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Buick Envision Sales Place Second In Segment During Q4 2021

Buick Envision sales increased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the fourth quarter of 2021.

Buick Envision Sales - Q4 2021 - United States

In the United States, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 9,286 units in Q4 2021, an increase of about 10 percent compared to 8,474 units sold in Q4 2020.

During the complete 2021 calendar year, Envision sales increased about 33 percent to 46,450 units.
MODEL Q4 2021 / Q4 2020 Q4 2021 Q4 2020YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 YTD 2021 YTD 2020
ENVISION +9.58% 9,286 8,474 +32.93% 46,450 34,942

Buick Envision Sales - Q4 2021 - Canada

In Canada, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 724 units in Q4 2021, an increase of about 74 percent compared to 416 units sold in Q4 2020.

During the complete 2021 calendar year, Envision sales increased about 102 percent to 4,292 units.
MODEL Q4 2021 / Q4 2020 Q4 2021 Q4 2020YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 YTD 2021 YTD 2020
ENVISION +74.03% 724 416 +102.17% 4,292 2,123

Buick Envision Sales - Q4 2021 - Mexico

In Mexico, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 119 units in Q4 2021, an increase of about 164 percent compared to 45 units sold in Q4 2020.

During the complete 2021 calendar year, Envision sales increased about 261 percent to 390 units.
MODEL Q4 2021 / Q4 2020 Q4 2021 Q4 2020YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 YTD 2021 YTD 2020
ENVISION +164.44% 119 45 +261.11% 390 108

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)

Buick Envision sales during the fourth quarter of 2021 place it in second place in the luxury C-crossover segment of 11 entries. In addition, the sales performance represents the biggest gain in the segment with a 10 percent increase to 9,286 units.

The Envision was only outsold by the Acura RDX in spite of that model’s sales dropping 15 percent to 12,777 units. In third place was the Lexus NX, posting a 60 percent decline to 7,970 units. It was followed by the Audi Q3 in fourth with a 23 percent decrease to 7,680 units. Fifth place went to the Lincoln Corsair (see Lincoln Corsair sales), which posted a 28 decline in sales to 5,785 units. The Envision’s corporate cousin and E2 platform mate, the Cadillac XT4 (see running Cadillac XT4 sales), posted a 56 percent drop in sales to 3,046 units, a third of the Envision’s volume.

Sales Numbers - Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q4 2021 - United States

MODEL Q4 21 / Q4 20 Q4 21 Q4 20 Q4 21 SHARE Q4 20 SHARE YTD 21 / YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20
ACURA RDX -14.80% 12,777 14,997 22% 17% +8.01% 57,013 52,785
BUICK ENVISION +9.58% 9,286 8,474 16% 10% +32.93% 46,450 34,942
LEXUS NX -59.86% 7,970 19,855 13% 23% +4.89% 58,514 55,784
AUDI Q3 -22.82% 7,680 9,951 13% 11% +26.46% 34,462 27,251
LINCOLN CORSAIR -28.14% 5,785 8,050 10% 9% -13.10% 22,790 26,227
BMW X1 +9.16% 4,718 4,322 8% 5% +26.71% 18,253 14,405
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS -15.02% 3,802 4,474 6% 5% +15.07% 26,677 23,183
CADILLAC XT4 -56.41% 3,046 6,988 5% 8% -48.48% 11,579 22,473
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS -70.38% 2,618 8,839 4% 10% -43.50% 14,322 25,348
BMW X2 +7.02% 1,692 1,581 3% 2% -11.13% 6,565 7,387
INFINITI QX30 -100.00% 0 1 0% 0% -99.32% 1 148
TOTAL -32.17% 59,374 87,532 +2.31% 296,626 289,933

From a segment share standpoint, the RDX held a 22 percent share, up 5 percentage points. The Envision held a 16 percent segment share, up a very respectable 6 percentage points – the biggest bump in share amongst its rivals. Following the Envision was the NX with a 13 percent segment share, down 10 percentage points, the most in the segment. The Audi Q3 also posted a 13 percent share, up 2 percentage points, and the Corsair posted a 10 percent share, up one percentage point. The rest of the field held a single-digit segment share.

Sales Numbers - GM Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q4 2021 - United States

MODEL Q4 21 / Q4 20 Q4 21 Q4 20 YTD 21 / YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20
BUICK ENVISION +9.58% 9,286 8,474 +32.93% 46,450 34,942
CADILLAC XT4 -56.41% 3,046 6,988 -48.48% 11,579 22,473
TOTAL -20.24% 12,332 15,462 +1.07% 58,029 57,415

It’s worth noting that combining the Cadillac XT4 with the Buick Envision gives GM a combined 12,332 deliveries for a segment share of 21 percent. That’s 445 units short of the RDX.

