The 2008 Buick Enclave CXL
August 12, 2008 by Adam · Leave a Comment
Buick’s Compact Utility Vehicle, the 2008 Buick Enclave, has a much bigger presence on the road than you might think. The Enclave has a massive chrome grill that can even be a little bit intimidating to other drivers. The Enclave commands attention, from the distinctive sheetmetal to the chrome trim.
Few vehicles of this size have the kind of positive feedback that the 2008 Buick Enclave CXL has. The cabin is roomy, and the driver’s seat has so much space it might take some getting used to. The seats themselves are both supportive and comfortable. The low ride height of the Buick Enclave makes it one of the easiest CUVs to get into.
The gauges on the dashboard are easily readable, and has a modern blue hue to it. The layout of the heating, air conditioning, and stereo controls are all easy to use and easy to read.
The Enclave’s two passenger rows are one of the most interesting components of the vehicle. The middle seats are captain’s chairs, and the back bench can seat three. Overall, the Enclave can seat 7 adults, although 6 is probably a more ideal number.
Driving down the road, the Enclave doesn’t feel too big at all. The steering has a nice feel to it, and acceleration is steady. It may not have quite as much pep as some other CUVs, but it more than makes up for it in the amazing fuel economy. In road tests of mixed driving, the 2008 Buick Enclave got more than 21.5 miles per gallon.
The 2008 Enclave features a 275 horsepower, 3.6 liter V6 engine. It also has a 6-speed automatic transmission, which helps with the smooth ride.
There are plenty of options for the Buick Enclave, as well. For example, you can add the tow package to this vehicle, and it is rated at 4,500 lbs for towing.
If you’re in the market for a compact sport utility vehicle, look no further than the 2008 Buick Enclave. Your local Springfield area Buick dealer can show you just how great a vehicle this actually is.
Test Driving the 2008 Buick Enclave
August 1, 2008 by jcme · Leave a Comment
The 2008 Buick Enclave is a nice looking vehicle. It has a beautifully styled exterior, and plenty of interior room. By all appearances, the 2008 Enclave is an excellent vehicle. The question, then, is this: does the driving experience match the look?
The answer is an unequivocal “yes.” Handling of the 2008 Buick Enclave is confident and intuitive, even at high speeds. When driving the vehicle casually, it feels like it should: as a natural extension of the driver’s own body. It makes fluid transitions, and motions of the body are controlled well. Its amazing, actually, that a vehicle that comes in at more than two tons handles as well as the 2008 Buick Enclave.
One thing, though, that I noticed about the Enclave over other cars in its class was this: it is quieter. The engine, the road, and the wind all don’t seem to make as much noise in the 2008 Enclave as in some other vehicles. Even when you’re going 70 miles per hour on the highway, the interior is quiet.
If you’re in the market for a smooth, quiet ride, look to the 2008 Buick Enclave.
The 2008 Buick Enclave
July 2, 2008 by jcme · Leave a Comment
The 2008 Buick Enclave replaces the Buick Rendezvous, and is a wonderful improvement over that vehicle. Set to compete with the Mercedes R-Class, Audi Q7 and Lexus RX 350, the Enclave’s unique interior and sheetmetal position it as a potential market leader.
The Buick Enclave is built on GM’s Lambda platform and features third row seats, a 3.6 liter 275 horsepower VG engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the other GM vehicles build on the Lambda platform, however, the Enclave features a number of luxury options as standard equipment. For example, it comes with a six-way power driver’s seat, power liftgate, a rear backup camera, HID headlamps, MP3, CD and XM stereo system and patterned cloth seats.
One of the first things you’ll notice when you drive the Buick Enclave is its quiet ride. It features front-door side glass, triple door seals, an acoustic laminated windshield, dampening material on the underbody and even engine mounts. You can talk to anyone in the vehicle without having to raise your voice, which is especially useful in a vehicle that seats six or seven people.
The ride in the Enclave is comfortable and isolated, and steering precision is decent, requiring few steering corrections. If you are looking for a roomy SUV with luxury features and refined style, the Enclave is the vehicle for you.