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The production Enclave was preceded by a concept car unveiled at the January 2006 Detroit Auto Show. The production version only debuted at the end of 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car accommodates 7-8 passengers, has a steel 5-door monocoque body with an integrated frame 5 118 mm long, independent suspension of all wheels and a front-wheel drive configuration with a transversely located power unit. The wheelbase is 3020 mm. By design, the car definitely outperforms its closest "relatives" - GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. Manufactured in Lansing, Michigan.

Under the hood of the Buick Enclave is a 3.5-liter V6 engine with Variable Valve Timing with 275 hp, it should be noted that this is almost the most powerful V6 ever produced under the GM brand. First place went past this engine for one horsepower. All credit went to the 1987 GNX SFI Turbo from Buick, which was officially rated at 276 horsepower. In addition, the Buick Enclave is equipped with the first six-speed automatic transmission in the history of the brand. The car accelerates to 100 km / h in 9 secondsund. The front-wheel drive Enclave in the city consumes (14.5 liters per 100 km), and only on a suburban highway (9.8 l / 100 km).

On request, the Enclave can be equipped with an all-wheel drive transmission with the rear wheels connected only when the front wheels slip. In this case, the moment is redistributed along the axes depending on the speed of movement, the position of the gas pedal and the conditions of adhesion to the ground of each wheel separately. If necessary, 100 percent of the traction can be transferred to the rear wheels. The speed, the position of the throttle, the rotation of each wheel - all this happens in thee control of the computer.

As standard, the buyer will receive standard eighteen-inch wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, six airbags, StabiliTrak anti-rollover stabilization system, as well as Stability Control, Traction Control and ABS. Separate second-row seats are standard, with which the Enclave seats seven. At no additional charge, they can be replaced with a solid seat, in which case the Buick Enclave moves into the category of 8-seater models.

The back seat is three-seater. When all the seats are in place,The luggage compartment is 535 liters, and with the second and third row seats folded, it increases to 3290 liters - this is more than that of such a roomy SUV as the Chevrolet Tahoe. The third row of seats is easily accessible. This is aided by a special second row design that Buickiс calls "Smart Slide". There is a large plastic lever on each side of the seat that propels the middle row seat while simultaneously pushing the base of the third row seat towards the rear of the front edge.weak.

Buick Enclave has good sound insulation. The interior contains a lot of plastic and wood-like inserts. The only exception is the CXL version - it has a real mahogany that adorns the steering wheel. The CX Buick Enclave features textile upholstery, electric front seat adjustment (6-way left and 2-way right), a remote-operated load compartment door and a rearview camera that greatly simplifies parking. In turn, CXL fromFeatures perforated leather seat upholstery (8-way adjustment, heating, programmable position) and 19-inch wheels with Michelin tires. The all-wheel drive system is available on the CX and CXL as an option.

As an option, you can order 20-inch chrome wheels, a double sunroof, a Bose sound system with 10 speakers and a DVD player, an electric steering wheel adjustment and a remote engine start system.

For its considerable dimensions and impressive weight (front-wheel drive car 2200 kg, fullwater from 2500 kg) Enclave seems to be quite easy to drive with good stability and not too sensitive steering. Sophisticated and expensive rear suspension with aluminum H-arms allows you to successfully tackle urban bumps without sacrificing comfort.

Buick Enclave passed the safety test with five stars for protection of the driver and passengers in frontal collisions and side impacts and four stars for the ability to withstand rollovers.no.

Forbes ranked the best SUVs of 2007. Buick Enclave is ranked at number 7.

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