2023 Buick Enclave Review

Name: 2023 Buick Enclave
Brand: Buick

Price Range: $24,999 - $40,998

Buick Enclave Avenir 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

Good

7.8

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2023 Buick Enclave is refreshed for 2022. Along with a sleeker and more cohesive exterior design, the update comes with a slew of new technology features. The enhancements bolster its desirability somewhat, though a relatively high price — especially in the face of serious competition from Hyundai and Kia — means it's still not a must-have.

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Pros

Generous cargo and passenger room
Quiet and smooth ride
Plenty of standard features
Lots of device charging solutions

Cons

Pricier than non-luxury rivals, but cabin materials aren't much nicer
Thirstier than V6-powered competitors

What's new

The Enclave returns with no significant changes
Part of the second Enclave generation introduced for 2018

Overview

Written by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

12/7/2022

The 2023 Buick Enclave is a midsize three-row SUV with seating for seven passengers. In this class of vehicles, the Enclave earns praise for its generous interior and cargo space, quiet and comfortable ride, and long list of standard features. In 2022, the Enclave received several updates that include freshened styling, interior updates and more standard technology features. As a result, the 2023 Buick Enclave sees only minor changes.

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2023 Buick Enclave
Essence 4dr SUV
$27,299
great price
$3,336 below market
- 45,020 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Lindsay Chevrolet (31 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
Moonstone Gray Metallic 2023 Buick Enclave Essence EssenceAWD, 3rd Row All-Weather Floor Mats, All-Weather Cargo Mat (LPO), All-Weather Floor Mats, ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GAEVAKW6PJ198426
Stock: HPL8889
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-29-2025
2023 Buick Enclave
Essence 4dr SUV
$30,500
good price
$1,876 below market
- 42,618 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Stoler Chevrolet Buick (46 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Owings Mills, MD
2023 Buick Enclave Essence Emperor Blue Metallic 9-Speed Automatic AWD 3.6L V6 SIDI VVTCARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX.BLUETOOTH, BACK UP CAMERA, NAVIG...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GAEVAKW9PJ103485
Stock: BC0272
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-28-2026

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The Enclave occupies a tenuous space between luxury and non-luxury three-row SUVs. As such, rivals like the impressive Hyundai Palisade and stylish Mazda CX-9 can be had for less money, while luxury models like the Acura MDX and Lincoln Navigator offer a more luxurious experience for not considerably more money. To see if the Enclave hits the sweet spot for what you need in a three-row SUV, check out our Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

Good

7.8

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Buick Enclave on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Enclave drive? The Buick Enclave's driving dynamics are typical of what you'll find in the three-row crossover SUV segment. The 3.6-liter V6 has plenty of power, even though the 7.5-second 0-60 mph time of our all-wheel-drive Avenir test vehicle was just average for the class. (A front-wheel-drive version hit 60 mph in a more respectable 7.0 seconds.) The brakes are smooth and easy to control, but it took a long 136 feet to stop from 60 mph. The steering is light at low speeds and offers good high-speed stability, but it becomes ponderous in switchbacks.

There are some bright notes here. Our test vehicle's adaptive dampers worked to keep the Enclave level in tight corners. The transmission was also faultless — shifts are smooth and the transmission always seemed to be in the right gear.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Enclave? Most three-row SUVs offer good comfort in the first two rows, and the Enclave is no exception. Though the leather itself is a little stiff, the seats have good cushioning. There's even a rudimentary massaging function on all but the base trim. All passengers are treated to nice seat and armrest padding throughout the cabin. Air vents for every row are a plus, and seat heating and ventilation functions work quite well.

The Enclave offers stellar ride quality with or without the optional adaptive suspension, and the cabin is very well insulated from outside noise.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Enclave's simple cabin layout may be a bit boring, but it's also easy to use. An abundance of room and the ability to slide the second-row captain's chairs make for a very comfortable interior. Getting in and out of the first- or second-row seats is a cinch thanks to the Enclave's relatively low ride height. Entering the third row isn't terrible, but only the passenger-side second-row chair has an easy-release mechanism. The system is bizarrely absent on the driver's side seat. Third-row room is pretty good, but the Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas are more adult-friendly.

