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John Velasco

I thought Buick was dead, but the Envista gives other SUVs a serious run for their money

2026 Buick Envista review.

I didn’t think Buick was still in the business of making cars, but the oldest American automotive brand is still around with fewer than a handful of vehicles in its current lineup. That might sound ominous considering how other carmakers have such robust selections, but Buick could be on the comeback trail.

After driving the 2026 Buick Envista for a week, I think it could end up being the model that saves the company. That’s because this compact crossover SUV is full of surprises and hits the mark in several areas, including the attractive $31,855 as-tested cost for the Sport Touring FWD trim I specifically tested.

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