2026 Buick Envision vs. Encore GX: Which SUV Is Right for You?

It’s easy to be proud to be a Buick dealer with the brand's lineup of luxurious, sleek, safe, and affordable offerings produced by a name you can trust. And for buyers looking for something a little bigger than a sedan but not as large as a full-size SUV, the 2025 Buick Encore GX is the perfect choice. Chock-full of Buick’s driver-assist and technology features, the Encore GX is a great opportunity for a driver looking to size up cargo space but who also has efficiency and affordability as priorities. Let’s go through the abundance of options available for each of the three trims––the Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir––for the 2025 Encore GX, as well as what comes standard when you choose a Buick. Buick Means Business When it Comes to Safety The Buick Driver Confidence package is a suite of six safety features in the 2025 Buick Encore GX that help build driving confidence and come standard in all three trim levels. The Following Distance Indicator feature will indicate the gap, in seconds, between you and the vehicle ahead in order for you to decide if you are following too closely for a proper response time to unexpected hard braking. The Automatic Emergency Braking system works with the exceptional Forward Collision Alert feature. This system uses a front camera to detect the vehicle you’re following and helps minimize or avoid a collision by providing or assisting hard braking. The Front Pedestrian Braking safety feature also works with Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid pedestrians in front of your vehicle. Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning will alert you if unintentional lane drifting is detected and will apply gentle steering inputs to try to keep you safely between the marked lines. Finally, IntelliBeam will turn the headlight’s high beam on and off depending on surrounding traffic and lighting conditions. Connectivity at Your Fingertips Standard in all three trims of the 2025 Encore GX, the eight-inch Driver Information Center and 11-inch infotainment screen blend together in a single-piece, sleek, modern design to give you the important information you need in a customizable display. With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, accessibility is key to receiving phone calls, sending messages, and accessing your favorite music or navigational apps. The OnStar One Essentials service plan is complimentary for eight years on 2025 Buick models, providing help when you need support the most. This includes real-time traffic information when planning routes and Automatic Crash Response if an accident should occur. Efficient Performance: The Meat and Potatoes of the Encore GX Here’s where the choices get really interesting when shopping for the right Encore GX for you, your family, and your lifestyle. All three trim options come with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities, matched for perfect performance to a corresponding transmission. Encore GX Preferred is the starting trim and is the only one that can come with either the base EcoTec turbocharged 1.2L engine or the more powerful EcoTec turbocharged 1.3L engine. The performance-inspired Sport Touring trim and the luxurious Avenir trim are built with the EcoTec 1.3L as their standard engine for both FWD and AWD models. When faced with the decision to choose between FWD or AWD, driving conditions in your area, like rough or muddy dirt roads and average-to-severe weather events such as winter snow storms or heavy rains, should be considered, as well as how you like to enjoy your weekends and vacations. The ability to drive to your favorite hidden fishing spot or camping grounds depends on higher engine power, torque, and traction control. The AWD models not only have the larger 1.3L engine, but they also come with a convenient push-button selector to engage the AWD system. When engaged, the system will consistently monitor and make adjustments at all four wheels to provide the best traction during challenging driving conditions and help you stay in better control. The EcoTec turbocharged engines in either the 1.2L or the 1.3L size are Buick’s answer to efficiency by focusing more on fuel economy than raw, roaring race performance. Peak output is achieved at lower revolutions per minute (RPM) for both horsepower and torque. With added Start/Stop technology, the 2025 Encore GX is able to boast eco-friendly fuel economies of an estimated 30 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. Yet another added bonus of choosing the EcoTec turbocharged 1.3L engine is the 1,000 lb towing capacity for hauling a boat trailer or your rugged teardrop camper for a long weekend getaway. Beyond engine size, Buick offers the FWD models with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for smooth, seamless cruising on your commutes or long road trips. The CVT is lighter than a standard automatic because it is built with gearless technology that helps boost fuel economy. The AWD models are coupled with a nine-speed automatic transmission that gives