2019 Buick Envision Preferred

The Envision is Buick's compact crossover, the one that goes up against the likes of the Audi Q5 and Lincoln MKC. It's a comfortable cruiser that handles daily driving with ease, and the ride stays composed over most surfaces. Inside, you get a quiet cabin with supportive seats and plenty of room for four adults, plus a decent cargo area. Standard tech includes a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus available driver aids like blind-spot monitoring. The Preferred trim adds heated front seats, a power driver seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel over the base model, while skipping the Premium's upgraded engine and driver aids. Its 2.5L I4 makes 197 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, which is enough for relaxed commuting but feels unhurried when you need to merge; expect 24 mpg combined.