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Enclave review
Duckman, 03/14/2019
updated 03/16/2021
2018 Buick Enclave Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2018 Buick Enclave, while giving my 2015 to a friend. Like the 2015, the Enclave gives a great ride on the highway, it has improved video screen and climate controls. After owning 1/2 dozen SUV or AWD vehicles over the years, you can finally turn off the AWD. By going to two wheel drive your gas mileage improves from the high teens to the mid twenties, which is great for a vehicle that size. Mileage is BETTER than wife's Subaru , which is great from the days of Pathfinder or Acadia. Down side is; some reason Buick got to rid of the gas cap and only have a tab to push aside. If the gas hose is not fully inserted, gas will flow everywhere. Also, the new design has the "flared up" rear side windows, thus limited blinds spots is now increase.
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Favorite Vehicle to Date!
Lead Foot, 03/15/2019
2018 Buick Enclave Essence 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I work for a dealership and I have bought a number of vehicles over the past 4 years, this being the first Buick. A lot of reviews say the seats are too narrow and uncomfortable but I don't see that. I am five feet, eight inches tall with most of my height in my 33" legs. I am very overweight at close to 300 lbs and I find no issue with comfort. I owned the Mazda cx-9 and got rid of it after 8 months because it was so uncomfortable. The headlights on the SUV are BRIGHT, to the point where if you're driving with your low beams on, cars comming the other direction will flash their high beams at you, but I can see on the dark, country roads I have to drive at night.
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Kenneth , 09/11/2019
2018 Buick Enclave Avenir 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased as a pre-owned Buick Avenir certified with 15k miles. This replaced our loaded out 2011 Enclave. In previous reviews it was pointed out how the front seats are narrower causing discomfort in my case on road trips one hour or longer as I'm the main driver. As stated the bolsters are the issue particularly the left side on drivers side. There's a rounded hard like piece under the leather running parallel with the bolster. Supposedly is part of the vibration mechanism when you enter lane departure. I'm a large man 5' 10" at 300# therefore use every inch and then some of the seating surface. The little round piece I described begins to become very uncomfortable on long road trips. Now my wife doesn't have that issue with the seat as she is a small person. She loves the comfort of her vehicle she drives everyday. All I can say if you're a large person you should test drive for a good long drive. You can feel this round thing by pressing on the outside bolster, it's just under the surface of the leather. She's had one hiccup with the camera system going dark for a day. I set up an appointment with the dealership the next morning. That next morning when she started up the camera system was working as designed. That issue hasn't happened since. The internal moonroof slide cover is cheaply designed and made. It sometimes has a tendency to rattle on bumpy roads. The latch is cheap. The other thing that makes me wonder about the engineering is when you fold the third row down via electrical switch located behind the third row is they hang up on the back of the second row Captain seats if they aren't pulled forward to clear to lay flat. One last marvel idea is the on off start when you stop to turn or stop go traffic. I know this design is to improve the overall average gas mileage that is mandated by EPA. This feature is being implemented more and more in the newer vehicles. You can't override this as an option in the vehicle settings. There is talk that an option may be available in the newer models to come. I've found the workaround is when you come to a stop and the engine turns off just slightly release and repress the brake pedal as it will restart continuing to idle. Now for the positive. The vehicle drives great, transmission shifts very smoothly and the engine has plenty of power to get you around someone or entering the highway. The cabin is very quiet and comfortable outside of the driver's seat as mentioned before. It's not perfect but for a 3rd row SUV with all the cargo space it's a great bang for your buck.
Really isn’t my father’s Buick!
Kenneth Hawk, 01/12/2019
2018 Buick Enclave Essence 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My dad had a Buick when I was little. I always bought Chevys until my dealer suggested trying a Buick. After 6 months my wife and I love this car. Very quiet on road trips. Very comfortable to drive. Coordinates with my Apple cell phone for a great navigation and music experience.
GREAT SUV
Blkwolverine, 03/08/2018
updated 03/16/2022
2018 Buick Enclave Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
It handle great in rain and snow, plus strong winds. Handle great on turns. It know how to turn on the high light on dark roads. Great on gas and mileage.
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