Generation history
The Buick Envision has been through 2 generations, starting in 2014 and 2021. The gaps were 7 years, an average of 7.0. The pace has been steady. The current generation began in 2021. On that cadence the next full redesign points to 2027 through 2029, centered on 2028. This is a projection. It comes from the model's own past redesign years, not from the manufacturer. A mid-cycle refresh usually lands in between. Public records describe the current generation this way: In May 2020, GM introduced the second generation of the Envision in the United States. Specifications, trims and the NHTSA safety record are on the Buick Envision model page.
Every generation
| Generation | Code | Years | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | n/a | 2014–2021 | The Envision was first introduced in China in August 2014, also known by its Chinese name, “Ang Ke Wei”. |
| Second generation | n/a | 2021–present | In May 2020, GM introduced the second generation of the Envision in the United States. |
The Buick Envision spent 7.0 years per generation on average. The current one is 5 years old. Treat 2027 to 2029 as a range, not a date.
Source: Buick Envision (Wikipedia). The estimate is our arithmetic on those start years.
Open the Buick Envision model page for specifications, trims, safety record and answers.
In more detail
The Envision was first introduced in China in August 2014, also known by its Chinese name, “Ang Ke Wei”. It went on sale in China on October 20. The Envision debuted in the U.S. at the North American International Auto Show on January 11, 2016, sharing the segment with a second generation GMC Terrain and the Chevrolet Equinox. It went on sale in the United States in the summer of 2016, making it the first Chinese-built GM vehicle to be sold in America.
In May 2020, GM introduced the second generation of the Envision in the United States. It is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 228 hp (170 kW) and 258 lb⋅ft torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The 2021 Envision includes a suite of standard safety features, including blind spot monitor, lane departure warning, and forward collision alert. Four trim levels are offered: base, Preferred, Essence, and for the first time, Buick's premium Avenir trim.
Generation notes adapted from Buick Envision (Wikipedia).
Today's Buick Envision
NHTSA rated the 2025 Buick Envision overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Buick Envision, most often about electrical system (5), service brakes (3), engine (1).