2026 Buick Enclave in Georgetown, TX at Don Hewlett Buick

2026 Model Year · Preferred Trim

Enclave Preferred

Buick's three-row family SUV, built for Georgetown drivers who want seven-passenger room, a genuinely quiet cabin, and a 30-inch ultrawide display - all starting with the well-equipped Preferred trim.

328hp 2.5L Turbo, Standard
22mpg EPA Combined, FWD
7seats Three Rows, Captain's Chairs
$48,395 Preferred Starting MSRP
Where Preferred Fits In

The Smart Starting Point
In The Enclave Lineup

The 2026 Buick Enclave comes in three trims - Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir - all sharing the same 2.5L turbocharged engine, 8-speed automatic, and 5,000-lb towing capacity. Preferred is the trim most reviewers point to as the value pick: it already includes the 30-inch ultrawide display, 20-inch wheels, second-row captain's chairs, heated front seats, and tri-zone climate control most buyers assume they'd have to pay extra for.

Front-wheel drive is standard on every Enclave trim, with all-wheel drive available across the board for roughly $2,000 more. That means a Preferred buyer isn't locked out of AWD - they simply aren't paying for it unless they want it.

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Trims, Pricing & MPG

How Preferred Compares
Across The Enclave Lineup

All three 2026 Enclave trims share the same 2.5L turbocharged engine and 8-speed automatic. Pricing and MPG below reflect front-wheel-drive configuration; adding available all-wheel drive raises MSRP by roughly $2,000 per trim and slightly lowers highway/combined MPG.

01 Preferred
$48,395 20 City / 25 Hwy / 22 Combined
02 Sport Touring
$51,895 20 City / 25 Hwy / 22 Combined
03 Avenir
$61,995 20 City / 24 Hwy / 21 Combined (AWD)

Starting MSRP shown excludes destination, taxes, title, license, dealer fees, and options. Enclave Preferred sits roughly $3,500 below Sport Touring and about $13,600 below Avenir at MSRP - a gap driven mainly by wheel design, interior materials, and audio/comfort upgrades rather than a different engine. Published pricing and EPA figures vary somewhat by source and change over the model year; contact Don Hewlett Buick for exact pricing and current window-sticker MPG on in-stock units.

Trim Starting MSRP EPA MPG (FWD) What You Gain Over Preferred
Preferred $48,395 20 / 25 / 22 Baseline trim - 30-in. ultrawide display, 20-in. chrome-look wheels, Bose 12-speaker audio, tri-zone climate, heated front seats, second-row captain's chairs, standard Trailering Package.
Sport Touring $51,895 20 / 25 / 22 Adds a black mesh grille, 20-in. gloss-black wheels, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and dark-themed interior accents for a sportier look at the same core capability.
Avenir $61,995 20 / 24 / 21 (AWD standard content) Adds 22-in. Pearl Nickel wheels, quilted leather-appointed seating, ventilated/massaging front seats, heated second-row seats, a 16-speaker Bose Performance system, and a panoramic moonroof.

Standard On Preferred

What Enclave Preferred
Comes With

Everything below is standard on the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred trim.

2.5L Turbo, 328 HP

328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque paired with an 8-speed automatic and standard front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available for about $2,000 more.

30-Inch Ultrawide Display

A massive 30-inch diagonal ultrawide infotainment and instrument display comes standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Driver Assistance Suite

Standard forward collision alert with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning with steering assist.

Room For Seven

22.9 cu. ft. of cargo behind the third row, expanding to 57.1 cu. ft. with it folded and up to 97.5 cu. ft. maximum - plenty for a family of seven and their gear.

Tri-Zone Climate + Heated Seats

Heated, power-adjustable front seats and tri-zone automatic climate control keep every row comfortable, standard on Preferred.

5,000-LB Towing, Standard

Every 2026 Enclave, including Preferred, includes the Trailering Package standard - a factory hitch and heavy-duty cooling for up to 5,000 lbs. of towing.

Interior

QuietTuning,
Everyday Livable

Preferred's cabin uses Buick's QuietTuning technology with active noise cancellation to keep road and engine noise out, paired with synthetic leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and ambient interior lighting.

The 30-inch ultrawide display anchors the dash, with a floating center console, wireless phone charging, and six USB ports spread across all three rows.

  • 30-inch ultrawide infotainment and instrument display, standard
  • Second-row captain's chairs for easy third-row access
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six USB ports
  • Bose 12-speaker audio system, standard on Preferred

Cargo & Towing

Space For The
Whole Family

Enclave offers 22.9 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the third row, growing to 57.1 cu. ft. with that row folded and up to 97.5 cu. ft. maximum with the second and third rows down.

Every trim, Preferred included, comes with the Trailering Package standard - a factory-installed hitch and heavy-duty cooling system supporting up to 5,000 lbs. of towing, plus Hitch View and Hitch Guidance camera assistance.

