2024 Buick Enclave in Kingston: A Pre-Owned Three-Row SUV Buyer's Guide to Trims, Trade-Ins, and Financing
Updated: Oct 1
The 2024 Buick Enclave is the last model year before the next-generation Enclave arrived for 2025, so a used one belongs to the earlier design and raises its own questions.
If you searched 2024 Buick Enclave Kingston, this guide answers what usually comes next: what changed, which version you are looking at, who it suits, and how to buy one with confidence.
Jim Thompson Chrysler is a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership on Gardiners Road, not a Buick dealer. We also sell pre-owned vehicles of many makes, and a used Enclave gets the same straight answers as anything else on our lot.
Below you will find the redesign explained, how to identify the version, a checklist, where the Dodge Durango fits, and how trade-ins and financing work, O.A.C.
Key Takeaways
GM Canada introduced the 2025 Enclave as the next generation, so a 2024 is the last model year of the earlier design.
Confirm the year, version, and drivetrain on any used Enclave by VIN, not by the listing headline or the photos.
Check for open recalls in Transport Canada's recalls database, and confirm what factory coverage remains on that vehicle.
If you would rather buy new, the Dodge Durango is the three-row SUV in our Dodge lineup, and we sell it new.
We appraise your trade in writing, and financing on a pre-owned vehicle is available, O.A.C.
Is a 2024 Buick Enclave in Kingston the Last Year Before the Redesign?
Yes. GM Canada introduced the 2025 Enclave as the next generation in April 2024, so the 2024 is the last model year built to the earlier design.
GM Canada's release says the 2025 Enclave is longer, wider and taller than the previous generation, and that it was the latest Buick to launch with the brand's new design ethos.
In plain terms, a 2024 and a 2025 are different vehicles inside and out, so check the model year on the ownership and history paperwork rather than trusting the photos.
The earlier design was updated along the way: GM Canada's June 2021 release gave the 2022 Enclave new front and rear fascias, grille and lighting.
That is why a 2021 and a 2022 Enclave can look quite different from the front and rear, even on the same used lot.
Pre-owned stock changes daily, so browse our full used inventory for current listings, and call ahead about any vehicle you have in mind.
Which Version of the 2024 Buick Enclave Are You Looking At?
The VIN, the badges, and the listing's build details will tell you, and on a used Enclave the version decides the equipment you get.
Names You May See on a Listing
GM Canada's 2022 release lists a Sport Touring appearance package and the premium Enclave Avenir trim among the Enclave's personas, and calls the premium trim the brand's highest expression of refinement.
Treat any trim name on a listing as a starting point, and confirm it against the VIN and the equipment in front of you.
How to Confirm the Year and Version
Start with the VIN: in the standard North American code, the tenth character is R for a 2024 model year, and a history report confirms it.
Then match the build details to the badges and features on the vehicle, and if anything disagrees, ask before you go further. The same check works on a 2023 Buick Enclave or any other year.
Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive?
Don't assume the drivetrain: confirm it on the specific 2024 you are looking at, from the VIN build details and the listing.
If a listing turns out to be a 2025, GM Canada's release says the next-generation Enclave comes standard with all-wheel drive across all trim levels.
Who Is a Pre-Owned 2024 Buick Enclave in Kingston Right For?
It suits households that use a third row often, grandparents who drive the grandchildren, and highway commuters who want a larger SUV, as long as the specific vehicle checks out.
Families Who Use the Third Row
Bring your car seats and fit them where they will actually go, then climb into the third row yourself and load the stroller or hockey bags behind it.
That quick test will tell you more about daily life with the vehicle than any brochure.
If you are reading up on more than one pre-owned three-row SUV, our pre-owned Kia Sorento buyer's guide walks through that model the same way.
Grandparents Driving the Grandchildren
Check how easily the second row moves to reach the third, and whether you can step in and out without strain.
Try the rear doors and the liftgate in a tight space, the way you would at a school pickup or in a busy lot near Cataraqui Centre.
Highway 401 Commuters
If you drive to Napanee, Belleville, or Brockville for work, or to CFB Kingston or Kingston Health Sciences Centre for shifts, spend part of the test drive on the 401 and listen to the cabin at highway speed.
Our lot is close to the Highway 401 interchange at Gardiners Road, so a highway loop is easy to add.
Winter Roads
A heavy family SUV needs good winter tires to stop and steer well, whatever its drivetrain.
If you buy this fall, plan the winter tire swap before the first snow reaches the city.
What Should You Check on a Used 2024 Buick Enclave in Kingston?
Check the year and version, the history, open recalls, what factory coverage remains, the third row and cargo area, and the tires and brakes.
A three-row SUV has usually carried a family, so this checklist focuses on the places where family wear shows up:
Year, version, and drivetrain: confirmed from the VIN, not the listing title.
History report: ownership, reported collisions, and where the vehicle has been registered.
Open recalls: Transport Canada's recalls database can be searched by VIN, so check before you buy.
Remaining factory coverage: whatever is left depends on the original in-service date and the kilometers, so confirm it by VIN rather than by model year.
Third row and cargo area: seat wear and stains, the folding mechanism, and scuffs on the cargo floor and sill.
Second-row seats: slide and fold them, and check that every seatbelt buckles and retracts.
