Buick Envision sales decreased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the third quarter of 2022.
Buick Envision Sales - Q3 2022 - United States
In the United States, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 7,307 units in Q3 2022, a decrease of about 35 percent compared to 11,162 units sold in Q3 2021.In the first nine months of the year, Envision sales decreased about 51 percent to 18,208 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | -34.54% | 7,307 | 11,162 | -51.01% | 18,208 | 37,164 |
Buick Envision Sales - Q3 2022 - Canada
In Canada, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 1,601 units in Q3 2022, a decrease of about 9 percent compared to 1,758 units sold in Q3 2021.In the first nine months of the year, Envision sales decreased about 18 percent to 2,941 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | -8.93% | 1,601 | 1,758 | -17.57% | 2,941 | 3,568 |
Buick Envision Sales - Q3 2022 - Mexico
In Mexico, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 69 units in Q3 2022, a decrease of about 29 percent compared to 97 units sold in Q3 2021.In the first nine months of the year, Envision sales decreased about 18 percent to 222 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | -28.87% | 69 | 97 | -18.08% | 222 | 271 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Buick Envision sales put the premium compact crossover in second place among 10 entries in the luxury C-crossover segment. The Lexus NX placed first with a 35 percent decrease in sales to 12,036 units, followed by the Envision in second with a 35 percent drop to 7,307 units, and the Audi Q3 in third with a 16 percent slide to 7,010 units. The Lincoln Corsair (see running Lincoln Corsair sales) placed fourth with 78 percent jump to 6,239 units, followed by the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class in fifth with an eight percent bump to 5,850 units. The Envision’s corporate cousin and E2 platform mate, the Cadillac XT4 (see running Cadillac XT4 sales), took sixth as sales soared 930 percent to 5,838 units. The Acura RDX followed in seventh with a 67 percent drop to 5,497 units. The other Mercedes-Benz model, the GLA-Class, placed eighth with a 147 percent jump to 2,682 units. BMW’s two entries rounded out the list, with the X2 posting a 50 percent slide to 746 units and the X1 posting an 87 percent drop to 465 units.
Sales Numbers - Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q3 2022 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | Q3 22 SHARE | Q3 21 SHARE | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS NX | -34.86% | 12,036 | 18,478 | 22% | 26% | -37.38% | 31,651 | 50,544 |
| BUICK ENVISION | -34.54% | 7,307 | 11,162 | 14% | 16% | -51.01% | 18,208 | 37,164 |
| AUDI Q3 | -15.92% | 7,010 | 8,337 | 13% | 12% | -30.46% | 18,624 | 26,782 |
| LINCOLN CORSAIR | +78.36% | 6,239 | 3,498 | 12% | 5% | +19.24% | 20,277 | 17,005 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS | +7.66% | 5,850 | 5,434 | 11% | 8% | -24.15% | 17,350 | 22,875 |
| CADILLAC XT4 | +929.63% | 5,838 | 567 | 11% | 1% | +75.45% | 14,971 | 8,533 |
| ACURA RDX | -66.78% | 5,497 | 16,546 | 10% | 24% | -55.38% | 19,736 | 44,236 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS | +146.74% | 2,682 | 1,087 | 5% | 2% | -26.79% | 8,568 | 11,704 |
| BMW X2 | -50.46% | 746 | 1,506 | 1% | 2% | -52.58% | 2,311 | 4,873 |
| BMW X1 | -86.76% | 465 | 3,513 | 1% | 5% | -67.79% | 4,359 | 13,535 |
| TOTAL | -23.47% | 53,670 | 70,128 | -34.22% | 156,055 | 237,251 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Envision held a 14 percent share, down two percentage points. The NX led with a 22 percent segment share, down four percentage points. The Q3 posted a 13 percent share, up one percentage point. The Corsair followed with a 12 percent share, up seven percentage points, while the GLB-Class posted an 11 percent share, up three percentage points. The XT4 similarly posted an 11 percent share, up a segment-best 10 percentage points. The RDX held a 10 percent share, down a segment-worse 14 percentage points, while the GLA-Class posted a five percent share, up three percentage points. The X2 and X1 each accounted for a one percent share, down one and four percentage points, respectively.
Sales Numbers - GM Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q3 2022 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK ENVISION | -34.54% | 7,307 | 11,162 | -51.01% | 18,208 | 37,164 |
| CADILLAC XT4 | +929.63% | 5,838 | 567 | +75.45% | 14,971 | 8,533 |
| TOTAL | +12.07% | 13,145 | 11,729 | -27.39% | 33,179 | 45,697 |
Combining Buick Envision sales with those of the Cadillac XT4 gives GM a combined 13,145 deliveries for a 25 percent segment share, putting The General solidly in first place by over 1,100 units.
