Spacious, sophisticated, and affordable are only a few ways to describe the Enclave, Buick’s best-selling luxury SUV. Replacing the Rainier and the Terraza, the Enclave made its debut in the Buick lineup in 2008 and has been a top seller ever since, thanks to its reputation for putting luxury within reach for those avoiding the high price of competing brands like Volvo and Lincoln. This affordable luxury is exactly what you’ll find on the 2021 Buick Enclave and is why the model continues to be a top performer for the automaker.
Beyond its luxury and modest starting price, what else does the Enclave have to offer? You’ll be surprised by the luxury that comes with the Enclave’s $40,000 price tag. From multiple trims and plenty of power to its towing capability, safety and driver-assist tools, and seamless connectivity features, here’s everything you’ll love about the 2021 Enclave!
#1 Sophistication Made Affordable
One of Buick’s trademarks is making sophistication affordable, and that’s exactly what you’ll find on the 2021 Buick Enclave. The Enclave’s $40,000 starting MSRP is even more affordable when you compare the three-row SUV with its biggest competitors – Audi, Volvo, and Lincoln. This makes it a great option if you’re looking for a sleek and sophisticated SUV that puts more money in your wallet.
#2 Four Trims, Four Choices
Going hand-in-hand with the Enclave’s affordability is its four-trim lineup that starts with the Preferred model that is equipped with a leather-wrapped steering wheel for added luxury. The model also boasts a color touchscreen display with the Buick Infotainment system as well as Buick’s exclusive QuietTuning Technology to deliver one of the quietest rides in its class. Upgrading to the Essence trim adds leather seating, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and advanced safety tools like Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
The Premium trim takes the Enclave’s luxury to the next level and gives the driver and front passenger a more luxurious ride by offering ventilated and massaging front seats. The third road seats are power-folding, and the audio system is updated to a 10-speaker premium Bose system. The Premium also adds Automatic Emergency Braking to its safety and driver-assist suite.
The Avenir is the top-tier trim and offers every amenity imaginable, from its exclusive front grille and styling to a power moonroof with a fixed rear skylight. You can leave your charging cord at home thanks to the wireless smartphone charging station, which reduces clutter in the cabin. You’ll have confidence behind the wheel thanks to the HD Surround Vision and Rear Camera Mirror that give you a clear view around the SUV.
#3 Plenty of Pep In Its Step
There’s a common misconception that luxury SUVs are sluggish performers because of their size. The Enclave is evidence to the contrary and offers outstanding performance and responsive handling, whether you’re running errands around town, dropping the kids off at school, or venturing down the highway for a weekend getaway. This capability comes from the Enclave’s 3.6-liter V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission that delivers 310 horsepower. The switchable all-wheel drive optimizes the Enclave’s power and traction to deliver the best grip whether you’re navigating slippery roads or hairpin turns on a winding backroad.
#4 Need to Tow a Trailer? No Problem!
With the Enclave delivering plenty of power, it’s no surprise that the SUV is a capable hauler. When equipped with the available Trailering Package, the Enclave can easily tow up to 5,000 pounds. To give you confidence when towing, the package includes enhanced features like Hitch Guidance that shows a grid overlay on the HD Rear Vision Camera display to make hooking up to your trailer a breeze. This means that you can load the family up in the SUV and confidently tow a camper or your boat for a weekend getaway at the lake.
#5 Designed with Safety in Mind
When you look at the Enclave, there is no question that Buick is committed to delivering exceptional tools to make your time behind the wheel safer. The Enclave’s lineup offers a progressive suite of safety and driver-assist tools that earned the SUV a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. You’ll find an HD Rear Vision Camera on every trim with the Avenir equipped with HD Surround Vision, which is an available upgrade on the Essence and Premium trims. The Essence is also equipped with Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, while the Premium and Avenir trims are outfitted with the Buick Confidence Plus Package.
The HD Surround Vision camera uses multiple cameras to display a 360-degree view around the SUV, which is extremely helpful when parking or navigating an area with numerous obstacles like a crowded garage or a busy parking lot. The Essence is equipped with Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. These tools make changing lanes or backing out of a busy parking area easy by alerting you to obstacles in your blindspots or behind the SUV.
The Buick Driver Confidence Plus package adds to these features with Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, a Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, IntelliBeam headlights, Front and Rear Park Assist, and Automatic Emergency Braking. Forward Collision Alert and Front Pedestrian Braking prevent front-end collisions, and the Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning helps you keep the Enclave in its lane. Automatic Emergency Braking can provide hard emergency braking in the event of a collision while the IntelliBeam headlights enhance your visibility and the Following Distance Indicator alerts you if you’re following too close to traffic ahead.
#6 Seamless Connectivity Wherever the Road Leads
When you think of a luxury SUV, what immediately comes to mind? Do you associate luxury with leather seating and premium comfort features? Buick takes the meaning of luxury to a new level by adding innovative technology to the Enclave to keep you connected to your busy life even when you’re behind the wheel.
This connectivity is centralized in the center touchscreen display, where you have access to the Buick Infotainment system, which features a variety of in-vehicle apps as well as personal profiles and navigation. You can sync your smartphone using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration, both of which give you access to your favorite apps like music, messages, and podcasts. The Enclave’s connectivity doesn’t stop there, however, and adds an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, which supports seven devices within a 50-foot radius and allows you and your passengers to stay connected whether that means playing games, streaming your favorite television series, listening to music, or checking social media.
What’s Not to Love?
From its affordable starting price of $40,000 to its extensive suite of technology features, there’s so much to love about the 2021 Buick Enclave. Offering plenty of power with its 3.6-liter V6 engine, the Enclave is also extremely capable and efficient whether you opt for the front-wheel or all-wheel drive model. You’ll average 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway in the front-wheel drive model, while the all-wheel drive slightly lowers this efficiency to 17 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway, which is still impressive for a full-size SUV.
What’s your favorite feature on the 2021 Enclave? Do you love its efficiency and power, or are you sold by its affordable luxury? Whatever the case, it’s easy to see why the Enclave is a best-seller for Buick and demands attention anytime it’s on the road.
