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2026 Buick Enclave
A source-linked guide to the 2026 Buick Enclave trim range, powertrain choices, drivetrain, seating and capability. MY2026 carries the Enclave's 328-horsepower 2.5L turbo engine and three-trim ladder forward from MY2025 with updated pricing. Key figures on record: Powertrain 2.5L turbo four-cylinder, Output 328 hp, Drivetrain FWD / AWD, Seating 7, Maximum towing Up to 5,000 lb (properly equipped, with the Trailering Package). Sources disagree on whether the Avenir's all-wheel drive is optional or standard for 2026, so confirm the Avenir's drivetrain with Buick before relying on either.
Current archiveChecked Sep. 13, 2026United States specification
Powertrain2.5L turbo four-cylinder
Output328 hp
DrivetrainFWD / AWD
Seating7
Maximum towingUp to 5,000 lb (properly equipped, with the Trailering Package)
Decision answers50Trim, ownership and verification
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Record summary
What to know first
MY2026 carries the Enclave's 328-horsepower 2.5L turbo engine and three-trim ladder forward from MY2025 with updated pricing.
Model-year note
Sources disagree on whether the Avenir's all-wheel drive is optional or standard for 2026, so confirm the Avenir's drivetrain with Buick before relying on either.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Entry trim | See full equipment map |
| Sport Touring | Trim 2 of 3 | See full equipment map |
| Avenir | Top trim | See full equipment map |
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2026 Buick Enclave: 3 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | AWD | 328 | 326 | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sport Touring | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | AWD | 328 | 326 | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Avenir | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | AWD | 328 | 326 | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | 4,733 lb | 207.6 in | 71 in | 121 in | 6.8 in | 39 ft | 21.7 gal | 42.6 in | 44.3 in | 5,000 lb | P255/55R20 |
| Sport Touring | 4,733 lb | 207.6 in | 71 in | 121 in | 6.8 in | 39 ft | 21.7 gal | 42.6 in | 44.3 in | 5,000 lb | P255/55R20 |
| Avenir | 4,733 lb | 207.6 in | 71 in | 121 in | 7.3 in | 40.7 ft | 21.7 gal | 41.2 in | 44.3 in | 5,000 lb | P245/45R22 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2026 Buick Enclave trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Preferred | Sport Touring | Avenir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver-attention monitor | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Pedestrian detection | Std | Std | Std |
| Surround-view camera | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Std | Std | – |
| Satellite radio | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std |
| Parental (teen-driver) controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Third-row seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | – | – | Std |
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49573Enclave AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 | N/A |
| 49549Enclave FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | N/A |
Direct answers
50 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Enclave come in?
The 2026 Buick Enclave (three-row SUV) comes in 3 trims: Preferred, Sport Touring, Avenir.
Source: Buick
Q02What are the 2026 Enclave trims?
The 2026 Buick Enclave trims are Preferred, Sport Touring, Avenir, listed from the entry Preferred up to the top Avenir.
Source: Buick
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Enclave use?
The 2026 Buick Enclave is built around 2.5L turbo four-cylinder, rated at 328 horsepower across its three-row SUV body style.
Source: Buick specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave is offered with FWD / AWD.
Source: Buick specifications
Q05What changed for the 2026 Enclave?
Sources disagree on whether the Avenir's all-wheel drive is optional or standard for 2026, so confirm the Avenir's drivetrain with Buick before relying on either.
Source: Buick model-year information
Q06How many recall campaigns does NHTSA list for the 2026 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation records 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Buick Enclave, covering equipment.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall campaigns
Q07What engine oil does the 2026 Buick Enclave take?
The 2026 Buick Enclave owner's manual specifies SAE 0W-20, with an oil-change capacity of 5.5 US quarts. Source: 2026 Buick Enclave owner's manual.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q08What torque do the 2026 Buick Enclave's wheel nuts need?
The 2026 Buick Enclave owner's manual gives 140 lb-ft as the wheel-nut tightening torque. Source: 2026 Buick Enclave owner's manual.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q09What brake fluid, refrigerant and key-fob battery does the 2026 Buick Enclave use?