Sales Numbers - MBZ Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q3 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS | +146.74% | 2,682 | 1,087 | -26.79% | 8,568 | 11,704 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS | +7.66% | 5,850 | 5,434 | -24.15% | 17,350 | 22,875 |
| TOTAL | +30.84% | 8,532 | 6,521 | -25.05% | 25,918 | 34,579 |
Combining the two Mercedes-Benz offerings, the GLA-Class and GLB-Class, yields the German automaker 8,532 sales for a 16 percent segment share to move up to third place behind the Lexus NX.
Sales Numbers - BMW Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q3 2022 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X1 | -86.76% | 465 | 3,513 | -67.79% | 4,359 | 13,535 |
| BMW X2 | -50.46% | 746 | 1,506 | -52.58% | 2,311 | 4,873 |
| TOTAL | -75.87% | 1,211 | 5,019 | -63.77% | 6,670 | 18,408 |
Finally, combining the two BMW offerings, the X1 and X2, nets the Bavarian automaker 1,211 deliveries for still just a two percent segment share, remaining in last place.
The luxury C-crossover segment contracted 23 percent to 53,670 units in Q3 2022, meaning Envision sales underperformed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
Buick Envision sales did well enough against rivals to push the premium compact crossover into second place in its segment during the third quarter of 2022. GM’s combined sales performance of the Envision and Cadillac XT4 pushed the automaker to the top.
Production disruptions associated with, but not limited to, the ongoing global semiconductor microchip shortage makes one wonder what the sales performance could have been for the Buick Envision if more units were available at U.S. dealers. Even in June, Envision inventory was tight due to plant shutdown and transportation complications. Furthermore, production of the 2023 Buick Envision was pushed back to August after originally planned for early April. The Envision is assembled at the GM Jinqiao plant in Shanghai, China, and then distributed 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.
One way GM is addressing inventory supplies of imported models is by adopting a port consensus order model for the 2023 Buick Envision. That means that the automaker 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 2022 Buick Envision remains a strong model for the premium marque, with the 2022 Buick Envision 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 a top luxury SUV to buy. The 2022 Buick Envision saw minor changes and updates over the 2021 previous year including additional content for the optional 2022 Buick Envision Sport Touring package.
As a reminder, the 2021 Buick Envision was completely overhauled (redesigned and re-engineered). Besides an all-new platform, mechanicals, exterior design, and cabin, the 2021 Envision added the Avenir as the range-topping trim – a first for the Envision nameplate.
The 2023 Envision represents the third model year of the premium compact crossover’s second generation. It remains largely unchanged from the current 2022 model year, save for a few updates to the color palette and package lineup. The crossover will continue to be powered by GM’s turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder LSY gasoline engine, rated at 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, as the only engine offering in North America. The four-cylinder is paired with the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is standard, while all-wheel-drive is optional.
2024 Buick Envision refresh prototype
The 2024 Buick Envision will introduce a model refresh that will include new styling and a revised interior. Recently, we spied a refreshed 2024 Buick Envision testing in prototype form. The new look will draw inspiration from the all-new 2023 Buick Envista that recently went on sale in China and that is being considered for North America. The model incorporates sleek, streamlined styling lines and taut surfaces. The Envista, in turn, incorporates the styling of the Buick Wildcat EV concept, which will primarily provide design inspiration for Buick’s future all-electric vehicles, but will also lend inspiration for future internal-combustion based vehicles as well.
2025 Buick Electra EV crossover prototype
In order to boost sales, GM continues addressing supply chain issues and related production interruptions – a set of circumstances faced by the entire auto industry at large – while introducing new and updated models. That includes Buick’s plans to launch its first electric vehicle in 2024 and go full EV by 2030. We expect the EV model rollout to begin with an upcoming compact model as well as a larger, midsize Buick Electra EV crossover that we spied testing. Both models will like carry names like “Electra E1” through “Electra E9,” as GM recently filed to trademark.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Buick Envision sales in Q3 2021, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days for Q3 2022 and 77 selling days for Q3 2021
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Comments
They interior display is uglier then inside of delta airlines
Made in CHINA!!! Not for me!!!
Wouldn’t you really rather have a (real) Buick?
That IS a real Buick, a Buick of today, with excellent build quality, style, and, as the story indicates, good sales. Did you all feel that you had to post something negative here?
Christopher… They can post negative comments all they want but when your only second place to Lexus to me that’s an achievement all in itself! My wife owns a 2019 Buick Enclave and we love it my current car is a 2010 Chevy equinox LTZ V6… I like her Buick so much that I want the Envision for my next ride! Keepin it GM in my house!
Thank you Chevy Man!