Front visibility is good, but the high window sill hampers the view out of the rear quarter window. The optional bird's-eye view camera system helps you avoid fixed objects when parking or backing out of spaces.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The refreshed-for-2022 Enclave goes all-in on smartphone connectivity. Six USB ports, a wireless charging pad, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all standard, so the base level of equipment is much more comprehensive than you get on most other three-row SUVs. The optional Bose audio system is pretty crisp and has decent bass, while the navigation system is easy to learn even if the graphics are a little dated.

Every Enclave comes with an impressive suite of safety features, including blind-spot monitoring and the nifty safety alert seat, which vibrates the driver's seat when safety aids are triggered. Adaptive cruise control is more widely available through the trim lineup and works pretty well. Even so, we wish Super Cruise was an option. The only blemish on the tech front is the voice controls. Almost every request had to be input multiple times before the system understood. We also experienced a persistent glitch where the voice control system would activate randomly.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? If cargo space is what you need, then the Enclave is your class champion. By the numbers, it has a huge cargo area (23.6 cubic feet) behind the rear seats and a whopping 97.4 cubic feet with all the rows folded. Our test vehicle featured electronically folding third-row seats, which is a nice convenience.

The cabin features a decent amount of small-item storage throughout, with the most usable space probably the two-tier center armrest bin. The bonus storage compartment underneath the shifter is made possible by Buick's fully electronic shifter. There's plenty of room for car seats. And the car seat anchors on either of the captain's chairs are fairly accessible but not as easy to find as they are on some other Buick vehicles.

Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA rates the all-wheel-drive Enclave at 20 mpg combined (17 city/25 highway), which is slightly lower than most of its peers. However, it managed 22.4 mpg on our test loop, which is better than some rivals — including the Ford Explorer 2.3T, Dodge Durango and Hyundai Palisade — that have superior fuel economy estimates. However, the Enclave is thirstier on our loop than the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Mazda CX-9, to the tune of roughly 2 mpg.

Value

7/10

Is the Enclave a good value? The Enclave's starting price of around $45,000 is smack dab in the middle between the base price of luxury and non-luxury three-row SUVs. However, it only costs a little more than the mechanically similar Chevrolet Traverse, and the Buick's cleaner design and slightly more upscale materials are worth the upgrade. Our fully loaded 2022 Avenir tester ($61,140) is indeed a nice vehicle, but you can get an almost identically equipped Acura MDX for a couple extra thousand dollars. Overall, the Enclave is neither outrageously priced nor heavy on value.

The four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty is better than average, and the six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty is even more generous. The first scheduled maintenance visit is complimentary.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The Enclave is a bit of a dark horse. It is surprisingly well rounded, with high levels of comfort and a healthy set of standard features. But it doesn't strike us as a vehicle people are aspiring to own, especially not at the asking price — unless you're in the market for a Chevrolet Traverse but want something that looks a bit sharper.

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2023 Buick Enclave trim level differences

The 2023 Buick Enclave is offered in three trims: Essence, Premium and Avenir. All models come with a 3.6-liter V6 engine (310 horsepower, 266 lb-ft) that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional on all trims. The Enclave can accommodate seven passengers, with the second row featuring two captain's chairs and a three-seat 60/40-split folding bench in the third row.

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Comes well appointed with feature highlights that include: Compare the 2023 Buick Enclave trim levels in-depth.

Which Enclave trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the Essence trim because of its long list of standard features and more affordable price. If you have a bit of extra money to spend, the Premium trim, one step above Essence, adds some really nice-to-have features, such as ventilated seats, a head-up display and a surround-view camera system.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$191/mo

$258/mo

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Reliability

The 2023 Buick Enclave has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, ranks it #25 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average

#25 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$574/yr

vs. $485/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Frequency

1.24x/yr

vs. 1.18x/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Severity

17.4%

vs. 13.5%
for Average Midsize SUV

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2023 Buick Enclave

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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2023 Enclave Features & Specs

Trim:

Essence

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$44,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$191/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Enclave models:

Following Distance Indicator: Uses the radar cruise control system to let the driver know if the Enclave is following the car ahead too closely.
Lane Change and Blind Zone Alert: Alerts drivers of fast-approaching cars in adjacent lanes. Also warns drivers if there's a vehicle in a blind spot.
Safety Alert Seat: Warns the driver of a lane departure or imminent collision by vibrating the seat in the direction of the threat.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat4 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover16.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Acceptable
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2023 Buick Enclave Review

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Overview

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2023 Buick Enclave trim level differences

Which Enclave trim does Edmunds recommend?

Cost to Drive

Reliability

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

Recalls

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