General Motors has officially announced the all-new Buick Envision S in China, after the vehicle leaked out in Chinese media in mid-March. The crossover, which was announced for North America in late May, the state-of-the-art crossover will further strengthen Buick’s extensive and revamped utility portfolio in China – its largest market by volume.
It is worth noting that for the Chinese market, the new Envision will receive the “S” moniker. That’s in stark contrast to the North American market, where the all-new utility will simply be called “Buick Envision,” without the “S” suffix. That’s because in China, the all-new, second-generation model will be sold alongside the existing, first-generation Envision as a more premium and upscale model.
The move officially creates a family of Envision utility vehicles, which will consist of the Envision, this all-new Envision S and the upcoming three-row Envision GX, which GM Authority outlined in an exclusive report earlier this month.
Known during its development phase as Buick Enspire, the all-new 2021 Buick Envision S is based on the same variant of the GM E2 platform as the Cadillac XT4. To that end, the Envision S was conceived as a more upscale model than the first-generation Envision.
Its exterior design and proportions are noticeably more refined, something that’s further highlighted by the introduction of the Avenir trim level – a first for the Envision nameplate.
All-new Buick Envision S Avenir
“The all-new Envision S will be a great fit for those who are keen on Buick’s stylish and authentic SUV design as well as the best networked experience with our advanced connectivity technology,” said Executive Director of Buick Sales and Marketing at SAIC-GM, Molly Peck, in an official press release. “It will stand out from the crowded midsize SUV segment with both its dynamic ride and its premium appointments.”
Aesthetically, the Buick Envision S offers a new interpretation of the Buick design language. The sheetmetal features flowing, organic lines that combine with a lower, wider stance, resulting in an expressive exterior that manages a near-perfect blend of sportiness and elegance.
The Avenir variant of the new Envision S adds a new signature mesh grille, chrome window treatment/surround, larger wheels, body-color wheel well trim, as well as exclusive colors.
The Buick Envision S will be offered in China exclusively with the turbocharged 2.0L LSY four-cylinder engine, which is rated at 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It will be mated to the latest GM nine-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel-drive standard and all-wheel-drive optional. The same powertrain will be offered in the North American market.
Buick’s current utility portfolio in China: Enclave (first, center), Envision (brown), Encore (white), Encore GX (blue)
The all-new 2021 Buick Envision S will go on sale later this year in China, where it will be produced at the SAIC-GM Jinqiao South plant to supply both the Chinese domestic market as well as exports bound for North America. The model will join forces with the Encore (on the GEM platform), Encore GX, Envision and Enclave to give Buick a very fresh and competitive utility vehicle portfolio in all major segments of the world’s largest automotive market.
| Segment: | Subcompact | Subcompact + | Compact | Midsize | Midsize + | Full-Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China: | Encore (GEM) | Encore GX (VSS-F) | Envision (D2) & Envision S (E2) | Envision GX (E2) | Enclave (C1 regular) | - |
| North America: | Encore (G2) | Encore GX (VSS-F) | Envision (E2) | Envision GX (E2) | - | Enclave (C1 long) |
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Comments
Am I the only one with a mental block, that this vehicle is built in China? Sorry, not buying it. “Next!”
American pricing on a cheap to build Chinese car, ahm… No.
It is a beautiful design, and thoroughly contemporary.
Yes, a clear improvement over the rather dumpy first Envision.
So sad too bad. No sale for China.
45’s troll bots are even here.
GM ships factory to China under a required Chinese partner. GM provides the intellectual property, sends American supervisors and workers to train Chinese supervisors and workers. The whole operation is stolen by the Chinese who use it in other vehicles, and eat our lunch worldwide. Why is this a good deal for America, GM executives?
I’ll take a try here……it’s a good deal for Americans because our Chinese brothers and sisters love BUICK, an American icon for sure, in fact the brand that built GM. Think about it…Chinese people love American culture, Buick contributes to that greatly due to its position in the Chinese car market. The effect may seem subtle and yes, certainly we must expect world standards and norms of behavior from the government and be super careful with those nasty communists. But here is the kicker…the PEOPLE love America and “Americaness”. So, I hope…… in the “long view,” we win.
Same platform as xt4. Why not build in fairfax where this platform is already in production locally…
Most of the comments here: “No way I’m buying a Chinese-built car! It’s un-American!!!!” (Typing on phone/ computer made in China, sitting on chair manufactured in China, in house with Chinese sourced lumber, lights, wiring, and drywall)
Unfortunately, so many products are out of my control about where they are made, that having the option to buy an American car is a choice I will always make.
