Buick and Nissan produce vehicles that often punch above their weight class, which is to say, they’re nicer than expected. Buick is often described as a “near-luxury” brand, while Nissan products use a lot of premium touches in some of its vehicles to make them look more upscale, especially in their upper trims.
The 2024 Buick Envision and 2024 Nissan Rogue are among the best examples of this “more for your money” approach.
The Envision offers a near-luxury experience at a price comparable to many well-equipped mainstream brands. Meanwhile, Nissan’s best-seller follows a similar plan. These two provide plenty of bang for the buck, so let’s check them out.
2024 Buick Envision
The newly facelifted Buick Envision seats five passengers comfortably in a cabin filled with technology and a contemporary style. It’s built to deliver a comfortable ride with great technology, which aligns it with the rest of the Buick portfolio.
Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, the Envision’s engine puts out 228 horsepower, and AWD is standard. It comes with plenty of nice touches, such as wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a hands-free tailgate. A slew of advanced driver safety technology is available in the middle and top trim levels. Available in three trim levels — Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir — pricing starts at $37,295, including the destination fee.
Buick Envision Highlights
Some luxury: Available as an option in the Avenir trim, massaging front seats knead their occupants into full-on luxury vehicle territory. These seats, covered in perforated leather, also have heating and ventilation.
Tech help: The standard Technology Package 1 includes a head-up display and a 9-speaker Bose premium audio system. We love to see these tech features come standard in every trim.
Elegant interior: The first thing you’ll notice in the new Envision’s interior is a digital instrument cluster mounted flush with an expansive infotainment touchscreen. It stretches 30 inches diagonally and wouldn’t look out of place in a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Genesis product. Upper trims have niceties like perforated leather upholstery and a digital rearview camera. The Avenir has a massaging seat function for the driver.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Envision models near you.
2024 Nissan Rogue
The brand’s best-selling compact SUV for years, the Nissan Rogue draws buyers because it’s fuel efficient, spacious enough for friends and family, and affordable. Nissan’s latest redesign came for the 2021 model year, although it tweaked the V-motion grille for 2024, and it got a new turbo engine in 2022.
The 1.5-liter 3-cylinder that’s standard provides fuel efficiency; however, it can be had with or without AWD. The Rogue offers buyers up-to-date technology, including an available 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, in a comfortable, appealing package.
Rogue comes in four trim levels: S, SV, SL, and Platinum. Regardless of your pick, you get a great-looking exterior, a spacious cabin, and a capable powertrain. However, the SL and Platinum trims offer a premium feel on par with the Buick Envision. Pricing starts at $30,240, including the destination charge.
Nissan Rogue Highlights
Google built-in: Standard on the SL trim and Platinum this year is Google built-in. Using voice commands and a 12.3-inch HD color touchscreen, you can access Google Assistant, Google Maps, and more on Google Play.
Exterior makeover: The Rogue gets an updated look for its front and rear fascias, a new version of the Nissan V-motion grille, new inner taillights, and a new 18-inch alloy wheel design.
Gas sipper: Powered by a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder, it boasts an EPA-estimated 33 combined mpg, the best among non-hybrid SUVs. You also get to avoid some of the problems that come with hybrid ownership.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Rogue models near you.
Similarities
The Buick Envision and Nissan Rogue feature contemporary exterior styling, a spacious, well-appointed cabin, and plenty of technology for a reasonable price.
Conclusion
The near-luxury Buick Envision offers a great ride and a comfortable, tech-heavy interior that gives buyers an experience approaching entry-level compact luxury SUVs. The Rogue is slightly larger inside but falls short under the hood compared to the Buick. Still, the $7,000 price difference is tough to look past. If you want the nicer, more modern vehicle and have the cash, take the Buick Envision.
| 2024 Buick Envision | 2024 Nissan Rogue | |
| Starting Price | $37,295 | $30,240 |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 1.5-liter turbo 3-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 201 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 225 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic/AWD | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | 22 city/29 highway/25 combined mpg | 30 city/37 highway/33 combined |
| Also Available | AWD | |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | N/R | 5 stars |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 inches | 106.5 inches |
| Overall Length | 182.7 inches | 183.0 inches |
| Width | 74.1 inches | 72.4 inches |
| Height | 64.6 inches | 66.5 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 38.0 feet | 35.4 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 39.6 inches | 41.1 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 38.9 inches | 39.2 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 40.4 inches | 41.5 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 39.3 inches | 38.5 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 56.7 inches | 57.1 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches |
| Cargo Volume | 25.2 cubic feet | 36.5 cubic feet |
