Buick Enclave sales increased in the United States and Canada but decreased in Mexico during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Buick Enclave Sales - Q4 2023 - United States
In the United States, Buick Enclave deliveries totaled 10,929 units in Q4 2023, an increase of about 42 percent compared to 7,719 units sold in Q4 2022.During the complete 2023 calendar year, Enclave sales increased about 29 percent to 39,411 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2023 / Q4 2022 | Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2023 / YTD 2022 | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENCLAVE | +41.59% | 10,929 | 7,719 | +29.08% | 39,411 | 30,533 |
Buick Enclave Sales - Q4 2023 - Canada
In Canada, Buick Enclave deliveries totaled 650 units in Q4 2023, an increase of about 38 percent compared to 472 units sold in Q4 2022.During the complete 2023 calendar year, Enclave sales increased about 80 percent to 3,195 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2023 / Q4 2022 | Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2023 / YTD 2022 | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENCLAVE | +37.72% | 650 | 472 | +80.00% | 3,195 | 1,775 |
Buick Enclave Sales - Q4 2023 - Mexico
In Mexico, Buick Enclave deliveries totaled 143 units in Q4 2023, a decrease of about 20 percent compared to 179 units sold in Q4 2022.During the complete 2023 calendar year, Enclave sales decreased about 6 percent to 549 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2023 / Q4 2022 | Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2023 / YTD 2022 | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENCLAVE | -20.11% | 143 | 179 | -5.67% | 549 | 582 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Buick Enclave sales moved the Tri-Shield brand’s premium three-row crossover into second place during the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the prior quarter when ranked by sales volume. The Acura MDX maintained the top spot, as it has consistently in this space, in spite of a four percent slip to 12,680 units. The Enclave (see running Buick Enclave sales) moved up to second place with a 42 percent jump to 10,929 units. The segment newcomer, the Lexus TX (see below), already earned third place during its first full quarter on sale with 8,201 deliveries. Meanwhile, the Audi Q7 (see running Audi Q7 sales), placed fourth with a 25 percent bump to 7,483 units. The Infiniti QX60 took fifth with an 11 percent increase to 6,959 units, followed by the Volvo XC90 (see running Volvo XC90 sales), which placed sixth with a 23 percent swell to 6,656 units. The Lincoln Aviator (see running Lincoln Aviator sales), posted an 11 percent bump to 5,875 units, placing seventh and switching spots with the Cadillac XT6Â (see running Cadillac XT6 sales), the Enclave’s corporate cousin, which fell to the back of the pack with a 13 percent drop to 4,955 units.
First-ever 2024 Lexus TX, shown in the 500h F-Sport Performance trim
As mentioned briefly earlier, a new entry joins this space, namely the first-ever 2024 Lexus TX, a three-row crossover that’s a direct rival to the XT6 and Enclave. It replaces the now-discontinued Lexus RX L, a three-row variant of the Lexus RX. The TX is mechanically similar to the first-ever 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, a direct rival to the Chevy Traverse.
Sales Numbers - Premium Three-Row Crossovers - Q4 2023 - USA
| MODEL | Q4 23 / Q4 22 | Q4 23 | Q4 22 | Q4 23 SHARE | Q4 22 SHARE | YTD 23 / YTD 22 | YTD 23 | YTD 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACURA MDX | -4.02% | 12,680 | 13,211 | 20% | 27% | +24.07% | 57,599 | 46,425 |
| BUICK ENCLAVE | +41.59% | 10,929 | 7,719 | 17% | 16% | +29.08% | 39,411 | 30,533 |
| LEXUS TX | * | 8,201 | * | 13% | 0% | * | 8,201 | 0 |
| AUDI Q7 | +25.28% | 7,483 | 5,973 | 12% | 12% | +49.84% | 28,931 | 19,308 |
| INFINITI QX60 | +11.47% | 6,959 | 6,243 | 11% | 13% | +77.29% | 29,383 | 16,573 |
| VOLVO XC90 | +22.92% | 6,656 | 5,415 | 10% | 11% | * | 0 | 0 |
| LINCOLN AVIATOR | +11.25% | 5,875 | 5,281 | 9% | 11% | -29.24% | 15,551 | 21,977 |
| CADILLAC XT6 | -12.47% | 4,955 | 5,661 | 8% | 11% | -4.66% | 19,119 | 20,053 |
| TOTAL | +28.76% | 63,738 | 49,503 | +27.98% | 198,195 | 154,869 |
In terms of segment share, the Enclave posted a 17 percent share, up one percentage point year-over-year. The MDX held a 20 percent segment share, down a segment-worst seven percentage points. The TX earned a 13 percent share in its first sales reporting period. The Q7 maintained a 12 percent share, while the QX60 posted an 11 percent share, down two percentage points. The XC90 followed with a 10 percent share, down one percentage point, and the Aviator held a nine percent share, down two percentage points. The XT6 earned an eight percent share, down three percentage points.
