GM has confirmed that the Buick Envista will indeed make it to the U.S., per recent statements made by GM President Mark Reuss.
During the GM Investor Day event held on November 17th, Reuss addressed a variety of future GM product plans, including the arrival of the new Buick Envista crossover.
“[The Buick Envista is] already in production in China, off the design of the Buick Wildcat,” Reuss said, referencing the Buick Wildcat EV concept that debuted over the summer. Although the Wildcat concept is framed as an all-electric vehicle, the design elements it presents will provide inspiration for both Buick EVs and Buick ICE-powered vehicles.
“Getting ready for the U.S. here as well, just a beautiful addition to the Buick lineup,” Reuss added, confirming that the Buick Envista will indeed be sold in North America.
Back in October, GM Authority exclusively reported that the Buick Envista was under consideration for the North American market. Now, these new statements from GM President Reuss confirm that the crossover will indeed make the jump.
The all-new Buick Envista went on sale in China in September following a world debut in August. Designed to attract younger buyers, as well as increase Buick’s presence in the high-volume crossover segment, the Envista is offered in four specific trim levels in China, namely Enjoy, Smart, GS, and GS+. Under the hood, the Chinese-spec Envista is motivated by a turbocharged 1.5L I4 gasoline engine rated at 181 horsepower, which feeds a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Under the body panels, the Buick Envista rides on a new variant of the GM VSS-F vehicle set, the same platform that underpins the all-new 2024 Chevy Trax.
Per further exclusive GM Authority coverage, the Buick Envista is poised to offer a new range-topping Avenir trim level in North America. Similar to the Denali sub-brand at GMC, Buick Avenir trims are typically more luxurious and well-equipped than the rest of the lineup, offering an exclusive finish, unique alloy wheel designs, and upgraded interior trim.
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Not into the empty void around the screens, they need to either make the screen smaller to fit it, or match it up to the corners
The car is completely void of character or any brand identity.
Looks like a full size version of a generic toy car you’d find at a toy store.
Exactly!!
They can keep their China Garbage. Ugliest looking GM vehicle i’ve seen in a while.
This vehicle is designed for younger folks, and they will love it. The design language is fresh, modern and grows on me each time I see it. Oh, by the way, the interior is super-tech AWESOME. Time for new generations to develop Buick loyalty. I don’t know why any comments would attack the fact that it’s Chinese made…..those people build great, reliable, quality Buicks. (and iPhones and a billion other things). My 17 Envision is simply the best vehicle of the many I’ve owned. Thanks to the American/Chinese designers and Chinese workers who’ve made these great vehicles happen.
There are enough goods being made in China. We need to draw the line somewhere and cars are a good place to start. I don’t care how great the car might be, we should be supporting the North American economy not further propping up the Chinese economy. There are certain products that I have no choice of that are made in China, but a $30K+ car is not something we should be so willing to accept. Canadian made I can handle, Mexico I can tolerate, even South Korea is tolerable. But not China.
You do realize regardless of where the car is made GM’s profits come back to this country right. Stop with this America first nonsense which the majority of things in your house aren’t domestically made.
The profits come back to this country so gm can invest even more in China and fill the e ecutives profits.
You do realize how much goes into propping communist pinko businesses and employing more Chinese making the life of Xi and the communist easier. If the Communist had to worry about an unhappy, unemployed population there might be one less communist regime!!
You do realize that American (or any other foreign firm) cannot outright own industrial assets in China? Foreign firms can, at-best, become 50/50 owners with Chinese “Partners”. These partners are usually quasi-private/government managed organizations within a multi-layered bureaucracy leading back to some sort of government ownership group.
Except for Tesla.
This reads like a press release right from a Chinese government propaganda outlet. If you’re not already doing so, you could probably have a healthy career writing comments such as these on forums and YouTube videos spreading these “truths”… Just wow…
as a “younger folk” i hate it.
Who ever called this beautiful need a pairs of new glasses.
I actually find this vehicle really compelling, to me it is well proportioned and styled, it looks like a proper luxury car. although i dont love it and prefer the design and styling of the current generation envision, this has a very premium look to it. The interior also looks to be a really good package.
Buick needs a midsize SUV in the US, not this
doesn’t Envision fill that space?
Yeah but this being more coupe like is aimed at sedan buyers. I like Envision better, too, because it reminds me of a wagon.
Will any US factory be tooled for VFF-R kit production? Originally it sounded like the modular future but GM seems committed to its older US platforms.
No Terrell, Buick needs two sedan’s in the US market for those of us who will buy them. Buick needs another SUV like I need a hole in my head.
Actually strike that. Buick needs two sedans AND one gorgeous 2 door for the US market.
Buy this car and you have surrendered to China.
Right on!
My guess is you’re typing this out on a device made in China while wearing clothes made in China and watching a tv made in China. Hell, even the USA flag hanging off your front porch is likely made in China. 49% of the components in your “American made” car are probably made in China.
We all “surrendered to China” a long long time ago.
Dean,
It’s a shame your Walmart philosophy has crept into your everyday life. We may not have any choice in electronics but there’s a bit of a difference between a 600.00 iPhone and a 35,000.00 Buick/Geo! With a 47% drop in sales for this dead man walking brand I’d say people are starting to read the fine print.
People like you are just what Mary Smith is hoping for. Make excuses for this once proud company and your ignorant self. You may have surrendered to China but there are plenty that won’t agree. The sage philosopher Ron White said it best. You can’t fix stupid!
Many people commented on the premise that US Spec Envista would be produced in China, but in fact, US Spec Envista is much more likely to be produced in Korea. GM has already announced that it will produce derivatives that share the same platform as the next-generation Trax at its Changwon plant in Korea. Maybe the vehicle is US spec Envista.
Where’s the hybrid or plug in hybrid? I currently own a 2019 Buick and my next vehicle will be some kind of hybrid and unfortunately GM is way behind in their willingness to offer them. A full electric vehicle is not feasible for us.
No AWD?
worse, the Much maligned 1.5 turbo and A damned CVT. least they could do is use those cheap chinese EV drivetrains.
They will have the Buick Electra series for your plug-in desires.
This vehicle will likely be produced in South Korea for the U.S. market, rather than China.
I like the new logo in design studies, I HATE it on a vehicle…it looks so much more generic.
The current Buick Envision is a nice looking small SUV. I thought perhaps they’d continue to go in that design direction and inject some more excitement into the brand.
Now Buick has dropped that style for this?
Yuck.
No Suprise to me made in China.
It’s another non-descript, under powered and useless CUV. It looks like a Ford Escape only uglier.
Frugly. generic, bland appliance.
Many people commented on the premise that US Spec Envista would be produced in China, but in fact, US Spec Envista is much more likely to be produced in Korea. GM has already announced that it will produce derivatives that share the same platform as the next-generation Trax at its Changwon plant in Korea. Maybe the vehicle is US spec Envista.
Buick is really trying to get rid of the stereotype of them being the boomer brand. It’s about time they actually start chasing after a new generation of Buick owners/drivers. Most people who complain about it being made in China are probably typing it from an iPhone because pretty much everything we buy is made in China. The Chinese market (and Buick) is what’s keeping GM afloat. I don’t care where it’s made. It looks good. It’s very modern and sporty. I hope the performance matches the design. The only other Buick I really liked recently was the last Regal/Regal TourX. They looked very sporty and European. Shame they were put down, at least in NA. Let’s be real, China has the nicer Buicks because the ones we have are very generic. The Envista is probably the only Buick I’ll ever consider.