Before You Buy

Buick Envision: Buy Score, Reliability & Ownership Costs

Compact Crossover · SUV

MSRP Range$42,995–$52,695
A dark blue 2026 Buick Envision crossover parked in a suburban driveway in daylight, shot candidly at a three-quarter angle.
Engine2.0L turbo 4-cylinder, 228 hp / 258 lb-ft
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive, standard on every trim
Fuel Economy22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
Cargo Volume25.2 cu ft (52.7 cu ft, rear seats folded)

Our Verdict

Based on model-specific reliability data, ownership costs, and longevity signals.

Buy
88/100

Buy Score™

Pros

  • RepairPal ranks it #1 of 32 midsize SUVs, with the lowest repair cost ($318/yr) of any vehicle reviewed on this site
  • Only a 5% chance of any given repair being severe — one of the best severity rates found anywhere in this research
  • 228-hp standard turbo engine and standard AWD across every trim
  • 30-inch Google-built-in display system is genuinely modern tech for the price

Cons

  • iSeeCars shows steep 5-year depreciation (53.3%), which the outstanding reliability data doesn't fully offset
  • Did not earn a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick award
  • Buick's overall brand image carries less resale/prestige pull than some rivals, despite this model's genuinely excellent reliability data

Can this car reach 300,000 miles?

Likely

RepairPal's model-specific score is exceptional: 5.0/5.0, ranked #1 of 32 midsize SUVs, with owners averaging just 0.2 shop visits per year (versus a 1.0 class average) and only a 5% chance of any repair being severe. This is the strongest reliability data point found anywhere in this site's research.

First-Time Buyer Friendly

72/100

Approachable overall, though a first-time buyer should budget a little extra for insurance or upkeep.

Reliability Timeline

What tends to need attention, and when — based on model-specific reliability data.

RoutineModerateMajor

30,000 miles

Oil changes, tire rotations

60,000 miles

Brake pads
Battery

100,000 miles

Spark plugs and turbo engine components

150,000 miles

Suspension bushings

200,000+ miles

RepairPal's #1-of-32 midsize-SUV ranking supports a strong shot at reaching this mileage with routine upkeep

What It Actually Costs to Own

The lowest repair cost of any vehicle reviewed on this site by a wide margin ($318/yr) — the one real offsetting factor is steep 5-year depreciation, typical for the segment but still worth weighing against the outstanding reliability data.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost$1,680
Estimated Annual Insurance$1,450
Estimated Annual Maintenance$380
Estimated Annual Repairs$318
Estimated Annual Registration$210
5-Year Depreciation~53% of purchase price

Full Specifications

Engine2.0L turbo 4-cylinder, 228 hp / 258 lb-ft
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive, standard on every trim
Fuel Economy22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
Cargo Volume25.2 cu ft (52.7 cu ft, rear seats folded)
Seating5
Warranty3 yr/36,000 mi basic, 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain

Check for open recalls before you buy

We don't yet have a live recall feed wired up for the Buick Envision, so we won't guess at a number here. Before you buy any specific Envision, run its VIN throughNHTSA's free recall lookup tool— it takes about 30 seconds and confirms whether that exact vehicle has any open, unrepaired safety recalls.

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Sources: RepairPal model reliability score (5.0/5.0, 'Excellent'), annual repair cost ($318), #1-of-32 midsize SUV ranking, 0.2 shop-visits/year, and 5% severe-repair rate: repairpal.com/reliability/buick/envision (live lookup, 2026). 2026 MSRP ($42,995-$52,695), 3 trims, and engine/AWD/cargo specs: buick.com and spitzer.com 2026 Envision pricing pages (live lookup, 2026). iSeeCars 5-year depreciation (53.3%): iseecars.com Jeep-Cherokee-vs-Buick-Envision comparison data (live lookup, 2026).