2026 Buick Envision
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- Avenir SUV AWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 22 city / 28 hwy
- Length
- 182.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,693–4,085 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Overview
The 2026 Buick Envision is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,085 lb (Avenir SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway), 3% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2026
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Envision — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Envision →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenir SUV AWD | 182.7 in | 74 in | 64.6 in | 109.4 in | 63.4 / 63.4 in | 4,085 lb | 59/41 |
| SUV AWD | 182.7 in | 74 in | 64.6 in | 109.4 in | 63.4 / 63.4 in | 3,940 lb | 59/41 |
| SUV FWD | 182.7 in | 74 in | 64.6 in | 109.4 in | 63.4 / 63.4 in | 3,693 lb | 60/40 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 25 | -3% | $2,700 | 361 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Buick Envision.
Similar 2026 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Buick Envision (this car) | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (1)
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual · Feb 26, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, âOccupant Protection.â
- Risk
- Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Not every 2026 Buick Envision is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2026 Buick Envision in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other Envision years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Envision | 24 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 10 |
| 2024 Envision | 24 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 13 |
| 2023 Envision | 26 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 Envision | 26 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 26 |
| 2021 Envision | 26 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 23 |
| 2020 Envision | 25 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 Envision | 25 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 23 |
| 2018 Envision | 25 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 Envision | 25 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 81 |
| 2016 Envision | 22 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 19 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →