The Buick Envista only recently joined the Buick lineup, but as a Buick dealer, we’re already seeing a lot of interest in this compact SUV. It boasts a remarkably low price tag for this luxury brand, delivering stunning looks and inspired features to those on a budget. Plus, its compact dimensions make it a terrific choice for city drivers and commuters. It gets excellent fuel economy and shouldn’t struggle to park where larger SUVs might try and fail. Some wonder how the Envista justifies its place in the lineup since Buick already has a compact SUV with its Envision. We can tell you that the Envista is a bit more compact and sits in a different price range entirely, so it’s perfect for those wanting easy-to-handle dimensions and a low MSRP.
In our opinion, one of the standout features of the Envista is the QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation. It’s available in other Buick models, too, but some might be surprised to find it in the Envista simply because the Envista is so affordable. Many shoppers presume that luxury features like this are reserved for the pricier models, but Buick wanted to make this great technology available to Envista drivers, and we love seeing the looks on our customer’s faces when they experience it. So, what exactly is QuietTuning technology with Active Noise Cancellation, and why is it so impactful to a driver’s life? We’ve got answers.
How Exactly Buick Makes the Cabin So Quiet
Several design elements went into the creation of QuietTuning and Active Noise Cancellation technology. The two systems work together to not only block out outside noise, like car horns and pedestrians shouting on sidewalks, but also to reduce internal noise, like that from the engine or tires. For that reason, there are sound-deadening elements found everywhere you look (though most aren’t visible to the naked eye).
First, Buick applies a liquid sound deadener to the vehicle along with acoustic laminated glass to create an almost studio-like soundproofed environment inside the cabin. Then, they add underbody pieces that cut down wind noise. Finally, there is even a special suspension in vehicles with this technology that’s made to reduce engine and tire noise.
The difference is noticeable the moment you get into the vehicle. All of the sounds of the world quickly melt away the moment you close the doors and roll up the windows. You’ll probably let out a little sigh of relief. It’s a system that truly turns your cabin into your oasis and is one of those things that makes Buick vehicles feel so luxurious.
Why Driving In a Quiet Cabin Makes a World of Difference
You might be thinking, “So, it’s quiet in the cabin of the Envista – big deal.” Actually, it kind of is a big deal. Sirens, horns, shouting, bicycle bells, roaring engines — all these sounds aren’t just annoying. Listening to these noises can impact your well-being over time. If you live in a congested city where the noises we just described make up the 24/7 soundtrack of the streets, it can be hard to catch a break from them.
Research has found that the sounds of horns, sirens, and similar noise pollution can cause blood pressure to spike and stress hormones to increase. If these things are constantly elevated in your body, that can lead to health issues down the line. However, if you have a long daily commute, then you might be subjected to these sounds for hours every day. You owe it to yourself to get a vehicle with noise-canceling technology so that you can arrive at your destination feeling peaceful rather than feeling on edge.
The stress drivers feel from all that noise pollution can also cause anger and — you guessed it — road rage. Drivers with road rage are more likely to get into an accident. In fact, over 50 percent of fatal car accidents involve a road rage incident. Being stuck in traffic, having a bad day, and other factors can lead to road rage. However, listening to constant horns and sirens can be the thing that puts you over the edge and causes you to tailgate someone or cut someone off. A quiet cabin means a peaceful one. And a peaceful cabin can mean a more peaceful driver. The more you understand how noise pollution impacts people, the more you can see why Envista’s QuietTuning technology isn’t just a luxury — it’s more like a necessity.
Get Your Thoughts Together
Another reason we love to show drivers how quiet the Envista cabin is because we know many Envista drivers are professionals. It’s a terrific commuting vehicle, so it’s popular among people who go into an office or take client meetings all day. And work life can mean preparing for important presentations or pitches. Your vehicle is your last reprieve before that big pitch. It’s your last place of solitude to gather your thoughts before you have to put on a show. That blaring of a horn or siren can interrupt your thoughts just as you are coming up with the perfect way to start your presentation. A quiet cabin can help drown out some of those sounds so you can focus when it really matters.
Let Little Ones Get In Nap Time
If you have young children, then they’re probably on a precise nap schedule. You know how they get when they miss their nap. Tantrums arise. Nobody can focus on homework. It’s utter chaos. If your kids’ nap time falls during car time, it’s important that they can sleep soundly (for everybody’s sake). They might be sound asleep in the back when the rev of a nearby engine wakes them up. It’s a devastating moment for you and the grumpy, bleary-eyed children. QuietTuning can minimize those moments so that little ones can enjoy uninterrupted backseat naps.
Hear Your Music Better
No matter how good of a sound system you have, it’ll be hard to enjoy it if the streets are loud. The symphony doesn’t quite sound the same when someone’s car alarm is going off for ten minutes right next to the place where you’re stuck in gridlock traffic. The soothing sound of the narrator of that audiobook isn’t so soothing when a street vendor is yelling, “Two for five dollars!” at the top of their lungs (though you appreciate their hustle).
If you invest in a quality sound system, you deserve to enjoy it. An important part of that will be drowning out outside noise. That’s where the QuietTuning and Active Noise Cancellation come into play again. You can fully immerse yourself in the music you need to get pumped for your day or unwind after a long one. You can hear every gripping word of that audio mystery novel, so an outside noise doesn’t take you out of the moment.
A More Peaceful Drive Awaits
When you get into your vehicle, you want to leave the outside world, outside. QuietTuning with active noise cancellation can help with that. This is just one of the many wonderful features of the Envista that make it such a standout model. Our team is ready and excited to show you all that this affordable and stylish compact SUV has to offer. We’re rolling in new models daily and have a team of experts on every trim.
If you’ve been curious about the Envista, pay us a visit. We’ll take you for a test drive so you can experience the QuietTuning and active noise cancellation technology for yourself. However, you’ve been warned: once you’ve experienced it, the interior of every other vehicle will feel very loud to you. It’s just one way Buick spoils its customers and another reason why we love this manufacturer.
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