4.5 Overall rating
(2 reviews)Looks smaller than it is. I found this out the first time I put it in the garage. Too early to judge too many things. So far I enjoy driving it and learning about all the bells and whistles. Good acceleration for a 5400 pound car. The quiet ride is impressive and gives a feeling of security and safety.
I test drove SUV crossovers for 2 years prior to buying the 2010 Enclave. I started with the German made Benz, Audi and BMW and loved them but I hate paying so much to maintain a Euro vehicle. Then I looked at the WELL made Lexus, Infinity, and Toyos of all sizes and prices and know from experience that maintenance is not a factor as they are made to operate with supreme reliability. I figured I would need to plan on spending at least $50K to get what I needed for my busy, athletic and adventurous family of 4 - which in reality means I would need room for 6 or 7 passengers when friends, team mates, cousins and Gran Parents tag along -so that bumped about half of the vehicles off my list. At the top of all my requirements was quality build and low maintenance -not speed-not brand- not glitz, bling or bragging rights as I've had all those brands over the years and I'm over it at this stage of life. I hate to admit it but I was still reluctant to consider the BIG 3 U.S. brands based on past experience of just plain lousy build quality, mediocre design (except Corvette) and poor resale value. I just wanted something better and luckily discovered the Enclave by chance while test driving a Benz Gl450 which looks, feels and drives a lot like the new Jeep Grand Cherokee for twice the price and anyway it was too small. I then drove a 3 year old BIG Lexus SUV that felt huge, drove huge and had a HUGE price tag for an older ride with 30k miles on it -it reminded me TOO much of my old 97 Land Cruiser except it had more power. Next up the Lexus GX which was nice and felt and drove just like the BMW x5 but it was bigger and I would swear it was a re bagged Mitsubishi Montero Limited because that's what I drove to the car lot -check them out side by side and see for yourself. THEN I saw this really cool looking SUV that sort of looked like a mix of a Lexus, Porsche Cayenne (check spelling) and Maserati -yes Maserati (just Google it you'll see). But then the sales guy said it was a Buick bla bla clave something- He lost me at Buick and I really wanted to climb into this exotic European SUV that I was sure I couldn’t afford and didn’t need. I sat in it and was very impressed with how it felt ----- so comfortable –roomy but not big and bloated, nice leather, a great dash that reminded me of a yacht from the driver seat and a Lear Jet from the second role captain’s chairs. I did the walk around and was just blown away by the amount of great options it had and it felt VERY solid. After I took it for a spin I knew that I had found the perfect vehicle and my search was over. This thing is FAST and handles very god for its size –no it’s not as quick nor does it corner like my super charged MINI Cooper S but man it was exciting to get up to 60mph in about 8 seconds in a luxury SUV cruiser –yes the Benz GL450 will do it in about 6.5 seconds or less but just who really races SUVs or Crossovers?? I was prepared to drop $50k and drove away with everything that I needed for around $45k and I couldn’t be happier.
Buick Enclave CXL1 FWD FAQs
What is the fuel economy of the Buick Enclave CXL1 FWD?
Depending on the engine and options, the Buick Enclave CXL1 FWD gets between 20 and 20 MPG (or MPGe).
What fuel types are available?
Gasoline engines are available.
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