Ahead of an expected official launch this summer, photos and details of the updated 2024 Buick Envision S have been published by the Chinese patent authorities. The Envision S is practically the same model as the Envision sold in North America, and it is offered alongside the larger Buick Envision Plus that has also received a facelift in China. It’s highly likely that the same updates will also apply to the North American Envision, which is expected to arrive in the US either later this year or in early 2024.
As shown in the photos, the updated Envision S features Buick’s new “Pure Design” language, which can be seen on electrified vehicles like the Electra. In comparison to the current model, the updated Envision S stands out with its redesigned front end, showcasing thinner headlights that sit higher up on the front fascia. The grille will also be larger, and positioned lower on the vehicle. The chrome trim pieces at either end of the grille will highlight its extremities, which will be bracketed by lower lighting elements.
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The rear of the updated Envision S also receives some updates, although they are more subtle than those at the front. The redesigned rear end features simplified taillights and Buick’s new un-encircled and straightened badge. Additionally, the rear bumper has been revised, and now features lower-placed fake exhaust outlets and a simpler overall design.
Inside, Buick is expected to be preparing to give the interior a refresh, though no photos have been released yet. However, based on the automaker’s recent design language, it’s possible that the updated model will feature a new dashboard with a curved Buick Virtual Cockpit display.
Under the hood, the documents reveal that the engine in the Envision S will continue to displace 2.0 liters. However, the four-cylinder is now rated at 227 hp (169 kW/230 PS), which is seven fewer than it is currently rated at in China.
As previously stated, the Envision S is known as simply the Envision in North America, with the “S” added there to differentiate between the first and second-generation models, which were sold alongside one another for a time.
