What the Buick Enclave Sport Touring Adds Over the Preferred in Houston

The Buick Enclave Sport Touring adds a sport look over the Preferred: a black grille surround with inserts, High Gloss Black machined wheels, and perforated leatherette seat trim. It also costs more, with a starting MSRP of $49,900 against $46,400 for the Preferred, per Buick’s 2026 trim pricing. Group 1 Buick GMC North in Houston sells the new Enclave.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Houston. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

What do you get for stepping up to the Buick Enclave Sport Touring?

The Sport Touring differs from the Preferred only by appearance upgrades, according to Edmunds (2026). Those upgrades are a black grille surround and inserts, a flat-bottom steering wheel, black wheels, and Sport Touring-specific interior trim pieces.

Cars.com calls the trim largely an appearance package, with blacked-out accents on the grille, roof rails and window trim (Cars.com, 2026). For most buyers, the step up changes how the Enclave looks and how its cabin is dressed. The real question is whether that look is worth the higher starting price.

Buick Enclave Preferred and Sport Touring trims, price and features side by side

The Preferred starts at $46,400 and the Sport Touring starts at $49,900 for the 2026 Enclave, both manufacturer figures. Apart from the appearance upgrades, the two trims share their standard equipment.

A buyer who wants the look pays the higher starting price for it. A buyer who wants the heated steering wheel already gets it on the Preferred.

What changes on the outside of the Buick Enclave Sport Touring?

The outside change on the Sport Touring is the finish rather than the wheel size. The Preferred already rides 20-inch wheels (Edmunds, 2026), and the Sport Touring’s wheels are High Gloss Black with a machine finish (Buick, 2026).

The grille is the other visible change. Buick lists a unique High Gloss Black grille surround and inserts for the Sport Touring (Buick, 2026). Together, the dark wheels and grille give the Sport Touring a darker, sportier profile than the Preferred. A buyer who wants that look should compare the wheel finish and the grille, since the size of the wheels is the same.

What comfort and tech does the Buick Enclave Sport Touring add for Houston drivers?

The Sport Touring’s comfort change is its seat material: perforated leatherette seat trim (Car and Driver, 2026). Its 30-inch ultrawide screen with Google built-in and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is listed on the Sport Touring too (Car and Driver, 2026).

The Preferred also has a 30-inch display with Google built-in as standard (Capital One Auto Navigator, 2026), so the screen does not decide the step up. For a Houston driver, the seats are the comfort difference worth testing. If you can, sit in both trims before you decide.

FAQ

What driver-assist features come standard on the Buick Enclave Sport Touring, and is Super Cruise available?

GM’s standard highlights for the Preferred include adaptive cruise control and HD Surround Vision, and the Sport Touring carries its standard equipment over apart from the appearance pieces. Super Cruise is not standard on the 2026 Enclave. It comes as an optional Super Cruise Package across the lineup, including the Sport Touring (Ancira Auto Group, 2025).

What does Google built-in do on the Buick Enclave Sport Touring?

Google built-in puts Google Gemini, Google Maps and Google Play on the center display. According to GM’s OnStar Features page, Gemini works as an AI assistant built into the vehicle that manages climate, navigation and media.

What fuel economy does the Buick Enclave Sport Touring get?

The EPA certifies the 2026 Enclave with front-wheel drive at 20 city, 25 highway and 22 combined mpg. The all-wheel drive version is certified at 20 city, 24 highway and 21 combined mpg.

What does the Power Package add to the Buick Enclave Preferred?

The Power Package is an extra-cost option on the Enclave Preferred, not standard equipment. It adds memory settings, a 110-volt power outlet, one-touch flat-folding and sliding second-row seats, a power 60/40 split-folding third-row bench, a heated wiper park, and a Rear Camera Mirror with washer.

What warranty comes with a new Buick Enclave?

Buick’s basic warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain warranty runs 5 years or 60,000 miles, and the corrosion warranty runs 6 years or 100,000 miles, also whichever comes first. Buick directs buyers to the dealer for details.

Why buy a Buick Enclave Sport Touring from Group 1 Buick GMC North?

Group 1 Buick GMC North sells new Buick and GMC vehicles, including the Enclave, from 11300 FM 1960 W in Houston. Our Google record is 4.4 stars across 7,919 reviews, and 79 in 100 of them are five-star (Google, 2026).

Google ratings for the Buick GMC dealers a Houston buyer weighs (Google, 2026):

Among these six dealers, we have the most Google reviews. In an October 2026 Google review, Kathy F. wrote: “Michelle was very helpful in my selection of which vehicle to purchase. She made it easy – asked what colors I like and what kind of gadgetry I want. Presto, there’s one in stock just as I described it. Negotiating a deal that pleased me was rather easy as well.” Kathy F. described a staff member finding a vehicle in stock that matched what they asked for.

Appointments can be scheduled online, in person, or by phone. Our online trade-in offer is valid for seven days or up to 250 miles. To start, book an appointment or begin your trade-in offer at Group 1 Buick GMC North.

Group 1 Buick GMC North answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Houston showroom, or call (281) 897-6690.

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