Buick Enclave Overview:

The 2009 Buick Enclave priced at MSRP: $35,070 – $39,380 is a perfect car for all those individuals looking at buying an upscale, large crossover SUV. The 2009 Buick has three row of seating and can comfortably seat eight passengers and has lots of cargo room.  This luxurious car comes with a perfect combination of affordable price, a galore of standard features, and an extensive warranty which makes it the car enthusiast’s choice.

Buick Enclave Body style:

The 2009 Buick Enclave has a stunning curvy exterior styling with interiors that appeal to most drivers. They are available in CX and CXL trims with good body contour. The curvy and lean exteriors outline the chrome and bold grille work. GM has offered a new shape to the Buick with rounded forms and soft subtle shapes on the exterior which has been applauded by all car enthusiasts. The tapered upper body, big wheels, a wide stance all adds to the beauty of the vehicle. The interiors of the 2009 Buick Enclave is tastefully done to meet the needs of all taste buds. It s designed in accordance to the 1950 era with the dash that features center arch in housing an analog clock giving the Enclave an Art Deco feel. We found that GM had taken all care to upgrade the older model to offer good finished interiors. We felt the interiors were so well designed that it could give its competitors like the Lexus RX 350 or the Acura MDX a strong blow in comparison to its interior quality as well as looks.

Buick Enclave Features:

The features offered by 2009 Buick enclave offers features that is truly value the price of the vehicle. The impressive features that are included in this model are keyless entry, CD stereo with XM Satellite Radio, heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats, Bluetooth for hands-free phone interface, XM Nav Traffic. There are many other features that can be opted at an additional cost are tilt-telescoping steering wheel and a rearview camera. The 2009 Buick is available in quick silver metallic color or silver green metallic color. The premium models include additional features such as 10-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo, three-zone climate control, , a head-up display (HUD), GPS, a power rear liftgate ,a two-panel sunroof, and backseat DVD entertainment system. This model is also equipped with a 19 inch tire that offers a smooth ride.

Buick Enclave Performance:

The entire car enthusiast buying this model can choose from front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Both these models are powered by 3.6-liter V6 rated for 288 horse power and 270 pound-feet of torque. The engines run on regular unleaded gasoline and offer a smooth ride. We noticed that six speed automatic transmissions were standard. The main drawback that we noted was that it was hard to drive this vehicle up on the hilly roads or on busy fee ways. We also disliked the steering feel that it offers. We found that there was a marginal difference in fuel economy in the front wheel and all wheel drive. The front wheel drive was estimated to offer 17 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined. The all wheel drive gets a slightly lower mileage of 16mpg in the city, 22 mpg on highway and 18 mpg combined.  Overall we felt that the power as fuel economy is mundane, but 2009 Buick has handled it very well.

Buick Enclave Quality :

The New Buick has been designed to offer maximum comfort to its passengers. The car has been designed to perfection using such good quality that it has well insulated against noise. The delightfully sound free interiors offer more comfort to the passengers while they travel on the long hauls. The interiors are adequately roomy with sufficient legroom and head room to seat passengers in the cabin. The seats also offer ample comfort while traveling, the second row seats fold forward making way for an adult to seat in the third row. We found that the third row a little stuffy to be seated. There is sufficient space behind the third row to carry cargo or goods while traveling. The interiors are tastefully done using good décor and materials. The dash board is very appealing with camphor burl wood appliqués and chrome trim. The steering is enveloped in a leather wheel rim which enhances the looks and makes handling convenient. The only drawback that we could note was the harsh plastics that were used on the back of the steering wheel hub.

Buick Enclave Safety:

The 2009 Buick Enclave has been designed to offer higher levels of safety to the passengers who are traveling. During the various crash tests were conducted it was seen that this model scored five stars for front and side impact protection, and four stars for rollover resistance. This car has also won many acclamations as the safest crossovers to travel. The Buick Enclave is designed with high strength steel for protection and they also include various standard  features such as anti-lock brakes, an electronic stability system, six airbags etc. the front wheel drive or the all wheel drive are contrived to enhance traction on different types of road surface. One in all The 2009 Buick Enclave wins in all safety features against any of its competitors.

Conclusion :
The 2009 Buick is perfect luxurious car for all those who are looking at a combination of luxury, with roomy interiors and affordable price. It offers tough competition to other luxury automakers such as Acura, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. The main highlights of this car is that it a full size SUV with lots of space and luxurious interiors, and overall an affordable price. The main drawback that we noted were fuel economy is not very impressive; transmission can be hesitant to downshift.

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