Buick Enclave Overview

For years, many industry insiders expected Buick to go the way of Oldsmobile and Pontiac. But its popularity in China—where it's viewed as a youth brand—has lead to somewhat of a renaissance for the marque. The Enclave is a seven-passenger, car-based SUV which shares its underpinnings with corporate cousins the GMC Arcadia and the Chevy Traverse, though in keeping with Buick tradition, the cabin is decidedly more upscale. Power comes from a 3.6L V6, which is mated to a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. EPA estimates for FWD models are 17/24 mpg, while AWD models manage 16/22 mpg. The cabin is spacious, and even taller adults will be comfortable in the third row seating. Three trim levels are available, and base CX models are generously equipped, with upscale features like tri-zone climate control, XM Radio, Bluetooth and 19-inch machined aluminum wheels standard. The CXL-1 trim adds ultrasonic parking assist, leather seating surfaces, memory presets for two drivers, and a rearview camera, while top-of-the-line CXL-2 models add a Bose sound system, 20-inch chrome wheels, a power tilt and telescoping wheel and heated and cooled driver and front passenger seats. MSRP ranges from $35,865 to $42,345.