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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, and capacious enough to hold you and seven others.
What really gets Enclave fans going about the big brute of a Buick is the exterior design. The fenders bulge gracefully, not ostentatiously. The shadows created near the bottom of the doors mask the height of what is, in truth, a gigantic vehicle. Lights, both at the front and rear, are shaped alluringly but not to the extent that they'll be unfashionable by 2013. Though Grey Green Metallic and Red Jewel Tintcoat aren't the best shades for the Enclave, this Buick never looks out of place or out of touch.
For a site that has a whole lot to say about representing a new generation of first-time car buyers, the Buick Enclave's inclusion here seems misfiled. Stare at it long enough; drive it far enough, and you'll be hard-pressed to come up with a roomier, more luxurious, more beautiful, more effective family driving tool for the price. Don't judge a book by its cover; don't judge a Buick by its badge. Based on merit, the Enclave is the best premium/mainstream utility vehicle that's ever been available.
Engines: 288 horsepower; 270 lb-ft of torque from a 3.6L V6
Base USD/CAD Price: $35,615 / $43,520
City Fuel Economy: 16-17 miles per gallon
Cargo Capacity: 23.3 cubic feet or 115 cubic feet with rear seats folded
Sales Stats: Canadian Enclave sales were up 7.9% through the first ten months of 2010, October's total was 248. In the United States, Enclave sales have increased 29.8% through the first 5/6ths of 2010. Buick sold 4693 in October, making the Enclave the brand's best-seller that month.
- Buick Enclave Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Buick Enclave. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North America....
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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, and capacious enough to hold you and seven others.
For a site that has a whole lot to say about representing a new generation of first-time car buyers, the Buick Enclave's inclusion here seems misfiled. Stare at it long enough; drive it far enough, and you'll be hard-pressed to come up with a roomier, more luxurious, more beautiful, more effective family driving tool for the price. Don't judge a book by its cover; don't judge a Buick by its badge. Based on merit, the Enclave is the best premium/mainstream utility vehicle that's ever been available.
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Engines: 288 horsepower; 270 lb-ft of torque from a 3.6L V6
Base USD/CAD Price: $35,615 / $43,520
City Fuel Economy: 16-17 miles per gallon
Cargo Capacity: 23.3 cubic feet or 115 cubic feet with rear seats folded
Sales Stats: Canadian Enclave sales were up 7.9% through the first ten months of 2010, October's total was 248. In the United States, Enclave sales have increased 29.8% through the first 5/6ths of 2010. Buick sold 4693 in October, making the Enclave the brand's best-seller that month.
The Good 12
Audi Q5 - Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Fiat 500 - Ford F-150 - Ford Mustang V6 - Infiniti G25
Jeep Wrangler - Nissan Juke - Porsche Boxster Spyder
Fiat 500 - Ford F-150 - Ford Mustang V6 - Infiniti G25
Jeep Wrangler - Nissan Juke - Porsche Boxster Spyder
Porsche Cayenne - Toyota Venza
The Bad 8
The Bad 8
Acura ZDX - BMW 5-Series GT- BMW X6
Honda Accord Crosstour - Lexus HS250h
Lincoln MKT - Nissan Leaf - Nissan Versa Sedan
Honda Accord Crosstour - Lexus HS250h
Lincoln MKT - Nissan Leaf - Nissan Versa Sedan
Rules & Nominees
- Buick Enclave Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Buick Enclave. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North America....
- The Good 12 V4.0 Part 11 - Porsche Cayenne
PORSCHE CAYENNE Like a frog turned into a prince, the Porsche Cayenne was once useful and dynamic but is now, in generation deux, useful, dynamic and handsome. The first-generation Cayenne's 2007 facelift did it no favours, but one never heard...
- The Good 12 V4.0 Part 8 - Jeep Wrangler
JEEP WRANGLER The 2011 Jeep Wrangler - a vehicle many consider a handful of compromises too many - is more of an all-in-one vehicle than anything else on the market today. Listen to this list of demands and try and think of any other vehicle capable...
- The Good 12 V4.0 Part 1 - Audi Q5
AUDI Q5 Inducted into The Good 12 for a second time, the 2011 Audi Q5 is primed to remain a challenger to the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic and the all-new 2011 BMW X3. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, but the eyes of most beholders hold...
- The Good 12 Supersize V2.0 - Part Ii
BUICK ENCLAVE In the inaugural Good 12 Supersize, the Buick Enclave grabbed hold of a position with many thanks to its designers. The Buick Enclave's design hasn't changed during the interim and no large crossover has appeared with a more resolved...