2013 Buick Enclave: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Buick Enclave’s biggest change is a major mid-cycle refresh, led by redesigned exterior styling and a reworked cabin. It is not a full redesign; the basic body structure and 3.6-liter V6 carry over.
About the 2013 Buick Enclave
1st generation (2008-2017), mid-cycle refresh year.
Buick positioned the Enclave as a premium family crossover: a large three-row SUV built around quietness, comfort, and an upscale cabin rather than sporty driving. The core draw was generous passenger room, easy third-row access, and a calmer, more polished feel than mainstream family crossovers, while still undercutting many import luxury-brand three-row SUVs. For most buyers, the Enclave was the soft-riding, roomy, quieter choice in this class.
The 2013 lineup starts with the Convenience trim, which has three-row seating, tri-zone climate control, a power liftgate, parking aids, and a touchscreen system. Leather adds heated leather seats, driver memory, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert, while Premium adds cooled front seats, Bose audio, headlights that turn with the steering, and a power-adjustable steering column.
What changed, by category
2013 Buick Enclave specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 288 hp | 288 hp |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4500 lb | 4500 lb | 4500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 115.2 cu-ft | 115.2 cu-ft | 115.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.2 in | 33.2 in | 33.2 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||
| Cooled Seats | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Buick Enclave a full redesign?
No. The 2013 Enclave is a substantial mid-cycle refresh within the first generation, not a full redesign. Its basic body structure and 3.6-liter V6 carry over, while the exterior, cabin, technology, safety equipment, and driving tuning were updated.
What changed inside the 2013 Buick Enclave?
The 2013 Enclave received a redesigned dashboard and cabin, upgraded interior trim, ambient lighting, and standard touchscreen infotainment. The refresh changed the look and everyday controls without introducing an all-new body structure.
What safety features were added to the 2013 Buick Enclave?
A front-center airbag became standard on every 2013 Enclave. Leather and Premium trims also gained blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Did the 2013 Buick Enclave get a new engine?
No. The 2013 Enclave kept the 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic from 2012. Buick revised the transmission and suspension tuning to give it a smoother driving feel.
Did the trim lineup change for the 2013 Buick Enclave?
Yes. The Base trim was dropped for 2013, leaving Convenience, Leather, and Premium. Convenience served as the entry trim, while Leather and Premium added more comfort and safety equipment.