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2024 Buick Envision Might Arrive Sooner Than Expected

The 2024 Buick Envision, which is to introduce the mid-cycle refresh for the Tri-Shield brand’s second-generation crossover, has seen its start of regular production (SORP) delayed repeatedly over the past several months.

The most recent postponement of the crossover pushed its launch all the way back to late 2024. However, an even newer statement by a GM representative indicates the 2024 Buick Envision will probably start production much sooner.

Cockpit view of the 2024 Buick Envision

According to the freshest news, SORP for the 2024 Buick Envision is confirmed as kicking off in Q1 2024, though it has not yet started as of mid-January. If everything goes according to plan, this could see deliveries of the fourth model year of the second-gen Envision begin sooner than the previously announced late 2024 timeframe.

GM originally planned the launch of the 2024 Buick Envision for October 30th of 2023, with a subsequent delay moving this date back to December 11th 2023. Following this, a third delay moved its release date to Q1 2024, with news of the postponement to year’s end coming just a few weeks ago. The latest GM confirmation rolls this date back to the previously estimated timeframe.

Front three quarters view of the 2024 Buick Envision.

The mid-cycle refresh will debut a reworked exterior for the crossover, including fresh front and rear fascia styling, dual-tier headlights similar to those featured on the 2024 Buick Encore GX and 2023 Buick Envista, a new grille, and various details first seen on the  Buick Wildcat EV concept car. New paint colors have also been added to the palette.

For the interior, the refresh incorporates a fully digital display, a new three-spoke, multi-function steering wheel and new interior colorways. However, GM Authority just learned the semi-autonomous GM Super Cruise driver assist system will not be added to the list of available technologies of the 2024 Buick Envision as originally planned.

The system was to be included as part of the Super Cruise Package (RPO code WK7), also incorporating Lane Active Safety Keep Assist (Handsfree Following), Driver Monitoring System, a 5G web connection, and Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist. Removal of these tech features will lead to a downward adjustment in price.

The new Buick Tri-Shield logo.

For motivation, the 2024 Buick Envision cradles the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, developing 228 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm, under the hood. The crossover relies on the GM E2 platform for structure, while production will take place at the GM China SAIC-GM Jinqiao South plant.

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Comments

  1. Oh wait. Another boring SUV from Buick. The world doesn’t have enough of them now.

    Wake me up when Buick starts to build coupes, sedans, possibly a convertible that’s appealing, or even a wagon that’s not mundane.

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  2. It’s made in China? They strip every option package out of the car, then charge twice for you to put it back.

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    1. Don’t buy Chinese junk! By American! Remember Covid started in China that killed many Americans!

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      1. Not that it is not reliable. The higher end engine will get ya to 75 , 80k . The fact is we should be building it period!

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  3. What about the drive train?

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  4. no super cruise no sale…

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  5. Political and business decision as there will be an administration change after Nov 5 and possible tariffs on Chinese imports. Get the supply of Envisions in the country sooner than later.

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  6. So one US company in Automotive his laying people off while another builds in a foreign place ? Great !

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  7. BEWARE REPAIR PARTS. going on 3 months waiting for repair parts. gad drivable deer hit.

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  8. I’m getting really impatient about the launch date of this redesign. I’ve owned GM for all of my years, but now I just may have to break down and look at German and Japanese cars. Sad.

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  9. This post is two-plus months old. Any more recent news on a for-sale date? Despite the optimistic take above, current Buick online tease copy says the vehicle’s coming in “late 2024.”

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