2018 Buick Envision Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -22 City / 26 -29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
197 -252
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Micheal B
It amazed me how easy it was to handle and find a parking space.
Very nice vehicle, great ride, economical great feel and has most of the basic features one would need in a vehicle. Plenty of room and storage space. Big enough to carry a washer or dryer. Easy to maneuver and great turning ratio. Fuel economy is excellent but not expensive to run.
accountCircle Rose S
I recommend the car/ Buick it is really reliable.
I like the Buick because it is a really reliable car. The Buick is really slick and comfortable. I dislike how it turns off the engine when you stop the car for 2 seconds.
accountCircle Joann C
It may look expensive, but it's very classy and affordable.
Love heated seats/steering wheel. Love the idea of heated back row seats for passengers. Lots of storage. Only thing I don't like is the side view mirrors do not manually fold in like my Cadillac.
accountCircle Donald B
Great gas mileage and rides great. It also looks good.
I have had no problems with this car. I like this car including the back space for carrying items. It gets great gas mileage and handles well. It has 18” wheels, which I like. It handles well and is great to drive. . I also like the GPS system and the radio.
accountCircle john p
GREAT CAR WITH MANY OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Good mileage, handling, comfort and great features. Looks good and seats have plenty of room. Colors are limited
accountCircle Tommy M
The size is perfect and the back camera and the nav system is amazing
I love the nav system, the backup camera the size is amazing the backup senses are really helpful
accountCircle Noel D Scott Jr
Some of some of the most classiest features in the Buick in many years
PowerPower and vision has fully loaded options and still to myself that is a retired Cadillac worker I find it to be very classy and Design
accountCircle Pat M
Buick - always a great value!
This car is extremely comfortable. The interior is great and has an excellent layout. The transmission is smooth and there is very little outside noise in the cabin. I would definitely recommend this car to many other people. Buick is always a great value for the quality of the car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle David leroy
Rear AWD differential failed
Not with the experience I have had. The rear differential failed after 32000 miles. There were very limited parts available. The dealer has been trying to get parts but I have been waiting one month now for it to be fixed. I will never buy a car again made in CHINA! My wife loved the car so we bought it. Now i regret it.
accountCircle Ashley A
The vehicle overall is very smooth and nice
No problems, very reliable car. It is brand new and has very nice qualities. Car drives very smooth and nice. It's a 2019 Hyundai Kona SEL edition. The exterior is black, and the interior is black as well. The car is very nice overall. I recommend many people to buy this car, it has all the features you are looking for.
accountCircle Steven R
I hate this car so much.
Its engine takes a long time to start this is very annoying and not what I bought the vehicle for. The design also is not very elegant, that looks of the car does not appeal very much too me. I do not believe I got what I payed for. The seats are also very hard and uncomfortable, I despise this car.
accountCircle Donald Moore
Door Drainage
The door drains are not letting water out. The door sill plate blocks the weep holes, only drains when doors open. Live in cool region and freezing water is going to be an issue. When draining 1/2 cup or more empties, not going out every time it rains or snows to drain vehicle. This is not acceptable. So far buick refuses to admit problem
accountCircle Michelle M
Interesting detail, the sunroof is awesome and large.
I don't like that the engine turns off when you stop the vehicle. It completely turns off and then when you take your foot off the brake it starts back up. The whole vehicle shakes. First time it happened I thought my car broke down. Otherwise, the seats are comfortable and it's pretty roomy
accountCircle Timothy H
Poor noise level, radio quality poor.
It is extremely noisy, radio is unacceptable as you either turn it up real loud or just do not listen to it. The acceleration power is minimal, and the tilt in the steering wheel is limited. Seats are just ok, not real comfortable for long trips. Need to make plugins for cell phones easier to access.
accountCircle Jennie L
Nice traveling on the road vehicle.
Reliable, nice interior, decent mileage. Do not like that they did not install DVD players in this model. I like most everything else. The color and interior is nice. The back knee room is spacious and heat to back is nice. I like the automatic back hatch open and closure.
accountCircle Jan I
I don't have anything to say.
I don't any problems right now with my car. I mean the side door has a dent thing BC of another car but other than that it's ok. I'd like a newer car that would be great but that's not in the near future right now and cameras on both sides of the car would be really good.

