5 Reasons Why The 2025 Buick Enclave Is A Fabulous Family Car

The 2025 Buick Enclave is all-new this year with an upscale design that includes the new Buick tri-shield logo that debuted on the Encore GX as well as more features. This marks the third generation of this three-row SUV that sits just above the two-row Buick Envision.




The Enclave also has an upgraded interior with more creature comforts and improved technology, along with a new, fuel-efficient engine. What hasn’t changed is Buick’s commitment to providing a premium experience for its customers. Here are five things that make the 2025 Buick Enclave a top pick for family life.

2025 Buick Enclave

Engine
2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder Gas

Horsepower
328 hp

Torque
326 lb-ft

Transmission
8-speed automatic

Drivetrain
FWD | AWD

Enhanced Interior Space and Comfort

One of the first things you’ll notice when you step into the 2025 Enclave is the new interior, which includes not just new materials but a new layout. Buick redesigned the cabin to create more legroom in the second and third rows, making it easier to lounge on road trips and more accommodating for taller adults. The seats themselves are upgraded, too, with available heated and ventilated front seats and a heated second row.


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Cargo space is optimized with a third row that folds down more easily than before for a quick transition from carrying the kids to carrying cargo. The Enclave also boasts a maximum tow rating of up to 5,000 pounds for the big stuff. The attention to detail inside along with maximizing cargo room makes this a truly family-friendly SUV.

2025 Buick Enclave Interior Dimensions

Seating Capacity

Up to 7 seats

1st Row

2nd Row

3rd Row

Headroom

42.6 inches

39.96 inches

38.27 inches

Legroom

44.29 inches

41.46 inches

32.13 inches

Behind 1st Row

Behind 2nd Row

Behind 3rd Row

Cargo Volume

97.5 cubic feet

57.1 cubic feet

22.9 cubic feet

A Major Tech Upgrade


The infotainment system in the 2025 Enclave gets a big upgrade with a curved 30-inch display screen that houses both the digital instrument cluster and the infotainment touchscreen. It delivers crisp visuals and good touch responsiveness with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s an intuitive system that actually understands voice commands even with the sounds of kids in the back.

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There’s a standard 12-speaker Bose audio system that becomes 16 speakers on the top Avenir trim. An abundance of USB ports, even for the third row, ensures everyone’s devices stay powered up. An optional rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens allows for two different shows or games to be watched simultaneously to help eliminate squabbles.

Advanced Safety Features


Safety is a priority when in a family vehicle, and the Enclave comes equipped with an advanced suite of safety technologies. New standard features include blind zone steering assist, intersection automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, and lane keep assist with departure warning. Rear seat reminders, to help prevent anyone or anything from being left in the rear seats, and reverse automatic braking are also standard features.

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The Enclave is also the first Buick to feature Super Cruise. This hands-free driver assistance technology is available on all three trims of the Enclave and makes long trips easier. It covers roughly 750,000 miles of roads in the US and Canada and is continually expanding and improving to provide a better experience for the driver.

Improved Fuel Efficiency

2025 Buick Enclave engine
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The new Enclave comes with a new engine that’s more fuel-efficient. Under the hood is a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that delivers 328 horsepower with 326 lb-ft of torque. This is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which provides smooth shifts even under hard acceleration.

2025 Buick Enclave Engine Options

Engine

2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder

Transmission

Eight-speed automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or AWD

Power

328 hp

Torque

326 lb-ft

Models equipped with all-wheel drive get an EPA-estimated 19/24/21 mpg city/highway/combined. The figures get even better with front-wheel drive with an EPA estimate of 20/27/23 mpg respectively. This is a big vehicle, but those numbers make it easier for the family to stay on budget when gas prices rise.


Three Well-Priced Trims

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The 2025 Buick Enclave is available in a range of three trims. Even in its base form, it is an attractive vehicle with good standard features in keeping with its premium status. The base Preferred FWD is $45,000, not including $1,395 destination, with a small increase to $47,400 for the Sport Touring. The Avenir takes a big jump to $58,000, but so does the number of features on this trim.

Avenir is a sub-brand within the Buick lineup reserved for its top offerings with the most luxurious interiors and more standard features. On the Enclave, this trim includes continuous damping control, which improves the ride to further enhance its appeal. It makes a noticeable difference in the ride quality, especially on rough pavement.


The 2025 Buick Enclave combines luxury, technology, safety, and efficiency in a versatile package well-suited to family life. Whether that’s running the kids to school or practice, vacation road trips, or weekend adventures, the Enclave is a great SUV for families.

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