The Buick Envision segment straggler gets crucial updates in the form of striking styling cues and modern tech
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00:00Introducing the 2024 Buick Envision, which has received an attractive, updated design for the new model year.
00:07Are Buick's latest upgrades enough to give the Envision the necessary appeal to stand out in its competitive segment?
00:14The 2024 Buick Envision boasts refreshed styling, including updates to the grille, front fascia, and hood.
00:21Inside, drivers will find a new digital gauge cluster screen and a massive touchscreen display.
00:27The pre-refreshed Envision offered a composed ride and a quiet interior, making it attractive to buyers seeking a premium driving experience.
00:34However, its lackluster powertrain left something to be desired, making rivals more appealing.
00:40Unfortunately, Buick hasn't addressed this shortcoming for 2024, carrying over the old Turbo I4, which produces 228hp and 258lb-ft of torque.
00:52We had hoped to see improvements to the Envision's all-wheel drive system, which performed worse than the discontinued front-wheel drive setup in our testing,
00:59but the automaker hasn't made any adjustments to the SUV's mechanicals as part of this latest refresh.
01:05Buick outfits its compact SUV with a host of active safety features, including front and rear automatic emergency braking,
01:12intersection collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.
01:20GM's supercruise hands-free driving technology is not available for the 2024 Envision, however.
01:27Although the 2024 Envision is the most compelling version of Buick's compact crossover to date,
01:33the upgrades don't go far enough to challenge established contenders within the luxury SUV segment.