2019 Buick Envision vs 2020 GMC Acadia
Overview | |
MSRP$31,995 | MSRP$29,800 |
Average price$20,867 | Average price$26,488 |
Listings365 | Listings782 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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2019 Buick Envision Reviews SummaryWhat defines a luxury car? In the past, it was pretty easy to quantify, and just as easy to differentiate one from the economy cars of the world. But now a traditionally inexpensive brand like Mazda can make cars as nice as Lexus does. Automakers can no longer rely on reputation. So the 2019 Buick Envision faces a conundrum. Buick calls it a compact luxury SUV, positioning it as a viable option for younger luxury shoppers. That pits it against some of the most popular and best-selling upscale SUVs on the market, including the Acura RDX, Lexus NX, BMW X3, and Audi Q5. Yet the Envision’s true competition more likely comes from another GM vehicle, the GMC Acadia. Both are for aspirational shoppers looking to move up-market from a high-volume vehicle like the Chevy Equinox. If you are in the market for a compact, upscale sport-utility vehicle, should you consider the Envision? Read on to find out and learn which trim CarGurus recommends. | |
2020 GMC Acadia Reviews SummaryLong story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 197 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 197 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.9 cu ft | Cargo Space12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3755 lbs | Curb Weight3923 lbs |
Height66.8 in | Height66.7 in |
Length183.7 in | Length193.4 in |
Width72.4 in | Width75.4 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload2078 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,995 | $29,800 |
Average price | $20,867 | $26,488 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | What defines a luxury car? In the past, it was pretty easy to quantify, and just as easy to differentiate one from the economy cars of the world. But now a traditionally inexpensive brand like Mazda can make cars as nice as Lexus does. Automakers can no longer rely on reputation. So the 2019 Buick Envision faces a conundrum. Buick calls it a compact luxury SUV, positioning it as a viable option for younger luxury shoppers. That pits it against some of the most popular and best-selling upscale SUVs on the market, including the Acura RDX, Lexus NX, BMW X3, and Audi Q5. Yet the Envision’s true competition more likely comes from another GM vehicle, the GMC Acadia. Both are for aspirational shoppers looking to move up-market from a high-volume vehicle like the Chevy Equinox. If you are in the market for a compact, upscale sport-utility vehicle, should you consider the Envision? Read on to find out and learn which trim CarGurus recommends. | Long story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 197 hp I4 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 197 hp I4 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.9 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3755 lbs | 3923 lbs |
Height | 66.8 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 193.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 75.4 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | 2078 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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