2019 Buick Enclave review
Buick Enclave highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Ample passenger space across all three rows
- Serene and smooth ride
- Abundance of standard features
Cons
- Key driver assists are limited to the top trim
- Preferred trim is front-wheel drive only
- Lacks road-hugging performance
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 25 highway, 20 combined
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Looking for a versatile three-row SUV?
The Buick Enclave offers three-row seating for seven, a great V6 engine, and an impressive amount of standard features. The Enclave is a great choice for the family road trip or the daily commute. This Buick Enclave review will give you all the key information on the 2019 model year of this popular vehicle.
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What is new for the 2019 Buick Enclave?
- The Enclave is available in a new trim called the Preferred.
- The Base trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
2019 Buick Enclave trims
Preferred
Comes with great standard interior features like three-zone automatic climate control, heated power cloth-covered front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 4G LTE mobile hotspot, and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Plus you'll get exterior features like 18-inch aluminum wheels, LED headlights, remote start, and a power hands-free liftgate.
Essence
Adds luxurious perforated leather seating, as well as an air ionizer, and Buick's Driver Confidence package.
Premium
The Premium Enclave trim adds a ton of interior features like a 10-speaker Bose® audio system, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, the Driver Confidence II package, plus automatic high-beams, and power-folding third-row seats.
Avenir
The top-trim Avenir includes 20-inch aluminum wheels, Avenir embroidered headrests and floor mats, a wood- and leather-wrapped steering wheel, satellite navigation, a wireless charging pad, a power dual moonroof, and an additional eight-inch information screen in the driver's instrument cluster.
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Buick Enclave
1. Athletic exterior
With a striking exterior and wing-shaped LED headlamps front and center, the 2019 Enclave is anything but boring. Check out the great details on the intricate grille featuring the Buick tricolor logo. The super cool Evonik Acrylite exterior headlights on the Avenir trim sport more than 100 individual LEDs. Who says you can't have form and function?
2. Comfort for seven
Enjoy warm wood tones as well as brushed-chrome accents and heated first-row seating. There is even ventilation and leather available inside the roomy cabin that can accommodate up to seven people. The 2019 model has Buick's "Smart Slide" second-row seating allowing easy third-row access for you and your friends or family. The available power-folding split third-row seating can be easily lowered or raised with a single button.
3. Features plus performance
The 2019 Enclave features a standard 310-horsepower V6 and nine-speed transmission as well as available intelligent All-Wheel Drive (available on the Essence, Premium, and Avenir trim levels). With an amazing amount of available features like lane change alert, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear park assist, and IntelliBeam, the 2019 Enclave checks all the right boxes. All of these features are combined into an attractive and stylish package that's perfect if your looking for a high-tech vehicle.
4. Spacious cargo capacity
The 2019 Enclave offers 97 cubic feet of configurable cargo space with the second and third-row seats folded flat. A bonus 10-inch deep under-floor storage area offers additional secure space. That way you can hide all of your precious items and keep them out of sight during a fun shopping outing. The standard hands-free power liftgate will help you access the storage area when your hands are full.
5. Tons of tech
The 2019 Buick Enclave comes standard with an eight-inch high-resolution touchscreen as part of the infotainment system. With standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, you can stay connected to your favorite device. The available built-in 4G LTE WiFi® hotspot
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Dual-zone automatic climate control
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
17-inch aluminum wheels
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Buick Enclave an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Buick Enclave 25th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Buick EnclaveBuick Enclave features and specs
Preferred 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Front Seat Heaters
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Quad Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Full Roof Rack
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
310
Torque (ft-lbs)
266
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19
Wheelbase
120.9"
Overall length
204.3"
Width
78.8"
Height
69.9"
Leg room
F 41.2"/M 38.9"/R 33.5"
Head room
F 42.6"/M 39.9"/R 37.6"
Front tires
P255/65R18
Rear tires
P255/65R18
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
150/1500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Buick Enclave FAQ
The 2019 Buick Enclave is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Preferred : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Avenir : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Essence : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Premium : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
The Buick Enclave received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Buick Enclave as 24 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2019 Buick Enclave has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Buick Enclave, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Buick Enclave Reviews.
The 2019 Buick Enclave has a maximum towing capacity of 1500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Buick Enclave:
- Preferred
- Power Locks
- Power Windows
- Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
More about the 2019 Buick Enclave
Color options
Exterior colors
Black Cherry Metallic (Not available on Avenir or Preferred)
Dark Slate Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Havana Metallic (Not available on Avenir)
Pepperdust Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic (Not available on Avenir)
Red Quartz Tintcoat (Not available on Avenir)
Satin Steel Metallic
Summit White (Not available on Avenir)
White Frost Tricoat
Interior colors
Brandy Perforated Leather (Not available on Preferred or Avenir)
Chestnut Perforated Leather
Dark Galvanized Cloth
Dark Galvanized Perforated Leather (Not available on Preferred or Avenir)
Ebony Perforated Leather
Shale Perforated Leather (Not available on Preferred or Avenir)
Interior description
Enclave models feature room for up to seven people with flexible cargo space and three rows of seating. With available wood tones, brushed-chrome materials, and available heated leather-appointed first-and second-row seating the Enclave is a first-class experience. The Enclave also has a total cargo room of 97 cubic feet.
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