“My mom and dad had recently purchased their Buick Enclave and I really loved it. So when my mom got diagnosed with Alzheimer's I needed a car lower to the ground that she could get in and out of easily for doctor appointments. It was a total bonus how nice the Enclave are and elegant/luxurious feel they have.”
2017 Buick Enclave: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Buick Enclave is largely a carryover, with one notable equipment change: navigation became standard on Leather trim. It is also the final year of the first-generation Enclave before the full 2018 redesign.
About the 2017 Buick Enclave
1st generation (2008-2017), final year before the full 2018 redesign.
Buick positions the Enclave as a quiet, upscale three-row family SUV that blends generous passenger space with a smoother, more polished feel than many mainstream rivals. The marketing focus is comfort, easy access to all three rows, flexible cargo space, and a hushed cabin rather than sporty driving. For most buyers, the Enclave’s core appeal is simple: real room for seven, useful family features, and Buick-style quietness in a vehicle that feels more premium than a typical large family SUV.
The 2017 Enclave remains a quiet, roomy three-row SUV with a V6, second-row captain’s chairs, and a power liftgate. Leather trim adds heated seats and blind-spot monitoring, while Premium brings heated and cooled front seats, Bose audio, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning.
What changed, by category
Tech
Navigation changed from optional to standard on Leather trim.
2017 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 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 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 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Cooled Seats | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Buick Enclave compared with the 2016 model?
Navigation became standard on the 2017 Enclave Leather trim. Otherwise, the engine, transmission, styling, safety equipment, structure, and core touchscreen setup carried over without major lineup-wide changes.
Is the 2017 Buick Enclave the last year of the first generation?
Yes. The 2017 Enclave is the final model year of the first generation, which Buick replaced with the fully redesigned 2018 Enclave.
Did the 2017 Buick Enclave get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2017 Enclave kept its 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic transmission.
Which 2017 Buick Enclave trims have navigation?
Navigation is standard on the 2017 Enclave Leather and Premium trims. The Leather trim is the one that changed for 2017, moving navigation from optional to standard.
Is the 2017 Buick Enclave meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
No, not for most shoppers. The main difference is standard navigation on Leather trim; the broader lineup otherwise carries over with the same V6, six-speed automatic, three-row cabin, styling, and touchscreen system.
2017 Buick Enclave Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Buick Enclave.
4.2
2017 Buick Enclave
(648 reviews)
“Our Buick Enclave is almost exactly what we needed. A vehicle that can grow with our family. It's spacious, clean, and rides comfortably for long distances. The only negative I've found about the vehicle is the outdated navigation - the only devices it will connect to for navigation are Apple products.”
“The buick enclave has great gas mileage and rides very smoothly it handles very well on long road trips”