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2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave

At a Glance

Pricing$32,770 - $37,040
Drive TypesFWD, AWD
EnginesV6 (275hp)
TransmissionsA6
Fuel Economy16 (city), 22-24 (highway)

Our Ratings

Velocity Index49
Quality4 stars out of 5
Style3 stars out of 5
Utility4 stars out of 5
Livability4 stars out of 5
Value4 stars out of 5
Fun2 stars out of 5

A luxurious SUV with distinctive style and room for eight

Overview Information

The Enclave is a sleek new crossover SUV in Buick's lineup. It replaces the stodgy Rendezvous, which was never a big seller for Buick. With a 275-bhp 3.6L V-6 and 6-speed automatic, the Enclave has a competitive powertrain in the hot crossover segment. Room to seat up to eight passengers comfortably allows the Enclave to replace a minivan for style-conscious customers, while its semi-reasonable fuel consumption should appeal to full-size SUV owners.

What Changed:

The Enclave is a large crossover SUV with luxury styling and room for seven passengers. Although the Enclave is part of a trio of similar vehicles, it wears distinctive styling that sets it apart from its siblings the Saturn Outlook and the GMC Acadia. Power is provided by a 275-bhp, 3.6L V6. Both FWD and AWD are offered.

Official Word:

Enclave is the vehicle that is going to change perceptions about Buick. It blends a graceful, romantic exterior with an elegant, well-crafted interior. Enclave is smaller on the outside, but lives bigger on the inside, combining segment-leading fuel efficiency with room for up to eight passengers and space for cargo. Starting at less than $33,000 MSRP, the Enclave is priced to challenge its luxury competitors, offers better fuel economy and is quieter and roomier inside. It...Read.

Model Drive Engine Transmission Velocity Index Base Price
Enclave FWD V6 A6 42 $32,770
Enclave AWD V6 A6 49 $34,805

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