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Buick Envista Sales Make It Brand’s Best-Selling Model In Q3 2024

Buick Envista sales totaled 15,004 units in the United States, 2,030 in Canada, and 488 in Mexico during the third quarter of 2024.

Buick Envista Sales - Q3 2024 - United States

In the United States, Buick Envista deliveries totaled 15,004 units in Q3 2024, an increase of about 179 percent compared to 5,385 units sold in Q3 2023.

In the first nine months of the year, Envista sales increased about 622 percent to 38,890 units.
MODEL Q3 2024 / Q3 2023 Q3 2024 Q3 2023YTD 2024 / YTD 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023
ENVISTA +178.63% 15,004 5,385 +622.19% 38,890 5,385

Buick Envista Sales - Q3 2024 - Canada

In Canada, Buick Envista deliveries totaled 2,030 units in Q3 2024, an increase of about 1,145 percent compared to 163 units sold in Q3 2023.

In the first nine months of the year, Envista sales increased about 3,209 percent to 5,394 units.
MODEL Q3 2024 / Q3 2023 Q3 2024 Q3 2023YTD 2024 / YTD 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023
ENVISTA +1,145.48% 2,030 163 +3,209.20% 5,394 163

Buick Envista Sales - Q3 2024 - Mexico

In Mexico, Buick Envista deliveries totaled 488 units in Q3 2024, an increase of about 1,474 percent compared to 31 units sold in Q3 2023.

In the first nine months of the year, Envista sales increased about 3,932 percent to 1,250 units.
MODEL Q3 2024 / Q3 2023 Q3 2024 Q3 2023YTD 2024 / YTD 2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2023
ENVISTA +1,474.19% 488 31 +3,932.26% 1,250 31

Side profile of 2024 Buick Envista Avenir.

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)

Buick Envista sales during the third quarter of 2024 put the Tri-Shield brand’s new entry-level subcompact crossover in 12th place out of 21 nameplates in its segment when ranked by sales volume, up two spots from the previous quarter as the Envista enters its second year on sale.

The Chevy Trax (see running Chevy Trax sales) remained squarely at the top with massive 57 percent swell in sales to 59,299 deliveries. The Subaru Crosstrek kept second place with a 36 percent jump to 52,347 units, while the Honda HR-V, still in third, posted a 16 percent upswing to 38,542 units. The Jeep Compass jumped up several spots to move into fourth with a 71 percent jump to 34,632 units. The Chevy Trailblazer (see running Chevy Trailblazer sales), the Trax’s corporate cousin and Chevy’s second segment entry, got bumped to fifth place in spite of a three percent dip with 29,609 deliveries.

Outside the Envista (see running Buick Envista sales), which shares its VSS-F platform with the Chevy Trax, Buick also fields another model in this space – the Buick Encore GX (see running Buick Encore GX sales). Sharing its platform with the Chevy Trailblazer, the Encore GX saw sales slip 27 percent to 14,675 units, placing 13th in the segment. Meanwhile, the Buick Encore (see running Buick Encore sales) – which has been discontinued and indirectly replaced by the Envista – finished last in the segment with its first quarter without deliveries.

Sales Numbers - Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers - Q3 2024 - USA

MODEL Q3 24 / Q3 23 Q3 24 Q3 23 Q3 24 SHARE Q3 23 SHARE YTD 24 / YTD 23 YTD 24 YTD 23
CHEVROLET TRAX +56.59% 59,299 37,869 15% 11% +129.50% 149,762 65,255
SUBARU CROSSTREK +35.96% 52,347 38,502 13% 11% +15.02% 131,847 114,632
HONDA HR-V +16.36% 38,542 33,124 10% 10% +31.91% 114,805 87,034
JEEP COMPASS +70.87% 34,632 20,268 9% 6% +18.05% 84,474 71,560
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER -3.46% 29,609 30,671 8% 9% -11.65% 81,708 92,479
TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS +55.20% 22,507 14,502 6% 4% +37.66% 67,674 49,160
MAZDA CX-30 +7.62% 22,358 20,775 6% 6% +24.08% 73,580 59,302
NISSAN KICKS -5.81% 19,153 20,334 5% 6% +4.00% 52,144 50,138
HYUNDAI KONA -3.36% 17,969 18,593 5% 6% +14.14% 64,508 56,518
VOLKSWAGEN TAOS -6.21% 15,397 16,417 4% 5% +9.38% 47,673 43,584
KIA SELTOS +5.16% 15,391 14,636 4% 4% +2.38% 48,177 47,059
BUICK ENVISTA +178.63% 15,004 5,385 4% 2% +622.19% 38,890 5,385
BUICK ENCORE GX -26.84% 14,675 20,060 4% 6% -11.41% 44,646 50,394
KIA SOUL -24.11% 11,629 15,324 3% 5% -19.93% 40,094 50,071
KIA NIRO -27.97% 7,030 9,760 2% 3% -13.59% 25,132 29,085
HYUNDAI VENUE -0.58% 6,472 6,510 2% 2% -13.23% 19,843 22,869
DODGE HORNET +119.51% 3,848 1,753 1% 1% +257.84% 15,566 4,350
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT +5.04% 3,813 3,630 1% 1% -3.43% 11,706 12,122
JEEP RENEGADE -92.98% 450 6,412 0% 2% -50.03% 7,776 15,561
FIAT 500X -43.75% 81 144 0% 0% -17.77% 347 422
BUICK ENCORE -100.00% 0 701 0% 0% -97.81% 126 5,765
TOTAL +16.35% 390,206 335,370 +20.13% 1,120,478 932,745

