{"id":258,"date":"2022-04-05T17:35:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T17:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/?p=258"},"modified":"2024-10-23T10:02:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:02:19","slug":"review-2021-buick-enclave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/review-2021-buick-enclave\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2021 Buick Enclave"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>At a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9892730250928050\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\nstyle=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9892730250928050\"\r\ndata-ad-slot=\"3124289227\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MSRP: From $40,300<\/li><li>Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs.<\/li><li>Horsepower: 310 hp<\/li><li>Cargo volume: 23.6 ft\u00b3, 97.6 ft\u00b3 with seat area<\/li><li>Seating capacity: 7<\/li><li>MPG: Up to 18 city \/ 26 highway<\/li><li>Engine: 3.6 L V6<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This mid-size SUV from Buick is a premium vehicle at a practical price. While the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave<\/a> sits somewhere beneath luxury brand competitors in terms of both features and price, it compares very favorably against economy models that may save you a little money, but won\u2019t deliver the driving experience or comfort of this vehicle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Interior&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave<\/a>, drivers will immediately notice the cavernous space with 3 comfortable and roomy rows ideal for family travel. Like nearly every Buick, the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave\u2019s<\/a> cabin is noticeably quiet. Close the doors and you\u2019ll be insulated from the world\u2019s chaos for at least the time it takes you to drive to the office.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Panel layout and interface are both intuitive and pleasant. Key features are immediately accessible and even sub-menu items in the infotainment system can be found quickly and easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s unfortunate that the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave\u2019s<\/a> aspiration to fit between somewhere in the middle of the SUV pack somewhat fails here. It\u2019s expected that the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave\u2019s<\/a> interior design and finish wouldn\u2019t approach luxury class European and Japanese competitors, but the Buick gets edged out even by some cheaper vehicles in this regard. Compared to the Hyundai Palisade, for example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave\u2019s<\/a> interior fit and finish feels skimpy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The available Avenir trim remedies these shortcomings with a beautiful chestnut\/ebony (or just ebony) interior, seat stitching and piping, premium headrests and floor mats, and a wood-accented steering wheel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-004.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-004-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-004-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>2021 Buick Enclave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Exterior<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\">Enclave<\/a> is a subdued, but good looking vehicle that could easily be mistaken for the Acura MDX or a handful of other mid-size competitors. After all, there\u2019s only so much room for flair and personality in a vehicle class that demands a certain boxiness in both size and shape. In any case, the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave<\/a> holds its own with its clean lines and understated grille.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-005.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-005.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Buick-Enclave-005-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>2021 Buick Enclave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\">Enclave<\/a> is available in four trim options: Preferred; Essence; Premium; Avenir.&nbsp; Even the most modest \u201cPreferred\u201d trim is well-equipped with key features such as keyless\/remote start, premium ride suspension, 18-in. painted aluminum wheels, LED lights, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, eight-way power driver\u2019s seat, HD rear vision camera, heated front seats, rear park assist, tri-zone automatic climate control, and six USB ports.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Buick Driver Confidence Plus package, which includes driver-assist safety features such as collision warning, lane change and blind spot alerts, and advance braking are only available in upper-trims, unfortunately.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Power &amp; Handling<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All trim variations of the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 Buick Enclave<\/a> run a 3.6-liter V6 that offers 310 horsepower. While mileage is sub par, the engine is plenty energetic for regular driving whether you\u2019re carrying teenagers or trailers. Acceleration, braking, and cornering are all noticeably superior to non-luxury vehicles in its class. All trims excluding the base level Preferred offer an all-wheel drive option, which we recommend depending on your location and needs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When it comes to handling, the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave<\/a> ride is remarkably comfortable and smooth. In some larger vehicles, this translates to a \u201clooser\u201d feel, but we find the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave<\/a> to be responsive without jarring or surprising the driver.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Final Thought<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Buick <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclave<\/a> is a great find for car buyers who may shy away from higher priced luxury SUVs but still want a premium driving experience.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Want to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 Buick Enclave<\/a>? <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Enclave&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2440%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact local dealers to schedul<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Buick&amp;model=Encore+GX&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Preferred+-+%2424%2C200+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\">e a test drive<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Silverado+1500&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Work+Truck+-+%2429%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a Glance: MSRP: From $40,300 Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs. Horsepower: 310 hp Cargo volume: 23.6 ft\u00b3, 97.6 ft\u00b3 with seat area Seating capacity: 7 MPG: Up to 18 city \/ 26 highway Engine: 3.6 L V6 This mid-size SUV from Buick is a premium vehicle at a practical price. While the Enclave sits somewhere [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":263,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[39,93,19,20,122,124,95,123,18],"class_list":["post-258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-reviews","tag-39","tag-avenir","tag-buick","tag-enclave","tag-esssence","tag-mdx","tag-preferred","tag-premium","tag-suv"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-buick-enclave.jpg",1024,683,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-buick-enclave-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-buick-enclave-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-buick-enclave-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-buick-enclave.jpg",1024,683,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-buick-enclave.jpg",1024,683,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-buick-enclave.jpg",1024,683,false],"thumbnail-660x440":["https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-buick-enclave-660x440.jpg",660,440,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Blog Admin","author_link":"#"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"At a Glance: MSRP: From $40,300 Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs. 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