2026 Buick Enclave: Planning to expand your family or simply need more space for weekend adventures? The 2026 Buick Enclave starts at $47,600 and represents Buick’s flagship SUV offering that bridges the gap between mainstream family haulers and luxury vehicles.
Whether you’re carpooling kids to soccer practice or loading up for a cross-country road trip, understanding what you get for your money can help you make the smartest buying decision.
What Makes the 2026 Enclave Different
The Enclave was redesigned just last year, so Buick hasn’t made any significant changes for 2026. This actually works in your favor since you’re getting a proven, refined vehicle without paying the premium that often comes with first-year redesigns. Two new exterior colors have been added—Iridescent White and Stone Metallic—and the Avenir trim can now be had with a Cool Gray and Mocha two-tone interior scheme.
Think of the 2026 Enclave as the mature, sophisticated member of GM’s three-row SUV family. This engine is shared with the Chevrolet Traverse and the GMC Acadia, but the Enclave receives extra sound deadening and premium touches that create a noticeably quieter, more refined driving experience.
Breaking Down the Real Costs
As shown: $63,215 represents a fully loaded model, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend that much to get a well-equipped family SUV. Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Pricing currently suggests paying $2,708 to $2,809 less than MSRP, depending on trim and equipment. This means you could realistically expect to pay around $44,800 to $45,000 for a base Preferred trim after negotiations.
The pricing structure becomes clearer when you understand what each trim offers. The Preferred trim comes standard with 20-inch wheels, a host of driver-assistance features, a large digital dashboard display, a 12-speaker Bose stereo system, heated front seats with power adjustments, and adaptive cruise control. That’s essentially everything most families need right out of the box.
Power That Makes Sense for Families
All Enclave models are powered by the same 328-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Before you worry about having “only” a four-cylinder in such a large SUV, consider this: The front-wheel-drive Enclave Avenir we tested got to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. That’s plenty quick for merging onto highways or passing slower traffic with a car full of passengers and gear.
The EPA hasn’t released any fuel economy information for the 2026 Enclave yet, but the 2025 model earned ratings as high as 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. For a vehicle this size, those numbers represent a significant improvement over traditional V6 engines, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars annually in fuel costs.
Space Where It Matters Most
SUVs don’t get much more spacious than the Buick Enclave. The Enclave, along with its corporate sibling, the Chevy Traverse, offers more passenger and cargo space than anything short of a Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon or Ford Expedition. This isn’t just about raw numbers – it’s about real-world usability.
The Enclave is spacious enough for adults in all three rows, which isn’t something you can say about other midsize three-row SUVs. If you’ve ever tried cramming teenagers into the third row of other SUVs, you’ll appreciate this difference immediately. There’s plenty of room for cargo, too, with 22.9 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats.
Technology That Actually Helps
Enclave’s sweeping 30″ diagonal display — the largest in its class isn’t just about bragging rights. This massive screen combines your instrument cluster and infotainment system, reducing the need to look away from the road. The system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so your family’s devices connect seamlessly without the tangle of charging cables.
Additionally, the Enclave is available with Super Cruise, General Motors’ excellent hands-free driving assist system. The Super Cruise package costs slightly less than $4,000 on all trim levels. While it’s a significant upgrade cost, Super Cruise can make long family road trips considerably less stressful by handling highway driving on compatible roads.
Practical Features for Real Families
The Enclave can tow up to 5000 pounds, but unlocking that number requires springing for the optional Trailering package. Trailering Package now adds heavy-duty cooling system, hitch, and guidance features comes standard for 2026, which means you won’t pay extra for towing capability.
Enjoy clear, dynamic sound with the Bose Premium 12-speaker audio system with a sub-woofer on Preferred and Sport Touring, or the Bose Performance 16-speaker system with a sub-woofer on Avenir. The audio quality difference between the two systems is noticeable, but the standard 12-speaker setup provides excellent sound quality for most listeners.
Should You Wait or Buy Now?
We expect the 2026 Buick Enclave to go into production in Q1 2025, which means vehicles should start arriving at dealerships by spring 2025. Since this is essentially a carryover model, there shouldn’t be significant production delays or first-year issues.
The Enclave represents excellent value in the premium three-row SUV segment. The high-end Avenir trim costs more than $60,000, but if that’s in your budget, it’s worth it. In Avenir spec, the Enclave becomes a more worthy rival to other luxury SUVs while presenting a compelling value.
Making Your Decision
We’d stick with the entry-level Preferred trim, as it comes standard with most every feature buyers in the family-hauler segment are looking for and keeps costs low. Adding all-wheel drive increases capability and year-round confidence for about $2,500 more, making it worthwhile for most buyers.
The 2026 Buick Enclave offers a compelling combination of space, comfort, and technology at a price point that makes luxury accessible. While it may not have the prestige badge of German competitors, it delivers where families need it most: reliability, practicality, and value.
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