2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs 2022 Buick Enclave

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which debuted in 2005 and entered its second generation in 2014, received a significant refresh in 2018 that carried over into 2021. This refresh introduced the dual-screen center console, a hallmark of recent Land Rover interiors. The 2021 model offered a variety of trims, including SE, HSE Silver, HST, HSE Dynamic, Autobiography, SVR, and SVR Carbon Edition. Standard features on the base SE trim included leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, an eight-speaker Meridian premium sound system, a WiFi hotspot, and the dual-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims added more luxurious features, such as quad-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a 19-speaker Meridian sound system. The HSE Dynamic trim featured a supercharged V8 engine, while the Autobiography trim offered 22-way power-adjustable front seats and power soft-close doors. The SVR and SVR Carbon Edition trims focused on performance, with a more powerful V8 engine and sport seats.

The 2022 Buick Enclave, part of Buick's transition from a sedan-heavy lineup to an all-SUV portfolio, received a mid-cycle refresh that included several exterior styling enhancements, such as a new grille, front and rear fascias, headlamps, taillamps, and wheel designs. The top-of-the-line Avenir trim level featured unique styling elements and 20-inch wheels. Inside, the Enclave's center console was restyled to incorporate new push-button gears and upgraded materials. The Avenir trim included standard climate-controlled front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs, and unique trim and seat stitching. The Enclave's interior was spacious, with ample headroom, legroom, hip room, and shoulder room for passengers in all three rows. The second-row bucket seats flipped and folded for added versatility, and the third row was comfortable even for six-footers. The Enclave offered 23.6 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats up, 57.7 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 97.4 cubic feet with both rows folded.

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered a variety of powertrain options. The base P360 mild-hybrid powertrain, available in the SE and SE Silver Edition trims, combined a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt electrical system, producing 355 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. The HST model featured the P400 powertrain, rated at 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. The HSE Silver Edition was also available with plug-in hybrid or diesel powertrains. The P400e plug-in hybrid combined a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine with electric assist for 398 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 produced 254 hp and 443 lb-ft. The HSE Dynamic and Autobiography trims featured a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque. The SVR and SVR Carbon Edition trims received a more powerful version of this engine, making 575 hp and 516 lb-ft. All models had an eight-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive (4WD). The Range Rover Sport also featured height-adjustable air suspension and a Terrain Response system with multiple modes for various terrains. The SUV could tow up to 7,716 pounds, except for the SVR, which could tow 6,613 pounds.

The 2022 Buick Enclave kept it simple with a single powertrain option: a 3.6-liter V6 with direct injection, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain produced 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The Enclave came standard with front-wheel drive (FWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) available on all trims. The SUV's maximum towing capacity was 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. The Enclave provided a smooth and quiet ride, thanks to Buick's QuietTuning and active noise cancellation technology. The optional Avenir Technology package included a premium ride suspension and continuously variable real-time chassis damping, enhancing the vehicle's handling and ride quality. The Enclave's powertrain was responsive, with good off-the-line acceleration and a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission. The SUV handled well on various terrains, although it was not designed for off-road use.

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered a maximum of 63.7 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded and 31.7 cubic feet with the second row in use. An optional third row of seating increased the seating capacity from five to seven, but with the third row in use, the cargo space was reduced to 10.8 cubic feet. The first and second rows provided ample headroom and legroom, while the optional third row was tight and best suited for children.

The 2022 Buick Enclave provided a spacious and comfortable interior for passengers in all three rows. The SUV offered 23.6 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats up, 57.7 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 97.4 cubic feet with both rows folded. The Enclave's second-row bucket seats flipped and folded for added versatility, and the third row was comfortable even for six-footers. The restyled center console incorporated new push-button transmission gears and a covered compartment housing two cupholders. The Enclave's interior featured upgraded materials, and the Avenir trim included standard climate-controlled front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs, and unique trim and seat stitching.

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport's interior was dominated by a dual-screen center console. The lower screen operated climate controls and vehicle settings, while the upper screen housed the infotainment system. The system was not always intuitive, and earlier models had bugs. The lower screen featured dials that controlled various functions, including fan speed, temperature, and heated/ventilated seats. The upper touchscreen had reasonably sized icons for switching between menus and accessing Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The system also had a real volume button, though it was tucked down by the base of the lower screen. Overall, the infotainment system had a learning curve, and there were better systems on the market.

The 2022 Buick Enclave featured a standard 4.2-inch driver information center, with Premium and Avenir trims getting a larger, 8-inch reconfigurable version. The Essence trim had an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as wireless phone charging. Premium and Avenir trims added navigation. The system could pair up to 10 devices, with two smartphones active simultaneously, and a built-in WiFi hotspot could handle up to four devices up to 50 feet away. The interface was familiar and easy to use, though some graphics looked dated. The Premium and Avenir trims featured a 10-speaker Bose audio system, which was superior to the standard six-speaker system but could use more power. Each Enclave came with a three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM 360L and six USB ports, with two in each row. Other standard features included a following-distance indicator, HD rear vision camera, and Teen Driver technology. Notable available features included adaptive cruise control, head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, hitch guidance with hitch view, a digital rear camera mirror, and HD surround vision.

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport came equipped with standard driver assistance features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and front-and-rear parking sensors. However, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert were optional. Other available features included a surround-view parking camera, traffic sign recognition, driver drowsiness monitoring, and parallel and perpendicular park assist. A head-up display was also available.

The 2022 Buick Enclave received significant updates to its driver-assist and safety tech for 2022. The Buick Driver Confidence Plus package became standard on all Enclaves, including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane-change alert with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, lane-keeping assistance with lane-departure warning, rear park assist, following-distance indicator, and automatic high-beam headlights. Other standard safety items included a Safety Alert driver's seat, a rear-seat reminder system, and an HD reversing camera. Premium trim added enhanced automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera, head-up display, and rear pedestrian alert. The Enclave received four out of five stars for rollover resistance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and "Good" ratings in most crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), except for an "Acceptable" score in the updated side-impact test.