Crain Buick GMC of Springdale

May 11, 2023

The 2023 Buick Envision is the latest version of this very popular crossover SUV, the first generation of which debuted in the US in 2016. This year there is an option for every budget as there are three trim levels to choose from: the Preferred, Essence, and Avenir. Let’s dive in and discover some of the main features of the various trim levels.

Trim Levels of the 2023 Buick Envision

Preferred

This is the baseline trim, and it’s powered by a 2.0L Turbo ECOTEC 4-cyl engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and FWD. The same engine and transmission are used on the other two trims, and provide 228HP and 258 lb of torque. The engine is auto stop/start capable, and has an option to switch off this facility.

All-season blackwall tires with 18″aluminum wheels are standard, together with a StabiliTrak stability control system for enhanced control. The infotainment system features an 8″ diagonal color touchscreen, wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a WiFi hotspot. The seating is furnished in high-quality cloth with leather accents. The driver seat is 8-way powered, and the front passenger seat is 6-way manual.

Essence

This trim includes everything in the Preferred trim and adds more. The infotainment system is upgraded to a 10.2″ diagonal color touchscreen, and AM/FM radio, Bluetooth music streaming, and USB ports are installed. The front driver and passenger seats are heated and have three levels of warmth. The speaker system is upgraded to a 7-speaker audio system with an amplifier, and you receive a 3-month SiriusXM platinum subscription.

The front passenger seat is upgraded to an 8-way powered edition to match the driver’s seat. The two front seats also feature memory settings.  An air quality sensor system is installed for enhanced air quality, and a hands-free power programmable liftgate with LED projection is installed at the rear.  An additional exterior enhancement is the 18″ machined aluminum wheels with a light silver metallic finish.

Avenir

This is the highest trim level. It includes everything from the Essense trim and adds additional enhancements. The sound system gets a boost with an upgrade to a 9-speaker Bose audio system, and an HD radio is also installed. The heated front seats now feature a ventilation system with three fan levels. The outboard rear seats are upgraded to heated with three levels of warmth.

Dual-zone automatic climate control is added to the two front seats. A panoramic moonroof with a power sunshade now stretches across the roof. Additional safety features include an HD surround vision camera system, which includes a digital overhead of the area surrounding your car. A rear camera mirror with a washer is also installed to give you a better view of objects behind you.

Call us today at Crain Buick GMC of Springdale to discover more of its features and choose the right trim that’s right for you.