 highway, 22 combined
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Compact, with a spacious luxury feel
The 2017 Buick Envision is a compact SUV defined by its upscale features. The Envision is more than just a pretty face, however. With standard all-wheel drive, it may suit you if you're looking for control in all types of weather. Whether you're looking for a car small enough for city commuting or one spacious enough for running the kids around, the Buick Envision could be right for you.
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What is new for the 2017 Buick Envision?
- The Envision is available in a variety of new trims, including the Base, Essence, and Preferred.
- Envision trims have been upgraded with Leatherette & Cloth, Flex Fuel Vehicle, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
2017 Buick Envision trims
Preferred
All-wheel drive, cloth seats with leatherette accents, six-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, hands-free liftgate, and heated front seats.
Essence
Adds leather-appointed seats, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, heated steering wheel, roof rails, memory seat settings, and more.
Premium I
Intelligent all-wheel drive; turbo engine, Bose® premium seven-speaker system with amplifier, lane-keep assist, forward collision alert, and more.
Premium II
Heads-up display, navigation, automatic park assist, ventilated and cooled front seats, and more.
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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Buick Envision
1. Standard All-Wheel drive
In the compact SUV class, few vehicles come standard with all-wheel drive. If you buy a 2017 Buick Envision, however, you can rest easy knowing that all-wheel drive is standard. This might be particularly important if you live in a wintry or rainy climate, or occasionally find yourself on dirt and gravel roads. The Envision can get you where you need to go in a variety of driving conditions.
2.Easy to maneuver.
The Buick Envision's small size makes it perfect for city driving. Compared with other, larger SUVs, the Envision can slide into tight parking spots or slip through traffic with ease. In addition, the automatic parking assist feature, available on the Premium II trim level, will park your Envision in a parallel or perpendicular spot with the push of a button.
3. Straightforward tech connectivity
The 2017 Buick Envision comes standard with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® connectivity. This makes it easy to listen to your favorite podcasts or music while you drive, with no fuss. The Envision also comes standard with a six-speaker audio system, so your tunes can always sound their best. In addition, the Envision comes with an available Wi-Fi hotspot that can keep you connected on the road.
4. Rooms to stretch your legs
Despite its compact size, the Buick Envision is spacious enough to give you and your passengers a comfortable ride. The 2017 Envision has more than 40 inches of legroom in the front and more than 37 inches for rear passengers. That means that even adults can sit comfortably in the back seat, and if you've got little ones there will be plenty of space for rear-facing car seats.
5. Upscale touches
The Buick Envision feels like a luxury SUV, even in the base trims. The base-level Envision has cloth seats with leatherette accents, but all other trims have leather seating. The Envision comes standard with features that will make your life a bit easier and more comfortable, including heated front seats, a hands-free liftgate, and QuietTuning® technology to block road noise in the cabin.
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Standard leather seats
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.8 out of 5
14 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 11 |
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| 4 Stars | 3 |
| 3 Stars | 0 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Buick Envision an overall reliability rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Buick Envision 1st out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- CD Audio
- Full Roof Rack
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
197
Torque (ft-lbs)
192
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
17.3
Wheelbase
108.3"
Overall length
183.7"
Width
72.4"
Height
66.8"
Leg room
F 40.9"/R 37.5"
Head room
F 40"/R 38.5"
Front tires
P225/60R18
Rear tires
P225/60R18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Buick Envision FAQ
There is no way to disable the auto-stop on a 2017 Buick Envision.
All 2017 Buick Envisions come standard with remote start, which is part of the key and does not require a subscription. To start your Buick remotely you should press and release the lock button on your key fob. Then immediately press and hold the lock button until the blinkers on your Envision flash and the engine turns over. The engine will run for ten minutes.
Look for a slot on the side of your key fob. Use a coin or dull knife to turn the slot, opening the fob into two pieces. Then, you'll be able to access and replace the battery.
The Envision and the Encore both have seating for five people, but the Envision is the roomier vehicle, with more legroom and cargo space.
The Buick Envision debuted in 2016 with two trim levels. 2017 was the first year it was available in four trims.
More about the 2017 Buick Envision
Exterior colors:
Bronze Alloy Metallic
Chili Red Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Galaxy Silver Metallic
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Summit White
Interior colors:
Ebony leather-appointed seats with dark plum accents
Ebony leather-appointed seats with ebony accents
Light neutral cloth or leather-appointed seats with ebony accents
Chestnut brown leather-appointed seats with ebony accents
Interior description
The base trim of the 2017 Buick Envision comes with cloth seats with leather accents, while all other trim levels come with leather-appointed seats. The real strength of the Envision's interior is its spaciousness. The SUV has 40 inches of legroom in the front and more than 37 inches in the back. The Envision has two cupholders in the front, and two in the rear.
Performance
The 2017 Buick Envision with the base 2.5L 197 hp engine can go from zero to 60 in 9 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). It has a top speed of 125 miles per hour. With the turbo engine, the car can do zero to 60 in 7.5 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new) and reach speeds of up to 136 miles per hour. When properly equipped, both available engines on the Buick Envision can tow an estimated 1,500 lbs, enough for a small trailer or jet ski.
Emissions
According to EPA estimates, the 2017 Buick Envision's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 356 grams per mile with the standard 197 hp 2.5L four-cylinder engine. The optional 252 hp 2L turbo engine's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 399 grams per mile.
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