2022 Buick Envision

The Buick Envision receives several minor changes for the 2022 model year, representing the second model year of the second-generation Envision.

2022 Buick Envision Quick Facts
Assembly Location	GM-SAIC Jinqiao Plant, Shanghai, China
Body Style(s)	Compact Crossover
Layout	Front-Engined, Transverse
Engine(s)	Turbo 2.0L LSY I4 (Gasoline)
Transmission(s)	9-Speed Auto
Drive Wheels	Front-Wheel-Drive, All-Wheel-Drive
Availability	U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, China
Predecessor	2021 Buick Envision
Successor	2023 Buick Envision

Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2022 Buick Envision replaces the Sapphire Metallic exterior color with a new hue called Dark Moon Blue Metallic. Additionally, one set of 18-inch wheels is replaced with a new set of the same size.

Inside, the 2022 Envision loses its air ionizer feature, while adding the following options:

Sport alloy pedals
Carpeted floor mats with ST logo front and rear
Dealer-installed (LPO-level) items:
- All-weather floor liners
- All-weather floor mats
- Cargo liner

Finally, the Buick Interior Protection Package (LPO-level) joins the lineup, while the Sport Touring Package sees several content changes:

See detailed 2022 Buick Envision changes, updates and new features here: 2022 Buick Envision change log.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

Body Styles

The 2022 Buick Envision continues to be offered as a compact five-door crossover utility vehicle (CUV) with two rows of seating for five passengers.

Seating

The 2022 Buick Envision is offered exclusively in a five-passenger configuration, with a 2-3-3 seating configuration:

Front row captain’s chairs
Second row 60/40 split bench

The two seat trim materials offered are:

Cloth with Leatherette
Perforated Leather-appointed

Models & Trims

The 2022 Buick Envision is offered in three trim levels, with Preferred serving as the base trim and Avenir as the range-topping trim.

2022 Envision Models:

Preferred 1SC FWD (4ZX26)
Preferred 1SC AWD (4ZB26)
Essence 1SL FWD (4ZY26)
Essence 1SL AWD (4ZC26)
Avenir 1SU FWD (4ZD26)
Avenir 1SU AWD (4ZE26)

2022 Envision Trims:

Preferred (1SC)
Essence (1SL)
Avenir (1SU)

Color Options

The 2022 Buick Envision is offered in a total of seven exterior colors and two interior color combinations.

Exterior Colors:

Rich Garnet Metallic
Summit White
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Cinnabar Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Burnished Bronze Metallic
Sapphire Metallic (new for 2022)

Interior Colors:

Ebony seats with Ebony interior accents
Whisper Beige seats with Ebony interior accents

Powertrain

The 2022 Buick Envision offers a single engine and transmission combination.

Engine	Fuel	Aspiration	Transmission	Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM	Axle
2.0L LSY I4	Gasoline	Turbocharged	9-speed automatic M3H	FWD or AWD	228 @ 5000	258 @ 1500-4000	3.47

Platform

Like all second-generation units of the Buick Envision, the 2022 Envision continues to be built on the GM E2 platform shared with the following vehicles:

Buick Envision Plus (three-row Envision variant for China)
First-generation Cadillac XT4
Ninth-generation Chevrolet Malibu

Production

The 2022 Buick Envision is assembled by GM China at the SAIC-GM Jinqiao South plant.

Availability

The 2022 Buick Envision went into production in August 2021.

Pricing

The 2022 Buick Envision saw a $300 decrease in its starting price over the preceding 2021 model year.

Specs

See 2022 Buick Envision specs, including powertrain, chassis and suspension, dimensions, capacities and more.

Specs coming soon

Beyond 2022

Looking beyond the 2022 model year, the 2023 Buick Envision will represent the third model year of the second-generation Envision, while the 2024 Envision will bring about a thorough mid-cycle refresh as part of the fourth year of the second-gen.