The 2026 Buick Enclave owner's manual names DOT 4 brake fluid. Source: 2026 Buick Enclave owner's manual.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q10What body style is the 2026 Buick Enclave?
Body style: mid-size SUV, three rows, seven passengers. Documented for the 2026 Buick Enclave in buick.com/suvs/enclave FAQ Is the Buick Enclave a 7-seater, read 2026-07-09.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q11What transmission does the 2026 Buick Enclave use?
The transmission is 8-speed automatic. Documented for the 2026 Buick Enclave in buick.com/suvs/enclave FAQ towing answer, read 2026-07-09.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q12What trailering package does the 2026 Buick Enclave offer?
The trailering package is standard on all trims. Documented for the 2026 Buick Enclave in buick.com/suvs/enclave FAQ, read 2026-07-09.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q13Where is the 2026 Buick Enclave built?
Final assembly: Lansing, Michigan, United States. Documented for the 2026 Buick Enclave in buick.com/suvs/enclave FAQ verbatim "Lansing Delta Township Assembly", read 2026-07-09.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q14What infotainment system does the 2026 Buick Enclave have?
The infotainment system is Ultrawide 30-inch diagonal premium display. Documented for the 2026 Buick Enclave in buick.com/suvs/enclave Thoughtfully Designed Interior module, read 2026-07-09.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q15Does the 2026 Buick Enclave offer Super Cruise?
Super Cruise: available on Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir. Documented for the 2026 Buick Enclave in buick.com/suvs/enclave Super Cruise module, read 2026-07-09.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q16Does the 2026 Buick Enclave offer a panoramic sunroof?
Panoramic sunroof: available. Documented for the 2026 Buick Enclave in buick.com/suvs/enclave Design module, read 2026-07-09.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q17What driver-assistance features does the 2026 Buick Enclave have?
The documented driver-assistance content is standard driver-assistance suite. Documented for the 2026 Buick Enclave in buick.com/suvs/enclave verbatim "Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, read 2026-07-09.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q18What engines are available on the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave offers 2.5L Turbo four-cylinder.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave FAQ towing answer, fetched 2026-07-09
Q19Is the inline-six engine in the 2026 Buick Enclave exclusive to Ram in its class?
Ram states OEM states largest in its class - attribute, never assert, an OEM class-exclusivity claim for the Hurricane inline-six.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave, fetched 2026-07-09
Q20What is the model year page of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave model year page is buick.com/suvs/enclave serves MY2026.
Source: buick.com
Q21What is the body style of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave body style is mid-size SUV, three rows, seven passengers.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave FAQ Is the Buick Enclave a 7-seater, fetched 2026-07-09
Q22What is the seating layout of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave seating layout is 7-passenger: 2 front, 2 second-row captain's chairs, 3-person third-row bench.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave FAQ, fetched 2026-07-09
Q23What is the trim count of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave trim count is three: Preferred, Sport Touring, Avenir.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave Compare Enclave Trims, fetched 2026-07-09
Q24What is the base MSRP excluding destination (LS) of the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred base MSRP excluding destination (LS) is $46,400.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave hero "Starting At $46,400", fetched 2026-07-09
Q25What is the base MSRP excluding destination of the 2026 Buick Enclave Sport Touring?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Sport Touring base MSRP excluding destination is $49,900.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave Compare Trims module Sport Touring $49,900, fetched 2026-07-09
Q26What is the base MSRP excluding destination of the 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir base MSRP excluding destination is $60,000.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave Compare Trims module Avenir $60,000, fetched 2026-07-09
Q27What is the trailering package of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave trailering package is standard on all trims.
Source: buick.com,
Q28What is the curb weight of the 2026 Buick Enclave FWD?
The 2026 Buick Enclave FWD curb weight is 4,537 lbs.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave FAQ How much does a Buick Enclave weigh, FWD-scoped, fetched 2026-07-09
Q29What is the assembly of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave assembly is Lansing, Michigan, United States.
Source: buick.com
Q30What is the fuel economy city hwy of the 2026 Buick Enclave FWD?
The 2026 Buick Enclave FWD fuel economy city hwy is 20 city and 25 hwy.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave hero, FWD-scoped, fetched 2026-07-09
Q31What is the fuel economy basis of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave fuel economy basis is gm-est-and-EPA-both-claimed-for-one-figure.
