The Buick Envista is a

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manufactured by

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and marketed under the

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brand since 2022. It shares the GM VSS-F platform with the

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(marketed as the Seeker in China). Presented for the Chinese market in August 2022, GM introduced the Envista in April 2023 in the United States and Canada. The Envista is manufactured in

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, South Korea by

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and in China by SAIC-GM.

Overview

In China, the Envista is equipped with the GM small gasoline engine (

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), a

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1.5-liter gasoline

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that produces and of torque paired with a

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. In the North American market, the Envista is powered by the GM E-Turbo engine (LIH), a turbocharged 1.2-liter gasoline

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rated at and of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Envista is offered in three trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring (ST) and Avenir, each with front-wheel drive. Front suspension uses MacPherson struts and rear suspension uses a compound crank semi-independent twist beam (or torsion beam) rear suspension with a

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standard on the Avenir trim and available on ST. The interior of the Envista features a single panel combining an 8-inch screen for driver instruments and an 11-inch infotainment screen. Wireless

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and Apple

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are offered, as well as over-the-air updates and a surround-sound audio system. The front door panels and dashboard feature stitched elements, and the Avenir and ST trim levels feature embroidered head restraints logos. Black 18-inch alloy wheels are standard on the ST trim, with 19-inch wheels available. Bright gray 19-inch alloy wheels are standard on the Avenir. The Envista has an EPA listed passenger volume of and maximum cargo volume of behind the rear seat and with the rear seat folded. File:Buick Envista 002 (cropped).jpg, Rear view File:2024 Buick Envista interior.jpg, Interior Envista was removed from the Buick China website in March 2025.

Sales

References

External links

Official website – United States

Official website – China
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