What Replaced Buick’s Sedans, and What to Drive Instead
Buick sells four vehicles today, and all four are SUVs. If you drove a LaCrosse or a Regal, or spent years planning to buy one, that is the first thing you run into.
A history of the sedans will not get you into a vehicle. What helps is knowing which Buick on the lot now gives you the size you had, the quiet you liked, and a price near what you paid. That makes your replacement a size decision.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive near Katy. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Buick builds four SUVs now and no sedans
Buick’s whole lineup is four SUVs. GM reported Buick US sales up 8% to 198,155 units in 2025 across that SUV-only lineup (GM 2025 US sales report). The Envista and the Encore GX are the small pair. The Envision seats five, and the Enclave seats up to seven.
So a sedan owner walking in today chooses among four vehicles, and every one sits taller than the car they drove. That change is smaller than it sounds. Ride height mostly changes how you get in and how far down the road you can see. The two things sedan owners say they miss, the hush and the soft ride, carried straight over into the SUVs.
Match the size you drove before you shop the badge
Start with the size of the vehicle you had, because that decides the rest. Houston-area dealers sold 372,898 new cars, trucks, and SUVs in the 12 months ending May 2026, and trucks and SUVs made up 80.9% of that (TexAuto Facts). Every Buick sedan has a size twin in the current lineup, and the price climbs with the size.
| What you drove or shopped for | The Buick that answers it | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| A small sedan on a tight budget | Buick Envista, front-wheel drive, seats five | $24,700 |
| A small sedan, and you want all-wheel drive | Buick Encore GX, all-wheel drive available | $26,200 |
| A midsize sedan | Buick Envision, seats five, 228 horsepower | $41,000 |
| A large sedan, or a household that needs a third row | Buick Enclave, seats up to seven | $46,600 |
Those are Buick’s national starting prices. They leave out freight, tax, title, license, and dealer fees, so the out-the-door number always runs higher.
QuietTuning is the thread from the old sedans to these SUVs
QuietTuning is Buick’s own name for keeping road noise out of the cabin, and Buick names it on all four current model pages. For a sedan owner, that matters more than any other spec on the sheet. Three pieces do the work.
- Acoustic laminated windshield. A sound-damping layer sits inside the glass, so wind and tire noise arrive softer at the front of the cabin.
- Triple door seals. Three seals around each opening close the gaps where highway noise gets in.
- Active noise cancellation. The audio system plays a counter-tone against the low drone you hear at cruising speed.
Drive one on a road you already know. The concrete slab joints on 290 tell you more in 10 minutes than a spec sheet does in an hour.
The Envista starts at $24,700 and answers a small-sedan budget
The Envista is the least expensive way into the lineup at $24,700, and it comes closest to a small sedan’s running cost. The EPA rates it at 28 city and 32 highway. Fold the rear seats down and it holds 42 cubic feet. Three trims run from $24,700 to $29,500.
It is front-wheel drive across the board. That covers a Cypress year for most drivers, and it keeps the price where a small-sedan buyer wants it. If you want all-wheel drive in this size, the next one is your vehicle.
The Encore GX adds all-wheel drive from $26,200
The Encore GX starts $1,500 above the Envista at $26,200, and all-wheel drive is the reason to pay the difference. Buick prices three trims here, from Preferred at $26,200 to Avenir at $31,700. Everything else stays in the same small footprint that fits a Willowbrook parking row.
Be clear with yourself about what that drivetrain does. All-wheel drive helps you pull away on a wet ramp or a slick shoulder. It does nothing about standing water on FM 1960. Buy it for traction, and choose your route by depth when the rain comes.
The Envision at $41,000 is the midsize step
The Envision is where a midsize sedan owner lands. It starts at $41,000, makes 228 horsepower, and seats five. The average new compact SUV sold for $37,722 in August 2026 (Kelley Blue Book, 2026), so the Envision opens a little above the middle of its class and puts that money into the cabin.
Three trims run from Preferred at $41,000 to Avenir at $50,700. QuietTuning is named here too. Five seats is the ceiling, so a household that needs a third row on any regular basis should read on.
The Enclave seats seven and holds 97.5 cubic feet
The Enclave is the large end of the lineup at $46,600. It seats up to seven and holds 97.5 cubic feet behind the first row. Behind the third row it carries 22.9 cubic feet, and behind the second row 57.1. Third-row legroom measures 32.1 inches.
Two second-row captain’s chairs come standard on every trim, which is what makes the walk to the back row easy. Front-wheel-drive versions are EPA rated at 20 city and 25 highway. Trims run $46,600, $50,100, and $63,300. Count the weeks you actually carry six or seven people. If the answer is a few times a year, the $5,400 you save on an Envision stays in your pocket every month.
Avenir sits at the top of all four Buick ladders
Avenir is Buick’s top trim, and each of the four SUVs has one. The step costs $4,800 on the Envista and $16,700 on the Enclave, so the same badge means very different money depending on what sits under it.
| Buick SUV | Preferred | Sport Touring | Avenir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Envista | $24,700 | $26,200 | $29,500 |
| Buick Encore GX | $26,200 | $27,400 | $31,700 |
| Buick Envision | $41,000 | $43,500 | $50,700 |
| Buick Enclave | $46,600 | $50,100 | $63,300 |
Here is what those three names mean on a window sticker.
- Preferred. The entry trim on each SUV, and the price you see in an ad.
- Sport Touring. The middle step, with its own appearance and equipment content.