Tires and brakes: even tread across all four tires and a straight, quiet stop, since a heavy family vehicle is hard on both.
The drive itself: highway speed, a full-lock turn in a parking lot, and a hill start.
In Ontario, a registered dealer must disclose certain history in writing, such as previous daily rental use or accident repairs above a set threshold, and we put that paperwork in front of you before you sign.
Read it, and ask us anything that is not clear.
Where Does the Dodge Durango Fit?
It fits the family that needs three rows and would rather buy new: the Dodge Durango is the three-row SUV in our Dodge lineup, and we sell it new.
Stellantis Canada's 2026 Durango press kit calls it a three-row SUV and lists GT AWD and GT HEMI V-8 AWD models, and our Dodge Durango family SUV guide walks through choosing one. Stock changes, so browse our new vehicle inventory and ask about pre-owned Durangos too.
What Is Your Current Vehicle Worth on Trade?
It is worth what the market will pay for it this week, and we put our appraisal in writing after we have seen and driven the vehicle.
We weigh the year, the kilometers, the condition, the service records, and recent sales of the same vehicle across Eastern Ontario.
Get an online estimate of your trade first, then bring the vehicle in for the written appraisal.
Owing money on your current vehicle is common. With your permission, we request the payout from your lender and show it beside the appraisal on the same page.
If you owe more than the appraisal, the difference can sometimes be carried into the new financing, O.A.C., or covered with money down, and sometimes the honest advice is to wait.
We also buy vehicles outright, so an appraisal never commits you to buying from us.
Financing a Pre-Owned 2024 Buick Enclave in Kingston
Financing is available on pre-owned vehicles, a used 2024 Buick Enclave included, O.A.C.
Approval depends on your application, income, credit, the vehicle, and lender requirements, so we do not promise an outcome before we see the file.
Our finance team works with a range of lenders, O.A.C., and lays the options out side by side in plain language.
The model year and kilometers of the Enclave you choose can affect which lender options are available, O.A.C., so mention them early.
Start with our quick online credit application from home, O.A.C. It does not commit you to a vehicle, and many buyers apply jointly with a spouse or partner.
If you would rather talk first, call the sales line and ask for the finance office.
Why Buy a Pre-Owned Vehicle at Jim Thompson Chrysler Kingston?
Because a local team on Gardiners Road puts the history paperwork, the appraisal, and the finance options in front of you before you commit.
With over 400 used vehicles available, Jim Thompson Chrysler has one of the largest selections in the area. Stock changes daily, so the live listings show what is on the lot today.
We are a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership that also sells pre-owned vehicles of many makes, so a used Enclave and a new Durango can be part of the same conversation.
What we do:
Show you the history paperwork and disclosures before you sign, in plain language.
Appraise your trade in writing, and buy your vehicle outright if trading is not the right move.
Keep our pre-owned listings online, so you can build a shortlist from home before you drive over.
Service Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles with factory-trained technicians and Mopar parts.
If a used Enclave turns out not to suit your family, we will tell you, and show you what might.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2024 Buick Enclave the last year before the redesign?
Yes. GM Canada introduced the 2025 Enclave in April 2024 as the next generation, longer, wider and taller than the previous one.
So a 2024 is the last model year of the earlier design; check the year on the paperwork, because the two generations are different vehicles.
Does a 2024 Buick Enclave have all-wheel drive?
Check the specific vehicle. The VIN build details and the listing show which drivetrain a used 2024 Enclave has.
If the vehicle is a 2025, GM Canada's release says all-wheel drive is standard across all trim levels. Winter tires still matter most for stopping.
Is a used 2024 Buick Enclave a good family SUV?
For many families who need a third row, yes, provided the history, condition, and version check out.
Bring your car seats and usual gear to the test drive, climb into the third row yourself, and check the seats and cargo area for wear before you decide.
Does Jim Thompson Chrysler sell new Buick vehicles?
No. Jim Thompson Chrysler is a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership on Gardiners Road in Kingston, and we sell pre-owned vehicles of many makes, which can include a used Buick Enclave.
Stock changes daily, so check our used inventory online or call the sales line before you visit.
Can I trade in a vehicle I still owe money on toward a used 2024 Buick Enclave?
Yes. With your permission we request the payout from your lender, appraise your vehicle in writing, and show you both on one page.
If you owe more than the appraisal, the difference can sometimes be carried into the new financing, O.A.C., or covered with money down.
Find Your 2024 Buick Enclave in Kingston
Start with the trade: get an online estimate of your trade, then send our quick online credit application so the finance side is moving before you arrive, O.A.C.
Then check the year, version, and history on any used Buick Enclave you are considering, and bring your questions to us.
Whether you are coming from Amherstview, Odessa, Gananoque, Napanee, or off the Wolfe Island ferry, find us on Gardiners Road near Highway 401, and we will walk through the vehicle, the trade, and the paperwork with you.
Load the family in, take it out on the 401, and decide with the facts in front of you.
Visit us at 805 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ON K7M 7E6
Browse inventory online, value your trade, get pre-approved on approved credit, book service, or contact our team.
Sales: (877)-251-9249 Parts: (888)-711-5309 Service: (888)-713-0742
About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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