Buick Enclave: photos, price and reviews of car owners

The development of the next full-size crossover from the luxury division of the corporation General Motors was conducted from the beginning of the XXI century. Before the presentation of the first serial models of Buick Enclave to the general public of the Detroit Motor Show in 2006, a concept car was exhibited, which even then received satisfactory ratings from critics. Mass production also did not hesitate, and at the end of 2006 at the annual auto show in Los Angeles showed the first of the samples that went on sale.

Parkets, universals or other options

In the American market, tendencies aimed at replacing large-sized frame SUVs with at least capacious and comfortable crossovers, which easily acted as an alternative to the traditional car for the whole family, began to be outlined. They allowed you to easily navigate the poorly covered roads and off-road, even with a heavy trailer. At the same time, for efficiency and other performance characteristics, the crossovers were not inferior to ordinary cars universals in size or power-to-weight ratio.

Features of the production model

Buick Enclave was created on the same basis as its no less popular Chevrolet Traverse fellow , and was equipped with a more elegant, roomy and spacious body that can easily accommodate 7-8 people. The length of the integrated frame of the model does not exceed 5,188 m. It assumes the installation of an independent suspension of all wheels with a power unit of transverse arrangement in the front-drive configuration. Dimensions of the wheelbase Buick Enclave is 3.02 m. Designers and designers of GMC had to try to get the car a memorable appearance, which very much distinguishes it against the background of other competitors of this class and the price segment - Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia. The place for the production of the future leader in the SUV segment was the plant of the corporation in the state of Michigan, the city of Lansing.

Package and engine

The model was equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 powerplant, which produced at least 275 horsepower. It is worth noting that in the history of production of cars under the brand GMC, this configuration of the V6 engine was almost the most powerful. It divides the palm of the championship with a 276-strong motor of the 1987 model, which, according to official figures, was more powerful only for 1 liter. from. But at the Buick Enclave, the technical characteristics of which allowed to make such innovative changes, a 6-speed automatic transmission was installed, which provided him with a decent dynamics and acceleration to 100 km / h in no more than 9 seconds. GMC specialists also took care of the optimal fuel consumption, which is provided by the Variable Valve Timing system, which in the front-line version of the car spends no more than 14-15 liters of fuel in the city cycle, while on the route the values are already somewhat different - 10-11 liters.

High-quality service

To prove the obvious advantages of its brand and its excellent build quality, Buick decided to introduce unprecedented warranty obligations: the car was given official service for a period of not less than 4 years or for 81,000 km. For the engine and gearbox, even more favorable conditions were announced - 161,000 km or 5-year service.

Under the order of the car can be equipped with a transmission with four-wheel drive, which connects the rear wheels only when there is a slip in the front. At the same time, the distribution of the torque of each of the tires from the calculation of adhesion to the base and its strength. No less influence is exerted by the speed of movement with the position of the gas pedal and other control conditions. The mandatory package of the Buick Enclave also includes a dynamic stabilization system with traction control of specific wheels. It will protect the driver and his passengers from possible overturning when moving on a slope or counter-curlon.

Price, equipment and safety

The manufacturers claimed more than a reasonable price for this high-tech car. If we talk about the front-wheel drive configuration with the basic equipment of the Buick Enclave car, the price for it in the US started from $ 32,800. If the buyer needed a four-wheel drive, this option cost another $ 2000. The top equipment under the CXL AWD label cost already $ 37,000.

But do not assume that in the standard equipment was presented a version without glass lifts, GUR, ABS and other equally important elements. Everything is diametrically different. Already in the database are 6 front and side airbags for the driver and passengers, parking sensors with parking sensors and a rear-view camera, a full system of three-zone automatic climate control, a media system with hand-frit and much more. This allowed the model to get the highest scores on the results of crash tests, which are conducted by NSCAP. The American Institute of Road Safety and the National Traffic Administration on the US tracks also delivered a "5 star" for the protection of passengers and the driver based on the results of lateral and frontal impacts and "4" for counteracting rollover, which is very good for a car with a front layout, whose weight is from 2200 Up to 2500 kg.

Variability of choice

There are more comfortable modifications that offer upholstery perforated leather in 3 colors with heated seats and their multi-position adjustment, inserts of natural mahogany to give the interior exclusivity. The volume of the luggage compartment of the car can be envied by many minivans, because with folded seats it will be 3260 liters, while without laying - about 535. The car allows towing a trailer with a total weight of up to 2,400 kg. There are more than 20 exterior design options. Also optional for the model can be ordered 20-inch alloy wheels with chrome plating, electric steering adjustment, remote engine start and much more.

Excellent qualities and deserved popularity

The car with such large dimensions and weight, surprisingly, has a very light and sensitive control, which pleases with excellent stabilization and exchange rate stability. But at the same time, professionals from GMC do not stop improving their offspring. Buick Enclave 2013 models are equipped with a more adaptive suspension system, built-in navigation and optics.

As a result of such fruitful work, the car was recognized by buyers, who leave only grateful comments about it. Critics also did not ignore him. Thanks to them, Buick Enclave, whose reviews are full of enthusiastic epithets, received recognition and many awards (the best crossover of the year for the versions of Forbes, Playboy, as well as other publications and professional associations). GMC specialists have always understood the needs of the American market. They are not the first to satisfy the demands of customers, because of which the model is still in demand. Perhaps Buick Enclave 2014 will have even more outstanding parameters and will generate a new surge of interest in this brand. It is assumed that the development of hybrid versions is not far off.