GM Authority has obtained photos of the all-new 2025 Buick Enclave in the flesh with no camouflage. It unsurprisingly wears the new corporate face of Buick that we’ve seen permeate throughout the brand’s smaller crossovers like the Envision, Encore GX, and Envista. The flagship Enclave is the last Buick model to adopt the new design language.
The body of the new Enclave is decidedly boxier than the soft, flowing curves of the outgoing model. It gives the Buick Enclave a closer family resemblance to the Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, and smaller Cadillac XT6. Another interesting touch is the spoiler integrated into the middle of the liftgate, which should help with aerodynamics and make minor improvements to efficiency and cabin noise.
Previous reports elsewhere on the web, based on camouflaged photos of the 2025 Buick Enclave, claimed that it would shrink to the size of the Cadillac XT6. However, these new photos confirm that it will remain on the long-wheelbase version of the C1 platform, which will continue to make it one of the roomiest crossovers in its class.
The relatively small wheels on this test mule tell us that this is most likely the Preferred trim. As per the Y trim level strategy that’s been making its way through Buick and GM at large, Preferred will be the base trim, while the sport-styled Sport Touring (ST) and luxurious Avenir trims will be slotted above it.
Judging by some of the updates we’ve seen in the officially unveiled, all-new 2024 Chevy Traverse and 2024 GMC Acadia, we can make a few predictions about what to expect in the 2025 Buick Enclave. One big update we’re expecting is the availability of the Super Cruise hands-free driving system. Another safe bet is an Avenir trim comparable to the GMC Acadia Denali, which has luxurious features like a unique appearance package with available 22-inch wheels, an 8-inch head-up display, leather seating for the first two rows, and power-folding third-row seats.
Power for the all-new 2025 Buick Enclave will come from the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 engine mated to the GM 8-speed automatic transmission. Under the hood of the new Acadia and Traverse, this engine develops 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. We expect the same specs for the Buick. Naturally, front-wheel drive will be standard, and all-wheel drive will be optional.
In spy shots of the new Enclave’s interior, we saw a widescreen display housing the infotainment screen and digital gauge cluster similar to those found in the Cadillac Lyriq. We were also grateful to see tactile climate control switches placed in a nice horizontal arrangement in the center stack.
Keep an eye out for an official unveiling of the 2025 Buick Enclave in the coming weeks, with availability following shortly after that.
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Minor changes compared to the refreshed 2025 model year.
Same enhancements as with the U.S.-market model.
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I think Buick did a very good design application on the current Envision Avenir. It’s artractive, nicely sculpted and hides the normally huge wheel wells with rubber, not air. I must admit; I bought one. And love it.
That's a fair reaction (but from my POV, not one that can't be overcome)! However, we will see what they're like in person. Through pictures on this website, I HATED the the new Encore GX. I loved the previous styling and was a very strong seller. Almost bought one myself. Then when I started getting the new 2024s in, and saw the design up close and in person... my thoughts changed drastically!
I am now going through the same process with he Envision as I think the 2023 is absolutely incredible and hate the pictures of the new one. Eagerly waiting to get one on the lot to see how I feel then.
The current Enclave looks good, but is also tired and visually falling behind the competition. They're not an easy sell anymore though the interior is top-notch. We will see it in person when it arrives... For many it will be hit and miss according to this comment section, but it will likely now appeal to a younger demographic, try to win more customers from Toyota and Hyundai. For now though, I will hold my breath.
Haven't driven one unfortunately but many reviewers say it drives quite nice. I did drive a CX-9. Though it was only a turbo 4 (big difference from a Turbo I6 mild hybrid) it was a nice driving vehicle. Pretty much every Mazda I have driven are quite nice. Atleast compared to more appliance like cars like Toyotas. As for the Enclave, well I have its platform mate, the Cadillac XT5. The XT5 drives fantastic. I can't see GM compromising on the ride quality if anything. I just feel the black cladding ruined this car for me. It just doesn't go with the aesthetics of this styling theme.
Hopefully the black cladding can be taken off
85ZingoGTR: You mean XT6. The XT6, Traverse, Enclave and Acadia are related. (Technically, I guess the Blazer as well.) XT5 had 1 true platform mate - the long gone SAAB 94x. (And a fantastic vehicle that was!) I think it is loosely based the Equinox/Terrain.
That's why they offer the Avenir.