drivers a familiar road feel with exceptionally timed electronic shifting at the just right moment while maintaining better gear ratios to decrease fuel consumption and produce fewer emissions. The nine-speed automatic transmission is particularly beneficial for the small Encore GX, which needs to balance power and efficiency. Elegance Meets Functionality The Encore GX is bringing luxury and beauty to everyone with a modern exterior and technology-forward amenities within the driver’s reach in a performance-inspired cabin. Sculpted into a sleek, streamlined stance, the Encore GX is a stunning way to cruise. Stylized features distinguish this as a Buick, such as the check-mark headlights and commanding front grille. The Sport Touring adds a touch of boldness to the exterior with unique accents, and it has tasteful Santorini Blue stitching and accentuating chrome on the interior. The Avenir exudes exquisiteness with a monochromatic exterior, additional chrome accents, 19-inch Avenir Premium Pearl Nickel aluminum wheels, and an elegant Black Ice grille. The Avenir’s alluring Ebony and Whisper Beige interior options make the added sparkling chrome accents pop. All three trims include deep-tinted glass, heated power side-view mirrors, and Buick QuietTuning technology that absorbs outside sound with Active Noise Cancellation to give you a peaceful, relaxing ride every time you drive your Encore GX. Affordable Luxury With the 2025 Encore GX Preferred FWD starting at just $26,000, Buick is proving luxury design in an efficient small SUV doesn’t always have to be expensive. If you lead an active lifestyle and need more than a sedan can offer, with larger interior space and better driving performance, we think the Encore GX is the right choice for you. Brimming with personalized options inside and out, from an array of radiant exterior colors to the settings on the blended one-piece glass Driver Information Center and 11-inch infotainment center, each of the three trim options offers a multitude of ways to express your style and get the most out of your driving experience. An available panoramic moonroof, keyless entry keypad, and perforated leather seating will make your Encore GX dazzle. Even the simple touches like keyless entry, the foldable 40/60 split backseat, and the standard remote start for chilly winter mornings are thoughtful in design. We believe that one test drive in the Encore GX will have you excited to choose Buick for your brand-new ride. MSRP may change without notice. See dealer for complete details.

The Envista is the latest addition to the Buick lineup, and it's hard to talk about this compact SUV without getting excited. As your neighborhood Buick dealer, we’re happy to show shoppers everything it offers, including all of its high-tech convenience, driver-assist, and safety features. With trendy styling in three impressive trims––Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir––and oodles of add-ons available, the Envista offers crossover lovers the ground clearance and cargo space of an SUV with the handling and fuel efficiency of a premium sedan. Ready for more great news? You can drive home in this classically styled Buick without shouldering a hefty price tag. Starting at just $22,900, the 2025 Envista is wowing all buyers as an affordable vehicle that does not fall short on features. Even its top-of-the-line Avenir trim with all of the bells and whistles starts at an extremely attainable $28,600. Let’s take a closer look into this exciting SUV offering from America's oldest automotive brand. Sleek Buick Styling The Buick Envista’s exterior body design has an attractive, modern flow from front to back that continues inside with its polished stitched-seat interior. The updated Buick tri-shield badge on the hood above the commanding front grille sets the tone for the unique design. The refined interior is thoughtfully appointed with desirable amenities and curated features, all within easy reach from the driver’s seat. The Envista offers a quiet, relaxing cabin ride thanks to QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation. A performance-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel comes standard on all three trims; a heated version is standard for the Avenir and is also available for Preferred and Sport Touring trims. Efficient Performance The Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir trims are all equipped with the dynamic ECOTEC 1.2L turbocharged engine. Every 2025 Envista includes keyless push button start via the keyfob and engine Start/Stop technology to boost fuel efficiency with the option to disable the feature. The EPA-estimated fuel economy is solid at 28 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway for a total of 30 MPG combined. The gearbox is a smooth continuously variable transmission, which helps with the fuel economy. The immensely convenient Hill Start Assist is a standard feature to prevent any rollback when switching your foot from the brake to the gas pedal while stopped on a steep incline. The 2025 Envista includes four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with