The 2023 Buick Envision stands as the third model year of the Tri-Shield brand compact crossover’s second generation. Since the start of regular production (SORP), Preferred and Essence trim levels of the 2023 Envision have been built without the park assist feature. Now, GM Authority has learned that this will be the case of the remainder of the 2023 model year.
Sources familiar with the matter tell GM Authority that rear park assist (RPO code UD7) and front and rear park assist (RPO code UD5) will be unavailable throughout the rest of the 2023 model year. Affected vehicles will be indicated as such with RPO code 00Y in the case of rear park assist, and 00Z in the case of front and rear park assist.
For reference, the rear park assist feature is typically standard on Preferred and Essence trims, while front and rear park assist is normally optional on Essence models. Notably, the range-topping Avenir trim level will not be affected by this constraint, as it’s equipped with the Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist (RPO code UKZ) feature instead.
It’s worth noting that the 2022 Buick Envision also struggled with park assist unavailability. In addition, the 2023 Envision is currently experiencing limited availability of the Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (RPO code UKC) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RPO code UFG) features.
As a reminder, the Buick Envision is set to receive a mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year that will include an exterior design reminiscent to that of the upcoming Buick Envista, as well as the Buick Wildcat EV concept. On the interior, the cabin is expected to boast a larger infotainment screen.
In regard to the current model, the 2023 Buick Envision is exclusively powered by the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, rated at 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Output is routed to the front wheels as standard through the GM nine-speed automatic transmission, while AWD is available as an option.
Under the body panels, the Envision rides on the GM E2 platform, with production taking place exclusively at the GM Jinqiao plant in Shanghai, China.
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Comments
Hopefully this will be a good reason for Buick to drop the awful “I used to hate parallel parking…..me toooooooooooo!” commercial with the four clones.
The title is completely incorrect and misleading….. you said it yourself IN the article that is for the “remainder” of the 2023 not the entire 2023 model range. That implies those that have it as a retrofit item for 2023 will not have it retrofit…. When I’m fact they will.
Deal breaker for someone like me—I would have thought they would put those items on back order and later installed them. Whether it’s six months or a year later, I would accept that rather than nothing at all.
Just got a new Envision it did not have the discussed equipment. Is there a list somewhere to get my car finished?