2015 Buick Envision launched

For the time being Buick is intending to offer its new Envision only in China. Measuring 4,667 mm (15’ 4”) long and 1,839 mm (6’ 0”) wide, it’ll fill a gap in the brand’s SUV range that currently exists between the subcompact Encore and full-size Enclave.

Buyers are going to get a choice of AWD Elite, AWD Luxury, AWD Versatile Flagship and AWD Versatile Sporty Flagship trim grades.

Standard equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, electronic stability control, forward collision alert, adaptive cruise control, a sliding rear seat bench, 19” alloy wheels and a noise-cancelling device for the cabin. If that’s not sufficient, then the Envision’s specification can be upgraded with various cost options such as an automatic parking system and hill descent control.

Just one engine will be available, though. It’s a 2.0 litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine producing 256 bhp (191 kW / 260 PS) with 353 Nm (260 lb/ft) of peak torque.

That output, which is delivered via a six-speed automatic transmission to an intelligent all-wheel drive system, is enough for a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 8.4 seconds. Combined fuel economy meanwhile is 32.1 mpg (8.8 l/100km).