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Buick · model year 2026
2026 Buick Enclave FWD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
Against fuel-efficient large SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Buick Enclave FWD is a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and an eight-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined: 20 in city driving and 25 on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,050, with tailpipe emissions of 404 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 22 MPG combined EPA rating
- 25 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive SUV body
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating
- Estimated annual fuel cost is $3,050
- Tailpipe CO2 is 404 grams per mile
- Gasoline powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a front-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Mixed drivers who can use the 25 MPG highway rating Buyers budgeting around $3,050 in annual fuel
The 2026 Buick Enclave FWD fits buyers who want a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Plan around 22 MPG in mixed use, with the rating moving to 20 MPG in city conditions and 25 MPG on the highway. EPA’s $3,050 annual fuel estimate helps set the budget, while 404 grams of tailpipe carbon dioxide per mile describes its emissions. It is a sensible match for drivers comfortable with those fuel figures and this drivetrain layout.
What it is
The 2026 Buick Enclave FWD is a standard sport utility vehicle with two-wheel drive through the front wheels. It uses gasoline, a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. See other Buick cars.
The numbers
The figure to watch is 22 MPG combined. EPA rates it at 20 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. Your result depends on how much of your driving matches those conditions.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates $3,050 in annual fuel cost for the Enclave FWD. Its tailpipe output is 404 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
How it compares
Within a mileage chart, the Enclave FWD is represented by its 22 MPG combined rating. The city and highway figures show the split behind that number: 20 MPG for city use and 25 MPG for highway use.
Who it suits
This Enclave suits a driver looking for an SUV with front-wheel drive and a gasoline powertrain. It makes the most sense for someone who can use its 25 MPG highway rating regularly, while accepting 20 MPG in city driving.
Trade-offs
Highway economy is 5 MPG higher than the city rating, so frequent stop-and-go driving will use more fuel than steady highway travel. The front-wheel-drive layout and gasoline engine define this version's running figures.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Buick Enclave FWD if a gasoline SUV and front-wheel drive fit your plans. Its 22 MPG combined result gives a clear expectation for mixed driving, while the $3,050 yearly fuel estimate puts the ongoing cost in plain dollars. Highway-focused drivers may see closer to 25 MPG, but city-heavy use is rated at 20 MPG. The 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic complete a straightforward powertrain package.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 404 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Buick Enclave FWD’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What MPG does it get in the city?
EPA rates the Enclave FWD at 20 MPG in city driving.
What MPG does it get on the highway?
EPA rates it at 25 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel will it cost each year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2026 Enclave FWD gasoline-powered?
Yes. This version uses gasoline and drives the front wheels.
What are its tailpipe emissions?
The EPA figure is 404 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
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