2015 Buick Envision
Motor vehicle
| Buick Envision | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Model years | 2016–present (North America) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV[1] [2] |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Buick Rendezvous Buick Rainier Chevrolet Captiva Sport Pontiac Torrent |
The Buick Envision is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors. It is exclusively manufactured in China by the SAIC-GM joint venture, supplying the domestic market and the North American market.[3]
Concept [edit]
The Buick Envision was first introduced in 2011 as a design concept.[4] It was a small crossover with two large scissor doors opening upward. The concept was a plug-in hybrid with advanced technology such as a solar roof and head-up display. The "waterfall" grille was one of the few features which made it to the production version of the Envision.
First generation (2014) [edit]
Buick Envision, pre-facelift (rear view)
Motor vehicle
| First generation | |
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 Pre-facelift model | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Model years | 2014–present (China) 2016–2020 (North America) |
| Assembly | China: Yantai, Shandong (SAIC-GM) |
| Designer | Jeasoo Kim[5] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | D2XX/D2UX |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,667 mm (183.7 in) |
| Width | 1,804 mm (71.0 in) |
| Height | 1,659 mm (65.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,835 kg (4,045 lb) |
The Envision was first introduced in China in August 2014, also known by its Chinese name, "Ang Ke Wei" (昂科威).[6] It went on sale in China on October 20th.[7]
The Envision debuted in the U.S. at the North American International Auto Show on January 11, 2016,[8] sharing the segment with a second generation GMC Terrain and the Chevrolet Equinox.[9] It went on sale in the United States in the summer of 2016, making it the first Chinese-built GM vehicle to be sold in America.[10] It was initially offered with all-wheel drive, and subsequently with optional front-wheel drive for model year 2017.
The North American version of the Envision features two powertrains: a 2.5L four-cylinder with 197 hp (147 kW) and 192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m) torque, and a turbo-charged 2.0L four-cylinder engine SAE certified at 252 hp (188 kW) and 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) torque. Both were initially paired with a third-generation six-speed transmission. For the 2016 model year, the Envision was only available in Premium I and Premium II trim levels, with the 2.0L turbo engine, seven active safety technologies, and OnStar/Intellilink connectivity.[11] The trim levels expanded to five for the 2017 model year.[12]
In addition to the larger engines offered in North America, Chinese buyers also have the option of a turbocharged 1.5-liter unit.
Trim levels for the first generation Envision were known as the 20T and 28T.
2019 facelift [edit]
The 2019 Envision debuted in late 2017 in China, and in 2018 for the North American market. It features revised rear styling and tail lights, stop/start calibration, and new seating design.[13] The transmission for the 2.0-litre turbo engine was upgraded to a 9-speed automatic.
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Buick Envision post-facelift front view.
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Buick Envision post-facelift rear view.
2020 facelift [edit]
The 2020 Envision facelift debuted in early 2020 in China, and would be sold alongside the second generation models called the Envision S in China. It features revised front and rear end styling.[14]
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Buick Envision 2020 facelift front view.
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Buick Envision 2020 facelift rear view.
Second generation (2021) [edit]
Motor vehicle
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Buick Envision S (China) |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Model years | 2021–present |
| Assembly | China: Jinqiao, Shanghai (SAIC-GM) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | E2XX |
| Related | Cadillac XT4 |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,779 mm (109.4 in) 2,833 mm (111.5 in) (Plus) |
| Length | 4,636 mm (182.5 in) 4,845 mm (190.7 in) (Plus) |
| Width | 1,882 mm (74.1 in) |
| Height | 1,641 mm (64.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,672–1,784 kg (3,686–3,933 lb) |
In May 2020, GM introduced the second generation of the Envision in the United States.[15] It is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 228 hp (170 kW) and 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The 2021 Envision includes a suite of standard safety features, including blind spot monitor, lane departure warning, and forward collision alert. Four trim levels are offered: base, Preferred, Essence, and for the first time, Buick's premium Avenir trim.[16]
In China, the new Envision is sold alongside the first-generation Envision as the Envision S.[17] The new Envision continues to be assembled in China, but has moved to the Jinqiao plant where Cadillac models are built, including the XT4 with which the Envision shares its platform.[16]
Envision Plus [edit]
Launched during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the Buick Envision Plus is a stretched version of the Envision that serves as a three-row crossover SUV variant of the regular Buick Envision S in China. The wheelbase has been extended to 2,833 mm (111.5 in), resulting in a length of 4,845 mm (190.7 in).[18]
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Buick Envision Plus front view.
