The 2017 Buick Envision SUV is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-4 motor which produces 197 hp of power and 192 lb.-ft of torque, comes with front-wheel-drive and 6-speed automatic transmission as standard.
The higher-level trims i.e. both the Premium trims offer a turbocharged 2L inline-4 engine which churns out a massive 252 hp along with 260 lb-ft of torque. The Premium trims also come with 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive as standard.
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Models
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Buick Envision
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Audi Q5 Premium
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Lincoln MKC
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Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
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MSRP
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$34,065
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$40,900
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$32,720
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$40,950
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Engine
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2.5L inline 4-cylinder
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2.0L TFSI Inline 4-Cylinder
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2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder
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2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder
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Transmission
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6-Speed Automatic
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8-Speed Automatic
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6-Speed Automatic
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8-Speed Automatic
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Power
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197 hp
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220 hp
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240 hp
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240 hp
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Torque
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192 lb-ft
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258 lb-ft
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270 lb-ft
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258 lb-ft
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All the rivals offer better power output than the Buick Envision especially the 2017 Lincoln MKC and 2017 Volvo XC60 which provides a power output of 240-hp. The MKC has a slightly better torque output than the XC60. The Audi has positioned it between the Lincoln, Volvo, and the Buick Envision with a power output of 220 hp.
How quick is the 0-60 mph acceleration of the 2017 Buick Envision?
The engine which the Envision uses reaches the 60 mph mark in 7 seconds and thus stands behind the leader. All the rivals are somewhat similar in this regard, except the Audi Q5, which takes about 5.9 seconds to cover 60 mph.
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Models
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Buick Envision
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Audi Q5 Premium
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Lincoln MKC
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Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
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0-60 MPH
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7.0 sec
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5.9 sec
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7.0sec
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7.3 sec
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Quarter mile
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15.4 sec
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13.5 sec
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15.5 sec
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15.5 sec
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Engine
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2.0L
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2.0L
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2.0L
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2.0L
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Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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7.6
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8.0
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7.3
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6.8
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The Lincoln MKC and Buick Envision have a similar acceleration time of 7 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the Volvo XC60 is the slowest of them all at 7.3 seconds. When taken to a drag strip, again, the Audi Q5 again leads the pack with a time of 13.5 seconds. The other three cars follow it with an approximate time of 15.4 seconds.
How is the Handling and Steering performance of the 2017 Buick Envision?
The Buick Envision boasts an excellent steering wheel, which is lightweight and is pretty much able to do all the things expected from a car of its size. The car is agile around the corners too and makes the driver very comfortable especially while driving at high speeds on the highway. A great thing about its driving is that even at high speed, the cabin remains very silent and thus helps the driver is focusing on the road.
How is the Braking performance of the 2017 Buick Envision?
Along with quick acceleration, the 2017 Buick Envision has a great braking performance. It has a 12.6-inch disc at the front along with a 12.4-inch disc at the rear. Using this setup it takes around 127 feet to come to a standstill from 60 mph.
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Model
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Buick Envision
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Audi Q5 Premium
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Lincoln MKC
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Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
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Brake Front(in)
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12.6
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12.6
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13.2
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12.9
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Brake Rear(in)
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12.4
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11.8
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12.4
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11.9
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Curb Weight(lbs)
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3755
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4200
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3823
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3959
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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127
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117
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123
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130
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The 2017 Audi Q5 takes the least distance of 117 feet to stop from 60 mph. The Audi achieves this feat even after being the heaviest in the comparison weighing at 4200 pounds. The MKC is a little behind at 123 feet. The Volvo takes the maximum distance to come to a standstill from 60 mph at 130 feet.
