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2020 Buick Envision: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Buick Envision is essentially a carryover, with one notable equipment adjustment: built-in navigation moved from standard to optional on the Essence and Premium trims. The engines, styling, safety equipment, structure, and five-trim lineup otherwise carry over from 2019.
About the 2020 Buick Envision
1st generation (2016-2020), final year before the full 2021 redesign.
Buick sells the Envision as a right-sized two-row SUV that puts quietness, seat comfort, and low-effort daily driving ahead of sporty handling. The brochure leans on premium materials, QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation, roomy seating for five, and useful everyday features like a hands-free liftgate and fold-flat rear seat. Against mainstream compact SUVs, Envision is meant to feel a little nicer and quieter without forcing shoppers into a traditional luxury badge.
The 2020 Envision lineup starts with comfort-focused 1SV and Preferred models, while Essence adds leather seating, a heated steering wheel, and blind-spot monitoring. Premium brings a 252-hp turbo engine, a 9-speed automatic, advanced AWD, Bose audio, and added driver assistance. Premium II is the technology-focused top trim, with built-in navigation, wireless phone charging, cooled front seats, automatic parking assist, and a head-up display.
What changed, by category
Tech
Built-in navigation changed from standard to optional on the Essence and Premium trims. It remained standard on Premium II.
2020 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 | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Driver Shift Control | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Driver Shift Control | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Driver Shift Control | Automatic, 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 | |||||
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| Automatic High Beams | |||||
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| 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 | |||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| 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
What changed on the 2020 Buick Envision compared with the 2019 model?
Very little changed for 2020. Built-in navigation moved from standard to optional on the Essence and Premium trims, while the engines, five-trim lineup, styling, safety equipment, and structure carried over.
Is the 2020 Buick Envision the final year of its generation?
Yes. The 2020 Envision is the final model year of the first generation, which ran from 2016 through 2020, before the full 2021 redesign.
Which 2020 Buick Envision trims have the turbo engine and AWD?
The Premium and Premium II trims have the 252-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, 9-speed automatic transmission, and advanced AWD. The 1SV, Preferred, and Essence use a 2.5-liter engine with a 6-speed automatic.
Does every 2020 Buick Envision include built-in navigation?
No. Built-in navigation is standard on Premium II but optional on Essence and Premium. The Envision’s 8-inch touchscreen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for phone-based navigation.
Is the 2020 Buick Envision meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
No. The two model years are mechanically and visually very similar, so condition, service history, trim, and installed equipment matter more. One useful distinction is that navigation was standard on the 2019 Essence and Premium but optional on those trims for 2020.
2020 Buick Envision Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Buick Envision.
4.1
2020 Buick Envision
(551 reviews)
“Engine shutting down while at a stop light is a pain in the butt, compass is in the wrong place and cup holders are too small. Storage is minimal and poorly laid out.”
“There is nothing NOT to like about this vehicle if you are looking for a very nice level of comfort for transportation needs with the latest technology. Only thing I don't like is the amount of adjustability of the AC vents. Vents will not adjust far enough up for a tall person.”