The Buick Eclate is a full-size three-row SUV, with lots of power and a great price. The Enclave is a spacious crossover that's well-equipped and comes in three trims: Avenir, Premium and Essence. Each has a range of features and options, and is priced slightly below the competition. The base model is priced at $46,195.
The Buick Eclate offers a comfortable ride and a large cabin. It also offers a wide variety of safety features, including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and automatic emergency braking. You can also fit eight people in the vehicle with three of the available seats in the third-row.
It's hard not to see why Enclave isn’t a top choice midsize crossover SUV. It doesn't provide the high-end luxury that you would expect. This vehicle is more practical and comfortable than the latest technology. The ride is smooth.
The 2022 Buick Encore received some minor upgrades including a new steering wheel, LED lighting, and a new dashboard. You can add an optional second-row seat bench seat to increase the vehicle's seating capacity to eight. The optional Avenir technology package adds a premium suspension, along with some driver assistance features.
Buick Enclave offers quiet riding, a simple steering system, and a spacious interior. The standard nine-speed automatic transmission is available, as well as a powerful V6 engine. The Enclave's engine isn’t especially impressive but it emits a pleasant exhaust note.
Buick Enclave comes with a wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Wireless connectivity is available via the touchscreen. The infotainment systems also include OnStar and Amazon Alexa services and a 360-degree camera view.
Standard safety features in the Buick Enclave include forward and rear parking sensors, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. You also get blind-spot monitor, lane departure warning and automatic high beams.
You have two options for Buick Enclave: front-wheel drive or full-wheel drive. Front-wheel driving is rated at an EPA-estimated 23 mpg highway/19 mpg urban, while all-wheel-drive drops that number by one mpg. Although all-wheel drives have a slight fuel economy penalty, they do improve performance on slippery roads.
Buick Enclave features include Wi-Fi compatibility, Wi–Fi hotspot, and an 8.0 inch touchscreen with a Color Head-Up Display. Additional storage space can also be obtained by folding the third and second rows. Despite the lack of the latest active safety technologies, the Buick Enclave is still a good option for anyone looking for a stylish and roomy three-row SUV.
The Buick Enclave is an enjoyable vehicle to drive. However, you will likely want to find a more luxurious, stylish SUV. There are better choices for your budget than the Hyundai Palisade as well as the Kia Telluride. Luxury-minded customers might also like the Acura MDX or Audi Q7.