Read our expert 2025 Buick Envista review covering performance, pricing, features, specs, fuel economy, warranty details, and photos of this subcompact SUV.

2025-2026 Buick Envista

Buick Envista Avenir

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MSRP: $23,800

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Overview

The 2025 Buick Envista is Buick’s smallest crossover, but it makes a strong visual statement. With a sleek, fastback-inspired roofline and a wide, low stance, it aims to deliver style typically associated with more expensive compact SUVs. The Envista seats five and comes exclusively with front-wheel drive, powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Buick offers the 2025 Envista in three trims: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. All share the same powertrain and overall dimensions, so the decision largely comes down to styling details, equipment levels, and interior upgrades rather than mechanical differences.


What’s New for 2025?

For 2025, Buick makes several updates to the Envista. Remote start and rear park assist are now standard across the lineup. The EcoTec 1.2-liter turbocharged engine also becomes E85 flex-fuel capable.

There are appearance-related changes as well. Aquamarine Blue Metallic is introduced as a new exterior color available on Sport Touring. Copper Ice remains available on Preferred and Avenir but is no longer offered on Sport Touring, while Sunrise Red Metallic is discontinued. Buick also removes Sport Touring and Avenir badging from the rear of the vehicle. The Sport Touring badge moves to the front doors, and the Sport Touring center cap is changed to a matte-black finish.


Exterior

The Buick Envista rides on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and measures 182.6 inches in overall length, giving it a bigger footprint than many subcompact rivals. Its sloping rear roofline creates a coupe-like profile that differentiates it from boxier competitors.

Wheel sizes vary by trim, with 17-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch aluminum wheels offered across the lineup. The Sport Touring trim emphasizes darker styling cues and distinct badging placement for 2025, while the Avenir trim focuses on a more premium appearance with unique exterior detailing.

The overall look is modern and streamlined, with a low-mounted grille, slim lighting elements, and clean body surfacing that helps the Envista appear more upscale than its price might suggest.


Interior

Inside, the 2025 Buick Envista subcompact SUV centers around a dual-screen setup. An 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster sits ahead of the driver, while an 11.0-inch infotainment touchscreen dominates the center of the dashboard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard, as is a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The Envista seats five passengers. Trim levels determine material upgrades and additional comfort features, but the overall layout remains consistent across the range. Buick’s QuietTuning system with Active Noise Cancellation is designed to reduce unwanted cabin noise, contributing to a more refined driving experience.

Cargo space measures 20.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats and expands to 42.0 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. While not class-leading, those numbers are competitive for the segment and adequate for daily commuting, groceries, and weekend trips.


Price Range and Best Value Trim

Trim LevelMSRP
Preferred$23,800
Sport Touring$25,300
Avenir$28,600


The 2025 Buick Envista’s price range encompasses three trims in all, but the Avenir stands out as the best value when considering overall equipment and price positioning. Since all trims share the same 137-horsepower engine and front-wheel-drive layout, stepping up does not change performance. Instead, the Avenir bundles the highest level of interior materials, distinctive exterior detailing, and additional comfort features into a package that remains under $30,000 in base form.


Key Specs

Powertrain

ConfigurationEngineHorsepowerTorqueTransmission
All Trims1.2L Turbo I3137 hp162 lb-ft6-speed automatic

Performance

MetricValue
0-60 mph~8.8-9.4 sec
Drive TypeFWD

Fuel Economy (EPA)

ConfigurationCityHighwayCombined
1.2L Turbo (Regular Gas)28 mpg32 mpg30 mpg
1.2L Turbo (E85)20 mpg24 mpg22 mpg


Warranty

Coverage TypeDuration
Basic Warranty3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty5 years / 60,000 miles
Complimentary MaintenanceFirst visit
Roadside Assistance5 years / 60,000 miles

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Distinctive coupe-inspired styling
  • Strong standard tech including 11-inch touchscreen
  • Competitive 30 mpg combined EPA rating
  • Attractive base pricing across trims

Cons:

  • Modest 137-horsepower output
  • No all-wheel-drive option
  • Cargo space trails some rivals

Verdict

The 2025 Buick Envista comes together well with eye-catching design and practical efficiency. Its turbocharged three-cylinder engine prioritizes fuel economy over outright acceleration, delivering up to 30 mpg combined on regular gasoline while maintaining a composed, quiet ride. With a standard dual-screen layout and wireless smartphone integration, the cabin feels modern and user-friendly.

As far as the pick of the lot goes, the Preferred trim delivers solid value at entry level, Sport Touring adds visual flair, and Avenir brings a more premium finish without straying far from mainstream pricing. The absence of all-wheel drive and modest power output, however, limit its appeal for some buyers, but for those focused on design, technology, and everyday efficiency, the Envista makes a compelling case in the subcompact segment.

2025-2026 Buick Envista
Front 3/4 view of the 2024 Buick Envista ST in Cinnabar Metallic. Preproduction model shown. Actual production model may vary. Arriving summer 2023.

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About the author

Cobus F. Potgieter

Reviews and Features Editor

Cobus F. Potgieter is a Reviews and Features Editor at Autoblog covering new car reviews, and technology and historical features. He moved to motoring media full time in 2021 after a career as a public relations practitioner and joined The Arena Group in June 2025.