The Envista’s performance earned it a four percent segment share, up two percentage points year-over-year. The Trax led with a 15 percent segment share, up four percentage points. The Crosstrek posted a 13 percent share, up two percentage points, while the HR-V maintained a 10 percent share, and the Compass held a nine percent share, up three points. The Trailblazer earned an eight percent share, down one percentage point. Meanwhile, the Encore GX earned a four percent share, down two percentage points.

The four GM vehicles in the mainstream subcompact crossover segment – the Chevy Trax and Trailblazer, along with the Buick Envista and Encore GX – accounted for a combined 118,587 deliveries and a cumulative 31 percent segment share. That result puts The General solidly in first place in the segment, accounting for nearly third of all segment sales.

Sales Numbers - GM Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers - Q3 2024 - USA

MODEL Q3 24 / Q3 23 Q3 24 Q3 23 YTD 24 / YTD 23 YTD 24 YTD 23
CHEVROLET TRAX +56.59% 59,299 37,869 +129.50% 149,762 65,255
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER -3.46% 29,609 30,671 -11.65% 81,708 92,479
BUICK ENCORE -100.00% 0 701 -97.81% 126 5,765
BUICK ENVISTA +178.63% 15,004 5,385 +622.19% 38,890 5,385
BUICK ENCORE GX -26.84% 14,675 20,060 -11.41% 44,646 50,394
TOTAL +25.24% 118,587 94,686 +43.71% 315,132 219,278

By comparison, the four Stellantis entries – the Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade, Dodge Hornet, and Fiat 500X – earned a combined 39,011 deliveries for a 10 percent segment share.

Sales Numbers - Stellantis Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers - Q3 2024 - USA

MODEL Q3 24 / Q3 23 Q3 24 Q3 23 YTD 24 / YTD 23 YTD 24 YTD 23
JEEP COMPASS +70.87% 34,632 20,268 +18.05% 84,474 71,560
JEEP RENEGADE -92.98% 450 6,412 -50.03% 7,776 15,561
DODGE HORNET +119.51% 3,848 1,753 +257.84% 15,566 4,350
FIAT 500X -43.75% 81 144 -17.77% 347 422
TOTAL +36.51% 39,011 28,577 +17.71% 108,163 91,893

Meanwhile, Hyundai – with the Kona and Venue – and Kia – with the Seltos, Niro, and Soul – saw a cumulative 58,491 deliveries, good for a 16 percent segment share combined, placing the Korean conglomerate far behind GM and second overall.

Sales Numbers - Hyundai and Kia Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers (With Soul) - Q3 2024 - USA

MODEL Q3 24 / Q3 23 Q3 24 Q3 23 YTD 24 / YTD 23 YTD 24 YTD 23
KIA NIRO -27.97% 7,030 9,760 -13.59% 25,132 29,085
HYUNDAI KONA -3.36% 17,969 18,593 +14.14% 64,508 56,518
HYUNDAI VENUE -0.58% 6,472 6,510 -13.23% 19,843 22,869
KIA SELTOS +5.16% 15,391 14,636 +2.38% 48,177 47,059
KIA SOUL -24.11% 11,629 15,324 -19.93% 40,094 50,071
TOTAL -9.77% 58,491 64,823 -3.82% 197,754 205,602

One could argue that the Kia Soul is not part of the segment in question but rather competes one segment below based on its size and price point. Removing the Soul from the Hyundai-Kia total nets 46,862 cumulative deliveries for a 13 percent segment share, bumping the conglomerate to fourth place overall behind Subaru.