Source: buick.com
Q32What is the infotainment of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave infotainment is Ultrawide 30-inch diagonal premium display.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave Thoughtfully Designed Interior module, fetched 2026-07-09
Q33What is the premium audio of the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred premium audio is 12-speaker premium audio with subwoofer.
Source: buick.com
Q34What is the premium audio of the 2026 Buick Enclave Sport Touring?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Sport Touring premium audio is 12-speaker premium audio with subwoofer.
Source: buick.com
Q35What is the premium audio of the 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir premium audio is 16-speaker performance audio with subwoofer.
Source: buick.com
Q36What is the Super Cruise of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Super Cruise is available on Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave Super Cruise module, fetched 2026-07-09
Q37What is the panoramic sunroof of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave panoramic sunroof is available.
Source: OEM buick.com/suvs/enclave Design module, fetched 2026-07-09
Q38What is the standard equipment of the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred standard equipment is heated front seats, heated steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, hands-free power liftgate, 8-way power driver seat, static ambient lighting, 20-inch alloy wheels.
Source: buick.com
Q39What is the added equipment of the 2026 Buick Enclave Sport Touring?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Sport Touring added equipment is gloss-black grille and accents, 20-inch machine-finish wheels, flat-bottom steering wheel, ST-embroidered head restraints, dark-themed interior accents.
Source: buick.com
Q40What is the added equipment of the 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir?
The 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir added equipment is quilted and perforated leather-appointed massaging front seats, ventilated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, one-touch flat-folding and sliding second-row seats, 60/40 split power-folding third-row seats, 22-inch wheels.
Source: buick.com
Q41What is the safety suite of the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The 2026 Buick Enclave safety suite is standard driver-assistance suite.
Source: buick.com
Q42Did the 2026 Buick Enclave earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick award?
IIHS lists the 2026 Buick Enclave as a Top Safety Pick. IIHS states the rating applies to 2025-27 models, based on a test of the 2024 GMC Acadia Uplevel 4-door 4wd.
Source: iihs.org (opens in a new tab)
Q43How did the 2026 Buick Enclave do in IIHS crash tests?
IIHS rated the 2026 Buick Enclave: Good in the small overlap front test, Good in the updated moderate overlap front test, Good in the updated side test. IIHS states the rating applies to 2025-27 models, based on a test of the 2024 GMC Acadia Uplevel 4-door 4wd. Grades run Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Poor.
Source: iihs.org (opens in a new tab)
Q44What size wheels does the 2026 Buick Enclave have?
The 2026 Buick Enclave's wheel diameter is 20 inches on the Preferred and Sport Touring and 22 inches on the Avenir. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q45How much cargo space does the 2026 Buick Enclave 4dr Preferred have?
CarBuzz lists 22.9 cubic feet of cargo space for the 2026 Buick Enclave 4dr Preferred.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q46What warranty does the 2026 Buick Enclave 4dr Preferred come with?
CarBuzz lists the 2026 Buick Enclave 4dr Preferred with basic coverage of 36 months or 36,000 miles, powertrain coverage of 60 months or 60,000 miles, corrosion coverage of 72 months or 100,000 miles and roadside assistance of 60 months or 60,000 miles.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q47What is the GVWR of the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred 4dr Crossover?
CarDealerships.com lists a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,173 pounds for the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred 4dr Crossover.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q48What is the payload capacity of the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred 4dr Crossover?
CarDealerships.com lists a maximum payload of 1,636 pounds for the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred 4dr Crossover.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q49How quickly does the 2026 Buick Enclave Sport Touring accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
0-60Specs.com lists a tested 0 to 60 mph time of 7.8 seconds (Motor Trend) for the 2026 Buick Enclave Sport Touring.
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
Q50How do the 2026 Buick Enclave trims differ from one another?
All 3 trims share the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) making 328 hp. The Sport Touring has leather seats as standard equipment over the Preferred. The Avenir has heated rear seats, an integrated garage-door opener, a panoramic moonroof and 2 more as standard equipment over the Sport Touring.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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