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Buick Envision Plus rear view.
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Buick Envision Plus side view.
Reception [edit]
Buying public [edit]
In 2017, the Envision was Buick's third bestselling model in the U.S. with sales of just over 41,000 units. Sales in the U.S. dropped 27% in 2018 but rebounded slightly in 2019. In 2020, Envision was the only Buick model in the U.S. to see a sales increase over 2019.
Tariff Impact [edit]
On August 6, 2018, General Motors announced that it might withdraw the Envision from the United States, Canada, and Mexico markets due to the China-United States trade war, should a request to seek a waiver to continue to import the vehicle be denied. GM sought the waiver amid a trade disagreement between the United States and China over tariffs that could hurt the sales of the Envision. The automaker sees the potential exemption as "the only way" to continue offering the vehicle to U.S. consumers, according to GM President Dan Ammann.[19] The exemption was denied on May 29, 2019, but GM has opted to pay the tariffs without raising the price on the vehicle for the time being. Buick is confident that ongoing talks between China and the United States could spare the Envision's future in North America.[20] [21]
Sales [edit]
| Calendar year | United States | China[22] |
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| 2014 | N/A | 19,683 |
| 2015 | N/A | 162,941 |
| 2016 | 14,193[23] | 275,383 |
| 2017 | 41,040[24] | 236,229 |
| 2018 | 30,152[25] | 191,029 |
| 2019 | 33,229[26] | 132,568 |
| 2020 | 34,942[27] | 167,880 |
References [edit]
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- ^ "2016 Buick Envision AWD".
- ^ Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2014-07-21). "2015 Buick Envision Leaked". washingtonpost.com . Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "Buick Reveals Envision Concept". 18 April 2011.
- ^ "Vehicle body exterior". Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "Buick Unveils 2016 Envision Crossover in China". 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Buick Envision SUV to Launch in China October 20". 23 September 2014.
- ^ "2016 Buick Envision might be your first Chinese-built crossover" from Autoblog (January 11, 2016)
- ^ "2016 Buick Envision Will Be All Wheel Drive Only" from GM Authority (January 9, 2016)
- ^ Turkus, Brandon (December 4, 2015). "Buick confirms US-market Envision CUV to be built in China". Autoblog. Verizon Media.
- ^ 2016 Buick Envision from GM Authority (March 28, 2016)
- ^ "2017 Buick Envision To Start at $34,990" from GM Authority (April 11, 2016)
- ^ "2019 Buick Envision Bows With Updated Looks And Customer Focused Improvements" from GM Authority (February 26, 2018)
- ^ "Images Of 2020 Buick Envision Facelift For China Surface" from GM Authority (October 21, 2019)
- ^ Zac Palmer (May 29, 2020). "Buick has given the Envision a sharp redesign". Autoblog.
- ^ a b Alex Luft (2020-07-24). "2021 Buick Envision Trim Levels Uncovered". GM Authority.
- ^ "Buick to Strengthen Its SUV Portfolio in China with Upcoming Launch of All-New Envision S". GM. 2020-06-17.
- ^ Christopher Smith (2021-04-19). [Buick Envision Plus SUV, Verano Pro Sedan Debut At Auto Shanghai "https://www.motor1.com/news/502025/buick-envision-plus-verano-debut-china/"]. motor1.com.
- ^ "Buick could pull Envision from U.S. without tariff exemption" from Automotive News (August 6, 2018)
- ^ "US Denies GM Exemption On Tariffs For China-Made Buick Envision" from GM Authority (June 5, 2019)
- ^ "Buick Envision May Be Spared As China Trade Deal Nears" from GM Authority (June 28, 2019)
- ^ "Buick Envision China Sales". Carsalesbase.com. 22 April 2015.
- ^ "Chevrolet and GM Lead U.S. Retail Sales and Share Gains for 2016". General Motors. 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2017-01-04 .
- ^ "Three-peat: Chevrolet's Retail Share Grows for Third Consecutive Year – up 1 point since 2015". General Motors. 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2018-01-03 .
- ^ "GM's U.S. Crossover Sales Topped 1 million in 2018". 3 January 2019.
- ^ "GM Sells More Than 1 Million Crossovers Again in 2019, and Over 1 Million Full-Size Trucks". 2020-01-03.
- ^ "GM 2020 Sales Far Outperform the U.S. Industry in Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year". 5 January 2021.
External links [edit]
- Official website
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Envision
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