Last updated August 4, 2026
Buick Enclave trim names have changed over time, but the lineup follows a clear pattern. CX, Convenience, Preferred, and models labeled simply as base are the well-equipped starting point. CXL, Leather, and Essence are the comfort-focused middle trims, known mainly for leather-appointed seating and added convenience. Sport Touring is the dark-trimmed, sportier-looking branch rather than a major performance upgrade. Premium adds more seat comfort and cabin technology, while Avenir sits at the top with richer materials, upgraded audio, a panoramic roof, and more sophisticated ride hardware.
The Base Model trim level — sold over the years as CX, Convenience, Preferred, or simply base — is the roomy, quiet entry Enclave with useful family comforts rather than bare-bones equipment.
Best for: Families who want the Enclave’s three-row space and calm ride without moving into its leather-focused or luxury trims.
Highlights
The Mid-Level trim level — known as CXL, Leather, or Essence — is the Enclave’s main comfort upgrade, centered on leather-appointed seating and a more polished everyday cabin.
Best for: Shoppers who value heated leather seating and added convenience but do not need the upper trims’ richer luxury equipment.
Highlights
Generally adds leather-appointed seating, richer front-seat adjustment, and additional parking or safety help over the entry trim.
104 in stock
The Sport Styling trim level — Sport Touring — gives the Enclave a darker, more athletic appearance while retaining the family space and core technology of Preferred.
Best for: Drivers who like the Enclave’s practical layout but want blacked-out details and a sportier cabin look without chasing extra power.
Highlights
Adds gloss-black exterior details, sport-themed cabin trim, and more controlled suspension tuning; its emphasis is appearance rather than a major mechanical change.
5 in stock
The Premium Features trim level — Premium — is the comfort-and-technology step-up, with upgrades that make long trips and regular third-row use easier.
Best for: Families who use all three rows often and want more seat comfort, better visibility, and stronger cabin audio.
Highlights
Shifts the focus from sporty appearance to cabin comfort with ventilated and massaging front seats, heated second-row seats, and a head-up display.
33 in stock
The Top Tier Luxury trim level — Avenir — is the fullest comfort-focused Enclave, pairing richer seating and audio with a panoramic roof and upgraded suspension.
Best for: Shoppers who want the Enclave’s most luxurious family-travel experience and the broadest set of comfort upgrades.
Highlights
Adds a panoramic sunroof, 16-speaker Bose audio, continuous-damping suspension, and added second- and third-row folding convenience over Premium.
25 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Base Model | Sport Styling | Top Tier Luxury | Premium Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | CXL, Essence, Leather104 in stock | CX, Convenience, Preferred, base27 in stock | Sport Touring5 in stock | Avenir25 in stock | Premium33 in stock |
| Badging used over the years | CXL, Leather, Essence | CX, Convenience, Preferred, base | Sport Touring | Avenir | Premium |
| Main identity | Leather-focused comfort | Well-equipped entry model | Darker, sportier appearance | Full luxury treatment | Added comfort and cabin tech |
| Seat treatment | Leather-appointed; heated fronts | Core comfort; heated fronts in some eras | Style is the main upgrade | Massaging front; heated second row | Ventilated/massaging front; heated second row |
| Visibility technology | Parking and camera aids vary by era | Varies; surround view on Preferred | Surround-view camera | Head-up display | Surround view + head-up display |
| Signature audio | Not a defining upgrade | 6-speaker on CX; Bose 12 on newer Preferred | Bose 12-speaker | Bose 16-speaker | Bose 10-speaker |
| Ride and cabin emphasis | Quiet cabin treatment | Quiet, comfort-focused | More controlled suspension tuning | Continuous-damping suspension | Long-trip comfort |
| Three-row convenience | Roomy three-row mission | Family-focused three-row layout | Family layout retained | One-touch second row + power-folding third | Power-folding third row |
Since the 2025 redesign, the lineup has consisted of Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. Preferred is the well-equipped starting point, Sport Touring adds a darker look, and Avenir is the comfort-focused top trim.
Preferred has been used in more than one Enclave era. On 2025-and-newer models, it is the well-equipped starting trim, with the 30-inch display, heated front seats, Bose audio, a hands-free liftgate, and broad driver-assistance features.
Sport Touring is the style-focused trim on 2025-and-newer Enclaves. It keeps the roomy cabin and core technology of Preferred while adding black exterior details, sport-themed cabin trim, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and firmer ride tuning.
Avenir has been the Enclave’s top luxury trim since the 2018 redesign. Equipment varies by year, but newer versions emphasize richer seating, upgraded ride control, stronger Bose audio, a panoramic roof, and added second- and third-row convenience.
Essence is the main mid-level trim on many 2018-2024 Enclaves. In its later years, it combines leather-appointed seating, heated front seats, wireless phone integration, a hands-free liftgate, and a broad safety suite without the extra comfort hardware of Premium.
On 2025-and-newer Enclaves, Sport Touring mainly adds appearance and ride changes over Preferred. It brings black exterior trim, sport-themed interior details, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and more controlled suspension tuning, but not a stronger engine.
On 2025-and-newer models, Sport Touring is the darker, style-focused trim, while Avenir is the luxury-focused one. Avenir adds features such as massaging front seats, a panoramic roof, heated second-row seats, upgraded audio, and more advanced ride control.
On 2025-and-newer Enclaves, Avenir adds the major comfort upgrades over Preferred. Highlights include massaging front seats, a panoramic roof, heated second-row seats, a 16-speaker Bose system, a head-up display, and easier second- and third-row folding.
On later second-generation models, Premium builds on Essence with comfort and visibility upgrades. It adds ventilated and massaging front seats, heated second-row seats, a head-up display, upgraded Bose audio, a 360-degree camera, and a power-folding third row.
On 2018-2024 Enclaves, Premium is the comfort-and-tech upgrade, while Avenir adds a more luxurious presentation. Newer examples distinguish Avenir with features such as a panoramic roof, stronger Bose audio, richer trim, and continuous ride-adjusting suspension.
On first-generation Enclaves, Convenience covers the core family basics, while Leather is the comfort and safety step up. Leather adds leather-appointed seats, a heated steering wheel, driver memory, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
On early first-generation Enclaves, CX is the simpler entry trim and CXL is the more upscale version. CXL adds leather seating, heated power front seats, driver memory, remote start, rear parking help, and a rearview camera.
Preferred is the straightforward pick on 2025-and-newer models, while Essence fills that role on many 2018-2024 examples. Convenience or CX is the simpler choice among older first-generation Enclaves. Exact equipment still varies by year.
On 2025-and-newer Enclaves, massaging front seats are an Avenir feature. On many 2020-2024 second-generation models, both Premium and Avenir include them. Check the exact model year because the feature was not fitted throughout every trim’s full run.
No. The 30-inch combined instrument and infotainment display arrived with the 2025 redesign and is fitted across that newer three-trim lineup. Earlier Enclaves use smaller, separate displays, including an 8-inch touchscreen on later second-generation models.