2016
Buick Enclave

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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr Convenience
    Starts at
    $39,065
    15 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Leather
    Starts at
    $43,660
    15 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Leather
    Starts at
    $45,660
    15 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Premium
    Starts at
    $47,515
    15 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Premium
    Starts at
    $49,515
    15 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New Tuscan Edition for 2016
4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi hot spot
Forward collision alert, lane departure warning available
Seats seven or eight, depending on configuration
Front- or all-wheel drive
Airbag between front seats standard

The good & the bad

The good

Center dashboard design
IntelliLink multimedia system standard
Ride quality
Towing capacity

The bad

Hulking size hurts maneuverability
Large turning circle
Not as luxurious as competitors
Cramped third row
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Expert 2016 Buick Enclave review

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Vehicle Overview

Buick’s three-row Enclave is the most luxury-oriented SUV of its GM siblings, which include the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. It seats seven or eight, and competitors include the Acura MDX, Lexus RX 350 and Volvo XC90.
New for 2016
Buick has added 4G LTE connectivity and a standard Wi-Fi hotspot for up to seven electronic devices. There’s also a new Tuscan Edition with a bronze waterfall grille and 20-inch chrome wheels with bronze pockets.
Significant Standard Features

  • Remote start system
  • Built-in Wi-Fi hot spot and IntelliLink multimedia system with 6.5-inch touch-screen
  • Underfloor storage system in cargo area
  • Backup camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Power liftgate
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Heated and cooled front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert
  • Lane departure warning
  • Forward collision warning

2016 Buick Enclave review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

Buick’s three-row Enclave is the most luxury-oriented SUV of its GM siblings, which include the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. It seats seven or eight, and competitors include the Acura MDX, Lexus RX 350 and Volvo XC90.
New for 2016
Buick has added 4G LTE connectivity and a standard Wi-Fi hotspot for up to seven electronic devices. There’s also a new Tuscan Edition with a bronze waterfall grille and 20-inch chrome wheels with bronze pockets.
Significant Standard Features

  • Remote start system
  • Built-in Wi-Fi hot spot and IntelliLink multimedia system with 6.5-inch touch-screen
  • Underfloor storage system in cargo area
  • Backup camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Power liftgate
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Heated and cooled front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert
  • Lane departure warning
  • Forward collision warning

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Buick Enclave base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
6 years / 70,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 73 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.5
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • By Mikey6shirts from Barnstable MA
    Owns this car
    May 25, 2025

    Bought 2016 used with 55k on it 3 years ago.

    Bought 2016 used with 55k on it 3 years ago. When first purchased had transmission torque converter issue but got transmission replaced under warranty through dealer and has been amazing car since with no issues. Pretty sharp looking inside and out wish wasn’t so mini van shaped but honestly that’s how we use it. Kids love the DVD player. Definitely happy overall.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Black Diamond from BIRMINGHAM
    Owns this car
    January 3, 2024

    My dream leather interior vehicle !!

    I love my Enclave. The first time I saw a picture in a magazine, I knew it was the one I wanted. I only have 60,000 miles on it. I bought it New, Premium. The family vacation vehicle. Although I fly a lot. The front lights did it for me!!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sissy from Okatie SC
    Owns this car
    October 16, 2023

    great car

    This is the best car we have ever owned. This car performs well,is comfortable to drive and has had almost no problems. Great value for the price and lots of room when we travel.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jason Gallert from Coloma Michigan
    Owns this car
    April 30, 2023

    It's a GM, I thought I'd Try one again!

    This car has had almost everything replaced, the Water pump is the 2nd, I've replaced, it has 100,000 miles, electric problems have been Bad, it's very Hard to work on and the 4 cylinder engine is alright if you're not in a hurry, rides nice, drives nice, but little things just keep going out and have to be replaced, it already burns OIL, my German car has double the miles and doesn't use a drop, I'm never buying a 4 cylinder again, I'm just waiting for the Head gasket to blow, it's normal for 4 cylinders!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By par from Charlotte NC
    Owns this car
    January 22, 2023

    Best Valued SUV

    The Buick Enclave has been a dream car for the price. Quiet, smooth driving and riding, roomy and enough gadgets to make the drive enjoyable. Better overall value than Mercedes and BMW equivalents. Would buy another.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Thomas A. GRAY from Tappahannock,Va
    Owns this car
    January 4, 2023

    Worst ive ever owned

    This Suv has the worst seal around the trunk area leaks every wash carpet should,nt be im cargo area,Rack and penion leaks Steering wheel jerks like crazy
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By EX BUICK FAN from SACRAMENTO CA
    Owns this car
    May 29, 2021

    CHEAP PARTS, TRANSMISSIONS MADE OF PLASTIC

    GM CARS ARE SIMPLY NO LONGER MAKES ANYTHING WORTH WASTING MONEY ON, THE VEHICLES ARE MADE OF LANDFILL, CARBOARD, PLASTIC, ALUMINUM , GARBAGE. SHOULD BE PRICED UNDER 20k. THE ALLOWED THE QUALITY OF THE USA MADE TO BECOME THE TRASH OF THE MADE IN ? I AM GOING BACK TO GERMAN CARS.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Lisa W. from Memphis, TN
    Owns this car
    February 16, 2021

    Love it!

    I was downsizing from a Tahoe and test drove several vehicles (Ford Explorer, Infiniti QX 60, Chevy Traverse, Toyota 4Runner, and Acura MDX.) The Buick Enclave Premium had plenty of space, a smooth ride, was reasonably priced, and had all of the bells and whistles I was looking for so it was the best choice for me and my family.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Minnie from Bradford
    Owns this car
    February 5, 2021

    First purple car!

    I love the color for one I always wanted purple and I got the amethyst and the interior rocks. It was fully loaded being the premium line and it has features in it I only dreamed of owning. I am never letting it go unless it's to get a newer model in the far future.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Gus from Chicago
    Owns this car
    December 7, 2020

    Good car

    Had an issue with the transmission. A sensor went bad and leave in the shoulder. Other than that, the car is good so far. Bought it with 59k miles. There is 68,5k right now.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By anahill from laredo tx
    Owns this car
    November 2, 2020

    I love it

    this car meets everything i wa spooking for. Has very minor things inwould change but nothing that makes me regret my buy. Kids love the comfort and space. I have 5 kids and all of them have enough space. We live that the air vents are on the ceiling compared to others that have it the floor or sides
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dottie mae from Sun City West
    Owns this car
    September 23, 2020

    Overpriced navigation upgrade

    Was happy with everything about this vehicle until I inquired about navigation upgrade and was told $200+. Cadillac offers for $99 and Nissan for $129. Dont know why it's so much!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Buick Enclave?

The 2016 Buick Enclave is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Convenience (1 style)
  • Leather (2 styles)
  • Premium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Buick Enclave?

The 2016 Buick Enclave offers up to 15 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Buick Enclave?

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Is the 2016 Buick Enclave reliable?

The 2016 Buick Enclave has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Buick Enclave owners.

Is the 2016 Buick Enclave a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Buick Enclave. 87.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 73 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.5

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