Buying Guide Arkadelphia Families Moving Up to the 2027 Enclave The moment a two-row Buick stops fitting the carpool, here is what actually changes -- and what doesn't. It usually isn't one big moment. It's a car seat that won't fit next to another car seat, a grandparent who can't twist into a third-row-less back seat anymore, or a Friday night that needs to fit four kids and their gear at once. For a lot of Arkadelphia families driving a Terrain or an Envision, that's the point they start looking at the 2027 Buick Enclave -- and the good news is that moving up costs less rethinking than you'd expect. Key Numbers The 2027 Enclave seats 7 across three real rows; the Envision seats 5 across two. Enclave starts at $46,600, with the same 328-hp engine on every trim. Every trim tows up to 5,000 lbs with the standard Trailering Package. What actually changes when you move up Three real rows and seven-passenger seating, for one. Every 2027 Enclave seats two up front, two in second-row captain's chairs, and three across the third row -- a genuine seat for the fifth, sixth and seventh person, not a fold-flat shelf pretending to be one. The full dimension breakdown has the exact room in each row, but the short version is: this is the first Buick in the lineup where "everyone fits" stops being a compromise. What doesn't change: the price of entry The 2027 Enclave starts at $46,600 for the Preferred trim -- a real jump from a Terrain, but not the jump most families expect from "the big one." Every trim runs the identical 328-hp turbocharged engine, so you aren't paying more for a bigger engine, you're paying for two more seats and a lot more room to grow into. The trims comparison breaks down exactly what the $3,500 step to Sport Touring and the further step to Avenir each buy, so you can decide how much cabin you want rather than guessing. The towing question nobody has to ask If your family also hauls a boat up into the Ouachita Mountains or a camper for a long weekend, here's the part that surprises people: every 2027 Enclave, on every trim and drivetrain, already comes with the Trailering Package standard, rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs. There's no upgrade to shop for and no package to add -- it's just already there, whichever Enclave ends up in your driveway. The long drive to Hot Springs and back A lot of Arkadelphia families make the Interstate 30 run to Hot Springs and Little Rock often enough that the drive itself is a factor in the decision. The Enclave's available Super Cruise lets qualifying trims drive hands-free on compatible stretches of highway, and QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation keeps the cabin quiet enough that the back-row conversation doesn't have to compete with road noise the whole way. It's the kind of feature you don't think about until the first long drive, and then you don't want to go back. Keeping it running is simpler than you'd think One engine, one transmission, one 7,500-mile service rhythm -- regardless of which Enclave you choose. Your first maintenance visit is covered by Buick, and the full service schedule lays out every interval after that, so there's no guessing what year two looks like. Common questions from families making this move Is the Enclave really that much bigger than an Envision? Yes -- the Envision is a two-row compact SUV, while the Enclave adds a full third row and seats seven. It's the step up specifically for families who have outgrown two rows, not a trim difference within the same body. Do I need all-wheel drive for winter driving to Hot Springs? Front-wheel drive is standard and handles most Arkadelphia winters fine. Families who want extra confidence on an icy Interstate 30 morning can add all-wheel drive on any trim. Which trim makes the most sense for a growing family on a budget? Preferred covers the essentials -- heated front seats, a power liftgate, the full safety suite -- at the lowest entry price. Most families only move up from there once they've actually sat in the Avenir's second row. Is maintenance on a three-row SUV more expensive than a two-row? Not on the Enclave -- it runs the same 7,500-mile oil, filter and rotation rhythm as the rest of the Buick lineup, and your first visit is covered. What if I still have more questions? The Enclave FAQ page answers 30 more, and the Enclave research hub covers pricing, trims, specs and service in full. See the third row for yourself Bring the whole family. Worth the drive from Arkadelphia, Hope or Bryant. 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