Buick is gearing up to launch its next-generation Enclave and on Monday, the automaker gave a first look at sketches of the vehicle’s design.
The redesigned Enclave will debut later this year as a 2025 style for the U. S. market. It represents the third generation of the nameplate and will most likely stick to a familiar formula of combining a gasoline powertrain with a midsize SUV chassis giant enough to accommodate third-row seats.
The advancements point to a bolder, more sculptural design language than what we see in the existing Enclave. Buick first brought this look in 2022 with its Wildcat EV concept and has since transferred it to production models like the Envision and Envista compact crossovers unveiled for 2024. .
Buick hasn’t provided any technical details for the new Enclave, but the vehicle will likely be similar to the redesigned Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia SUVs unveiled for 2024. That means the existing Enclave’s 3. 6-liter V6 will likely be replaced. the same 2. 5-liter turbo-4 that powers the Traverse and Acadia.
2025 Buick Enclave Trailer
The engine delivers a stout 328 hp in the Acadia, up 18 hp on the power rating of the current Enclave’s V-6. It likely will be paired with an 8-speed automatic. Depending on the grade, it will offer front- or all-wheel drive. Towing capacity should be around 5,000 pounds.
Buick hasn’t said whether there are plans to electrify the Enclave with a hybrid or fully electric option. Buick offers some electric vehicles in China, though it doesn’t have any available in the U.S. just yet. That will change soon as Buick has previously confirmed it will have two Ultium-based EVs on sale in the U.S. by the end of 2024, both of them SUVs. Buick’s full lineup is expected to consist of EVs as soon as 2030.
Not everyone has Buick’s electrification plans. Buick leader Duncan Aldred revealed last month that Buick lost nearly part of its U. S. dealerships through the end of 2023 after owners agreed to a takeover of General Motors as an option to invest in electric vehicles. Specific updates and education for your stores.