2010 Buick Enclave Review
Feb 24, 2010 | Comments 6
Introduction of 2010 Buick Enclave
The 2010 Buick Enclave priced at MSRP: $ 35,165 -$43,695 is a crossover SUV with mini van like features. It is ideally designed for families who wish to buy a vehicle with classy styling, plush interiors and a combination of practicality. It is an intriguing alternative to luxury crossovers from Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Acura and BMW.
What’s on offer?
The 2010 Buick Enclave offers many new features with the introduction of new top of the line CXL2, standard 19 inch wheels, optional 20 inch chrome wheels, a USB jack for the optional Bose stereo. It receives quicker downshift for its automatic transmission.
Silhouette
The 2010 Buick Enclave has a very bold, stylish and sleek exterior. This edition has been artistically designed with smooth lines which gives a smaller look to this edition. The body line has retro influences. The curvy body style with chrome and bold grille works enhances the overall look of this edition.
Overall this edition has curvy exteriors which are classy and tasteful and sure to draw the attention of all auto buffs.
Inside the cabin
The 2010 Buick Enclave’s interiors are tastefully done with chrome trim and wood grain inlays. The cabin is quite roomy and can comfortably seat seven to eight passengers. The seats are dressed in soft stitched leather which offers a pleasing look. This edition offers abundant storage space with approximate 19 cubic feet behind the third row. The second and third row seats fold to provide additional cargo space.
The audio and climate controls are quite small which makes it difficult for the driver to operate while driving. The outward visibility is also compromised when compare to other crossover SUV.
Features of 2010 Buick Enclave
The 2010 Buick enclave crossover SUV is available in three trims CX, CXL1and CXL2.
The base CX trim features 19 inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, partial power front seats, power lift gate, heated outside mirror, bi xenon HID headlights, cloth upholstery, atilt telescoping steering wheel, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, a six speaker CD/MP3 audio system with satellite radio and auxiliary audio jack and OnStar telematics.
The mid level CXL1 is gains leather upholstery, driver seat memory functions, heated power front seats, rear parking sensors, back up camera, small rear view mirror display, and remote ignition.
The plush CXL2 adds active headlamps, power tilt telescoping steering wheel, power folding heated outside mirror with driver side auto dimming, cooling function for the front seat, and a ten speaker Bose surround sound system with USB audio jack.
Buick offers option of hi tech packages which can be added to CXL1 and CXL2 trim. A rear seat entertainment package which features Bose Audio system, a DVD player and a 9 inch flip down screen. The navigation package includes navigation package with back up camera display and rear audio controls.
2010 Buick Enclave Powertrain
The 2010 Buick Enclave is powered by 3.6 liter V6 engine that generates 288 horsepower and 270 pounds feet of torque. It can be teamed with front wheel drive or all wheel drive and six speed automatic transmission is standard on this edition.
This burly edition offers an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city levels, 24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined for front wheel drive and 16 mpg city levels, 22 mpg highway and 18 mph combined on all wheel drive.
2010 Buick Enclave Safety
The 2010 Buick enclave is equipped with front seat side airbag, full length side curtain airbag, and stability control.
During the various crash tests conducted to check the efficiency of this edition it scored a perfect five stars for both frontal and side impacts.
Conclusion
The 2010 Buick Enclave crossover SUV is ideally designed with upscale interiors and slick exterior styling. The main highlights of this edition are sleek design inside and out, abundant cargo space, roomy cabin, smooth and quiet ride and impressive crash test scores.
The main drawbacks that can be noted are size hampers maneuverability, compromised outward visibility, no optional V8 engine, and excessive interior chrome trim reflects sunlight.
Popularity: 27% [?]
All the features of a mini van in this SUV! Amazing engine of the car! totally thrilled!
Only the looks of this car is small else everything is just perfect! Its a great car
The interiors of the car is really soothing and comfortable as well. It will have good sales figure after its launch.
The cost according to the brand and company is bit high. People will go for good brands instead of this.
This company seems to be new in auto industry. Car has got good features and is stylish as well. Will be able to make a style statement.
This car will give good competition to other brands and the main concern matters will be the price range.