Is the 2026 Buick Envision a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 64.6 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.8 in.
- Good buy: 11 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 11 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Envision a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.2 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the Envision a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,300 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 182.7 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Envision a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 41% of 139
Is the Envision a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 64.6 in tall | 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 171 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Envision a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the Envision worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% below cars like it.
- Price, Preferred AWD
- $41,300
- Predicted price
- $43,631
- Gap
- -$2,331 (-5%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Envision a good buy?
No. 11 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision Preferred AWD | $41,300 | 12.8 cents | 52.7 cu ft | 228 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SE FWD | $31,300 | 8.4 cents | 80.0 cu ft | 231 hp |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid LE | $32,210 | 9.8 cents | 64.3 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SE FWD | $36,400 | 8.9 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 231 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD | $37,500 | 7.8 cents | 70.4 cu ft | 236 hp |
| Subaru Solterra Premium AWD | $38,495 | 4.8 cents | 63.5 cu ft | 233 hp |
| MINI Countryman S Oxford Edition ALL4 AWD | $38,900 | 11.9 cents | 56.2 cu ft | 241 hp |
| Toyota C-HR XSE AWD | $39,000 | 5.1 cents | 55.0 cu ft | 338 hp |
| Toyota bZ XLE AWD | $39,900 | 4.8 cents | 56.9 cu ft | 338 hp |
Compared with 1,114 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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