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2016 Buick Enclave

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$39,065

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

18

Combined MPG

7

Seating capacity

201.90” x 71.70”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(72 reviews)

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

3 trims

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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

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

Consumer reviews

(72 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Most recent consumer reviews

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!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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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!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Safety

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

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Buick
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
48 months/50,000 miles
Powertrain
72 months/70,000 miles
Roadside assistance
72 months/70,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/up to 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
12 months/12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years/100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Powertrain
6 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
172-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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