“It is reliable, comfortable to drive, the 2.5 liter engine has all the power for steep hills, enough room for most of your cargo needs and this is my 3rd Buick I have owned. Each one was my favorite!!!”
2019 Buick Envision: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Buick Envision is a mid-cycle exterior refresh, led by a cleaner front end and updated rear lighting. Premium and Premium II models also get more turbo torque and a new 9-speed automatic.
About the 2019 Buick Envision
1st generation (2016-2020 U.S. model), mid-cycle refresh year
Buick positions the Envision as a quiet, comfort-first two-row SUV that sits between the smaller Encore and larger Enclave. Its core appeal is not sporty driving or rugged capability; it is an easygoing daily driver with an upscale cabin feel, generous passenger space, and convenient technology. Compared with rivals, the Envision leans hardest into calm road manners, low cabin noise, and a long list of comfort features, making it especially attractive for commuting and relaxed highway trips.
The 2019 Envision remains a quiet, comfort-focused compact SUV, with Essence serving as the sweet spot for leather seating, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats. Premium adds the stronger turbo engine, AWD, and more driver-assistance features, while Premium II tops the range with cooled front seats, wireless charging, a head-up display, and automatic parking assistance.
What changed, by category
Styling
Every trim gets a refreshed grille and front-end design, along with updated rear lighting and revised rear styling.
Powertrain
The 2.0-liter turbo engine in Premium and Premium II rises from 260 to 295 lb-ft of torque and moves to a new 9-speed automatic transmission.
2019 Buick Envision specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd w/DSC | Auto, 6-Spd w/DSC | Auto, 9-Spd | Auto, 6-Spd w/DSC | Auto, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 197 hp | 197 hp | 252 hp | 197 hp | 252 hp |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 57.3 cu-ft | 57.3 cu-ft | 57.3 cu-ft | 57.3 cu-ft | 57.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Side Steps | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Cooled Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2019 Buick Envision fully redesigned?
No. The 2019 Envision is a mid-cycle update of the first-generation model, not a full redesign. Its main visual changes are a cleaner front end, updated rear lighting, and revised rear styling.
Did every 2019 Buick Envision trim get the refreshed styling?
Yes. All five 2019 Envision trims received the refreshed front end and updated rear lighting.
Which 2019 Buick Envision trims got the upgraded turbo powertrain?
Premium and Premium II received the upgraded powertrain. Their 2.0-liter turbo engine makes 295 lb-ft of torque, up from 260 lb-ft, and is paired with a new 9-speed automatic.
Did the Buick Envision trim lineup change for 2019?
No. The five-trim lineup carried over for 2019: base, Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Premium II.
Is the 2019 Buick Envision a meaningful update over the 2018 model?
Yes, especially in Premium and Premium II form. Every 2019 Envision has refreshed exterior styling, while the two upper trims add more turbo torque and a new 9-speed automatic; the lower trims change mainly in appearance.
2019 Buick Envision Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Buick Envision.
4.2
2019 Buick Envision
(208 reviews)
“I was looking for something smaller than the Enclave with better mileage and headroom for my husband. I especially like the visibility in the Envision. I like the power, the secure feeling. Love the front warning when parking to avoid the curb.”
“Buick Envision is an excellent vehicle. It is not very good in picking up at first until the engine is heated up. But once it is on the road, it is very smooth.”