New 2010 Buick Enclave

As an enclave is a country or group enclosed by another country or group, the 2010 Buick Enclave is an affordable luxury SUV crossover surrounded by expensive luxury SUVs.

Under the sculpted hood of the 2010 Buick Enclave is a 288-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 that enables this full-size SUV to tow up to 4,500 pounds and achieve fantastic fuel economy ratings of 16 to 17 mpg in the city and 22 to 24 on the highway. Power is driven through a six-speed automatic into a two-wheel or all-wheel drive system. Power is competitive with six-cylinder offerings from the Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, and the like, but for less money than the full-size luxury SUV crowd.

Buick’s Enclave is simply cavernous. It seats up to eight passengers, and offers an unrivaled 115 cubic feet of cargo room. Collapsible SmartSlide second row seats make taking advantage of that space easy. Cloth seats, a leather and wood steering wheel, and three-zone (front driver, front passenger, and rear passengers) climate control adorn the CX base model. The CXL1 adds leather seats with heat for the driver and front passenger, a rearview camera, and optional TV, DVD entertainment system, power front sunroof and rear sunroof. The CXL2 adds more luxurious touches, notably enhanced wood and leather trim throughout the interior.

XM Satellite Radio comes standard with a three-month trial service pack, and and optional navigation system with a Bose 10-speaker stereo assists with directions and enhances listening pleasure. The Enclave also offers a standard power liftgate, and is unique in providing a remote-start system.

Safety features abound: antilock brakes, traction and stability control systems, front and front side airbags and head airbags for all three rows, combined with a solid body and chassis give the 2010 Buick Enclave Five-Star crash-test ratings for front and side impact.

It’s all there – space, power, safety, style, luxury features; all, except a higher price tag. The 2010 Buick Enclave is a full-size luxury SUV with unsurpassed fuel economy and cargo room in the six-cylinder class.