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2021 Buick Envision: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Buick Envision begins the model’s all-new second generation, making it a major change from 2020.
About the 2021 Buick Envision
2nd generation (2021-2023 before the 2024 refresh), first year of the redesign.
Buick positions the Envision as a premium compact SUV for shoppers who want a quieter, more upscale daily driver without moving all the way into traditional luxury-brand pricing. The model leans on comfort, easy-to-use technology, standard driver-assistance features, and a polished cabin more than sporty handling. In Buick’s own framing, it sits between mainstream and luxury, offering family-friendly practicality with a calmer, more refined feel than many compact SUVs.
Preferred is the safety-and-connectivity-focused starting point, with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a standard safety suite. Essence adds a 10.2-inch touchscreen, leather seating, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a hands-free power liftgate. The first-ever Envision Avenir sits at the top with exclusive trim, ventilated front seats, a massaging driver seat, a head-up display, Bose audio, and a panoramic moonroof.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission replaced the previous powertrain setup across the lineup.
Styling
The fully redesigned exterior gained a lower, wider look, while the interior received a new design.
Safety
Buick Driver Confidence Plus, the Envision’s driver-assistance safety suite, became standard across the lineup.
Tech
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto became standard across the lineup.
Structural
A stiffer new structure was introduced to help create a quieter ride.
2021 Buick Envision specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 230 hp | 230 hp | 230 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Hill Descent Control | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2021 Buick Envision fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2021 Buick Envision launched the model’s second generation with new exterior and interior designs, a new powertrain, and a stiffer structure.
What engine does the 2021 Buick Envision have?
Every 2021 Buick Envision uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard in the 2021 Envision?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard across the 2021 Envision lineup.
What is special about the 2021 Envision Avenir?
The 2021 model introduced the Envision’s first Avenir trim. This top model has exclusive exterior and interior details, ventilated front seats, a massaging driver seat, a head-up display, Bose audio, wireless phone charging, and a panoramic moonroof.
How did the 2021 Envision trim lineup change from 2020?
The 2021 Envision lineup consists of Preferred, Essence, and the newly added Avenir. The former Base, Premium, and Premium II trims were dropped as part of the redesign.
2021 Buick Envision Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Buick Envision.
4.1
2021 Buick Envision
(90 reviews)
“We especially liked the design and the colors. Chose a very dark, metallic exterior with a whit leather interior. Beautiful.”
“I like this vehicle, it is not my primary one and I bought it for the extra space I need when traveling with my wife.”