Buick has quietly revealed the 2018 Enclave will be
priced from US$ 39,995 when it goes on sale this fall.
Costing US$ 930 more than its predecessor, the redesigned Enclave has an
evolutionary design which adopts a number of styling cues from the LaCrosse.
The entry-level model will come nicely equipped with LED headlights,
heated front seats, and active noise cancelation technology. There will also be
an eight-inch touchscreen display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
compatibility.
Power is provided by a 3.6-liter V6 engine that
produces an estimated 302 hp and 353 Nm of torque. It is
connected to a nine-speed automatic gearbox which allows the crossover to run
from 0-60 mph in around 7.2 seconds.
The Enclave Essence starts at US$ 44,215 and it adds
leather seats as well as an air ionizer. The mid-level crossover also has rear
cross traffic alert and lane change alert with a blind zone feature. Several
different options will be available including all-wheel drive and a trailing
package which enables the model to tow up to 2,268 kg.
Moving up to the Enclave Premium costs US$ 48,015 but
it rewards buyers with cooled front seats, heated second-row captain chairs,
and a power-folding third row. There are also several safety systems including
front parking assist, forward collision alert, and lane keep assist with a lane
departure warning system.
Lastly, the range-topping Enclave Avenir starts at US$ 53,415 and includes an extensive amount of standard equipment. Highlights
include chestnut wood trim, a wireless smartphone charger, and an 8-inch
display in the instrument cluster. Other niceties include GPS navigation, a
dual-panel glass roof, and a surround vision system. The crossover also has a
black ice grille and 20-inch alloy wheels to distinguish it from lesser models.