You can always choose to not buy those other Chinese-made products.
China! Can’t you see what China is doing to the world. STOP BUYING FROM CHINA ESPECIALLY CARS.
Drive Buick but not this one why make it in China? made in the USA sounds like a deal for me
Buy from China? Never again.
I DRIVE A BUICK KNOW LOVE IT BUT THIS ONE IS A NO DEAL FOR ME.BUILD IT IN THE USA AND YOU COULD PROBABLY SELL TO A TRUE AMERICAN THAT LOVES BUICK BRAND.NOT FOR ME BEING BUILT IN China .GM SHOULD LET THE WORLD KNOW THAT USA A BUILT VEHICLE IS FROM THE HEART AND SOUL OF EVERY EMPLOYEE NOT FORM CHEAP LABOR AND BIG BUCKS FOR CHINA AND GM .
Cant wait to see the interior pics. Looks nice.
I know I remember the brain dead’s trying to OPERATE GM ( AND CAN’T OPERATE A BROOM CLOSET ) NOT listening to their customers said, IF THIS Vehicle Is Successful IT Will Be Assembled IN NA —WHAT HAPPEN
My 2013 LaCrosse e-assist is probably the best car I’ve ever owned (I’m 77) and am looking forward to all electric cars in the (hopefully) near future, but NOT if it’s made in China. A Chinese-made car deal-breaker for me.
Wow, youd better return all that other Chinese made stuff you get at Wal-Mart then! Which is almost everything these days. That includes your iPhone…
I’m so tired of this car getting bashed for its origin. If it was cheaper for GM to build this in the U.S. they would, but it isn’t feasible in this current market. The Encore and Encore GX are both assembled in South Korea for the U.S. market, wheres the uproar? The Regal Sportback is/was assembled in Germany for the U.S. market, wheres the uproar? If the people in the comments are so against Chinese or foreign built products then I encourage you to get rid of any electronics you have in your households because chances are it was built in China or has parts from China in it. At the end of the day, this new generation is a HUGE improvement over the outgoing one and should compete well against the RDX, NX, and QX50.
If GM cannot build a $40k vehicle in the US at a profit, then the top execs at GM need to be swept out today!
Wish they would drop the 3.6L V6 or the 2.7L turbo four that’s in the CT4-V into this thing. More power would truly make this a near-flawless crossover.
SO tired of the clueless “Adams” & GM MaryB Exec clones of the world totally ILLITERATE to the horrific human rights violations, obsession with world domination, stealing USA IP & College research data, unfair trade, Hong Kong takeover, Covid19 cover-up with WHO leading to worldwide disaster & now the latest killing 30+ Indian Soldiers on their “Border”. WTH else do you need to stop buying “made in China”?!!!? #BoycottChineseproducts #BoycottChina are TRENDING!!
I’m not a clueless sheep who is blind to China’s human rights record, I’m just living in the real world. You can’t possibly be realistic economically and exclude China from it. It’s literally impossible Whether you like it or not they are a major player when it comes to that. And with all do respect the good ole USA doesn’t exactly have a squeaky clean record when it comes to certain things too but I digress.
It looks great but IMO I won’t buy Chinese, only if forced to. As for Buick in China yes if the Chinese love Buick let them be, also it’s financial suicide if Buick is dropped form the US because the Chinese want a US brand, make no sense if a US brand isn’t in the US anymore.
Most of your indoctrinated generation will not get it, hopefully it won’t be too late. Your Gen is so friggin addicted to tech products you’ll throw grandma under the bus if it prevented you from buying the latest high tech products. Meanwhile your Gen is well organized when it comes to ad boycotts for opinion shows contrary to the Totalitarian globalist group think “real” world of 1984. Censorship is well documented in social media and beyond these days. Google & others roll over & play dead to the brutal Communist Regime in China just to produce product & get rich. So in some ways you’re all well on your way to living like the Chinese & others. America has the power of the $$purse$$ to send a strong message to the World Domination obsessed Chinese Regime to clean up their act. For me & millions of others “made in China” label is out for now. A “made in China” car is a NON starter. Ms MaryB & her clueless Court better get this FAST!! Great to see #BoycottChina #BoycottChineseProducts trending on social media. LONG overdue.
Agree!! But oh, there’s this….my 2017 Envision is, by far, the most reliable and well made vehicle of the many I’ve owned. Not a single problem with the vehicle, ever, since delivery.
I was skeptical about a Chinese built vehicle. But after being on my third Envision, I can tell you that I’m thoroughly impressed. Have not had an issue with any of these vehicles and the build quality is as good as anything out there.