2019 Buick Envision Essence

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 Essence adds heated front seats, a power liftgate, and dual-zone automatic climate control over the Preferred trim. Its 2.5L I4 makes 197 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, returning 25 mpg combined.