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2018 Buick Envision
The 2018 Buick Envision carries over its lineup: a 197-horsepower 2.5-liter four with a six-speed automatic in the base, Preferred and Essence trims, and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4G connectivity standard. NHTSA lists no recalls and 14 complaints. Used ones run $12,600 to $15,650 at dealers per Kelley Blue Book, and EPA rates it 22 to 25 mpg combined.
Configurations3
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency22–25 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers3
What the 2018 Buick Envision offers
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Envision base, Preferred and Essence trims use a 197-horsepower 2.5-liter four with a six-speed automatic, an engine it calls anemic and designed to help GM's corporate fuel economy numbers while lowering the entry price, and that Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4G connectivity are standard. GM Authority (opens in a new tab) lists GM's official option-level changes for the year.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists city and highway ratings of 20/26 to 22/29 mpg, and its price page puts used 2018 Envisions at $12,600 for the Essence up to $15,650 for the Premium II from a dealer.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Envision. Owners have filed 14 complaints: electrical system, engine and steering with 4 each, suspension with 3, and service brakes and unknown or other with 2 each.
CarComplaints (opens in a new tab) ranks auto-stop engine stumbles and jerks as the top reported problem, and CarFactBase (opens in a new tab) lists the individual filings. Autojunket (opens in a new tab) names infotainment and electrical faults among the top failure points.
2018 Envision against the Terrain, Equinox and Murano
EPA rates the 2018 Envision at 22 to 25 mpg combined and $2,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel. The GMC Terrain lists 23 to 32 at $2,250 to $3,350, the Chevrolet Equinox 24 to 32 at $2,250 to $3,250, and the Nissan Murano 24 at $2,600. The Envision's best rating is the lowest of the four.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2018 Buick Envision: 5 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Auto, 6-Spd w/DSC | FWD | 197 | 192 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Preferred | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Auto, 6-Spd w/DSC | FWD | 197 | 192 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Essence | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Auto, 6-Spd w/DSC | FWD | 197 | 192 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Premium | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Auto, 6-Spd w/DSC | AWD | 252 | 260 | 20 / 26 / 22 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Premium II | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Auto, 6-Spd w/DSC | AWD | 252 | 260 | 20 / 26 / 22 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 3,755 lb | 183.7 in | 66.8 in | 108.3 in | 36.4 ft | 17.3 gal | 40 in | 40.9 in | 1,500 lb | P225/60R18 |
| Preferred | 3,755 lb | 183.7 in | 66.8 in | 108.3 in | 36.4 ft | 17.3 gal | 40 in | 40.9 in | 1,500 lb | P225/60R18 |
| Essence | 3,755 lb | 183.7 in | 66.8 in | 108.3 in | 36.4 ft | 17.3 gal | 40 in | 40.9 in | 1,500 lb | P225/60R18 |
| Premium | 4,083 lb | 183.7 in | 66.8 in | 108.3 in | 39.5 ft | 17.3 gal | 40 in | 40.9 in | 1,500 lb | P235/50R19 |
| Premium II | 4,083 lb | 183.7 in | 66.8 in | 108.3 in | 39.5 ft | 17.3 gal | 40 in | 40.9 in | 1,500 lb | P235/50R19 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2018 Buick Envision trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Sport | Preferred | Essence | Premium | Premium II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | – | – | – | – | Opt |
| Surround-view camera | – | – | – | – | Opt |
| Top-view camera | – | – | – | – | Opt |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Emergency and security services | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Parental (teen-driver) controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||||
| Ventilated front seats | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | – | – | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | – | – | – | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
3 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39518Envision AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 | N/A |
| 39580Envision AWD | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | N/A |
| 39460Envision FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
3 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2018 Buick Envision versus the 2017 Buick Envision?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2018 Buick Envision carries the 2017 Buick Envision's figures forward: 3 certification records labelled Envision AWD, Envision FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive on premium, regular, rated 22-25 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,500 to $3,500.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02What size wheels does the 2018 Buick Envision have?
Wheels and tires
The 2018 Buick Envision's wheel diameter is 18 inches on the Sport, Preferred and Essence and 19 inches on the Premium and Premium II. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03How do the 2018 Buick Envision trims differ from one another?
Trims
The Essence has blind-spot alert, forward collision warning, front and rear climate zones and 4 more as standard equipment over the Preferred. The Premium has 252 hp against 197 and AWD instead of FWD and a premium audio system and rain-sensing wipers as standard equipment over the Essence. The Premium II has ventilated front seats as standard equipment over the Premium.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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