- Avenir. Buick’s top trim, where the brand puts its highest cabin content.
Ask which items on a given trim are standard and which arrive in a package, because that varies by model. Then drive the Avenir and the trim below it back to back. That is the only honest way to feel what the step buys.
Every new Buick carries 3 years of bumper-to-bumper coverage
Coverage is the same whichever of the four you pick. Buick covers the vehicle for 3 years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper, and the engine, transmission, and drive systems for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first in each case. Buick also ranked highest among mass-market brands in the 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study at 160 problems per 100 vehicles (J.D. Power, 2026).
An Avenir does not buy extra years, and a Preferred does not lose any. That is worth knowing when you are weighing a smaller SUV against a larger one, because the protection you drive off with does not change with the price.
Where to find the current Buick lineup near northwest Houston
A sedan owner switching to an SUV wants a store that stocks all four Buick models, and the stores around Katy split into two groups on exactly that. Here is how they compare on the Buick lineup they carry, where they sit, and who each one fits.
| Dealer | Buick lineup carried | Where it sits | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Buick GMC North | All four: Envista, Encore GX, Envision, Enclave | 11300 FM 1960 Rd W, northwest Houston | Cypress, Jersey Village, Champions, Spring, and Tomball buyers |
| Wiesner Buick GMC | New and used Buick and GMC | 1645 I-45 N in Conroe | North Houston and Woodlands buyers who prefer a family store |
| Big Star Buick GMC | New and used Buick and GMC, GMC truck led | 4411 East Freeway in Baytown | East Houston and Baytown buyers focused on GMC trucks |
| Mac Haik Chevrolet | No Buick; Chevrolet lineup only | 11711 Katy Freeway in west Houston | Houston buyers open to Chevrolet trucks and SUVs |
| AutoNation | Varies by store; no Buick specialist rooftop | 300-plus stores nationwide, several in Houston | Buyers who want the largest national auto-retail brand |
Frequently asked questions
Can I still buy a used Buick sedan?
Used Buick sedans reach us as trade-ins, so what sits on the lot changes week to week. Check the used inventory online before you make the drive, and call if you want us to watch for one. Nothing in the new lineup is a sedan, so used is the only route to one.
Which Buick SUVs come with all-wheel drive?
Buick publishes all-wheel-drive versions of the Encore GX, the Envision, and the Enclave. The Envista is front-wheel drive. The drivetrain is printed on the window sticker, so confirm it on the exact vehicle you are considering.
How much can a Buick SUV tow?
The Enclave tows up to 5,000 lbs with the standard Trailering Package, and the Envision tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. Those figures describe one specific build, so weigh your trailer loaded and match it against the vehicle in front of you.
What does Buick cover after the bumper-to-bumper warranty ends?
Seat belts and airbags stay covered for 6 years or 72,000 miles, and rust-through for 6 years or 100,000 miles. Select emissions parts, including the catalytic converter and the engine control module, are typically covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles. Each one ends at whichever comes first.
Is the Envista big enough for a family of four?
It seats five and holds 42 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, which covers a school run, a grocery trip, and a weekend of luggage. Families hauling sports gear every week usually want the Envision or the Enclave instead. Load your own gear into one before you decide.
Does any Buick offer hands-free driving?
Super Cruise is offered on the Buick Enclave. It steers, brakes, and holds speed on roads GM has mapped, while a camera checks that you are still watching the road. Availability depends on the build, so look for it on the sticker.
Do I have to buy Avenir to get the quiet cabin?
No. Buick names QuietTuning on all four model pages, so the quiet treatment reaches the Preferred trim too. Avenir spends its money on cabin content above the Sport Touring.
Your replacement Buick is a size decision
The four SUVs answer the same questions a Buick sedan buyer used to ask, and they answer them at $24,700, $26,200, $41,000, and $46,600. Three out of four Buick buyers are now new to the brand (GM Authority, 2025), so arriving from something else is the ordinary way in. Start with the size you drove and the ride you liked, and the lineup sorts itself. What is left is driving two of them back to back and pricing the one you pick on your own numbers.
How Group 1 Buick GMC North matches sedan owners to the right Buick SUV
We keep all four current Buick SUVs on the FM 1960 corridor, which is what makes the size decision above something you can settle in an afternoon instead of across three stores. Tell us what you drove and what you paid, and we will put you in the two sizes that bracket it. You can value your trade and get pre-approved online first, so the price and the payment are attached to a specific vehicle before you sit down.
Customers rate us 4.4 stars across 7,792 Google reviews, the highest review count of any Buick or GMC dealership in the Jersey Village area, and 4.4 stars across 1,474 DealerRater reviews. In a July 2026 Cars.com review, a buyer wrote: “Lee was an excellent representative of Buick Group 1 very transparent, thorough, knowledgeable and extremely kind.” A July 2026 Carfax review reads: “They were able to diagnose, get approval from my warranty company, and repair my vehicle all in one day.” Another July 2026 Carfax review says: “The service was fast, smooth, and very efficient from start to finish. The staff was very attentive, professional, and made sure everything was taken care of quickly.”
That second half is the part a sedan owner should weigh hardest. The store you buy from is the store you return to for the next several years of oil changes and warranty work.
Group 1 Buick GMC North is where the sedan question turns into a size, a price, and a specific vehicle you can drive today. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then drive the two sizes you are deciding between back to back at our FM 1960 store.
Group 1 Buick GMC North answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Houston showroom, or call (281) 897-6690.
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