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The Best One Yet!
Jay, 12/04/2017
updated 12/12/2018
2018 Buick Enclave Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
We've owned 2008 and 2012 Enclaves so we are familiar with the car. Coming from a series of minivans we loved the look of the 2008 Enclave, and the 2018 is a great improvement on the original. The Avenir is quieter, more luxurious, thriftier and more comfortable than the earlier versions. I particularly like the switchable AWD which lets us run in FWD most of the time. The technology is amazing: we especially like the 'birds-eye-view' and the camera rear view mirror, though both took a bit of getting used to 'em. A feature not available on any non-GM suv is the OnStar app which lets us remotely start the engine. Arriving at the airport and being able to warm the car while waiting for our luggage is a real plus. We looked at most of the 3-row suv's available and, for price, features, cosmetics, and overall quality, nothing bests the Avenir, IMHO! Update: Now that we have some miles on the car I can add some additional comments. The car has remained trouble-free and enjoyable to drive, especially long distances. We've got the 2018-9 Enclave-specific roof racks for our car top carrier...you cannot get a generic rack, btw. My wife really like the automatic high beams but is less interested in the trick rear view mirror or the adaptive cruise control. The automatic emergency braking works well and, as aging baby boomers we both like all the safety features. I'll buy an (electric?) 2021 Enclave!
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The Best One Yet!
Jay, 12/04/2017
2018 Buick Enclave Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We've owned 2008 and 2012 Enclaves so we are familiar with the car. Coming from a series of minivans we loved the look of the 2008 Enclave, and the 2018 is a great improvement on the original. The Avenir is quieter, more luxurious, thriftier and more comfortable than the earlier versions. I particularly like the switchable AWD which lets us run in FWD most of the time. The technology is amazing: we especially like the 'birds-eye-view' and the camera rear view mirror, though both took a bit of getting used to 'em. A feature not available on any non-GM suv is the OnStar app which lets us remotely start the engine. Arriving at the airport and being able to warm the car while waiting for our luggage is a real plus. We looked at most of the 3-row suv's available and, for price, features, cosmetics, and overall quality, nothing bests the Avenir, IMHO!
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A must test drive.....
John Wright, 04/27/2018
2018 Buick Enclave Essence 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Each person has their own personality and style and so do vehicles. You must match your personality to the vehicle to truly love your car. So why do I rate the 2018 Buick Enclave Essence a must test drive? As a disabled Veteran who (let's face it) hurts everywhere all the time, I find the Buick Enclave to be the most comfortable and luxurious of the SUV's. The seats envelop you and hug you like the warm embrace of a mother to her child. No exaggeration. When I open the door either front or back (except third row) I can slide into my seat without having to contort my body just to get in. In the third row once you fold the middle seat up you can get right in and the back seats are just as comfortable and roomy. It drives like a luxury vehicle should with little to almost no road noise. My advice is to ask the dealer to take it with you when looking at other vehicles to compare. When you test drive one get back into the Buick and drive it again. You will see what I am talking about. One draw back.....seatbelts in middle seat tend to not let you lean forward to adjust middle climate controls when moving. Oh...Get middle captain seats.
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A couple minor things Buick missed
Bob Janik, 06/30/2018
2018 Buick Enclave Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
We leased a the Buick Avenir about a month ago and there are a few things that Buick missed. 1. Rain sensing wipers. On a 60K car, you’d think this would be available but it’s not even offered. I have them on my 2017 Dodge Durango Citadel and it’s a great convenience. 2. Pre sets for driver power seats. Most cars have a button 1 and button 2 and the Enclave does. Issue is, you can’t just press the button like most cars, but you have to hold the button down until the seats gets to your programmed position. My wife is 5’-4” and I’m 6’-2” so it takes 15-20 seconds of me standing and holding the button until my seats go back to their pre set position 3. Driver seat is too narrow. I read a couple reviews that complained about it and I have to agree. If you’re over 200 pounds, it will be tight.
Gas gauge and transmission problem
Todd, 01/05/2019
2018 Buick Enclave Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Just ran out of gas for the second time in 4 months. The gauge reads over 1/8 of tank and digital reading over 65 miles till empty. First time thought it was a fluke as it happened with less than 2000 miles. Today same thing again with 7000 miles. Clearly a factory setting problem. Bigger issue is old behavior of transmission. Went into neutral going down the road. Would not engage several times into drive or reverse and required multiple attempts.
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