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Your vehicleHome›Buick›Envision›2023› Essence
2023 Buick Envision

Essence FWD

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What the Essence adds over the Preferred

SpecPreferredEssence
Curb weight (maximum)3692 lbs3732 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3692 lbs3732 lbs

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter321 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter315 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row52.7 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row25.2 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height64.6 in
Overall length182.5 in
Overall width74.1 in
Wheelbase109.4 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2000 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.0L DOHC I-4 VVT Turbocharged
Valve configurationDual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing

Engine Output

Horsepower228 hp
Torque258 lb-ft

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity15.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom39.6 in
Second-row headroom38.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom40.4 in
Second-row legroom39.3 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room56.7 in
Second-row shoulder room55.9 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut with direct acting stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeFive-link independent with stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire sizeP235/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.5
Transmission speeds9
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3732 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3732 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialaluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety20 std · 5 opt

  • Front Pedestrian Braking (part of Buick Driver Confidence)
  • Forward Collision Alert (part of Buick Driver Confidence)
  • Driver and front passenger frontal airbags
  • Front seat-mounted side impact airbags
  • Lane Departure Warning (part of Buick Driver Confidence)
  • Lane Keep Assist (part of Buick Driver Confidence)

Infotainment0 std · 3 opt

  • 10.2-inch-diagonal Buick Infotainment system with navigation (Technology Package I) optional
  • Bose nine-speaker audio system (Technology Package I) optional
  • Head-Up Display (Technology Package I) optional

Convenience0 std · 1 opt

  • Universal Home Remote (Technology Package I) optional

Exterior0 std · 1 opt

  • LED headlamps with enhanced functionality (Technology Package II) optional

Powertrain2 std · 0 opt

  • AWD
  • FWD

Chassis0 std · 1 opt

  • Continuous Damping Control (Technology Package II / standard Avenir) optional

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Envision. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

Factory warranty running out?

The 2023 Buick Envision is in the years where transmission, electronics and drivetrain repairs land on the owner. What an extended plan does and does not cover is worth reading before a dealer quotes you one.

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Common questions about the Essence

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2023 Buick Envision Essence add over the Preferred?

Against the Preferred, 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.