Buick LaCrosse vs Buick Envision
Overview | |
Years produced2005-2019 | Years produced2016-Present |
MSRP$32,065 | MSRP$31,800 |
Listings1204 | Listings8273 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryWithin the General Motors hierarchy of brands, Buick has always served as a bridge between less-expensive Chevrolets and more-expensive Cadillacs. From time to time throughout its long history, Buick has built youthful cars, it has built performance cars, and it has built world-class cars. The image that sticks, however, is based on the chrome-encrusted barges Buick peddled for decades to older and wealthier people who did not or would not buy a Caddy. Times are changing, though, and the redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a perfect example illustrating the company’s metamorphosis. | |
Reviews SummaryThe redesigned 2021 Buick Envision is the start of a new generation, but it doesn’t look or drive like it’s a complete re-do. The Envision, especially its new Avenir top trim, offers plenty to like that makes it more competitive with the rest of the premium compact SUV set. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 310 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space25.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3598 lbs | Curb Weight3692 lbs |
Height57.5 in | Height64.6 in |
Length197.5 in | Length182.5 in |
Width73.5 in | Width74.1 in |
Wheelbase114.4 in | Wheelbase109.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2005-2019 | 2016-Present |
MSRP | $32,065 | $31,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Within the General Motors hierarchy of brands, Buick has always served as a bridge between less-expensive Chevrolets and more-expensive Cadillacs. From time to time throughout its long history, Buick has built youthful cars, it has built performance cars, and it has built world-class cars. The image that sticks, however, is based on the chrome-encrusted barges Buick peddled for decades to older and wealthier people who did not or would not buy a Caddy. Times are changing, though, and the redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a perfect example illustrating the company’s metamorphosis. | The redesigned 2021 Buick Envision is the start of a new generation, but it doesn’t look or drive like it’s a complete re-do. The Envision, especially its new Avenir top trim, offers plenty to like that makes it more competitive with the rest of the premium compact SUV set. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 310 hp V6 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 310 hp V6 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 25.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3598 lbs | 3692 lbs |
Height | 57.5 in | 64.6 in |
Length | 197.5 in | 182.5 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 74.1 in |
Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 109.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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