2008 Buick Enclave Review
Buick's new three-row luxury crossover, the Enclave, has a big hole to fill
in the brand's lineup. It replaces not one, but three models: the Rendezvous and
Rainier SUVs and the Terraza minivan. A big job indeed, but the Enclave pulls it
off by blending SUV styling with much of the driving experience, roominess and
fuel economy of a minivan.
With those three discontinued models no longer generating sales for Buick,
the Enclave needs to deliver, and it does, thanks in large part to its composed
ride, classy interior, and smooth, fuel-efficient powertrain.
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Like its sister crossovers — the GMC Acadia and the Saturn Outlook — the
Enclave has a refined, carlike ride that isn't upset by rough roads the way
traditional body-on-frame SUVs can be. The
All versions of the Enclave are powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that drives
a six-speed automatic transmission with a clutchless-manual mode that gives the
driver control over shifting. Front-wh
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For vehicles with this feature, it uses sensors on the
rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It
operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph) while in
R (Reverse). URPA uses audio beeps and three
color-coded lights, located on the rear shelf, below the
rear window, to prov
WARNING
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires.
Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause sudden tire failure.
You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require inflatio
