Avenir AWD
What the Avenir adds over the Essence
| Spec | Essence | Avenir |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4359 lbs | 4685 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4359 lbs | 4685 lbs |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 gal | 21.7 gal |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut independent with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut independent with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar; Premium Suspension with continuously variable real-time damping |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent with auxiliary spring aids and hollow stabilizer bar | Five-link independent with auxiliary spring aids and hollow stabilizer bar; Premium Suspension with continuously variable real-time damping |
| Tire size | P225/65R18 | P255/55R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, HD Surround Vision, Head-Up Display, Rear Camera Mirror, Rear Pedestrian Alert
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 97.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 57.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 23.6 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 69.9 in |
| Overall length | 204.8 in |
| Overall width | 78.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3600 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6L DOHC with direct injection and automatic stop/start |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 310 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 42.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.5 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 62.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut independent with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar; Premium Suspension with continuously variable real-time damping |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent with auxiliary spring aids and hollow stabilizer bar; Premium Suspension with continuously variable real-time damping |
Tires
| Tire size | P255/55R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4685 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4685 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety23 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front Pedestrian Braking (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
- Forward Collision Alert (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
- Dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front passenger
- Lane Departure Warning (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
- Lane Keep Assist (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
- Roof-rail side-impact airbags for all rows in outboard seating positions
- Side-impact airbags for driver and front passenger; driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- IntelliBeam automatic high beam control (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Passenger Sensing System
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
- Traction control (part of StabiliTrak)
- Tire Pressure Monitor System with Tire Fill Alert
Infotainment1 std · 0 opt
- Head-Up Display
Powertrain1 std · 1 opt
- AWD (available) optional
- FWD (standard)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Enclave. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Avenir
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Buick Enclave Avenir add over the Essence?
Against the Essence, 6 features become standard that the Essence does not and 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.