Buick Enclave: Enclave in the Market
Though today's minivans have enough options to spiral beyond $40,000, the
market never really saw the need for a dedicated luxury model. Instead we have a
collection of luxury crossovers and SUVs, many of which give up a big chunk of
utility in the name of styling, performance or plain old opulence. The Enclave
provides a compelling response to that: For a reasonable price, it combines
near-minivan utility with entry-luxury quality. That's a rare combination.
Do car shoppers want something like this? I'd say so. Enclave sales are up
more than 30 percent in 2010, making it one of GM's rising stars. Some areas —
namely styling and cabin design — will impress less as fresh competition arrives
over the next few years, but I suspect the Enclave's inherent qualities will be
harder to beat.
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The oh-so-beautiful 2009 Buick Enclave has inspired me to create a new
television series, "Extreme Makeover: Car Edition." I'd love for some hunky host
to relay my automotive sob-story t
Buick designers added several exterior features to keep this ride from
becoming homogenized. Sporty headlights set off its glorious chrome grille,
which is embellished with a sandwich-sized Buick
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