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4.7

Buick Enclave

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New 2018 Buick Enclave
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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
310 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity
Engine
266 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.6L/217
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
Suspension
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
5-link
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Entertainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

Three-row premium SUV
Seats seven
Standard captain's chairs
Front- or all-wheel drive
4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi hot spot
Standard V-6 with new nine-speed automatic

Engine

266 @ 2800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 6800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.6L/217 Displacement
Gas V6 Engine Type

Suspension

N/A Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
5-link Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs Total Option Weight
N/A Curb Weight
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
450 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
450 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
4,359 lbs Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard Stability Control
Standard Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

Electrical

170 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 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

The good & the bad

The good

Hushed cabin
Comfortable ride
Third-row space
Tilt-and-slide access to third row
Ports galore, even for third row

The bad

Interior not as luxurious as price
Cabin design more bland than elegant
Transmission hiccups
Engine stop-start can't be turned off
Avenir trim pricey for level of extras

Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 89 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

One of the most fun SUV’s I have driven!

The vehicle was great EXCEPT for the shifter which was the worst type EVER that GM designed!! I had family that could not figure out how to use it!!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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This car is quiet and comfortable.

This car easily met my expectations on comfort and performance. I love the color of the car and the interior. The car is easy to maneuver. Thank you Bryan Koestner.
  • 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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2018 Buick Enclave review: Our expert's take

By Fred Meier

For 2018, Buick completely redesigned its oldest SUV: the big Enclave, a three-row SUV that seats seven. The premium familyhauler is aimed, Buick says, at buyers with a little more money and a more aspirational outlook than shoppers of, say, its GM sister vehicle, the Chevrolet Traverse — or a minivan.

Buick is also trying to inch a little closer to the luxury brands with the introduction of an upmarket Avenir trim level of the Enclave. Buick plans to introduce Avenir versions across its lineup in hopes of cloning the success GMC has had with dressed-up Denali versions of its vehicles. The Enclave also comes in its base, Essence and Premium trim levels.

Three-row crossovers are an increasingly competitive vehicle class. Buick aims to stand out by being more premium than mainstream SUVs, but without trying to match high-end luxury brands (and their nosebleed prices). The Enclave’s archrival in that space is the Acura MDX, and its competition also includes the Infiniti QX60. Nipping at its heels, meanwhile, are higher trim levels of three-row SUVs from mainstream brands.

I drove the new Enclave on highways and back roads in Georgia and North Carolina at a Buick-hosted launch event. (Per our ethics policy, Cars.com pays its airfare and lodging expenses for such events.) I spent some time in the new Avenir to assess what it brings to the party, but my primary test vehicle was a well-optioned Enclave Premium priced at $56,455 including destination.

Looking Good Is Half the Battle

The new Buick Enclave resembles its predecessor (a favorite of mine among the related big SUVs from GM), but with some sharper sculpting, a little more drama up front and a trendy “floating roof” look. The grille is bigger and more defined, with separate inserts for regular and Avenir models. A cool signature feature is stretched pods for the standard LED headlights, accented with LED-backlit Acrylite panels (OK, yes, I’m a sucker for light effects).

One functional aspect of the new design is better visibility to the front. The Buick Enclave still has the fat windshield pillars common to most Buicks, but the positioning of the side mirrors on the front doors, plus a small, extra triangle window in each door, go a long way toward helping with the old model’s blind spots, which could hide a pedestrian or bicyclist.

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For 2018, Buick completely redesigned its oldest SUV: the big Enclave, a three-row SUV that seats seven. The premium familyhauler is aimed, Buick says, at buyers with a little more money and a more aspirational outlook than shoppers of, say, its GM sister vehicle, the Chevrolet Traverse — or a minivan.

Buick is also trying to inch a little closer to the luxury brands with the introduction of an upmarket Avenir trim level of the Enclave. Buick plans to introduce Avenir versions across its lineup in hopes of cloning the success GMC has had with dressed-up Denali versions of its vehicles. The Enclave also comes in its base, Essence and Premium trim levels.

Three-row crossovers are an increasingly competitive vehicle class. Buick aims to stand out by being more premium than mainstream SUVs, but without trying to match high-end luxury brands (and their nosebleed prices). The Enclave’s archrival in that space is the Acura MDX, and its competition also includes the Infiniti QX60. Nipping at its heels, meanwhile, are higher trim levels of three-row SUVs from mainstream brands.

I drove the new Enclave on highways and back roads in Georgia and North Carolina at a Buick-hosted launch event. (Per our ethics policy, Cars.com pays its airfare and lodging expenses for such events.) I spent some time in the new Avenir to assess what it brings to the party, but my primary test vehicle was a well-optioned Enclave Premium priced at $56,455 including destination.

Looking Good Is Half the Battle

The new Buick Enclave resembles its predecessor (a favorite of mine among the related big SUVs from GM), but with some sharper sculpting, a little more drama up front and a trendy “floating roof” look. The grille is bigger and more defined, with separate inserts for regular and Avenir models. A cool signature feature is stretched pods for the standard LED headlights, accented with LED-backlit Acrylite panels (OK, yes, I’m a sucker for light effects).

One functional aspect of the new design is better visibility to the front. The Buick Enclave still has the fat windshield pillars common to most Buicks, but the positioning of the side mirrors on the front doors, plus a small, extra triangle window in each door, go a long way toward helping with the old model’s blind spots, which could hide a pedestrian or bicyclist.

Read more

Safety review

Based on the 2018 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
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
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

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