Do you know where luxury and sophistication meet in the automotive industry? At the heart of Buick. While Buick has a reputation for catering to customers looking for the ultimate in comfort and convenience regardless of the price, Buick’s 2021 lineup of crossovers and SUVs as well as what’s in the pipeline for 2022 prove that the automaker is shifting gears. From the Encore and Envision to the high-end Enclave Avenir that you’ll find at a Buick dealer near you, Buick makes luxury and sophistication affordable for every budget and lifestyle need.
Safety and Tech
Before we dive into the 2021 Buick lineup, let’s talk about technology and what you’ll find on models like the Encore, Envision, and Enclave. Every model comes standard with airbags, a center touchscreen display, and a rear vision camera, but Buick gives drivers a variety of available options to upgrade their connectivity, driver-assist, and safety features. For example, some models like the Envision and Envision Avenir come standard with a high-definition rear camera that gives drivers an even clearer view behind the vehicle while driving in reverse at low speeds. But this is only the start of Buick’s innovative tech!
The Buick Driver Confidence Plus suite of safety and driver-assist features is one of the best in the industry and offers advanced tools like Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Park Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Drivers can add to these features with available upgrades like Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, HD Surround Vision, and Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking. This technology is not only helpful in preventing collisions and aiding the driver, but it also gives drivers more confidence when they get behind the wheel.
Buick also equips the lineup of SUVs and crossovers with the latest connectivity features to ensure drivers stay connected to their lives wherever the road takes them. The Buick Infotainment Center is at the heart of this connectivity and offers in-vehicle apps as well as an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, and Buick’s Connected Navigation System. Some models offer premium features like SiriusXM with 360, Spotify, and Buick Connected Services that give drivers access to other convenience features like a remote start.
The 2021 Buick Lineup
Encore and Encore GX
The Encore is Buick’s best-selling SUV, and for good reason, since it’s also the most affordable in the lineup with a starting MSRP of $24,195. The five-person SUV offers 48.4 cu.ft. of cargo space and is designed to meet any need, whether you’re traveling with your family on vacation, running errands around town, or navigating your daily commute. The Encore can easily handle it all with its 1.4-liter turbo engine that delivers 155 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque with an impressive fuel efficiency of up to 25 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.
For drivers looking for more room, Buick offers the larger Encore GX that starts at $24,200 and stretches longer and wider to provide extra room for passengers and 50.2 cu.ft. of cargo space. While Encore drivers have one powertrain option, the Encore GX offers a choice between a 1.2-liter EcoTec turbo engine that delivers 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque or a 1.3-liter EcoTec turbo engine that boosts the GX’s power to 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. The GX delivers an even better fuel economy than the Encore at 30 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.
Envision and Envision Avenir
Buick gave the Envision a complete makeover for 2021 to give drivers more luxury and sophistication in the five-person SUV. Larger than the Encore and offering 52.7 cu.ft. of cargo space, the Envision is equipped with a 2.0-liter EcoTec turbo engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission that delivers 228 horsepower and a fuel economy of up to 24 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. Drivers also have plenty of trim options beginning with the Preferred at $31,800 and ending with the luxurious Avenir that starts at $40,200 and offers larger 20-in aluminum tires, heated and ventilated seats, and Buick’s entire suite of safety and connectivity features.
Enclave and Enclave Avenir
Buick fans who need seating for seven and plenty of cargo space to haul gear for their everyday adventures can find everything they need and plenty more in the 2021 Enclave. The Enclave starts at $40,000 and is the most luxurious vehicle in the Buick lineup. Its sophistication extends from its sleek exterior to its modern and luxurious interior that boasts the latest convenience, safety, and driver-assist features on the market. These features are only bettered by the powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers an impressive 310 horsepower to the Enclave and provides a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.
The Enclave’s luxury begins with the Preferred base model and extends to the Essence ($42,000) and the Premium ($48,400) before culminating with the Avenir. Priced at $53,800, the Avenir is the ultimate luxury SUV and features a distinct Avenir-exclusive grille and exterior styling with wood-tone accents and premium trim lining the interior. The model also offers the latest in technology and convenience, such as a wireless smartphone charging pad, the HD Surround Vision and Rear Camera Mirror, and a power moonroof with a rear fixed skylight.
The Best Is Yet to Come: The All-New 2022 Enclave
Even with the ongoing success of the Encore, Envision, and Enclave, Buick continues to raise the bar of luxury and recently returned to the drawing board to redesign the Enclave. For 2022, the all-new Enclave will offer more luxury than previous models in addition to showcasing a new grille and reshaped headlights and taillights. Designed as part of Buick’s S(YOU)V lineup, the Enclave and Enclave Avenir are also rumored to have a few interior updates, which leaves us to wonder just how much more luxurious can Buick make these high-end SUVs?
The Crossroads of Luxury and Sophistication
Buick proves that an SUV can be both practical and luxurious, capable and sophisticated, powerful and innovative. The Encore, Envision, and Enclave you’ll find at your local Buick dealer embody all these characteristics and so much more that defines the Buick brand as one of the best in the automotive industry. Even the SUVs are award-worthy, with the entire lineup earning high praise across the board for their exceptional safety features and overall value.
What’s not to love from Buick’s fleet of crossovers and SUVs? Whether you’re looking for a small SUV like the Encore or the ultimate in luxury like the Enclave Avenir, Buick has something for everyone. If the lineup’s affordable prices, innovative features, and numerous awards don’t sell you, then a test drive certainly will. Visit your local Buick dealer and get behind the wheel of a Buick, the crossroads of luxury and sophistication. You won’t regret it.