a modern electronic parking brake. Buick’s Ride and Handling suspension keeps you gripping the road on turns while making the Envista’s ride feel effortless on winding country roads. Technology Is Comfort The Envista crossover is not without its technological bells and whistles. Along with heated front seats, defrosting side view mirrors, and an available heated steering wheel, OnStar can provide not only navigation but also Automatic Crash Response and Roadside Assistance when you need support most. The 2025 Envista comes with eight years of the OnStar One Essentials package, which also allows you to remotely lock and unlock your doors, find your parked vehicle’s location on a map, view fuel range, tire pressure, oil life, and odometer readings, and remotely start and stop your engine plus more—all on your smartphone via the myBuick Mobile App. From the user-friendly 11-inch HD color touchscreen infotainment center, you can optimize your personal settings, make phone calls, send messages, and more. Connectivity is a staple for the 2025 Envista––you can connect your smartphone with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to play your favorite music and podcasts or even use your favorite navigation app with a seamless connection as soon as you enter your vehicle. Available wireless smartphone charging helps keep the cabin clutter-free. With wireless WiFi hotspot data, the Envista can support seven different devices, allowing every passenger personalized entertainment during the ride. Drivers will love that at speeds above 25 mph, IntelliBeam will control the headlight's high beams, turning them on and off automatically for oncoming traffic, allowing you to keep full focus on the road ahead. The Following Distance Indicator will display the gap, in seconds, between you and the vehicle ahead, allowing you to avoid driving too close for a safe response to a sudden stop. All three trims of the 2025 Envista are available with a power liftgate for easy access to the rear cargo area, along with Rainsense Wipers that automatically turn on when raindrops are detected on the windshield. Driving Safely Buick emphasizes safety and doesn’t skimp on any details, even at this modest price point. Every 2025 Envista is equipped with the Buick Driver Confidence suite, which includes a generous list of driver-assistance technologies, and safety features such as an advanced Passenger Sensing airbag system. Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning uses a light steering wheel nudge when it detects unintentional lane drifting, while Forward Collision Alert can sound the alarm and engage Automatic Emergency Braking to help drivers stay in control during emergencies when there is an expected hazard ahead of you. When operating the Envista in reverse, a standard HD rearview camera and available Rear Cross Traffic Alert will keep you safer in busy parking lots and congested city streets when other vehicles approaching from the side can be harder to see. Also great for the busy cityscape is Front Pedestrian Braking, which can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a collision with a pedestrian detected directly in front of the vehicle using the feature’s front-facing sensors. Like Rear Cross Traffic Alert, it will sound an alert as well as enhance or provide emergency hard braking. For all Envista trims, available Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert can be added for more confident lane changes by alerting you when a vehicle is overtaking you or hiding in your side blind spots. While the 2025 Envista is only available in front-wheel drive, another standard offering is Buick’s StabiliTrak electronic traction control for wet, muddy, or snowy road conditions when Mother Nature decides to deliver more serious, worrisome weather. For families with young children, the LATCH System provides anchor points and tethers in the rear seats that make securing compatible child restraint seats a breeze. You can also program the standard Teen Driver settings to designate a key fob for your family’s newest driver. This will let you set speed limits, automatically turn down the radio until the seatbelts are fastened, and generate an in-vehicle report card that applauds good driving when the designated keyfob is used. Test Drive a Buick Envista Today The 2025 Envista compact SUV offers a great deal for anyone needing more cargo space and higher ground clearance than a sedan while not wanting to drive or perhaps not having the parking space for a full-size SUV. Being chock-full of driver-assist and safety features already puts the Envista a notch above, but by combining those features with a sleek, modern design at an incredibly economical price point, Buick has hit it out of the ballpark. Smooth driveability and user-friendly personalized amenities at the touch of a button are the future of Buick’s modern vehicle lineup. Connectivity, safety, and advanced driver-assist amenities in a stylish, quiet ride are what you can expect when getting into an Envista. MSRP may change without notice. See dealer for complete details.