Sales Numbers - Hyundai and Kia Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers (Without Soul) - Q3 2024 - USA

MODEL Q3 24 / Q3 23 Q3 24 Q3 23 YTD 24 / YTD 23 YTD 24 YTD 23
KIA NIRO -27.97% 7,030 9,760 -13.59% 25,132 29,085
HYUNDAI KONA -3.36% 17,969 18,593 +14.14% 64,508 56,518
HYUNDAI VENUE -0.58% 6,472 6,510 -13.23% 19,843 22,869
KIA SELTOS +5.16% 15,391 14,636 +2.38% 48,177 47,059
TOTAL -5.33% 46,862 49,499 +1.37% 157,660 155,531

Out of the 10 manufacturers represented here, three field multiple models in this space of 21 entries, though two of those models have been discontinued and are therefore destined to fall off this list. When combining sales volumes of those compared to automakers with a single entry, each ranks in the following order:

  • GM – 31 percent share (four models)
  • Hyundai Motor Group
    • 16 percent segment share, five models (including Kia Soul)
    • 13 percent share, four models (not including Kia Soul)
  • Subaru – 13 percent share, one model
  • Stellantis – 10 percent share, four models (the Fiat 500X has been discontinued, but remaining inventory continues to be sold)
  • Honda – 10 percent share, one model
  • Toyota – six percent share, one model
  • Mazda – six percent share, one model
  • Nissan – five percent share, one model
  • VW – four percent share, one model
  • Mitsubishi – one percent share, one model

Typically, automakers fielding multiple entries in this segment enjoy better sales volumes and higher segment shares. However, those with a single model, including Subaru and Honda, are also able to hold their own, actually outpacing automakers offering several models.

Sales of mainstream subcompact crossovers grew 16 percent to 390,206 units during Q3 2024, meaning the Envista far outperformed the segment average.

The GM Authority Take

The Buick Envista, now in its second year on sale, set a sales record with 15K deliveries during Q3 2024 to become the Tri-Shield brand’s best-selling model and accounting for nearly a third of Buick sales during Q3 2024. Clearly, the indirect replacement for the discontinued Encore is a hit.

In much the same way, the Encore’s platform mate, the all-new Chevy Trax, is now GM’s best-selling utility vehicle overall, proving that both are already winners for the automaker. Those two models, combined with the other entries from The General in this space – the Chevy Trailblazer and Buick Encore GX – enables the automaker to retain its leading position – now even more dominant – at the top of its segment.

About Buick Envista

In April 2023, GM debuted the first-ever 2024 Buick Envista for the U.S. market as the Tri-Shield brand’s all-new entry-level crossover. As GM’s first crossover coupe, the Buick Envista incorporates the premium marque’s latest design language initially introduced by the Buick Wildcat EV concept. Highlights include a long wheelbase, a crossover coupe roofline, and a sleek profile. LED checkmark lamps are placed high in the fascia.

This crossover coupe for the masses offers three distinct trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring (ST), and range-topping Avenir. ST trim levels are equipped with all-black 18-inch wheels as standard, with 19-inch wheels optional. Meanwhile, the Avenir trim level comes with Pearl Nickel 19-inch wheels as standard.

There’s also more legroom than in any small Buick crossover model. The cabin incorporates 19 diagonal inches of combined LCD screens, including an 11-inch diagonal infotainment screen and an eight-inch digital gauge cluster. The trade-off is the lack of a premium sound system. Avenir and ST logos are embroidered on the headrests for each respective trim level. A flat-bottom steering wheel is standard across the range.

Notably, the Envista gets two different climate control panels, depending on trim level.

The all-new 2024 Envista is motivated by the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH gasoline engine, which produces 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. Output is routed through the GM six-speed automatic transmission, driving the front wheels exclusively.

The Buick Driver Confidence Package is included as standard, adding Automatic Emergency BrakingLane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams.

GM claims that the Buick Envista offers the driving dynamics of a sedan, which we experienced first-hand in the video below.

The 2025 Buick Envista adds two new standard features previously offered as optional, namely rear park assist and the remote vehicle starter system. It also gets a new paint color called Aquamarine Blue Metallic to indirectly replace Sunrise Red Metallic and the E85-compatible turbocharged 1.2L I3 LBP engine, making it a flex-fuel capable vehicle.

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