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2008 Buick Enclave
Date Published: 11/13/08

2008 Buick Enclave
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MSRP:
$33,200 - 37,455

Invoice:
$31,061 - 35,020

Class:
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle

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2008 Buick Enclave
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2WD CX Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 6.2
Fuel Economy 5 3.2
Ride Quality 7 5.7
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 5.6
Quietness 8 6.6
Controls 7 6
Details 6 7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 9 7.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 6.2
Cargo Room 10 8.4
Value within Class 8 5.8
Total Score: 77 68.1
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Buick Enclave Review
The 2008 Buick Enclave is this General Motors division's first eight-passenger SUV. It's a crossover that shares its basic design with the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. It comes in CX and CXL trims. The sole powertrain includes a 275-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 4500 lb. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is available. Seven-passenger seating is standard with 2nd-row bucket seats and a 3rd-row bench. A 2nd-row, three-person bench is optional. General Motors' Smart Slide 2nd-row seats have flip-forward bottom cushions and sliding backrests. They're designed to allow easier access to the 3rd row and are standard. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Bi-xenon headlamps are standard. A navigation system and DVD entertainment system are available. Note that the 2008 Enclave is Buick's only truck, replacing Rainier and Rendezvous SUVs, and the Terraza minivan.
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Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize SUVs are similar in size and construction to Midsize SUVs. Most, in fact, are gilded versions of Midsize SUVs; though a few are exclusive upscale designs.

Our Best Buys include the Acura MDX, Buick Enclave, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended pick is the Volvo XC90.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Buick Enclave.

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