Buick Envision Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
197 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Preferred
197 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Essence
197 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium
252 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium II
252 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Buick Envision Owner Reviews

4.27
48 Reviews
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5 stars 58%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 6%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Kellie S on March 3, 2021
Affordable luxury in a midsize package.
Big enough to ride nice, but not too large. At 5 ft 2 inches some vehicles are too bulky and are hard to handle or create blind spots when driving. Love the motion activated hatch creates a necessary convenience for shopping. Trunk is large enough for luggage or special projects. Overall the vehicle has a luxury feel within a reasonable price point.
accountCircle Jim G on February 22, 2021
My Buick and why I like it and would recommend it.
The car performs well and drives nicely. Overall I am happy with the vehicle and think it has provided good transportation at a reasonable value and I would recommend this vehicle to others, I would also Buick has improved toys styling and the vehicle is very stylish.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Pierre A.

Quality product. Luxurious feel. Fun to drive. With all the technology, it pretty much drives itself... All that you have to do is steer. Very comfortable and quiet. Very safe... With the adaptive cruise control, surround video, crash control, automatic braking, you can concentrate on driving and now worry about other things.

likeFilled Youssa F.

Very smooth, roomy, nice mileage. If things go wrong parts can tend to be very expensive. Nothing has gone wrong for me yet. Great family car 4 wheel drive. Took this car on countless amounts of road trips and gas was cheap and it rode very nice.

likeFilled Shari K.

This vehicle has a very smooth and quiet ride. I love the apple carplay option. The back up camera and beeps for surrounding objects is extremely helpful. The inside feels very roomy. I also like the touchscreen display.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Pierre A.

At this point the only con I can think of is that with the turbocharged engine, it is recommended that you use premium gas... Which is not cheap. However, you can use regular but you may lose some power and the engine could knock. I have only use premium so I cannot speak to how it runs on regular.

dislikeFilled Youssa F.

There are not many cons yet. I have had this vehicle for about 3 years and I have not had any trouble with this vehicle yet. Like said before I know the parts for the car can tend to be expensive so when things do go wrong that is a concern of mine.

dislikeFilled Shari K.

The instructions for the apple car play in the owner's manual were incredibly difficult to understand. I thought we had to purchase something - which was not the case. It would be nice to have the option of a present for the side mirrors.

Ranks #18 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2018 Buick Envision has an average owner rating of 4.32 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 29 other Compact SUVs.

1
car
2018 Kia Niro
4.71
2
Tie
car
2018 Subaru Forester
4.69
18
car
2018 Buick Envision
4.27

Ranks #9 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Buick Envision has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #9 of 29 other Compact SUVs.

1
car
2018 Kia Niro
46 MPG
2
car
2018 GMC Terrain
38 MPG
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Tie
car
2018 Buick Envision
29 MPG

Is The 2018 Buick Envision A Good Car?

Yes it is reliable and has all the features I was looking for in a car from a local dealership that can service the car in the flute.
Martha M.
Yes very good gas efficiency and security features. Also cheap parts if something breaks I also get free car wash from them
Amber M.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Buick Envision?

I have had no problems with the Buick envision. It is reliable. I keep up with the routine maintenance at a nearby dealership.
Martha M.
Yes it is very reliable the car has many features that can make it so people can trust it if the car breaks down there is warranty
Sandra E.

Is The 2018 Buick Envision A Good Value?

It was the perfect price for my nugget and what I was looking for in a car. It has a lot of features and is a good value.
Martha M.

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Safety & Reliability

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