2023 Buick Envision Avenir

The Envision is Buick's compact crossover, slotting between the Encore GX and the three-row Enclave. It competes with the Acura RDX, Lincoln Corsair, and Lexus NX in the premium compact SUV segment. The turbo four pulls strongly and the nine-speed automatic shifts smoothly, making the Envision feel eager around town. The ride is quiet and composed, though the suspension is tuned firm enough that you'll feel sharp bumps. Inside, the Envision offers a modern cabin with available wireless Apple CarPlay and a hands-free power liftgate. Its 2.0L I4 makes 228 horsepower and pairs with a nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, which gives it sure-footed traction in rain or snow. The Avenir also gets Continuous Damping Control adaptive suspension, which smooths out rough pavement better than the fixed setup on lower trims.