• The Buick Envista is a new subcompact, near-luxury SUV at an affordable price.
• I recently drove a 2024 Envista in its mid-tier Sport Touring (ST) trim.
• I was impressed by the Envista's elegant looks, surprisingly upscale cabin, and good fuel economy.

With the average price of a new car at just under $50,000, good, affordable cars, especially SUVs, are hard to come by these days.

But they are out there.

One example is the Buick Envista, which is all-new for 2024. It's not only the most affordable of the brand's quartet of near-luxury crossover SUVs; it's one of the lowest-priced offerings in the General Motors portfolio.

I recently reviewed a 2024 Buick Envista Sport Touring (ST) with an as-tested price of $29,070. I was impressed by the Envista's elegant design, surprisingly upscale cabin, and good fuel economy.

Here are 14 features that help make the Envista a great small SUV on a budget.