Buick Envision Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Buick Envision as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Buick Envision is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Buick Envision Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Buick Envision Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Buick Envision?
The EPA classifies the Buick Envision as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Buick Envision considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), the Buick Envision is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.