The 2024 Buick Envista Avenir Is A Budget Friendly SUV With Premium Vibes 

GM has hit a home run with these Buicks and Chevy Trax Models. Most Americans don’t want $1000 month car payments.

Buick is leaving old people behind. Just test drove the base model today. It's not fast, but it is something a younger person like me can use for everyday functions, and can do it with some style. Buick might win on this one.

Props to Chevy/Buick for making a subcompact crossover with no CVT. I’ll take the acceleration without that CVT drone!

My Mom just got one and loves it! The Avenir has a ton of inclusive options. It looks premium without the huge premium price tag.

I actually really love this suv and I'd go so far as to say that it's one of the most beautiful Buick ever.

This and the Trax are made about 5 minutes from my house in Changwon, Korea. They are keeping the workers very busy!

These things are selling before they even reach dealer lots. Glad to see that Buick has a hit on their hands!

Wish list: Rear vents, AWD option, 4 Cylinder turbo option. I think theres a market for that for people who would not get an Encore because this looks better.

I've had my Trax 2RS since August, it's a great car. I don't have the confidence package unfortunately but I love it. Luckily this winter has been mild here, so I don't regret not having AWD.

Looks amazing, price point, smooth quiet drive. Ordered mine in black have to wait for it with the inventory shortage.

That headlight just looks like Robin/Nightwings mask lol

This is an great first entry for Buick. I would just like to see it have better engine options & AWD for next years revision. They'll have an absolute winner if they can get a 4 cylinder in there that can rival what Mazda is doing with their crossover/compact SUV options. The 3 cylinder 1.2L turbo makes it extremely difficult to commit to purchasing it.

Out of all the Coupe-like Suv's this has the best shape completely uninterrupted

Finally, a replacement for the rendezvous! 😂

Buicks are marketed towards older people. It is simple and non complicated for older people. I have not tried buick but I am thinking about it to tell the truth. Buicks do not have all of that razzle dazzle that most SUVs have. Love it!!!

We just bought one. I was skeptical about the engine specs. But it has plenty of torque for city driving. 0-50 it feels just as quick as any other standard commuter. Great styling and looks far better than any other car that costs $23K for the base model.

The rain makes the blue gray tones pop I love it.

Redline Reviews’ videos make me smile 😊

I don’t understand this preoccupation with all wheel drive. As a normal suburb dweller, I live in the Midwest and have never “needed” it. I would however say that winter tires are a much better option.

My old Civic coupe was a 1.8 naturally aspirated 4 cylinder with 140hp at 6300rpm and only 128 torque at 4300rpm, both relatively high rpm for the output. By comparison you get 137hp at 5000rpm and 162torque starting at 2500rpm! So much more power immediately on tap in the early rev range. Very clever to tune this for city driving since that will be someone’s experience most of the time. On the other hand, it’s not a GT car and the engine would probably get very whiny at 75 mph on road trips but it’s an ok tradeoff- you know what you are buying.

I have to agree with you on the surround for the displays. It's somehow catoonish in it's shape. Would be willing to pay the premium for the 1.3t and a few more ratios, or even a bit more displacement. But it is visually a very appealing vehicle.

I would consider this; it looks sharp. Good room inside. The backseat is bigger that the competitors. Hopefully in a some time you can get one at a discount - I mean it's a Buick. I just wonder about the long term reliability of the engine. I mean 5 - 10 years down the road.

These look good in real life

Saw this on the road yesterday and it turned my head. I said is Buick making a new station wagon? I actually like that it looks that way.

I want to love this so much. The price, the design, the technology, but GM please, for the love of God, give your vehicles a more powerful engine option.

This car is literally a Lamborghini suv but 10 times cheaper (huge shout out to Buick! ) this car is unbelievable and will be sold out everywhere

Amazing job Sofyan.

Envista = VALUE

Nice job Buick. Nice Job.

These twins are AWESOME! The ONLY thing I miss is a mildly upgraded stereo for $5-600 or so

For 30k I'd imagine most would just buy something like the CX-30. AWD, way more power and better gas mileage.

This looks fantastic

I'm surprised with Buicks designs, interiors, and prices right now - I was shopping in the 45k range and ended up in an extreme well loaded encore gx for 10k less last year.

Naveen, Buick has great reliability ratings. 👍

Slick exterior design and decent interior plus reliability is very good.

I think the styling of the car is a home run. I think it looks much more premium than the price suggests. Just wish they would have added an AWD option. I'd definitely pay an extra $2k for it.

