The Interior is the major differentiating factor in the Avenir from the regular Envision as things feel uber luxurious in comparison. The contemporary and well-organized interior features dashboard and upper door panels that have cushioned and soft plastic surfaces, although the harder plastics predominate in the more difficult-to-reach places. Overall, the material quality feels better than that of regular compact SUVs. Leather upholstery, front seats that are heated and ventilated, back seats that are heated, a heated steering wheel, and a driver's seat with massage functions are some of the features that the Avenir offers, which are otherwise optional on the lower trims. Buick also provides a choice of either Ebony or Whisper White for the interior theme. The standard bucket front seats with “Avenir” stitched on the headrests provide great support but the firm cushion can make it slightly uncomfortable when driving for an extended period. Although the seatbacks are upright, the rear seats feature a surprising amount of legroom and enough capacity for two people or three children to fit comfortably. Although there is a lot of wind noise when traveling at highway speeds, the cabin is generally quiet when driving through towns.
Model
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2023 Buick Envision Avenir
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2023 Lexus NX 350 Luxury
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2023 Lincoln Corsair Reserve
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2023 BMW X3
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Passenger Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)
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39.6/56.7/40.4
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37.1 /56.3/41.0
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39.5/57.1/43.2
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41.1/57.6/40.3
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Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)
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38.9/55.9/39.3
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38.1/54.0/36.1
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38.7/56.3/38.6
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38.5/56.0/36.4
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Cargo Capacity to the rear seats (cu.-ft)
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25.2
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22.7
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27.6
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28.7
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Cargo Capacity to the first row seats (cu.-ft)
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52.7
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46.9
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57.6
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62.7
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All the SUVs here follow a very similar structure and making a compact vehicle feel spacious is all about the balance between how the spaces are divided. In that sense, the Buick feels to be the better choice if you are looking for a passenger hauler. The rear legroom on the Avenir is far superior to what its rivals offer but this extended space takes a toll on its cargo capacity. Though the Buick does not fall on the bottom of the table in terms of its cargo space, it's one of the smallest in class and does and stays below the average space expected out of such an SUV. If hauling luggage is what you would do frequently, the BMW is a great option to consider as its tops the cargo section.
Some standout interior features on the 2023 Buick Envision Avenir include
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Font seats massage function
- Leather upholstery
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Driver seat memory function
How intuitive is the 2023 Buick Envision Avenir infotainment system?
The entire control panel is slightly tilted towards the driver, making them easily accessible and the interface is very user-friendly that it barely takes any time to get used to the layout. The Envision Avenir features and 10.2-inch high-resolution touchscreen for all its media functions and comes with Apple CarPay as well as Android Auto, both having wireless compatibility. Other connectivity options feature multiple USB ports along with traditional Bluetooth connectivity. The audio flows through a 9-speaker module by Bose and the sounds feel well-balanced and professional. The Avenir also features a 3-month platinum subscription to SiriusXM with exclusive shows and podcasts. Although the vehicle features more traditional analog gauges instead of a digital display, it comes with a head-up display that gives speed and fuel readings to the driver without them having to take their eyes off the road.
Some of the standout infotainment features on the 2023 Buick Envision Avenir are
- 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 9-speaker Bose audio system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- USB ports
- Sirius XM with 3 months of Platinum subscription
- Head-up display