We’ve spied the 2019 Buick Envision testing on local roads, but in China, the brand has revealed the freshened crossover. No surprise, the mid-size crossover gains Buick’s latest design motif with sharper creases and the reinstatement of the colored tri-shield badge.
Notably, the front grille receives the brand’s winged chrome element and redesigned headlights. Below the grille, a freshened lower bumper with chrome trim and foglights remains but it arguably looks much more appealing than the current Envision. From the photo’s angle, the rear hatch sports sharper creases at the tailgate and taillights, which again, help the crossover look much more modern than the rather bulbous rear end currently in production.
On the mechanical side, the Envision will be offered with GM’s nine-speed automatic transmission when buyers select the optional 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. China gets a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as a base powertrain. In North America, lesser-trimmed Envisions receive a six-speed automatic, but the 2019 model will also usher in the nine-speed automatic for the 2.0-liter turbo-four engine.
We can expect nearly identical design changes for the model when it shows face as well, though the naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine isn’t going anywhere for North American buyers. We’ll likely see the crossover debut sometime next year as a 2019 model.
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The 2019 Buick Envision looks great; but hopefully it’s not just revised sheetmetal as the current Envision is a bit on the heavy side with a curb weight nearing 4,100 lbs as it would be nice if the engineers could shave off a bit of weight.
Why not a 2.5L Turbo That GM can use for all its brands and especially for compact cars and SUV’s that doesn’t use V6???
build the damn envision in AMERICA
Buick needs to step up to the plate with the Envision. I think it looks unappealing in its current form. The interior looks bland for a vehicle that is supposed to be entry luxury.
I disagree – the exterior lines and interior layout do compare with the upscale market style did you look at some of imports it looks like they slapped odd pieces of metal together in the shape of a car . the only thing wrong is that the Envision is assembled in china
I wonder if it’s just worth paying a little bit more money and buy a 2019 Cadillac XT4.