  • 22.9 cu. ft. cargo space behind the third row
  • Up to 97.5 cu. ft. maximum with rows two and three folded
  • 5,000-lb towing capacity, Trailering Package standard on every trim
  • Curb weight approx. 4,517 lbs. (FWD Preferred)

Safety

A Full Suite,
Standard

Every 2026 Enclave, including Preferred, includes a comprehensive standard driver-assistance suite: forward collision alert with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, blind spot intervention, and front/rear cross-traffic alert.

A 360-degree camera system, rear parking sensors with automatic braking, and automatic high beams round out the standard package. Full current-year IIHS and NHTSA test results for the 2026 Enclave should be confirmed directly, as ratings are still being finalized for this generation.

  • Forward collision alert with pedestrian/bicyclist detection, standard
  • Adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning w/ steering assist
  • 360-degree camera system and rear park assist, standard
  • 2026 IIHS/NHTSA testing still pending - confirm current ratings before publishing claims

By The Numbers

Enclave Preferred Specifications

Figures reflect Buick and EPA published data for the 2026 Enclave Preferred, FWD configuration. See window sticker for VIN-specific ratings.

SpecificationDetail
Powertrain
Engine2.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder, 328 hp / 326 lb-ft (Same Across All Trims)
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD Standard; AWD Available (Approx. $2,000 More)
Towing CapacityUp to 5,000 lbs. (Trailering Package Standard)
Dimensions & Weight
Body Style4-Door, 3-Row SUV
Curb WeightApprox. 4,517 lbs. (FWD)
Cargo & Seating
Seating Capacity7 Passengers (2nd-Row Captain's Chairs)
Cargo, Behind 3rd Row22.9 cu. ft.
Cargo, 3rd Row Folded57.1 cu. ft.
Max Cargo, Rows FoldedUp to 97.5 cu. ft.
Efficiency
EPA Fuel Economy (FWD)20 City / 25 Highway / 22 Combined MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (AWD)20 City / 24 Highway / 21 Combined MPG
Technology
Display30-Inch Diagonal Ultrawide Display, Standard
AudioBose 12-Speaker System, Standard on Preferred
Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Powertrain5 Years / 60,000 Miles

How It Stacks Up

Enclave Preferred vs. the Competition

How the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred compares to the Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride, and Hyundai Palisade on core capability (FWD, base trims).

Enclave Preferred HondaPilot KiaTelluride HyundaiPalisade
Powertrain
Standard Engine 2.5L Turbo I4 3.5L V6 3.8L V6 3.5L V6
Output 328 hp / 326 lb-ft 285 hp / 262 lb-ft 291 hp / 262 lb-ft 287 hp / 260 lb-ft
Efficiency & Cargo
EPA Combined (FWD) 22 MPG Approx. 22 MPG Approx. 22 MPG Approx. 21 MPG
Max Cargo, Seats Folded 97.5 cu. ft. Approx. 87.0 cu. ft. Varies by trim Varies by trim
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs., standard Up to 5,000 lbs. Up to 5,000 lbs. Up to 5,000 lbs.

Competitor figures compiled from Honda, Kia, and Hyundai sources and third-party automotive research sites, and should be treated as approximate - trim-level specs shift frequently across this segment. Enclave Preferred leads this set on cargo volume and standard horsepower. See the pricing table above for how Preferred compares to Sport Touring and Avenir within the Enclave lineup. Figures vary by configuration and are subject to change by each manufacturer. Contact Don Hewlett Buick for exact pricing and availability on in-stock units.

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Common Questions

Enclave Preferred FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about the 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred, pricing, and MPG.

Sport Touring starts around $51,895 - about $3,500 more than Preferred's $48,395 - mainly for blacked-out styling. Avenir starts around $61,995, roughly $13,600 more than Preferred, adding premium leather, upgraded audio, and AWD-focused content.
Preferred is EPA-rated at 20 mpg city / 25 mpg highway / 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive. Adding available all-wheel drive lowers that slightly to 20 city / 24 highway / 21 combined.
Yes. Front-wheel drive is standard on Preferred, and all-wheel drive is available for roughly $2,000 more, the same option pricing offered across the Enclave lineup.
Seven, with second-row captain's chairs and a three-person third-row bench. All three Enclave trims share this same three-row, seven-passenger layout.
Up to 5,000 lbs. The Trailering Package - a factory hitch plus a heavy-duty cooling system - comes standard on every 2026 Enclave trim, including Preferred.
Sport Touring swaps Preferred's chrome-look grille and wheels for a black mesh grille, gloss-black 20-inch wheels, and dark interior accents, plus a flat-bottom steering wheel. Core mechanicals are identical.
Buick covers the 2026 Enclave with a 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, the same coverage across all three trims.
Don Hewlett Buick carries in-stock 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred units and serves buyers from Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, and Austin. View current inventory online or contact the dealership to speak with someone about available units.

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