2026 Buick Enclave: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Buick Enclave is a light-update model following the 2025 redesign. The main change is a standard Trailering Package on every trim, with the hardware and cooling needed to tow up to 5,000 pounds.
About the 2026 Buick Enclave
3rd generation Enclave (introduced for 2025), second model year after the redesign.
Buick positions the Enclave as its flagship premium three-row SUV: a roomy family vehicle with a more upscale look and feel than most mainstream rivals. The core appeal is space for seven, a quiet and comfortable cabin, a very large 30-inch display, and useful family capability such as strong cargo room and towing. It is aimed at shoppers who want a polished road-trip and daily-family SUV rather than an off-road-focused or overtly sporty three-row model.
The Preferred is the upscale starting point, with a 30-inch display, heated front seats, surround-view cameras, and 12-speaker Bose audio. Sport Touring adds darker, sportier styling without extra power, while Avenir focuses on comfort with massaging front seats, heated second-row seats, a panoramic sunroof, and 16-speaker Bose audio.
What changed, by category
2026 Buick Enclave specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 328 hp | 328 hp |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 97.5 cu-ft | 97.5 cu-ft | 97.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2026 Buick Enclave?
The biggest change is that every 2026 Enclave has the Trailering Package as standard equipment. It provides the factory hardware and cooling needed to tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Is the 2026 Buick Enclave a redesign?
No. The 2026 Enclave uses the same third-generation design introduced for 2025, so its body, cabin layout, and main technology largely carry over.
Did the 2026 Buick Enclave get a new engine?
No. It keeps the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine and eight-speed automatic transmission used for 2025.
How much can the 2026 Buick Enclave tow?
The 2026 Buick Enclave can tow up to 5,000 pounds. All three trims have the Trailering Package as standard equipment.
What changed on the 2026 Enclave Avenir?
The 2026 Enclave Avenir gains the standard Trailering Package and a standard rear camera mirror. Its comfort-focused equipment includes massaging front seats, heated second-row seats, and a premium suspension.