My best friend and soulmate bought one. She has a 99 Suburban and got rear ended in a 25 mph zone. So the low stop lights scare me. Thank god she was not hurt. She loves it. For the price what else is available with the features? She has heated seats heated steering wheel and more than i care to list. for what? 25,588. crazy to me. And the 3 cylinder seems to handle it just fine. Had I not researched it I would never known it was a 3 cylinder engine. It's not going to win races but its adequate. I've only driven it twice and the only wishes I have is more side bolster on the seats not a fan of the start stop and the small back window. But she loves it and that's all that matters.

GM finally got it and do what Asian automakers have done for years. The Envista is piece artwork inside and out. Congratulations to GM.

The price is right for a lot of car buyers. The auto industry is getting very greedy, it won’t be long before a base model Toyota Corolla will cost you $50,000.

The price definitely seems right on these!

Insane that 30k is considered "entry level."

Buick made a great looking car without a ridiculously huge price tag that other manufacturers are doing. Yes, there are things that Buick had to do to price cut but for a car that starts in the low-mid 20k that's a bargain in today's age. This is a perfect city car to get around with some style.

Dam that pretty solid for the price

The Envista Avenir actually has a Watts Link in the rear as standard equipment, which is also available on the ST trim as well.

These look very upscale in person. Saw one and thought it was a Lamborghini Urus *Sport* or something. The refresh should address the incandescent brake lights and interior display’s actual screen real estate. Fill out the screen to the edges of the display for a more premium look. The new Chevrolet products have a more upscale infotainment experience than Buick. Buick needs to step it up in that department. Otherwise a very nice affordable premium daily driver. I love that space and comfort you get from this and the new Trax!

Great review. Love the exterior looks, interior average. Does the rear window come with an electric defroster?

Would have been perfect if this thing was a hybrid. A 3 cylinder engine in a vehicle that big is just a no. Especially with a turbo. This thing isn't lasting 100k miles+.

I wish I didn’t care about power lol. Great review!

Honestly I really like the way this looks with the coupe suv vibes it's giving. I think some lowering springs to close the wheel gap and if it was a smidgen wider it'd be 👌🏾

This car looks great. I do a double take when I see one on the street. The 1.3 liter turbo engine is probably a no go though. For the same money, I would probably go for a Subaru Crosstrek Sport with AWD and the 2.5 liter engine or a Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select which is a base model but is bigger, still has alloy wheels and has standard AWD and 2.5 liter engine.

$30k as tested. That's a lot more than $22k 😮

One thing not mentioned in any reviews is that it is made in China. It’s not a problem for quality because the love for Buick in China is well known. It may become a problem for on time availability as shipping by ship is having issues.

Agree, add AWD, and I’d buy for a commuter. Love the color.

I wish they would have maybe put the upper level 1.3 l in this model. I know it doesn't seem like much, but I feel like that extra 18 horsepower would help

This is a perfectly fine car for minimal city driving. But for someone who drives up to Big Bear frequently during the summer, no thanks. 😮

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No rear wiper ....... thank God ! I really think 3 cylinder cars are going to be a thing for sure. Gas sipper. Great video, great car too, keep up the great work 💯

This Buick looks very beautiful if you say that's a new premium car I believe it

Very handsome car, Im sure Buick did consumer target testing to get the right combo of equipment tradeoffs. For the solo or couple in any age demo at under $30K this is a homerun by Buick.

I've been driving front wheel drive cars for 49 years now. Never felt the wheels "slip" in the rain. Of course, I know how to drive...

My worry is will a small 1.2 liter 3 cylinder engine with a turbo even last 100 thousand miles? I’ve heard that the smaller you make the engines and the harder you make them work because every time you take off in one it’s getting boosted by that turbo, it makes them not last as long. How long will a small 3 cylinder 1.2 liter turbo engine realistically last?

Is a beautiful design 😍

This would have been sweet with a Quad Four HO as a no cost option.

I saw first Envista in the wild last weekend. Base model. A very good looking vehicle, I just wish it had an engine that was a little more conventional with a proven record.

Do you think the car will perform well passing at highway speeds?

It’s a great car. I test drove 2 of them, but I can’t get behind that engine. I’ll pay more for a 1.5T and a rear windshield wiper

Insane vehicle Sofyan.

Americans can be proud of an Buick again!! 🤠🤠🤠🤠

Looks very pleasing for a coupe-crossover. Just wondering why the Envista isn't more fuel efficient. A vehicle like this should at least reach 35 mpg highway.

