FYI: The 2025 Buick Envista surprises with its luxury feel and competitive pricing, making it a standout choice in the subcompact SUV segment.
The 2025 Buick Envista stands out as the surprise of last year’s new car releases. Even more impressive than anticipated, the Envista boasts a luxurious feel reminiscent of vehicles with a much higher price tag. During evaluations, observers guessed its price to be between $60,000 and $80,000. However, the Sport Touring trim we tested came in at a mere $30,000, proving it to be an incredible value in the subcompact segment.
Pros and Cons of the 2025 Buick Envista
Pros: Attractive design, ample space for its segment, a quiet and refined driving experience, powerful and efficient engine, good equipment, and a competitive low price.
Cons: Lack of all-wheel drive and somewhat firm armrests.
Why the 2025 Envista Stands Out
The Envista offers some of the most spacious backseat and cargo areas in its class, making it a practical choice for families. The interior, mirroring the attractive exterior, is equipped with user-friendly technology and elegant finishes. The small turbocharged engine defies its modest specs, offering impressive performance and fuel efficiency.
Interior and Technology Highlights
Despite some hard plastic surfaces, particularly on the doors, the Envista’s cabin remains visually appealing and highly functional. The synthetic leather seats in the Sport Touring model, along with contrast stitching, enhance its premium feel. Key interior features include traditional shifter and physical knobs for climate control, an 11-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an all-digital instrument cluster.
Space and Practicality
Comparable in length and wheelbase to the Honda CR-V, the Envista’s sloping roofline does reduce interior volume slightly. Nevertheless, it’s positioned in the subcompact segment, making its spacious backseat and cargo area all the more impressive. The vehicle comfortably accommodates taller passengers, and its cargo space, especially with the cover removed, competes favorably with other models in its segment.
Performance and Fuel Economy
Powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine delivering 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, the Envista uses a six-speed automatic transmission and is available exclusively with front-wheel drive. Its EPA ratings stand at 28 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined, making it slightly above average for its class.
Driving Experience
Despite its modest specs, the Envista is surprisingly fun to drive. Its engine delivers strong low-end torque, ensuring responsive power delivery both around town and on the highway. The six-speed automatic transmission is notably smooth, avoiding the pitfalls of more complex units. Additionally, the vehicle benefits from substantial soundproofing, resulting in a quiet and refined ride. The optional Watts linkage rear suspension upgrade in the Sport Touring trim enhances ride comfort further.
Pricing and Production
Manufactured in Bupyeong-gu, South Korea, the 2025 Envista has a starting price of $22,900 (excluding delivery fees). It sits comfortably in the mid-range of the subcompact SUV market. The Sport Touring trim at $24,700 offers upgraded interiors and access to additional packages that enhance suspension and add features like wireless phone charging. The top-tier Avenir trim at $28,600 includes leather seats, a power liftgate, and advanced driver assistance technologies.
Safety Features and Ratings
The 2025 Envista comes with a robust suite of standard safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist. An available Advanced Safety package adds blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. As of this writing, crash test ratings are pending.
Conclusion
The 2025 Buick Envista impresses with its blend of style, space, and performance—all at an attractive price point. Although it has some minor shortcomings, such as the absence of all-wheel drive, the Envista’s pros far outweigh the cons. It’s a compelling option for anyone seeking a refined, budget-friendly small SUV.
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Jack Carney, Editor of Automotive.fyi
