2025 Buick Envista

small SUV / 4-door SUV

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front
Moderate overlap front: original test
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Side: updated test

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Seat belt reminders
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Optional blind spot detection
Standard lane departure warning & prevention

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front

The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.

Driver-side

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2024 Chevrolet Trax LT 4-door 2wd

The Chevrolet Trax was redesigned for the 2024 model year and the Buick Envista, a new small SUV, was introduced to Buick's lineup. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2024 Trax conducted by General Motors.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall driver-side evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN2403
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	2
Footrest (cm)	1
Left toepan (cm)	0
Brake pedal (cm)	1
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	0
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	1
Upper dash (cm)	1
Lower instrument panel (cm)	1

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN2403
Head
HIC-15	198
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	11
Maximum Nij	0.20
Chest maximum compression (mm)	23
Femur (kN)
Left	0.1
Right	0.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.51
Right	0.57
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.9
Right	0.5
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	52
Right	30

Passenger-side

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2024 Chevrolet Trax LT 4-door 2wd

The Chevrolet Trax was redesigned for the 2024 model year and the Buick Envista, a new small SUV, was introduced to Buick's lineup. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2024 Trax conducted by General Motors.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall passenger-side evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2404
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Footrest (cm)	6
Right toepan (cm)	1
Center toepan (cm)	1
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	1
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	3
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	5
Upper dash (cm)	4
Right lower dash (cm)	4

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2404
Head
HIC-15	122
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	14
Maximum Nij	0.18
Chest maximum compression (mm)	25
Femur (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	1.6
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	4
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.39
Right	0.66
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.8
Right	2.0
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	32
Right	35

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2404
Head
HIC-15	63
Peak gs at hard contact	no data
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	7
Maximum Nij	0.18
Chest maximum compression (mm)	22
Femur (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	0.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.26
Right	0.31
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	0.6
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	40
Right	46

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2024 Buick Envista Preferred 4-door

The Buick Envista, a new small SUV, was introduced to Buick's lineup for the 2024 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the Institute's moderate overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.

Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head contacted the side curtain airbag during rebound.

Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2427
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	3
Left (cm)	3
Center (cm)	4
Right (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	8
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	-2
Rearward (cm)	-7
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2427
Head
HIC-15	156
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	8
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	21
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.3
Femur force - right (kN)	0.3
Knee displacement - left (mm)	0
Knee displacement - right (mm)	0
Maximum tibia index - left	0.31
Maximum tibia index - right	0.56
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	1.7
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	3.1
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	48
Right	74

About the original moderate overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: updated test

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2024 Buick Envista Preferred 4-door

The Buick Envista, a new small SUV, was introduced to Buick's lineup for the 2024 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh/hip
Leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

The rear passenger dummy's head remained a safe distance from the front seatback.

Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a moderate risk of injury to the chest and a likelihood of injury to the head or neck. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.

The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2427
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	3
Left (cm)	3
Center (cm)	4
Right (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	8
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	-2
Rearward (cm)	-7
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2427
Head
HIC-15	156
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	8
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	21
Femur (kN)
Left	0.3
Right	0.3
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.31
Right	0.56
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.7
Right	3.1
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	48
Right	74

Test ID	CEF2427
Head
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	3.7
Compression (kN)	0.3
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Chest
Chest index	37
Shoulder belt tension (kN)	7.0
Thigh (kN)
Left femur compression	0.2
Right femur compression	0.1

About the moderate overlap front test

February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2024-25 models built before January 2025

Tested vehicle: 2024 Chevrolet Trax 1RS 4-door

The Chevrolet Trax was redesigned for the 2024 model year and the Buick Envista, a new small SUV, was introduced to Buick's lineup. Side 2.0 ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2024 Trax conducted by General Motors. These ratings apply to 2025 Trax and Envista models built before January 2025. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection

View of the vehicle just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

The driver dummy's head contacted the side curtain airbag hard but did not contact any hard surfaces within the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbags.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2406
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-15.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2406
Head
HIC-15	476
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.7
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	40
Lateral force (kN)	1.5
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	38
Average deflection (mm)	30
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.73
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.61
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	5.5

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2406
Head
HIC-15	424
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Compression (kN)	0.6
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	45
Lateral force (kN)	1.5
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	40
Average deflection (mm)	29
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.99
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.62
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	4.0

About the side crash test

Headlights

Trim level(s)

All trims

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and sharp left curves, and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on the gradual left curve and on the gradual right curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	All trims
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2024-25 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	74.5 m	None
Straightaway left edge	47.5 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	67.2 m	None
250m radius left curve, right edge	43.4 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	52.5 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	51.0 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	112.3 m
Straightaway left edge	124.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	67.4 m
250m radius left curve, right edge	61.2 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	50.5 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	49.7 m

About the headlight evaluation

Seat belt reminders

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Front row
Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual)
Initiation time
Duration	Long enough (90+ seconds)
Volume
Audio frequency
Second row
Startup status alert (visual)	None

Technical measurements for this test

About the seat belt reminder evaluation

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Preferred
Seat type	leatherette

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Preferred
Seat type	leatherette

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	10
Clearance angle (degrees)	88
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	16
Clearance angle (degrees)	90
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Yes

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Yes

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	8
Clearance angle (degrees)	88
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	8
Clearance angle (degrees)	88
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Yes

About the child seat anchor evaluation

Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h	53 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h	72 dB
Difference between background and signal	19.8 dB
Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h	55 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h	75 dB
Difference between background and signal	19.8 dB
Dominant audio frequency	2000 Hz