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Thursday, September 14, 2017

2017 Buick Envision Versus the Nissan Murano, Subaru Outback, and Acura RDX




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SUVs have become an American staple. These days, they are so much more than just a crossover between a truck and a sedan. They have become their own entity, proving their worth over years of adjustments and perfection. One company that has managed to lead the charge in the world of SUVs is Buick. Since 2014, the Buick Envision has won drivers and critics over year after year. This year, Buick continues to plug away at making quite possibly the best running SUV on the road, and at Liberty Buick GMC we have the best selection of 2017 Buick Envisions at the lowest price.

The market has been flooded with SUVs in recent years, this makes it essential to do meticulous research before settling on your new ride. Going for a test drive, popping the hood, and kicking the tire a few times is good. It gives you a feel for the vehicle, but what you really need is a good comparison. 

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Take a look at the 2017 Buick Envision compared to three of the most popular SUVs out today.

2017 Buick Envision Versus the Nissan Murano

Both the 2017 Buick Envision and the 2017 Nissan Murano come with a nice, sleek exterior and roomy, comfortable interior. They both drive well, and have impressed the competition in recent years. However, upon closer look, one does stand out a bit more than the other in terms of overall performance. Here is what we have found:

·         Fuel Economy. While the Nissan Murano gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28-highway, the 2017 Buick Envision gets 22-mpg city and 29-highway. It may not seem like that big of a deal to have one gallon less for both city and highway, but it’s a very big deal. Over years of driving a Buick Envision, these two extra gallons will add up to quite a bit of money. Think long-term on this category and you begin to realize just how much Buick saves you.

·         Safety. The results to this comparison are a little different than those on fuel economy. A lot different actually. While the 2017 Buick Envision receives top scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2017 Nissan Murano only gets four stars from the federal government. The biggest difference between the two vehicles is that the Buick Envision comes standard with a slew of impressive safety features. The Murano, however, requires you to upgrade to the SL or Platinum trim levels before you get to really see some top-level features in safety.

Overall, there is no reason to pay more money to feel safer when Buick provides this at the standard price. Better gas mileage and higher safety ratings cause the 2017 Buick Envision to win out over the 2017 Nissan Murano.

2017 Buick Envision Versus the Subaru Outback
Until recently, Buick was struggling to come up with an interesting design to its vehicles. The quality has always been there, and actually gotten better by the year, but in terms of looks, Buick couldn’t quite catch up to vehicles like the Subaru Outback. Things have changed in recent years though, and now Buick is making its mark with bright, new styles that can compete with the likes of the respected Outback. Here is what we found out after taking a good look at both exteriors and testing out how well they perform:

·         Styling. The 2017 Subaru Outback manages to keep its wagon-like look, its soft, yet rugged feel, but it loses in way of its stylishness. Actually, there really isn’t much style at all to the new Outback. Its nice curves and extra elevation from the ground make it look different than in years past, but it’s hard to find anything definable about it, it is rather boring. Enter the 2017 Buick Envision and we have ourselves a different story. The sheer presence of the large SUV provides enough emphasis to make anyone turn a head. The small front grille helps accentuate the billowing curves coming from the front and folding themselves over and around the large body. The cat-eyed headlights offer a sophistication not found in the Outback, and for a moment you are not sure if you are looking at a foreign luxury vehicle or an off-roading machine fit for muddy trails and dirt roads.

·         Performance. The 2017 Buick Envision comes standard with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine that can easily be upgraded to a 2.0-liter Turbo. Most impressive about the new Envision is the ultra smooth and quiet ride with the option for all-wheel-drive. Sitting at a stoplight, you might honestly think the vehicle has turned off. Even with the windows down it is tough to hear that powerful engine purr. The Outback offers two engines styles: a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder and a 3.6-liter, 6-cylinder. While it is nice to have the option between the two, the Outback’s renowned all-wheel-drive tends to drink a lot of fuel. It does have a nice ride, however, we found it not to be nearly as soft and quiet as the 2017 Buick Envision.

Between the all-new Envision and the new Outback, we like the Buick. There is just this feeling of quality that isn’t there in the Subaru.

2017 Buick Envision Versus the Acura RDX
Even though the Acura RDX is considered more of a luxury SUV than the Buick Envision, it is increasingly more difficult to see the differences. While the 2017 RDX maintains the status quo, it’s safe to say the 2017 Buick Envision makes some impressive advancements that push it out ahead of the Acura to a certain degree. Both perform at top levels, but there is more that sticks out in the Envision.

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·         Features. Looking at both vehicles list of features, we find things we like and a few we do not. The 2017 Buick Envision has plenty to offer with its five trim levels. You are sure to find all the regulars: collision alerts, power everything, a wide range of paint colors, individual climate control, and packages with nice new features that are beyond adaptive. The 2017 Envision pushes the envelope and makes driving easier, more fun. The only downside is navigating through the long list of features that correspond only to certain trim levels. The 2017 Acura RDX comes in ten different builds, but you won’t find much of anything that is not also offered in the Buick Envision. The problem with the Acura is that you are already paying more for a luxury title, but then you have to spend even more cash to get the features you really want. Those feature packages you can also find in the Envision end up costing you a whole lot more in the end. The way we see it, if you can already get the same quality in ride, safety, comfort, performance, and features from the 2017 Buick Envision, why pay more to get the Acura. It might have made sense to go for the Acura five or ten years ago, but not when you look at the new things Buick has done. Spend less and get top quality.

Needless to say, we are impressed with the 2017 Buick Envision. We stacked it up against three of the best SUVs on the market and the Envision won out each time. Read more about the Buick Envision and how it is truly a vehicle you can Envision your family in or come in and see us at Liberty Buick GMC today and find the best prices on one of the best SUVs made today.


Andrae Bergeron
Content Writer
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