2026 Buick Envista Preferred

The 2026 Envista is Buick's entry-level crossover, a small five-door that slots below the Encore GX in size and price. It competes with subcompact crossovers like the Chevrolet Trax, Kia Seltos, and Hyundai Kona, but aims for a more upscale feel. The little turbo engine is willing around town, and the Envista's light weight makes it feel nimble, though passing on the highway takes planning. The ride is composed and quiet for the class, with Buick's signature softness over bumps, a trait that suits daily commuting. The Envista offers a surprisingly roomy cabin for its footprint, with a decent cargo area and easy rear-seat access. Cloth seats and the standard 11-inch touchscreen set the Preferred apart from the base trim, while you give up the Sport Touring's gloss-black accents and larger wheels. The Ecotec 1.2L Turbo makes 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic to front-wheel drive, which is enough for relaxed city driving but means you'll want to plan highway merges. EPA estimates of 30 mpg combined are competitive for the class, and the Preferred runs on regular gas, keeping fuel costs low.