The 2022 Buick Enclave receives a midcycle refresh with the following changes and updates.
Model Line
- Deletion of Preferred FWD trim level
Exterior
- Deletion of three exterior color options:
- Satin Steel Metallic (G9K)
- Dark Slate Metallic (GPA)
- Red Quartz Tintcoat (GPJ)
- Addition of three exterior color options:
- Sage Metallic (G6N)
- Emperor Blue Metallic (GA0)
- Cherry Red Tintcoat (GSK)
- Exterior mirrors (DYX) replace exterior mirrors (DNP) on Premium and Avenir trim levels
- Both mirrors continue to be body-color and power-folding with integrated turn signals and driver-side auto-dimming feature, but the memory recall function is bundled as part of Memory Package (AAB) for the 2022 model year
- By comparison, the 2021 model year bundled the mirror memory feature as part of the mirror RPO Code (DNP)
- Deletion of three wheels
- 18-inch Painted aluminum wheels (RQK)
- 20-inch Aluminum wheels with premium Pearl Nickel finish (SME)
- 20-inch Polished aluminum wheels (SQ7)
- Addition of three wheels
- 18-inch Aluminum wheels (Q7B)
- 20-inch Aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish (SUO)
- 20-inch Chrome wheels, LPO (SNT)
- Addition of enhanced Avenir design headlamps (UWN)
- Included and only available with the (CWM) Avenir Technology Package
- All 2022 Buick Enclave models, including the Avenir, make use of standard LED headlamps (T4L). As first reported by GM Authority, the Avenir’s optional headlamps (UWN) have a different lens treatment to better integrate with the Avenir’s fascia design, but not deliver any additional functionality.
- Addition of front intermittent Rainsense wipers (CE1)
- Included and only available on Avenir as standard
- Prior model years did not include or offer Rainsense wipers
- LPO-level changes:
- Deletion of wheel locks, includes 4 locks and 1 key, LPO (SFE)
- Addition of bright center caps with bright (monochrome) Buick Tri-Shield logo, LPO (5ZB)
- Addition of bright center caps with colored Buick Tri-Shield logo, LPO (5ZH)
- Addition of black rear license plate applique, LPO (5ZH)
Interior
- Addition of Audio system, 8-inch diagonal Buick Infotainment System with Navigation (IOU)
- Optional on Essence trim level, standard on Premium and Avenir trims
- Replaces Buick Infotainment System with Navigation (IOT)
- Addition of Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- Standard on all trim levels
- Addition of Head-Up Display (UV6)
- Standard on Premium and Avenir
- Addition of Rear Pedestrian Alert (UKK)
- Available on Essence only when equipped with HD Surround Vision (UV2), standard on Premium and Avenir
- Addition of pollutant and fine dust air filter (K6L)
- Addition of foldable cargo organizer, LPO (SD3)
- Deletion of leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accent (N30)
- Replaced with leather-wrapped steering wheel without wood trim (NP5)
- Previously standard on Avenir trim for 2021 model year
Mechanical
- No changes
Packages
- Addition of Experience Buick Package (PCJ) which includes:
- Power-sliding moonroof (C3U)
- 20-inch polished aluminum wheels (SUB)
- Optional on Essence and Premium trim levels
- Indirectly replaces Sun and Sites Package (PDW)
- Addition of Technology Package (PQA) which includes:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (KSG)
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking (UGN)
- Rear Camera Mirror (DRZ)
- HD Surround Vision (UV2)
- Rear Pedestrian Alert (UKK)
- Optional on Essence trim level
- Addition of Buick Driver Confidence Plus Package (PDD) which includes:
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (UHX)
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (UKC)
- Following Distance Indicator (UE4)
- Forward Collision Alert (UEU)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (UFG)
- Front Pedestrian Braking (UKJ)
- Headlamp control, IntelliBeam auto high beam (TQ5)
- Front and Rear Park Assist (UD5), replacing Rear Park Assist (UD7) on Essence
- Automatic Emergency Braking (UHY)
- Standard on all trim levels
- Replaces Safety Package (B26) on Essence trim level
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
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