Midsize and mid-priced, but certainly not middle of the road

automatic transmissions.

All-wheel drive is available, but the type of AWD depends on which engine you select. Those fitted with the turbo 2.0 automatically get an active twinclutch system with a rear differential that distributes added torque to the outside wheel when turning, called torque vectoring. That feature does not come with the nonturbo 2.5 that comes in front- or optional AWD.

The Envision rings in at 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway for the 2.5, while the turbo 2.0 is rated at 20/26.

With a base price of $35,000, including destination fees, Envisions come with dual-zone climate control, heated eight-way power adjustable front seats, push-button start, rear park assist, hands-free power liftgate and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Notching up at least a couple of trim levels, and shelling out more than $8,000, gets you into an Envision Premium AWD with the turbo engine plus tri-zone climate control, premium leather seats, seven-speaker Bose-brand audio system, 19-inch wheels and a host of active safety technology to keep drivers out of collisions.

The top-end Premium II adds a bit more standard stuff, including a navigation system, but a panoramic moonroof and an outside surround-vision camera remain optional.

The new Envision appears to have all the necessary ingredients that buyers expect in a premium model. Although some might balk at the car’s Chinese connection, chances are that how it looks and the way it drives ultimately will take precedence.

David Dunbar Buick would likely be OK with that.