Buick Enclave 2nd Gen (2018-2024)
Clean-sheet redesign. LGX V6 (310 hp), nine-speed automatic. Avenir trim is genuinely premium.
GM C1XX platform shared with Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia second-gen. LGX 3.6L V6 NA (310 hp / 266 lb-ft). Nine-speed Hydra-Matic 9T65 automatic. FWD with optional Twin-Clutch AWD. Three rows seating six (second-row captains, standard) or seven (second-row bench, optional). Tow capacity 5,000 lb. Avenir trim added 2018 — Buick's premium top trim with quilted semi-aniline leather, Alcantara headliner, premium 14-speaker Bose audio, exclusive 20-inch wheels, unique grille. Standard equipment from mid-cycle includes IntelliLink with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, tri-zone climate, and ProPilot-equivalent driver-assistance suite. 2022 mid-cycle facelift updated styling, IntelliLink infotainment, and added more standard safety. Production at GM Lansing Delta Township. The Avenir trim is genuinely premium — reviewers consistently rate it competitive with Acura MDX Type S Advance and Lincoln Aviator Black Label.
Strengths
- Avenir trim is genuinely premium
- LGX V6 (310 hp)
- Nine-speed automatic
- AWD optional
- Six-passenger captains-seat configuration available
Weaknesses
- Cabin tech catching up by mid-cycle
- Direct-injection carbon build-up potential
- Tow capacity limited (5,000 lb)
- No diesel or hybrid offered
- Buick brand still recovering
Notable tech
- LGX 3.6L V6 NA (310 hp)
- Nine-speed 9T65 automatic
- Twin-Clutch AWD optional
- Avenir quilted leather trim
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- Bose premium audio (Avenir)
Common issues
- Direct-injection carbon build-up
- Nine-speed automatic shift quality on early cars
- IntelliLink infotainment occasional freezes
- Power liftgate motor failures
- Climate control HVAC actuator failures
Used-market budget
$32,000
2018-2020 cars $22-32k. 2021-2022 cars $30-40k. 2023-2024 Avenir $40-48k+. Avenir trim worth the premium for the genuinely premium interior.
