mmarshall

Well, here's Buick's new American-market flagship, totally redesigned for 2025, with the now-becoming-ubiquitous Wildcat-inspired shark-nose front end. There have been recent spy-shots with the camouflage, but this is the first published shot I've seen without a disguise. It's odd, though (???), that there are no Buick logos on the front or rear ends....the article, from GMAuthority, doesn't even mention that.

There are no shots of the interior yet, but it's a safe bet that you will see the new wide screen on the dash that is in the latest Encore GX and Envista.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02...see-it-photos/

Here’s The 2025 Buick Enclave Before You’re Supposed To See It: Photos

BY GM AUTHORITY STAFF

• — FEB 26, 2024

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.

mmarshall

As a 2025 model, the new Enclave may (?) actually beat the "new" shark-faced 2024 Envision (below) to market....which will not be released until late this year. 2023 Envisions are still being sold.

Toys4RJill

Was the auto show. BUICK was there.

too bad, so sad. The Buick brand is DEAD

I would rather just buy a Chevrolet

mmarshall

Well, you apparantly saw the show in Toronto. The Buick brand may be dying in Canada, but it still has some life in the U.S. My only complaint is that it is going to soon be an all-electric brand here. No other all-new model-lines after the Envista are going to be introduced in the U.S. with gas engines. It's going to be like Tesla LOL.

Margate330

I think it looks ok.

​​​​​Does this have the 3 banger in it like the encore?

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

being a huge 3 row crossover, i hope not!

i think it looks very 'generic', but fine.

mmarshall

No. It is too large for the Encore's turbo-three, According to the article, it will use a 2.5L Turbo-4 and 8-speed transmission. Apparantly the 3.6L normally-aspirated V6 and 9-speed is gone.

mmarshall

Relax......like I told Margate, it's getting a turbo 4.

All of the new Buicks are adopting that shark-nose front end and wide info-screen on the dash. Not my favorite design, but I've seen worse.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

looks so yesterday...



thanks for the advice, i don't need to relax, of course i knew it wouldn't have a lawnmower engine.

SW17LS

Will be a decent rental car

TangoRed

This is the worst application of Buick's new styling theme yet. I think it looks bad and bland at the same time, which is an achievement. Straight to the Enterprise rental lot with you, I say.

SW17LS

It'll blend right in!

Striker223

At least the 3.6 is eliminated from one more car. I hate that thing

mmarshall

Actually, that is (more or less) what Chevys are for. Buicks are generally a step above Chevies on the premium-ladder.

mmarshall

I had a 3.6L in my Lacrosse. and it ran like a gem....smooth, silky, and with plenty of torque. The only reason i traded that car was that it was too large for my current driving needs, too low to the ground, and too bulky for easy maneuvering/parking.