Avenir FWD
What the Avenir adds over the Essence
| Spec | Essence | Avenir |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4359 lbs | 4469 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4359 lbs | 4469 lbs |
| 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 Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 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 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.5 ft |
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) | 4469 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4469 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
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact
- dual-stage frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger
- roof-rail side-impact for all rows in outboard seating positions
- Front Park Assist
- Rear Park Assist
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Buick Driver Confidence Plus (Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, IntelliBeam automatic high beam control, Front and Rear Park Assist, and Automatic Emergency Braking)
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- IntelliBeam automatic high beam control
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control
- Tire Pressure Monitor System with Tire Fill Alert
Infotainment1 std · 0 opt
- Head-up display
Interior1 std · 0 opt
- Rear Camera Mirror
Exterior0 std · 1 opt
- Advanced Headlight System optional
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 2024 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 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir add over the Essence?
Against the Essence, 6 features become standard that the Essence does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.