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Buick Enclave

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $43,315 – $51,880 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.4 – 13.1 L/100km

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As the cousin of the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the Buick Enclave is different enough to have a personality of its own. This crossover is definitely big, but that just means there’s more room inside. The only engine available for this vehicle is a 3.6L V6 that develops 288 hp and the only transmission is a 6-speed automatic. Buyers have a choice between FWD and AWD. Its competitors are the Acura MDX, Lincoln MKT and Lexus RX.

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Top 10 Best Car Interiors of 2025 According to WardsAuto

U.S. magazine WardsAuto has released its top 10 list of the best car interiors and user experiences of 2025. Once again, the staff based their decisions on several criteria including design aesthetic, comfort, ergonomics, materials, fit-and-finish and the user-friendliness of displays and controls. Not all vehicles were considered, mind you—only …April 25, 2025

2025 Buick Enclave: Improved in All Areas Except One

The Buick Enclave isn’t a bad SUV, but it does have its fair share of issues and shortcomings that make it not so appealing. Lackluster build quality, undesirable noises and uninspiring driving dynamics top the list, not to mention dubious paintwork (especially on white-coloured units, where the bumpers don’t match …September 18, 2024

2022 Buick Enclave: Aiming at a New Target

The Buick Enclave is the brand’s largest SUV and its second generation received a mid-cycle update for the 2022 model year. Nothing major, of course, but enough to put competitors on notice. The Car Guide had the opportunity to test drive the refreshed Enclave for a full week in the …February 25, 2022

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2018 Buick Enclave: Introducing the Avenir

General Motors’ Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave cousins have been updated from A to Z, and the Enclave is the last to get the shock treatment. As for the Acadia, it is splitting from its colleagues to become a “small” intermediate SUV. The two others are full-size intermediates, …October 16, 2017

This Week, We’ll be Driving the New Buick Enclave Avenir

In a few days, The Car Guide will get the opportunity to drive the new 2018 Buick Enclave . This midsize SUV was unveiled at the New York Auto Show this past April, in Avenir trim. The Avenir version of Buick’s products is the equivalent of Denali over at GMC, …October 3, 2017

2014 Buick Enclave: The Sophisticated Sibling

According to Buick, the Enclave is the sales leader in the luxury-crossover segment, with almost 58,000 units sold in 2011. That’s more than enough reason to justify a makeover, and considering that it was introduced in 2008 and due for a facelift, it got one for 2013, even if it …August 27, 2013

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Undisclosed Quality Issue Forces GM to Halt Sales of Three SUVs

General Motors has temporarily halted sales of three midsize SUVs due to a quality problem of an unspecified nature. We're talking about some 2026 Buick Enclave , Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models. The news was first reported by GM Authority , citing a service bulletin sent to dealers on …July 14, 2025

Redesigned 2025 Buick Enclave Drops V6, Gets Super Cruise

The next-generation Buick Enclave marks a complete change from its seven-year-old predecessor with the brand’s latest design language and more cutting-edge technology. Aesthetically, the new 2025 model looks boxier and more imposing. As a matter of fact, it’s longer, wider and taller than before. The front fascia incorporates Buick’s signature …April 9, 2024

GM Recalls 42,000 SUVs With Potentially Deadly Airbags in Canada

General Motors is recalling more than one million vehicles in North America, including just over 42,000 in Canada, due to defective driver-front airbag inflators that could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash and injure occupants. Sounds familiar? Of course it does. In late 2020, GM announced a similar …May 15, 2023

Third of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash Test

Following compact SUVs last fall, midsize SUVs were recently submitted to the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, which aims to address higher-speed collisions that continue to cause fatalities on North American roads. While the former failed miserably, how did their bigger counterparts perform? A lot …May 20, 2022

Updated 2022 Buick Enclave is Officially Unveiled

At the beginning of the year, Buick gave us a preview of the refreshed 2022 Enclave while introducing the smaller, second-generation 2021 Buick Envision . Now, we have a lot more details to share with you. Before going any further, let’s remind you that the three-row luxury SUV was completely …June 3, 2021

Over 20 Makes Affected by Continental-made Tires That May Explode

Continental Tire has issued a recall covering approximately 100,000 Continental, General and Barum tires in North America due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a blowout. Nearly two dozen vehicle brands are affected including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, …March 19, 2021

2022 Buick Enclave Previewed in These Pictures

During the virtual presentation of the second-gen 2021 Buick Envision , Buick president Duncan Alfred gave the media a preview of the upcoming 2022 Buick Enclave. Styling is somewhat more modern, as you can see on the two pictures released by the company. There is still a lot of chrome …January 22, 2021

2020 Buick Enclave’s Update Includes a Back Massage

Completely redesigned for the 2018 model year, Buick’s largest crossover is getting a first round of updates to make it more attractive and versatile entering a new decade. For starters, the 2020 Buick Enclave offers a new, monochromatic Sport Touring package that includes a unique Sport grille with a body-colour …July 11, 2019

2018 Buick Enclave Avenir

Just ahead of the New York International Auto Show, Buick held a ritzy launch for the all-new Enclave Avenir at New York’s Pier 59. The redesigned Enclave promises a level of luxury never before seen in the seven-passenger SUV. The level of premium features will rise to new heights because …April 11, 2017

Made in USA: the Most American-made Vehicles are…

In the United States, American-made products are highly regarded, with good reason, as they obviously boost the local economy as opposed to foreign-made products. However, are all the domestic-brand vehicles really assembled with components sourced from the United States? That’s what the Kogod School of Business figured out. This establishment …June 22, 2016

Another 1.3 Million Cars Recalled by GM

Whatever you say about GM, it is very clear that their new policy of ‘’better safe than sorry’’ is fiercely enforced! The American automaker just initiated another large-scale recall, targeting 1,339,355 SUVs produced between 2008 and 2014. On certain 2009-2014 Buick Enclave, 2008-2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 2008-2014 GMC Acadia and 2009-2010 …May 23, 2014

Recalls for the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia

Running out of fuel is not really a problem anymore. With the invention of the fuel gauge, the only thing you can blame when you end up with a dry tank on the side of the road is your own lack of planning… Or if you own a 2014 Buick …May 13, 2014

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First images of the new generation of the 2025 Buick Enclave

Test Drive: 2015 Buick Enclave

We get it—there are plenty of drivers out there looking for vehicles that offer minivan versatility without minivan looks. And this is about as close as you're going to get: The 2015 Buick Enclave. With seating for seven and plenty of refinement, the Enclave offers nearly everything a minivan does, …

The Car Guide rating 75%

Pros

Spacious interior
Big cargo hold
Engine: Good news from GM
Seats up to eight

Cons

Marshmallowy suspension
Too many controls is as bad as too few
Technology that fails when you need it most

Driving	6/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

Airbag
October 7, 2021
Airbag
April 8, 2021
Structure
June 25, 2015
Seats And Restraints
May 21, 2014
Airbag
March 18, 2014
Visual System
April 5, 2012

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