Next-Level Luxury: What Is Buick's Avenir Trim?

The high-end designation offers premium luxury options for the Enclave and Envision SUVs.

Steven Lang | 

Feb 14, 2024 | 2 min read

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Buick's Avenir trim provides the automaker's highest degree of luxury in its most upscale SUVs: the Enclave and the Envision. From quilted, massaging front seats to advanced audio and infotainment systems, Avenir-level Buicks offer an array of comfort and technology options intended to make the driving experience as pleasant and indulgent as possible.

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Which Vehicles Have Sported the Avenir Trim?

Buick rolled out its Avenir trim in 2018 for the Enclave; the premium interior and improved driving dynamics were greeted with rave reviews. Less than a year later, the Avenir (French for future) was offered as the new high-end trim on Buick's Regal and LaCrosse luxury sedans. Although both sedans were later discontinued as Buick pivoted toward an SUV-focused lineup, the Avenir trim remains available on the Buick Envision, Envista, and Enclave.

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2024 Buick Enclave Avenir

The 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir is visually distinct from its non-Avenir trims, with exterior niceties such as a Pearl Nickel aluminum finish on 20-inch wheels, enhanced-design LED headlamps, and an exclusive and distinct front end.

Inside, connectivity is given priority, with a wireless Wi-Fi hot spot and built-in Amazon Alexa capability, allowing drivers to listen to their music, get directions, and handle most infotainment and navigation needs without touching a single button. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and wireless smartphone charging are available as well.

The Avenir technology package provides owners with a smoother-riding suspension, adaptive cruise control, and a full-color digital head-up display. Total manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starts at around $59,000.

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2023 Buick Envision Avenir

The newest Buick Envision Avenir is not available until later in 2024, but the 2023 model aims to coddle its occupants with diamond-perforated quilting, a massage feature in the leather front seats, and Avenir-exclusive textured wood-trim accents. On the outside, there's the signature Avenir grille and 20-inch aluminum wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish.

The biggest upgrade on the Envision Avenir, though, is the available tech that comes standard: a nine-speaker Bose stereo system, wireless mobile charging, and a safety-focused suite of features called Buick Driver Confidence. This includes a full-color digital head-up display and HD Surround Vision, which provides enhanced parking assistance and visibility. Total MSRP starts at around $47,000.

All vehicle pricing includes MSRP plus destination charges (set at the time of publication), and will be rounded to the nearest thousand.

Steven Lang

Steven Lang is a special contributor to Capital One with nearly two decades of experience as an auto auctioneer, car dealer, and part owner of an auto auction. Some of the best-known auto publications turn to him for his expert insight. He is also the co-developer of the Long-Term Quality Index, a survey of vehicle reliability featuring over two million vehicles that have been inspected by professional mechanics.