2021 Buick Envision

The Envision's eye-catching design, with its shapely hood and sculpted sides, comes in three trim levels; the base level Preferred, the middle-of-the-pack Essence, and the top-of-the-range Avenir. A Sport Touring package is available with the Preferred and Essence trims. It looks darker and more assertive if you choose 20-inch wheels in place of the standard 18-inch wheels. The Preferred trim comes standard with QuietTuning technology and Active Noise Cancellation, Buick Driver Confidence+ safety features, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The Essence features 18-inch aluminum wheels with a charcoal metallic finish, a hands-free power liftgate, heated front seats, and a 10-inch infotainment system. The Avenir boasts 20-inch aluminum wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish, HD Surround Vision, and a wireless charging pad for your smart phone.

The 228 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter ECOTEC four-cylinder engine delivers 258 pound-feet of torque and pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission on all models. Front-wheel drive is standard across all trims. Available extra options include all-wheel drive and Continuous Damping Control. Towing capacity reaches up to 1,500 pounds, which allows you to tow a Jet Ski, a motorcycle, or a lightweight rowboat.

This perky SUV performs well around town with a responsive pedal and good braking, which allows for plenty of control. Smooth road handling with little body roll makes the Envision a stable and secure ride. The cabin is quiet and calm, with minimal outside noise to bother passengers. Experience a luxurious driving experience in a vehicle that has the performance capabilities to get the job done, whether you're driving to work or towing the family camper for a weekend getaway.

If you're looking for a sophisticated interior, the Avenir is your best choice. Although each model offers cabins that are a delight, the Avenir adds luxuries like quilted leather upholstery and a massaging driver's seat. The clean, stylish look of all interiors is also practical. Drivers enjoy the center dash, which cants toward them to allow for better reach. Interior storage consists of door pockets, a center armrest bin, and cup holders. The intuitive push/pull button on the gear selector fits perfectly on the center console.

Buick's Driver Confidence+ suite of advanced and driver-assistance technologies helps provide a safe ride for both driver and passengers. Key safety features include automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, forward collision alert, and front pedestrian braking. Add to that IntelliBeam high-beam headlights, lane change alert with side blind-zone alert, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist. Front parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera system are optional on some trims.