Picking a three-row SUV in Saskatchewan means asking practical questions: how much power do you actually need, how quiet is the cabin on a long highway stretch, and does the third row work for real passengers? The 2026 Buick Enclave and the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander both make a strong pitch to Canadian families. The Enclave makes a stronger one.

This comparison covers the specs that drive the decision: powertrain output, interior space, technology, and towing capability.

2026 Buick Enclave vs. Toyota Grand Highlander: Side by Side

Category	2026 Buick Enclave	2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Horsepower	328 hp	265 hp (gas); 243 hp (Hybrid XLE/Limited)
Torque	326 lb-ft	310 lb-ft (gas)
Drivetrain	AWD, all trims	AWD, all trims
Max Towing	5,000 lbs (2,268 kg), all trims	5,000 lbs gas trims; 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) Hybrid XLE/Limited
Cargo (behind 3rd row)	648 L	586 L
Cargo (max, seats folded)	2,761 L	2,761 L
Touchscreen	30-inch ultrawide	8.3-inch (gas XLE); 12.3-inch (Hybrid Platinum MAX)
Standard Audio	Bose premium	6-speaker (gas/hybrid XLE)
QuietTuning + Active Noise Cancellation	Standard, all trims	Not available
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	12.1 / 9.9 L/100km	11.2 / 8.6 L/100km (gas XLE); 6.6 / 7.4 L/100km (Hybrid Limited)
Wheelbase	3,072 mm	2,949 mm

Power and Capability

The Enclave runs a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder producing 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic and AWD standard on every trim. No packages, no decisions, every buyer starts from the same capable base.

The gas-powered Grand Highlander uses a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 265 hp and 310 lb-ft, which is 63 fewer horsepower and 16 lb-ft less torque than the Enclave. The standard hybrid models (XLE and Limited) drop further to 243 hp. The Hybrid MAX Platinum reaches 362 hp and 400 lb-ft through its 2.4L turbocharged hybrid system, but that powertrain sits at the top of the Grand Highlander’s lineup at a significant price step.

Towing tells a similar story. The Enclave’s Trailering Package is standard on all three trims, covering the trailer hitch, heavy-duty cooling, Hitch View, and Hitch Guidance for a consistent 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) rating. The gas Grand Highlander XLE and Limited match that ceiling, but choosing a Hybrid XLE or Hybrid Limited cuts the rating to 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg). The Enclave never forces you to trade capability for a lower trim price.

Space and Cabin Comfort

The Enclave’s 3,072 mm wheelbase is 123 mm longer than the Grand Highlander’s 2,949 mm. On the Preferred and Sport Touring, that translates to 1,125 mm of front legroom, 1,082 mm of front headroom, and a second row with 1,053 mm of legroom and 1,015 mm of headroom. Front shoulder room reaches 1,579 mm and front hip room 1,491 mm.

Behind the third row, the Enclave offers 648 L of cargo space. The Grand Highlander carries 586 L in the same configuration. That 62-litre gap is noticeable on a packed weekend trip.

QuietTuning acoustic insulation and Active Noise Cancellation for both driveline and engine noise are standard on all three Enclave trims. The cabin stays calm at highway speeds in a way that vehicles built around utility rarely match. The Preferred and Sport Touring ride on a performance suspension calibrated for a composed, controlled feel. The Avenir steps up to Premium Ride suspension with Continuous Damping Control, reading road surfaces in real time and adjusting the dampers continuously for an even smoother result.

Technology and Audio

Every Enclave trim ships with a 30-inch ultrawide display with Google built-in as standard equipment. The gas Grand Highlander XLE starts with an 8.3-inch touchscreen. That is not a minor difference, it is the gap between a display that defines the dashboard and one that barely fills it.

Bose premium audio is standard on the Preferred and Sport Touring from the base price. The Avenir upgrades to a Bose performance system with 16 speakers and a subwoofer. The Grand Highlander XLE includes a 6-speaker system. The Grand Highlander Limited and Hybrid MAX Platinum add an 11-speaker JBL system, which still trails the Enclave Avenir’s 16-speaker setup, and you are paying considerably more to reach it.

The Enclave’s Technology Package is standard on all three trims and covers HD Surround Vision, Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, among others. The Grand Highlander’s Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is equally comprehensive across its lineup, including Pre-Collision, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.

Both SUVs deliver a thorough active safety suite; the Enclave adds HD Surround Vision and a broader collision-alert network as further standard pieces across all trims.

Which One Is Right for You?

The Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited posts 6.6 / 7.4 L/100km city and highway, meaningfully lower than the Enclave’s 12.1 / 9.9 L/100km. If monthly fuel cost is the single deciding number and towing is not on the agenda, the hybrid grades offer real efficiency gains. The trade-off is a 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) tow limit on the hybrid XLE and Limited, an 8.3-inch starting screen, and a 6-speaker audio setup at the entry level.

For families who want 328 hp, a 30-inch display, Bose audio, and a 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) tow rating on every trim, with QuietTuning refinement standard throughout and an Avenir grade that adds Premium Ride CDC and 16-speaker performance audio, the Enclave is the clear answer. The Grand Highlander requires you to climb to its top trim to approach what the Enclave delivers from the Preferred.

The 2026 Enclave at Mann-Northway

The 2026 Buick Enclave delivers 328 hp, a 30-inch ultrawide display, standard Bose audio, and a 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) tow rating on every trim, backed by a 5-year / 100,000 km powertrain warranty across Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir.

Visit Mann-Northway Chevrolet Buick GMC in Prince Albert to explore the full Enclave lineup and schedule your test drive.