This is a beautiful vehicle at a great MSRP... I'm considering one for my daughter

I really like the Envista! However im still gonna keep my 2018 Crosstrek :)

28-32 is absolutely pathetic mileage thanks to the tiny engine needing to push itself 24/7 to keep going.

This would be an appealing car with AWD and a bigger engine. The styling is a nice change from the norm.

Make it a AWD, make it a 4 cylinder, and add real dual integrated exhaust pipes, and this car would be amazing!

I think the invision is going to use the full screen maybe that's why.. they didn't want to have to create one exclusive to this

I just don’t get it. Buick is still making vehicles and I’m impressed that they are still selling in such a competitive market.

I’m going to guess here but will be thinking that the top Avenir trim (and top two Trax trims the 2RS and Activ) will have the Bose system and extra speakers as options (not standard) for 2025. Probably costing an extra $3,000.

I think it’s a great vehicle.

Doesn't seem like the rain on the back windshield is running off like they claim. Needs a back wiper.

Buick dares to put the Avenir name on a vehicle that has no dual-zone climate, no power passenger seat ( or cooled seats), no rear vents, soft rear doors, or homelink? Forget entry-level when "Avenir" is applied. The Asia market get most of these features, and more!

I doubt the engine will last 100,000 miles. This looks to be the Bic lighter of autos. Would rather get a lightly used Honda or Toyota for less than 30k.

Ive alway liked Chevy / GM, but I think they shouldve invested into Hybrid Tech before EV tech, and this is a great example. This car looks great but without Hybrid it wont be able to touch the RAV4 segment leader. EVs are great but most Americans need range and you cant beat a hybrid for range.

Literally just noticed there isn’t a rear wiper !

If these are found to be reliable after 4 years and some going 20 to 30 thousand miles a year, more will buy them. The previous Trax and Equinox were very unreliable, that does not help the sales of their new designs, but does keep the price lower. Many think the Ford Maverick truck is a better vehicle for the price, both the hybrid and the Ecoboost versions depending on the need for all wheel drive or towing.

Comparing this to the Kicks and the Venue is a little much. It's definitely cramped inside but those are two of the cheapest cars on the market. This is underpowered for $30k. Still love how it looks, though.

I like it but the rear turn signals are way to low for visibility and safety. You stand a good chance of being rear ended. A Corvette's turn signals are higher.

But why is there no IIHS crash test rating yet? That’s a no go for me. The 2024 Hyundai Kona received their highest rating,

Awesome job again, Sofyan & Company! I do like this Buick (though it does mean that whole "near luxury" vibe Buick once had is truly dead) And we're in total agreement about that instrument panel; both Kia and Nissan (and Chevrolet, for that matter) do a much better job. Which is why I can honestly say: I'd choose the Trax over the Envista if I were shopping for this GM (I mean, "gm") platform. But as you stated, Toyota has a hybrid Corolla Cross for not much more and with avaliable All-Wheel-Drive. That's what I thought (and hoped) Buick would have offered for the Avenir trim of this otherwise gorgeous Envista 5-door hatchback crossover sedan. Yes, that would have drove the price up to about $33,000, but it would have solidified "Avenir" as a "premium" trim for the brand. Oh well, I guess that's Mazda's job now! 🐰

got to have those digital rear view mirrors

Porsche up front, Jaguar in the back. Looks like a 50 grand car

Wish chevy would give us a 2.0 4cylinder and then the ss model with a turbo and awd

This is a nice vehicle

I got my brand new hybrid ford escape for $32 k. 200 hp, 40 mpg. Just saying

The Avenir trim is not the "entry level" model. It is the top-of-the-line model for Envista.

Unless you live in the arctic, what does anyone need a heated steering wheel and mirrors for? I wish you could subtract a few options before purchase.

This Kona is really nice

Far more horsepower than its main rivals? Who offers LESS than 137 hoping this class? (I’m pretty sure the Kona is the real competitor, not the Venue.

My 2003 Corolla also has premium “vibes” or rattles.

They just had to put the dreaded timing belt in oil engine in this car from Peugeot/Daewoo. Many customers with this engine in Europe are getting low oil pressure warnings from a deteriorating timing belt around 90,000 miles - not the 150,000 interval change GM specs. Definitely change your oil every 5000-7500 miles in this car. Don't try to save money by using long 10000 mile oil change intervals.

50 more hp and an AWD option and this is a home run