2020 Buick Envision trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,100
- 7 trims. $33,500 to $43,600.
- Base: FWD. Top: Premium II AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $33,500 | $1,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 197 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred FWD | $33,500 | $1,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 197 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred AWD | $35,250 | $1,195 | 2.5L | 197 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Essence FWD | $35,800 | $1,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 197 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Essence AWD | $37,550 | $1,195 | 2.5L | 197 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $40,700 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 252 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Premium II AWD | $43,600 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 252 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Preferred to Essence: +$2,300
Preferred FWD $33,500 to Essence FWD $35,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Blind spot warning, Heated rear seats, Collision warning, Front and rear air conditioning, plus 1 more.
Essence to Premium: +$3,150
Essence AWD $37,550 to Premium AWD $40,700.
- Engine: 2.5L to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 197 hp to 252 hp.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 22 mpg.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Rain-sensing wipers.
Premium to Premium II: +$2,900
Premium AWD $40,700 to Premium II AWD $43,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Essence FWD, $35,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: FWD, $33,500.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Essence FWD, $35,800.
- 360 camera: optional from Premium II AWD, $43,600.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Essence FWD, $35,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FWD, $33,500.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: FWD, $33,500.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Premium II AWD, $43,600. Optional from Essence FWD, $35,800.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Premium AWD, $40,700.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: FWD, $33,500.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Essence FWD, $35,800.
- Panoramic roof: optional from Preferred FWD, $33,500.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | FWD | Preferred | Essence | Premium AWD | Premium II AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | O |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | O | O | O |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Preferred AWD, $35,250.
- The most hp: Premium AWD, 252 hp, $40,700.
- The best mpg: FWD, 25 mpg, $33,500.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $31,995 | $33,500 | +$1,505 |
| Preferred FWD | $33,500 | $33,500 | $0 |
| Preferred AWD | $35,250 | $35,250 | $0 |
| Essence FWD | $35,800 | $35,800 | $0 |
| Essence AWD | $37,550 | $37,550 | $0 |
| Premium AWD | $40,700 | $40,700 | $0 |
| Premium II AWD | $43,600 | $43,600 | $0 |
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