Sales Numbers - MBZ Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q4 2021 - United States

MODEL Q4 21 / Q4 20 Q4 21 Q4 20 YTD 21 / YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS -70.38% 2,618 8,839 -43.50% 14,322 25,348
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS -15.02% 3,802 4,474 +15.07% 26,677 23,183
TOTAL -51.78% 6,420 13,313 -15.52% 40,999 48,531

Combining the two Mercedes-Benz offerings, the GLA-Class and GLB-Class, yields the German automaker 6,420 sales, good enough for 10 percent segment share.

Sales Numbers - BMW Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q4 2021 - United States

MODEL Q4 21 / Q4 20 Q4 21 Q4 20 YTD 21 / YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20
BMW X1 +9.16% 4,718 4,322 +26.71% 18,253 14,405
BMW X2 +7.02% 1,692 1,581 -11.13% 6,565 7,387
TOTAL +8.59% 6,410 5,903 +13.89% 24,818 21,792

Additionally, combining the two BMW offerings, the X1 and X2, nets 6,410 sales, good enough for an 11 percent segment share.

The luxury C-crossover segment contracted over 32 percent to 59,374 units in Q4 2021, meaning that Envision sales outperformed the segment.

The GM Authority Take

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Buick Envision took second place in the luxury C-crossover segment among 11 entries during the fourth quarter of 2021. The 2022 Buick Envision was recently listed among the best new crossovers under $40,000 by Consumer Reports following a recognition just a few months earlier, where the publication named the 2021 Buick Envision was a top luxury SUV to buy.

For the fourth quarter of 2021, Envision production of the premium compact crossover in China was not negatively impacted by ongoing parts, supply and availability issues.

As a reminder, the completely overhauled (redesigned and re-engineered) 2021 Buick Envision made its debut in May of 2020, with production commencing at the GM Jinqiao plant in Shanghai, China shortly thereafter. After assembly, the new Envision is shipped to each of the four markets where the Buick brand does business: the United States, Canada, and Mexico (comprising the North American market), as well as locally across China.

About The Numbers

  • All percent change figures compared to Buick Envision sales in Q4 2020, unless noted otherwise
  • In the United States, there were 78 selling days in Q4 2021 and 79 selling days in Q4 2020
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Comments

  1. its a beautiful car ,makes the caddy look cheap ,chopped rear end like a gremlin.its only problem is made in china! and other issue ,very limited interior colours ,black or white thats it.

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    1. Doesn’t seem like a problem since it got 2nd and had a increase in sales when most had decrease in sales.

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    2. And I’m sure that you have NOTHING around your house that was made in China

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      1. I’m sure that either the phone or computer you are using is made in china.

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      2. I do, but nothing that costs $40,000+

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        1. What kind of vehicle do you have?

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  2. I do not want to rain on the Buick parade. You have a Midsize Crossover going against the Sub baseCompact Crossovers. These number should be based off of the Encore GX

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  3. Keith I remember when they said the same things about my 2010 Chevy Equinox LTZ that I own… That it was bigger then the competition Bla Bla bla… No matter how big the Japanese cars are it’s still a tight fit they don’t make their interiors very big also the Japanese cars always try to save weight by reducing mass. Ss far as this Buick goes I like it very nice and upscale looking compared to the last generation Envision that looked to square like a larger Encore.

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  4. We are thoroughly enjoying our 2021 Envision Avenir. Handles good, comfortable, good power and great gas mileage. We traded our 2019 Cadillac XT4. From the driver’s seat, there is so little difference. I liked the styling and that helped with the decision.

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  5. I love my 2022 Envision, I received it as a birthday present from my husband. I’ve always loved Buick, this is definitely my favorite of my past and current vehicles. The technology and features surpassed my expectations. The seat massager is the best.

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  6. Buick has hit it out of the ball park. By far the best looking Buick cuv/suv.

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  7. We’ve had our Envision for a month, we love it! Don’t like the fact that it was made in China, but who’s fault is that? Then I looked around the house and laughed, whose fault is that? Who owns G.M., who’s fault is that?

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    1. It’s your fault! A house full of Chinese crap and a turd Chinese vehicle in your driveway is absolutely your fault.

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      1. How long did you have your Envision? Seeing as you didn’t like it (calling it what you did). I have enjoyed my 2021 Envision Avenir for 7 months.

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    2. Two words: Your Fault…..

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  8. This makes the XT4 look even worse than it already does in this market…. Nice job Buick!

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  9. Keep your Chinese junk Mary Barra. It’s a damn shame that GM was saved form bankruptcy ‘ to keep good jobs in America’ then GM closes us plants and offshores jobs.
    You snakes may buy this junk but many like myself never will

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  10. never will i purchase a chinese made cae nor will i purche an electric car.. toyota,honda are the smart ones and admit we don’t have the power grid. Mary will be the end of gm

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    1. You do know that when you purchase a Toyota or Honda the majority of the profit of the purchase goes back to Japan right. Not very Pro-America of you.

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