Buick Enclave Research

This full-size crossover SUV has continued to evolve since it made its debut in 2007. The current model year features a sleek front fascia with LED headlamps and a sculpted rear fascia with spoiler. It announces your arrival with the Buick tricolor badge on the grille, chrome wings, and wheels that range from 20 to 22 inches.

The available panoramic power sunroof further extends the spaciousness and gives everyone on board incredible views, proving that the sky truly is the limit. The standard AutoSense hands-free power liftgate offers easy access to the rear of the Enclave, even when you’re loaded down while loading up.

When you slide inside the cabin of the Buick Enclave, you’ll be treated to a comfortable environment. It comes standardly dressed in these high-level features:

• 8-way power driver seat
• 6-way power front passenger seat
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated front seats/available massage functionality
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Ambient interior lighting

As Buick’s largest utility vehicle, the Enclave has a spacious cabin—the origin of its name “enclave.” In fact, it offers 157.3 cubic feet of total passenger volume, portioned out among its three rows this way:

The Enclave equips a 2.5L Turbo engine that yields 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that delivers a smooth ride. The Buick Enclave can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped with the available Trailering Package.

The Enclave makes intelligent All-Wheel Drive available, which automatically adjusts for optimal traction. Its Driver Mode Control enables you to adjust the SUV’s driving experience with the touch of a button. Modes vary depending on the trim level and drivetrain you choose, whether front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Even with its large size and sizeable amount of power, the Enclave still makes the most of every drop of gas. It yields up to an EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG. With its 19.4-gallon tank, you’ll be able to travel over 500 miles before stopping to refuel.

Aiding its fuel economy is the standard stop-start system. When you bring your Enclave to a full stop, it will automatically shut off the engine to conserve fuel and reduce emissions. Once you move your foot from the brake to the accelerator, it will automatically resume.

Front and center in the Enclave is the customizableultrawide 30-inch premium display with Google built-in, the largest in its class. It includes:

• Navigation capability
• Connected Apps
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
• Natural Voice Recognition
• Personalized profiles for multiple driver settings

For true concert-like sound that comes standard, you’ll enjoy the included Bose® premium audio system with 12 speakers. Standard QuietTuning™ technology with Active Noise Cancellation ensures you’ll enjoy your music, podcast, or in-cabin conversations without being drowned out by engine or traffic noise.

One aspect that all drivers want in their vehicles is confidence. The Enclave supplies it with a standard suite of 20 driver-assistance systems. Among others, it includes:

• HD Surround Vision
• Forward Collision Alert
• Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
• Blind Zone Steering Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

Also coming standard are two additional safety features that other models often forego. Standard Rear Seat Reminder prompts you to check the back row, sending audible and visual alerts, so nothing—and nobody—gets left behind once you reach your destination. Meanwhile, standard Teen Driver engages certain safety features and limits others under certain conditions. It also provides an in-vehicle report card to help you coach your novice driver.

Newly available for the latest model year is a Buick first: Super Cruise® driver-assistance technology that allows hands-free driving under certain conditions on compatible roads.