2021 Buick Envision Essence

The Envision is Buick's compact SUV, the one that sits between the subcompact Encore GX and the three-row Enclave. It's a composed cruiser that stays quiet at highway speeds, with a smooth ride that soaks up bumps well. The cabin is upscale for the price, with soft-touch materials and a clean, modern dashboard layout. Cargo space is decent for the class, and the rear seats fold flat to handle bulky loads. Leather seating and the larger 10.2-inch touchscreen set the Essence apart from the Preferred trim below it. The 2.0L I4 makes 230 horsepower and sends power through a smooth nine-speed automatic, returning 26 mpg combined.