Sales Numbers - GM Segment Sales - Q4 2023 - USA
| MODEL | Q4 23 / Q4 22 | Q4 23 | Q4 22 | YTD 23 / YTD 22 | YTD 23 | YTD 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENCLAVE | +41.59% | 10,929 | 7,719 | +29.08% | 39,411 | 30,533 |
| XT6 | -12.47% | 4,955 | 5,661 | -4.66% | 19,119 | 20,053 |
| TOTAL | +18.71% | 15,884 | 13,380 | +15.70% | 58,530 | 50,586 |
Combining the two GM crossovers in the segment, the Buick Enclave and Cadillac XT6, catapults The General to the top with a cumulative 15,884 deliveries for a 25 percent segment share, accounting for a quarter of all deliveries.
The premium three-row crossover segment grew 29 percent to 63,738 units in Q4 2023, meaning Enclave sales significantly outperformed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
Buick Enclave sales continued a healthy trend that started at the beginning of 2023, placing second once again to finish out the year while also posting the largest gain this quarter among (now) eight entries in the premium three-row crossover segment. Additionally, combining sales of the Enclave with those of the Cadillac XT6 enabled GM to handily command first place by over 3K deliveries to account for a quarter of all deliveries. Yet, the all-new Lexus TX is nipping at the Enclave’s heels right out of the gate even though it just arrived on the scene.
The Enclave’s solid sales performance during Q4 2023 comes in spite of the now-concluded UAW strike that had targeted the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Lansing, Michigan, impacting production through all of October and into November.
Success of the Enclave in the marketplace is even more impressive since it’s one of the oldest products in its segment. Fortunately a next-generation model is on the way, which deliver a solid boost to already healthy sales.
About Buick Enclave
The 2023 Buick Enclave featured minimal changes and updates over the refreshed 2022 Buick Enclave, while the 2024 Buick Enclave serves as the sixth model year of the second-generation crossover. It, too, brings no changes and updates compared to the preceding 2023 model year, with the exception of lower starting prices for some trims.
A year ago in January, Consumer Reports gave the 2023 Buick Enclave a “recommended” rating. Last May, according to a new report from Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book, the Buick Enclave was the most considered luxury vehicle in Q1 2023.
Additionally, this past June, Consumer Reports determined that Buick vehicles are among the least costly to maintain over 10 years.
Next-generation 2025 Buick Enclave design sketch
AÂ next-generation Buick Enclave will arrive in 2024Â as a 2025 model. We got our first look at the next-gen Enclave in a set of spy shots last September, while GM recently teased the 2025 Enclave in a set design sketches.
The next-gen 2025 Buick Enclave will feature an all-new interior headlined by a widescreen infotainment layout in the cockpit. The setup will be somewhat similar to that of the Cadillac Lyriq, while also drawing similarities to the first-ever Buick Envista, the refreshed 2024 Buick Encore GX, and the upcoming refresh of the 2024 Buick Envision.
Furthermore, GM Authority has learned that the 2025 Buick Enclave will offer the award-winning GM Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving assist technology.
Production of the 2024 Enclave kicked off last June and its end was pushed back to January 12th, likely to make up for lost production due to the aforementioned strike.
Next-generation 2025 Buick Enclave prototype
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Buick Enclave sales in Q4 2022, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 78 selling days for Q4 2023 and 78 selling days for Q4 2022
- GM Q4 2023 sales reports:
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Comments
A lot of undisputable positives for the Buick Enclave!
Were it not for the cramped driving position I’d buy one today. I just can’t get around the fact that console cramps me in too tight.
Maybe it has something to do with the Enclave still using the V6.