The first Enclave I ever reviewed was in 2008 and it has been one of my favorites ever since. Changing it has been a long time coming, but it looks like it was worth the wait.
- Jerry Reynolds, Car Pro Show Host
Buick is introducing the next-generation 2025 Enclave. The automaker's flagship SUV, which arrives this summer, takes on Buick's new design direction first introduced with the Wildcat EV concept. Notable tech updates include a standard ultrawide diagonal screen. It's also the first-ever Buick to offer GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving technology.
2025 Buick Enclave
Buick calls the 2025 Enclave its most "premium and technology-focused mid-size SUV yet". The lineup will launch with three trims: Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir. Buick says the Enclave will offer more premium finishes and amenities. A best-in-class ultrawide 30-inch-diagonal screen is standard and GM's Super Cruise tech is available across all trims.
“With the launch of our Buick Enclave flagship SUV, our ICE portfolio is now complete with a full lineup of completely refreshed or all-new vehicles,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president, Buick and GMC. “The premium and sculptural design of the Enclave strikes a confident stance on any street, and the thoughtful technologies throughout elevate the driving experience. Coupled with luxury finishes, Enclave sets a new standard for our brand and the segment, it truly is exceptional by design and will help the brand continue our momentum through 2024 and beyond.”
Exterior Design
The three-row 2024 Buick Enclave is longer, wider and taller than the previous generation. Design tweaks include upgrades to the grille, front and rear fascia to align. It also wears Buick's new body-mounted hood badging.
Photo Credit: Buick.
The SUV also features Buick's signature winged lighting, checkmark-style LED headlamps and cross-car LED taillamps. The Avenir trim includes a walk-up lighting animation, as well.
Cabin Design
The Enclave's redesigned interior features an integrated floating center console. It houses functional storage, a multi-controller, wireless phone charger and cupholders.
2025 Buick Enclave Sport Touring. Photo Credit: Buick.
Sport Touring features:
- Flat-bottom steering wheel
- ST-exclusive interior trim
- Unique High Gloss Black grille surround and inserts
- 20-inch machine-faced wheels with High Gloss Black inserts
- Exclusive ST badging
2025 Buick Enclave Avenir. Photo Credit: Buick.
Avenir features:
- 16-speaker Bose Performance Series audio
- 22-inch Avenir Pearl Nickle finish
- Panoramic sunroof
- Walk up animation
- Rainsense wipers
- Continuous Damping Control (CDC) with enhanced dampers for a refined ride. This technology noticeably increases driving safety, comfort and dynamics by adjusting the damping forces optimally for each wheel.
- Ventilated front seats with massaging feature, and heated second row outboard seats
- Standard “Power Package,” which includes Head-Up Display, one-touch folding second row seats and power-folding third row seats (available for Preferred and ST)
Powertrain
All Enclave trims come standard with a powerful 2.5-liter Turbo engine that delivers 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. It's available in front wheel and all-wheel drive variants. Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.
Availability
Buick says order books are expected to open this summer.
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