“Only downfall on my Enclave is the rear window wipers. Wish they were hung from the top of the window instead of the bottom, as it blocks the view in the rear window. Would be a more clear window if it was hung from the top of the window!! Please change that feature in future!!”
2023 Buick Enclave: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2023 Buick Enclave is a standard heated steering wheel on the Essence and Premium trims. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year following the Enclave’s 2022 refresh.
About the 2023 Buick Enclave
2nd generation (2018-2024), after the 2022 styling and safety update; 2023 is a post-refresh year and the second-to-last year before the all-new 2025 Enclave.
Buick positions the Enclave as its large, comfort-first three-row SUV. The focus is not sportiness; it is quiet family travel, easy long-distance comfort, premium-looking materials, and generous passenger and cargo space. Against many rivals, the Enclave’s identity is its calm ride, roomy cabin, and upscale features in a package that feels more polished than a mainstream SUV without trying to be a hard-edged luxury performance model.
The 2023 Enclave remains a roomy, quiet three-row SUV offered in Essence, Premium, and Avenir trims. Essence covers family-focused essentials with leather-appointed seating and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while Premium adds features such as a head-up display and surround-view camera. Avenir is the luxury-focused version, with quilted leather-appointed seating, adaptive cruise control, and a moonroof with a rear skylight.
What changed, by category
Tech
A heated steering wheel became standard on Essence and Premium after being optional for 2022. Satellite radio changed from standard to optional on Essence.
2023 Buick Enclave specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 97.4 cu-ft | 97.4 cu-ft | 97.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2023 Buick Enclave compared with the 2022 model?
The 2023 Enclave received minor trim-equipment changes. A heated steering wheel became standard on Essence and Premium, while satellite radio changed from standard to optional on Essence; the broader lineup otherwise carried over.
Was the 2023 Buick Enclave redesigned?
No, the 2023 Buick Enclave was not redesigned. It is the first full model year after the styling and safety update introduced for 2022.
Which 2023 Buick Enclave trims have a standard heated steering wheel?
The 2023 Enclave Essence and Premium have a standard heated steering wheel. It had been optional on both trims for 2022.
Did the 2023 Buick Enclave get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2023 Buick Enclave kept its 3.6-liter V6 and nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive remained standard, with all-wheel drive optional.
What trims does the 2023 Buick Enclave have?
The 2023 Buick Enclave lineup consists of Essence, Premium, and Avenir. Essence is the well-equipped core trim, Premium adds more comfort and driver-information features, and Avenir provides the most luxury-focused cabin and equipment.
2023 Buick Enclave Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Buick Enclave.
4.3
2023 Buick Enclave
(192 reviews)
“Make sure you can handle limited sight out the rear window. Visibility out the rear window is terrible, and the rear wipers' placement and cleaning capacity are horrible.”
“I am extremely disappointed that there is no way to connect iPods and stuff to the sound system except for Bluetooth. Bring back a CD player! Not all seniors have the newest gadgets.”
Sources
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 03 Pdfs / GMBE23CT000FO 2023 Enclave Specifications 030223
- media.buick.com — Enclave / 2023 / 2023 Buick Enclave 042222
- news.buick.com — 2021 / Jun / 0603 Enclave
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / GMBE23CT100 2024 ENCLAVE FO 050924
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / GMBE23CT000 2023 Enclave Catalog Desktop 042523