Buick Envision trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 6, 2026

The 2026 Buick Envision comes in Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir trims. Buick.com lists them from $41,300, $43,800 and $50,700, before a $1,995 destination charge. Every trim has standard all-wheel drive and a 228-hp 2.0L turbo four with a 9-speed automatic, plus a 30-inch diagonal display.

Current Envision trim levels: Envision, second generation (2026 model year)

Since the 2024 update the Envision has used Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir trims, with AWD standard on every 2026 trim. Buick's October 2026 newsroom lists the Preferred AWD at $43,295, which equals the buick.com price plus destination.[1][2][3]

Buick Envision Envision, second generation (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Preferred	$41,300Buick.com starting MSRP, before the $1,995 destination freight charge ($43,295 including it per Buick's newsroom).	2.0L turbo four (228 hp, 258 lb-ft), 9-speed automatic, AWD standard	30-inch diagonal display with Google built-in Bose 9-speaker audio Head-up display and wireless charging Memory driver seat and mirrors 18-inch machined alloy wheels [4][1][2][3]
Sport Touring	$43,800Buick.com starting MSRP, before $1,995 destination.	2.0L turbo four (228 hp, 258 lb-ft), 9-speed automatic, AWD standard	20-inch Carbon Flash Metallic wheels Gloss-black grille accents Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel and alloy sport pedals Perforated leather-appointed seats with leatherette inserts [5][1][2]
Avenir	$50,700Buick.com starting MSRP, before $1,995 destination.	2.0L turbo four (228 hp, 258 lb-ft), 9-speed automatic, AWD standard	Panoramic power moonroof Quilted heated and ventilated front seats, massaging driver seat Heated outboard rear seats Hands-free liftgate with LED logo projection 20-inch Pearl Nickel wheels and dual-zone climate [6][1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Buick pricing source.

Previous Envision trim levels: Envision, second generation (before the 2024 update)

The redesigned 2021 Envision used a 228-hp 2.0L turbo and 9-speed automatic, with FWD standard and AWD available. Buick offered Preferred, Essence and Avenir, with a Sport Touring Edition available on Preferred and Essence for 2023. We could not retrieve Buick-published prices.[7][8]

Buick Envision Envision, second generation (before the 2024 update) trims in ladder order, engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Preferred	—Buick-published price not retrieved.	2.0L turbo four (228 hp), 9-speed automatic	8-inch touchscreen Buick Driver Confidence [7]
Essence	—Buick-published price not retrieved.	2.0L turbo four (228 hp), 9-speed automatic	10.2-inch touchscreen Hands-free liftgate, heated front seats and heated steering wheel [7]
Avenir	—Buick-published price not retrieved; Avenir was new to Envision for 2021.	2.0L turbo four (228 hp), 9-speed automatic	Black Ice Chrome grille mesh and 20-inch Pearl Nickel wheels Navigation and HD Surround Vision standard [7][8]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Buick pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Buick Envision trim levels?

The 2026 Envision comes in Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir, all with standard all-wheel drive and a 228-hp 2.0L turbo.

How much is the 2026 Buick Envision?

Buick.com lists $41,300 for Preferred, $43,800 for Sport Touring and $50,700 for Avenir, before the $1,995 destination charge.

What does the Envision Avenir add?

A panoramic moonroof, quilted heated and ventilated front seats with driver massage, heated rear seats, a hands-free liftgate with logo projection and 20-inch Pearl Nickel wheels.

Can the Envision tow?

Yes. Buick says every Envision trim can tow up to 1,500 lbs. when properly equipped.

What trims did the 2021–2023 Envision have?

Preferred, Essence and Avenir, with a Sport Touring Edition available on Preferred and Essence for 2023.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Buick for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Buick Envision: overview, pricing and FAQ — Buick (buick.com)
Destination Freight Charges (2026 and 2027 Buick models) — Buick (buick.com)
Which Buicks are all-wheel drive? (Oct 5, 2026) — Buick newsroom (news.buick.com)
2026 Buick Envision Preferred: highlights and specs — Buick (buick.com)
2026 Buick Envision Sport Touring: highlights and specs — Buick (buick.com)
2026 Buick Envision Avenir: highlights and specs — Buick (buick.com)
2023 Buick Envision fact sheet (PDF) — Buick media site (media.buick.com)
2021 Buick Envision media briefing deck (PDF) — Buick media site (media.buick.com)

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