rmc523 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 https://www.autoblog.com/2019/06/13/buick-enspire-spy-photos-crossover/#slide-7595352 I also don't understand where this slots in? Encore Encore GX Envision Enspire Enclave Do I have that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Looks roughly NG Escape sized to my eyes. Don't care for the long flat hood. Should be shorter and front wheels pushed forward more. Even comparing to the Corsair, that hood just looks like its the wrong proportions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/06/13/buick-enspire-spy-photos-crossover/#slide-7595352 I also don't understand where this slots in? Encore Encore GX Enspire Envision Enclave Do I have that right? I think that is more in line with the lineup...The size gap between Encore (Ecosport sized) and Envision (Edge sized) is big...big enough to park Enspire (Escape sized) right in there. PS: Looks like between Ford and Buick...we are going to run out of "good" names that start with the letter "E"... Edited June 13, 2019 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Snooze mobile for average people keeping up with "Joneses" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 I wonder if this means the end of the Chinese-made Envision. With Encore GX and this bracketing it in similar size categories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Terrible name. That hood does seem a bit too long, and why is the gap between the windshield and the hood so big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Wondering if Buick will have to go to court with Mead Johnson for trademark infringement. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailhiker Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, twintornados said: Wondering if Buick will have to go to court with Mead Johnson for trademark infringement. At least they didn't call it Ensure...though it would fit the age group of Buick drivers better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, Trailhiker said: At least they didn't call it Ensure...though it would fit the age group of Buick drivers better. Rumor has it, that will be the name of their EV entry... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) On 6/13/2019 at 10:18 AM, twintornados said: I think that is more in line with the lineup...The size gap between Encore (Ecosport sized) and Envision (Edge sized) is big...big enough to park Enspire (Escape sized) right in there. PS: Looks like between Ford and Buick...we are going to run out of "good" names that start with the letter "E"... Envision is Escape size. The outgoing Escape being one of the shortest one in the segment while Envision is middle of the pack length wise - longer than its stable mate Chevy Equinox but shorter than VW Tiguan or Nissan Rogue. I think Enspire is replacing Envision which won't be back any time soon due to the Trump tariffs. Not sure why that necessitates a name change but it's GM so don't ask logical questions. The concept car bearing the Enspire name was an EV but this one with long hood is clearly not an EV. Edited June 15, 2019 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DequindreToo Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, bzcat said: Envision is Escape size. The outgoing Escape being one of the shortest one in the segment while Envision is middle of the pack length wise - longer than its stable mate Chevy Equinox but shorter than VW Tiguan or Nissan Rogue. I think Enspire is replacing Envision which won't be back any time soon due to the Trump tariffs. Not sure why that necessitates a name change but it's GM so don't ask logical questions. The concept car bearing the Enspire name was an EV but this one with long hood is clearly not an EV. "Enivision" is a name that I'm sure GM wants to bury here in the US. People are not pleased by GM's outsourcing plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 12 hours ago, DequindreToo said: "Enivision" is a name that I'm sure GM wants to bury here in the US. People are not pleased by GM's outsourcing plans. Agreed.GM loyalists want "Made in the USA" Unless this is to get conquest sales from Korean brands. But those buyers are price sensitive, which is not where Buick is positioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) On 6/13/2019 at 12:06 PM, rmc523 said: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/06/13/buick-enspire-spy-photos-crossover/#slide-7595352 This profile shot reminds me of the 2020 Escape (except for the greenhouse/c pillar treatment). If I could figure out how to post an image, I would. Agree with the comments regarding the long hood. It's getting to the point (if not way past it) where there are way too many of these things without nearly enough differentiation. Edited June 16, 2019 by Harley Lover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTEcoBoost Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 First off, several sources say that this will actually be called "Envoy", borrowing that former name from GMC. "Enspire" is a convoluted name that I can't stand, so good. Envision is NOT Escape-sized, it's Blazer/Edge sized. Apparently, it's barely selling so this vehicle will replace it. It's Escape/Equinox sized but on a slightly different platform - that of the Cadillac XT4. A possible, similarly sized GMC vehicle, more designed to compete with the upcoming Bronco would be called "Jimmy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 It's been my understanding that the Jimmy will be a BOF SUV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 48 minutes ago, AGR said: It's been my understanding that the Jimmy will be a BOF SUV. IMO they should have saved the Blazer name for the BOF SUV-at least that is what my generation (gen X) remembers them as-or even trailblazer, but that is a newer name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, CLTEcoBoost said: First off, several sources say that this will actually be called "Envoy", borrowing that former name from GMC. "Enspire" is a convoluted name that I can't stand, so good. Envision is NOT Escape-sized, it's Blazer/Edge sized. Apparently, it's barely selling so this vehicle will replace it. It's Escape/Equinox sized but on a slightly different platform - that of the Cadillac XT4. A possible, similarly sized GMC vehicle, more designed to compete with the upcoming Bronco would be called "Jimmy". Envisionis definitely Equinox size. It is significantly smaller than Blazer. It's not "barely selling"... GM has discontinued it due to the Trump tariff. LxWxH // WB Compacts: Envision 183.7" x 71" x 65.3" // 108.3" Equinox 183.1" x 72.6" x 65.4" // 107.3" Midsize: Arcadia 193.6" x 75.4" x 68.7" // 112.5" Blazer 191.4" x 76.7" x 67" // 112.7" Edited June 17, 2019 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 18 hours ago, bzcat said: Envisionis definitely Equinox size. It is significantly smaller than Blazer. It's not "barely selling"... GM has discontinued it due to the Trump tariff. LxWxH // WB Compacts: Envision 183.7" x 71" x 65.3" // 108.3" Equinox 183.1" x 72.6" x 65.4" // 107.3" Midsize: Arcadia 193.6" x 75.4" x 68.7" // 112.5" Blazer 191.4" x 76.7" x 67" // 112.7" First Gen Equinox was Wheelbase 112.5 in (2,857 mm) Length 188.8 in (4,796 mm) Width 71.4 in (1,814 mm) Height 68.3–69.3 in (1,735–1,760 mm) It was a tweener when it first came out and shrank down in size the second gen to be better sized for its price point/competition. So that is part of the confusion. Envision sales in the US: 2016 14,193 2017 41,040 2018 30,153 2019 7,623 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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