Is the 2026 Buick Envista a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear headroom 37.3 in. Class median 38.7 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 61.2 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.8 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Price: 19% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $92 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | No | 19% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- 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 Envista a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 20.7 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the Envista a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $24,700 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 182.6 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.7 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Envista a good commuter car?
Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $92
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 18% of 139
Is the Envista a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 61.2 in tall | 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 171 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Envista a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Envista worth the money?
No. Priced 19% above cars like it.
- Price, Preferred FWD
- $24,700
- Predicted price
- $20,753
- Gap
- +$3,947 (+19%)
- 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 Envista a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,114 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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