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- Cool Fact For The Day - Buick Enclave & China
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THE GOOD 12 SUPERSIZE - PART II
BUICK ENCLAVE
Simply put, the Buick Enclave exemplifies the best of the new breed of full-size SUVs. Call it a General Motors-developed Lambda crossover or CUV if you like. The fact is, future versions of GM's true full-size sport-utes will be more like the Enclave rather than less. Demerited for toughness on the towing front, Buick garners cred for offering plenty of space and oodles of luxury in a stunning package.Â
Handling isn't sporty, but the Enclave's dynamic mannerisms would lead you to believe the big Buick weighs less than 4,985 pounds; a very good thing. Besides, the ride quality is supremely serene. Cockpit comfort was a priority for Buick designers. Result. Though surely not perceived as a rocket, the Enclave moves about with ease and won't struggle whatsoever on any mountain climbs.Â
Best of all, the aforementioned stunning imagery. No direct competitor presents as gorgeous an option to consumers. Can we allow the badge to get in our way of honouring the best large premium CUV? Apparently not. The Buick Enclave is now part of the first Good 12 Supersize.
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Engines: 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque from a 3.6L V6
City Mileage: 16-17 miles per gallon
Base USD Price: $35,070
Cargo Capacity: 115 cubic feet behind front row
Towing Capability: 2000 pounds
- The Good 12 V4.0 Part 2 - Buick Enclave
BUICK ENCLAVE Repeating for a third consecutive installment, the 2011 Buick Enclave is a resounding success for one of the fastest growing automotive brands in North America. It doesn't hurt that the Enclave is supremely quiet, eminently comfortable,...
- U.s. Sales Of Midsize Suvs - April 2010
As the first of what will be an ongoing publication, this Graph measuring the Sales Stats of Midsize SUVs was a l'il bit difficult to organize. The Nissan Xterra is no competitor for the Buick Enclave. Yet the Nissan Xterra could easily be seen as...
- The Good 12 Supersize V2.0 - Part V
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Rumours abound that with the soon-coming stiffening of miles-per-gallon standards in the United States that General Motors is considering arresting the development of larger Cadillacs (or has already) and that the next Cadillac Escalade won't be on...
- Cool Fact For The Day - Buick Enclave & China
After General Motors introduced the Buick Enclave, the auto journalism world was turned upside down. If, in one's own life, the brand name restricts potential purchases, how can one avoid an incredibly favourable review of a vehicle if, as alluded...