What’s New for the 2020 Buick Lineup?

If you’re searching the internet for “Buick dealerships near me” to see what SUV updates are coming for the model year 2020, you’re making a good choice. Buick is a car company that’s built its name on innovation and setting industry standards. It was the first American manufacturer to figure out how to put four-wheel braking systems on mass-produced cars in the 1920s. It introduced the flashing rear turn signal in the 1930s and the first American passenger car with a V6 in the 1960s.

Buick has become a piece of American automotive history. After all, you don’t just become an auto manufacturer that’s survived for over a hundred years; you earn it through hard work, providing a quality product, and always thinking of your customers.

Today, Buick still designs their cars around the people who drive them — creating vehicles with “purposeful features that bridge beauty and function.” Those purposeful features include luxury interiors, industry-leading safety features, and the little design touches that elevate Buick from a run-of-the-mill car to a luxury vehicle.

Buick has distinguished itself from other American carmakers by putting a lot of their domestic focus on their SUV lineup. Their motto is, “at the heart of every SUV is you.”

That’s not marketing. It’s a way of life for Buick. The carmaker offers a full range of SUVs for your convenience, letting you choose from three top-rated models with multiple trim levels that let you customize your favorite Buick SUV to give you exactly what you need in terms of luxury, performance, and style.

Let’s take a look at what Buick dealerships near you are going to be able to offer you for 2020.

All About the 2020 Buick SUVs

2020 Buick Encore

The little brother of the Buick SUV lineup, the subcompact Buick Encore proves that very good things come standard in small packages. The 2020 Buick Encore is designed for maneuverability in urban environments and providing luxury at a comparatively low price point compared to other luxury SUVs.

Zipping into your life in your choice of eight colors and four trim levels ranging from the basic 1SV to the well-appointed Essence, the Buick Encore comes with the same well-rounded and comprehensive infotainment system as its bigger siblings, so you can look forward to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB ports.

All-wheel drive isn’t available for the base trim, but it is in the other three trim packages. Unfortunately, the 153 hp engine from the 2019 model year has been discontinued, but the 2020 Encore does come with a 138 horsepower 1.4-liter turbo engine that throws out 148 lb-ft of torque at the price of 25 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Combine that with intelligent all-wheel drive (in some trim packages) and Stabilitrak electronic stability control system for a safe, nimble SUV that gets you places with some style.

2020 Buick Envision

The 2020 Buick Envision is a proud part of the first generation Envision line, which was introduced in 2016. The Envision got an update in 2019, which included an option for a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, a new 9-speed automatic transmission, a distinctive, restyled front fascia, and sleekly-designed rear taillights.

The 2020 model Buick Envision is a compact luxury SUV that hasn’t changed much from the previous year’s configuration. But it didn’t need to. It has the same elegant look and the same options for that tasty turbo 2.0-liter engine. The base-level 2.5-liter engine does a respectable job in moving the Envision’s bulk, but the turbo option makes the car much more fun to drive.

The Envision’s interior has a lot of spa-inspired luxury touches like an available leather-wrapped (and heated) steering wheel. In the rear is 60/40 split-folding seats that can slide back to gain an additional seven inches of legroom for your taller back row passengers. The center console is positioned to put all the important controls (like dual-zone automatic climate control) at your fingertips. Add well-designed power-adjustable and heated front seats, triple door seals, and an acoustic laminated windshield for a quiet, comfortable ride.

The 2020 Envision comes with five trim levels to choose from, from the baseline 1SV trim with front-wheel drive and a 4-cylinder 2.5-liter engine that provides 197 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque that gives about 25 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

Since Buick specializes in affordable luxury, even the base trim comes with a lot of bells and whistles. Eighteen-inch wheels, xenon headlights, foglights, a hands-free liftgate with adjustable opening heights, and auto-dimming and heated mirrors are all part of the basic amenities. There’s also standard rear parking sensors, keyless ignition/entry, remote start to make your ride more comfortable.

Each trim package adds more and more luxe touches to your SUV, but you don’t need to fully commit to an entire trim if you don’t want to. Some features are available as optional add-ons to less pricey trims, making the Buick Envision completely customizable for your way of life.

2020 Buick Enclave

The big brother of the Buick SUV line is the roomy seven-seater Enclave. With three rows of seats and a lot of features standard, the Enclave is a great option for your family SUV needs.

Speaking of standard features, the Enclave is pretty luxe from the get-go, with a push-button start, a hands-free liftgate, and the snazzy Buick infotainment suite that includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Even the base trim level comes standard with LED headlights to light your way, heated front seats, and Smart Slide leather-appointed second-row seating (to access that third row of seats without compromising your dignity), so you’re comfortable getting there.

All that luxury seating is wrapped in Buick’s QuietTuning technology, with its triple door seals, acoustic laminated windshield, and specific suspension tuning, so your ride is as quiet as it is smooth.

The Buick Enclave comes standard with a 3.6-liter V6 powertrain that gives drivers about 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, an active twin-clutch, and a 9-speed automatic transmission. You’ll get about 20 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, depending on your trim level. There are four of those, ranging from the Preferred trim to the top of the line Avenir trim with 20-inch wheels, a sunroof, leather upholstery, a navigation system, and an option for adaptive cruise control and adjustable suspension, among other things.

Wrap the Buick Enclave’s comfortable cabin and 98 available cubic feet of cargo space (with the seats folded down) in your choice of ten elegant colors.

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The triple-shield brand continues to live up to its hundred-year reputation for quality and comfort at a price point that’s affordable. The Buick 2020 SUV lineup continues to push the edge of what an SUV can be…whether it’s bite-sized, standard, or full-sized, ever Buick SUV is packed with the kind of amenities that you expect in a quality car.

There’s never been a better time to head to us at Rick Hendrick Buick GMC here in Duluth to check out the 2020 Buick Envision, 2020 Buick Enclave, or 2020 Buick Encore. Test drive one today at our dealership; our friendly staff is waiting to help you.