The Buick Enclave is a crossover SUV that was launched in 2008. It’s considered to be one of the best crossovers on the market, so much so that The Car Connection named it an editor’s choice. The Enclave is a great alternative to people looking for a premium crossover with 7 passenger seating and standard safety features.
The Enclave replaced the Rainier and Rendezvous . It comes in four trims: CX, CXL, Limited and Platinum. The base engine is a 3.6 liter V-6 that puts out 288 horsepower while the top engine is a direct injected 3.6 liter U-4 hybrid which produces 308 horsepower while getting 25 mpg city and 28 highway. Other than these differences, each trim package has standard amenities like 18″ wheels, an 8 speed transmission with automatic start/stop technology to save fuel, power heated mirrors, tri-zone automatic climate control, push button start and OnStar.
The Enclave is exclusively an all-wheel drive vehicle that can seat seven or eight people depending on the interior configuration. It also has a strong safety rating with features like head curtain airbags for all rows, front side airbags with a passenger side deactivation switch, child seat LATCH anchors in the second row and plenty more goodies to keep your family safe.
The Buick Enclave offers customers a variety of options for seating and cargo configurations. The standard cabin offers three rows of seating for six to seven passengers depending on the configuration chosen. The first two rows offer generous legroom and head, hip, and shoulder room thanks to the extra space. In the third row, there is not as much space as in the second row but does have plenty for children. The Enclave offers many different seat configurations including captain chairs in the front row, bucket seats with center console armrest in the second row or a console that can accommodate a child seat or a passenger without a child seat in the third row. It also has a movable second row that moves forward and backward 12 inches according to personal preference
The Enclave has great styling with a huge panoramic sunroof and sculpted body panels. It’s got a muscular look with an attractive interior that has leather seating, woodgrain trim, a three spoke steering wheel with audio controls and plenty of passenger room.
In conclusion, the Buick Enclave is a great family car. It has a strong safety rating, can seat up to eight people and has plenty of standard options. If you’re looking for an SUV that doesn’t break the bank, the Enclave should definitely be on your list of cars to test drive.
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