The 2023 Buick Envision introduces the third model year of the current second-generation crossover, debuting a handful of changes and updates over the previous 2022 model year. Notably, GM Authority has learned that The General is changing the way in which dealers order the 2023 Buick Envision, moving to adopt a port consensus order model.
For those readers who may be drawing a blank, it’s worth covering the differences between a port consensus order model and a standard consensus order model. Essentially, a standard consensus order model enables dealers to request the vehicle they want from the factory at regular intervals or order cycles, also known as DOSP. GM provides dealers with recommendations on which vehicles to order based on market conditions, which the dealer can use as it sees fit. GM can then fulfill the dealer’s request or modify it, depending on availability and constraints. Once a consensus between the dealer and GM is met, the vehicles are then produced and delivered. To note, this model applies to vehicle inventory, and is not related to sold retail orders.
By contrast, a port consensus order model means that GM produces the vehicles which it thinks are needed, as defined by existing constraints. The vehicles are then sent to port, at which time dealers can select from the models available for inventory.
The big difference between these two order models is that dealers have more say in exactly which vehicles are delivered in a regular consensus model. However, in the case of the 2023 Buick Envision, dealers will need to adapt to the port consensus order model going forward.
Notably, the 2023 Buick Envision is only the latest GM vehicle to adopt the port consensus model, with the 2023 Chevy Trailblazer, 2022 Chevy Trailblazer, 2022 Chevy Trax, 2022 Buick Encore, and 2022 Buick Encore GX also adopting the port consensus model, per previous GM Authority coverage.
As a reminder, the 2023 Buick Envision is powered by the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, while production takes place exclusively at the GM Jinqiao plant in China.
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Can we opt out of the Onstar required $1500? Typical, we’ll do what we want, not what you or your customers want or need.
Sure, but that also deletes the radio and climate control systems. After all, you don’t need those either.
No… You can de-select it but you will still be charged the $1,500
I own an envision 2022, my biggest beef is the seats. If you buy this car pay the extra $200 and get the upgraded front seats. The steering needs to be power adjust too and it should come forward more than it can for comfort.
We liked the Envision so much we bought one. It is the 2016 for $49,320 version with everything but with only 3,000 miles was $35,000. Cannot you buy a Japanese CUV with surround camera, Safety Seat, and heads up display for that much? Even Lexus doesn’t offer a HUD or Safety Seat.
We rented a 2017 Ford Escape SE AWD for a 6 hour trip to another state to pick up the Buick Envision. I was asking myself what Ford does to the Lincoln to make it quieter, better handling, and better seat cushions. I thought I was going to get tinnitus it was so loud. The throttle was responsive and the brakes were very good, but the steering and and handling was terrible. We did manage 33 mpg with the cruise set at 65 mph though, which was great for AWD and torque converter transmission. My butt was so sore from sitting on 1.3″ of seat cushion.
When we traded the Envision on 2018 Regal TourX they gave $2,500 more than we owed plus the taxes that were financed and we got $9,000 off MSRP on the TourX.
Dave, did you buy the Avenir model?
I thought the $300 (Michigan) premium seat option only added massage option.
Also, the cargo cover should be retractable. Having to constantly remove or hit your head on the hard shell cover is annoying. Other similar GM models use a shade.
The first generation Envision had retractable cargo cover.
Well so much for “China will only produce GM vehicles for China and Asian markets”….
Chinese junk
I am not happy it is from China, but it is far from junk. No problems whatsoever, and the quality is top notch. I would prefer North America, but the competing models were not as comfortable (Equinox-cheap looking/Terrain-design/XT4-not as much equipment). Believe me……I tried.
See top rating by Consumer Reports for the Envision in the premium segment. Having owned the first generation it was Cadillac nice and dead nuts reliable. Good paint quality and fit-n-finish too!
Chinese junk that outsells other luxury compacts in it class lol
I do have the Buick Envision Avenir and the vibrating seats are extra. I bought the car off the GM dealership in Port Perry.
Very nice car, one other thing they should have done is you should be able to pull down all the channels you saved on the screen like my old GMC Acadia Denali.
Chicken soup is often out at my supermarket because they only put one row in. It’s called inventory by min max so if you only sell six soups you only get six soups. But if you only have six on the shelf how are you going to sell more.
The same thing applies to what GM is doing to the dealers. Don’t you think sometimes local selection is much better? As an example in the south I know a lot of people that would prefer a white or light colored interior with a sunroof but you can’t seem to find that anywhere. And what’s this with having paint as an upgrade cost. No wonder why so many cars are white and I can’t find mine in the parking lot. For $50,000 on an SUV I think you can kick in the paint difference if I want burgundy or dark blue or silver why are you up charging me? It costs the same thing at the end of the day. Lastly, even though I may want a small SUV compact like an encore or an escape why is in the passenger seat provided with a power was seat function and why do you always cheap out by not having power recliners on the front? I firmly believe that being counters should work in dealer ships for at least one week every 3 months to understand the buyer mindset
Why did the 2023 Envision Avenir , as loaded as it is , not have usb ports to play MP3 players that are not bluetooth.They only charge! There are no ports inside the console either. What am I going to do with an AC plug in the back seat , plug up a toaster ? It’s the little things like this. Also power adjust steering wheel would have been great too.
Better seats would be advisable too. Seats are not comfortable at all.