CAR GARAGE | Buick Enclave (2013) | The 2013 Buick Enclave makes its public debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The 2013 Enclave advances the award-winning design, craftsmanship and technology That Buick reintroduced to a new generation of customers," said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing. Buick Enclave saw record sales in 2011, making it more popular than the three-row crossovers from Acura, Audi and Lincoln. The Enclave is Offered in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models, and powered by a 3.6L direct-injected V-6 and an updated six-speed automatic transmission That Contribute to the more refined driving experience. Buick's Quiet Tuning engineering process reduces, blocks and absorbs unwanted noise from the Enclave's cabin, making it quieter than a Lexus RX350.
The Buick Enclave's engineers improved its car like driving experience with revised front and rear dampers, for Greater smoothness and an enhanced feeling of control. In the rear, new low-velocity shocks help control inputs Reduced road That Could be felt inside the passenger compartment. All models feature an independent front and rear suspensions, with variable-effort power-assisted steering; and a direct-acting stabilizer bar on the McPherson-strut front suspension helps Provide a more immediate feeling of responsiveness during turns. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard and 19 - and 20-inch wheels are available. Revised controls in the next-generation Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission also Contribute to Enclave's smoother feel behind the wheel. They improve the shift feel and overall drive ability - and the fuel-saving six-speed design helps the three-row Enclave Buick deliver an EPA-estimated 24 mpg on the highway (FWD models).
In 2012, every Buick models was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, underscoring the brand's commitment to safety leadership. The 2013 Buick Enclave builds on that commitment with the industry's first front center airbag - a standard feature. The center front air bags, standard on all 2013 models Enclave, was created to help protect drivers and front passengers in side-impact crashes far. Standard safety features also include StabiliTrak, traction control, panic brake assist, rear-vision camera system and seven total water bags - Including head-curtain side air bags covering all outboard occupants in passenger three rows.
Buick Enclave offers three rows of seating, available in seven-or eight-passenger configurations. The second-row seats feature the Smart Slide system, the which allows Easier entry to the third row, with the pull of a single handle. The Buick Enclave's new appearance is instantly recognizable as a modern Buick and the LED lighting elements enhance its technologically advanced presence.
