2024 Buick Envista Shows Budget Doesn’t Have to Mean Cheap

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The low-priced car is all but dead. However, taking its place is the low-priced compact crossover—at least, relatively low priced. The days of the $6000 brand new car are all but memories. Starting south of $25,000, Buick’s Envista takes the spot of Buick’s new entry point.

Sharing hardware with the similarly new Chevrolet Trax, Buick’s latest crossover separates itself from its low-priced stablemate by offering a coupe-ified shape. Leaning more on exterior styling, the Envista borrows some styling elements from the aptly named Wildcat concept car, like the front fascia design. Though, like the Trax, this Envista packs a 1.2-liter turbocharged I3 that produces 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque.

On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek’s Patrick Carone hops behind the wheel of the 2024 Buick Envista and puts it through his paces. Carone takes you on a guided tour of the ’24 Envista, highlights some of his favorite features, and takes you along for a live drive review. Carone also chats with host Wesley Wren about the Buick Envista, what sets it apart from the Trax, and how it handles the daily grind. Carone also talks about how the Envista accommodates a car seat. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the Envista special.

Tune in below, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are played.