The handsome, practical four-door Buick Envision crossover SUV at Donovan Auto & Truck Center in Wichita was recently named to the Parents Magazine 2021 Best Family Cars Awards. The publication selected just two dozen vehicles through a review that covered automotive classifications like minivans and SUVs. The 2021 Envision was chosen as one of the best models with two rows of seating.
More About the Award: Competition at a High Level
This award from Parents Magazine takes a broad view of family transportation. The publication reviewed over 50 family vehicles to arrive at an elite group of winners. These models were highly-regarded among the industry's best in terms of safety, which means finalists were already high achievers. Each vehicle was also reviewed for things like car seat safety, available inside space and more.
The Buick Envision earned accolades for providing the Best Quiet Ride, with judges recognizing the quality of the Envision's sound insulation, along with its special windshield treatment and advanced techniques to reduce the overall sound levels.
Smoothing Out the Ride, Tech at a Higher Level
The magazine editors were impressed with the way the Buick's powertrain performed and the way this model treats its passengers. They appreciated the power of the Buick engine in harmony with the smoothness of the automatic transmission. They cited the brisk acceleration and suspension that provided an unusually comfortable driving experience.
Buick has developed the 2021 Envision to be a worthy successor to the previous very capable model, updating the outside design, offering a larger viewing screen and offering many reassuring safety features. The redesign includes a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers quick acceleration along with a smooth nine-speed automatic transmission.
Buick Was Commended by the Editors for Raising the Standards in Family Safety
Judges lauded the 2021 Envision for its comprehensive array of safety features, commending standard features like a system that brakes automatically to help avoid collisions, as well as technology that helps keep the vehicle in its proper lane and alerts the driver if another car is approaching in the Buick's blind spot.
Another notable family safety feature is a special seat that stimulates the driver seat cushion if the system perceives the possibility of an imminent crash. This was an innovation that provided an effective, practical departure from more conventional alert techniques such as beeps that can distract the driver instead of properly gaining attention. It's also a helpful feature for a driver who's hearing-impaired.
The magazine's editing executives expressed appreciation for all these award-winning vehicles. The lead editor described today's automobiles as having expanded roles in a family's lifestyle, serving as retreat centers and family gathering places, while also serving many different social and emotional needs. That perspective helps explain why the commitment to keeping families safe has become an even more important part of the overall mission for cars like the Buick Envision.
There's Even More for Families to Love with the new Buick Envision
Inside, the 2021 Envision offers Buick’s first available 10-inch diagonal touchscreen infotainment system that includes in-vehicle apps, like built-in Amazon Alexa, Spotify, Pandora and Fox Sports. Other tech features like Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility are also included.
Helen Emsley, who guides the international design aspirations of both Buick and GMC, pointed out the emerging visual leadership role of the 2021 Buick Envision. She noted that the Envision has a new profile that's lower and wider, giving it a more commanding presence. She saw the new look as appropriate for an upscale SUV that must also focus on its practical family purpose.
Get an Award-Winning Family SUV at a Family-Owned Dealership: Donovan Auto and Truck Center
Donovan Auto and Truck Center has been family-owned and operated for three generations, since 1977. It's a dealership with high standards of excellence and a focus on making customers the top priority. Bring the family and test drive the new 2021 Buick Envision at Donovan Auto and Truck Center, recently named one of the Best Family Cars of 2021 by Parents Magazine. Our staff and family look forward to serving your family.