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2009 Buick Enclave Features Review

March 16, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

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Equipped below the $27,990 [Saturn] Outlook
Truck Trend

I just expect all this to cost more
MotherProof

Odd choices for standard equipment
Edmunds

The 2009 Buick Enclave offers an impressive standard-feature set, at a price that’s competitively low—provided you keep the options down.

Cars.com reports that keyless entry, CD stereo with XM Satellite Radio (free for the first three months, according to The Auto Channel), and a power liftgate are all standard on the base model. In addition, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel and a rearview camera are available options, but Edmunds warns that these will increase the price "well past the $40,000 mark."

New convenience features on the 2009 Enclave model include heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats, Bluetooth for hands-free phone interface, XM NavTraffic, OnStar Destination Download, and two new exterior colors: Quicksilver Metallic and Silver Green Metallic.

Higher-end models of the 2009 Buick Enclave offer or can be ordered with all the niceties, from a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo to three-zone climate control, a power rear liftgate, a head-up display (HUD), GPS, a two-panel sunroof, and backseat DVD entertainment system. A 19-inch wheel/tire package is available and looks sharp, but be sure you test drive a model so equipped before you buy, as the ride quality suffers a bit. MotherProof praises the many optional features available for the Buick Enclave and expresses surprise that a fully loaded, top-of-the-line version is "only $44,055." These options include a navigation system, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, heated seats, a sunroof, and power seats all around (except the third row).

Conclusion

For a very well-equipped luxury crossover vehicle, the 2009 Buick Enclave is a relative bargain.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Equipped below the $27,990 [Saturn] OutlookTruck TrendI just expect all this to cost moreMotherProofOdd choices for standard equipmentEdmunds The 2009 Buick Enclave offers an impressive standard-feature set, at a price that’s competitively low—provided you keep the options down. Cars.com reports that keyless entry, CD stereo with XM Satellite Radio (free for the first three months, according to The Auto Channel), and a power liftgate are all standard on the base model. In addition, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel and a rearview camera are available options, but Edmunds warns that these will increase the price "well past the $40,000 mark." New convenience features on the 2009 Enclave model include heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats, Bluetooth for hands-free phone interface, XM NavTraffic, OnStar Destination Download, and two new exterior colors: Quicksilver Metallic and Silver Green Metallic. Higher-end models of the 2009 Buick Enclave offer or can be ordered with all the niceties, from a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo to three-zone climate control, a power rear liftgate, a head-up display (HUD), GPS, a two-panel sunroof, and backseat DVD entertainment system. A 19-inch wheel/tire package is available and looks sharp, but be sure you test drive a model so equipped before you buy, as the ride quality suffers a bit. MotherProof praises the many optional features available for the Buick Enclave and expresses surprise that a fully loaded, top-of-the-line version is "only $44,055." These options include a navigation system, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, heated seats, a sunroof, and power seats all around (except the third row). ConclusionFor a very well-equipped luxury crossover vehicle, the 2009 Buick Enclave is a relative bargain. 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE STYLING | [9 out of 10] The Auto Channel: "an Art Deco feel" The New York Times: “G.M. was successful in its effort to upgrade its interiors” Truck Trend: "voluptuous skin" MotherProof: "a very fresh, modern exterior...curvy" TheCarConnection.com finds the majority ...

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The 2009 Buick Enclave goes head-to-head with smaller and sportier competitor models yet holds its own, and the Enclave provides an American slant on how popular crossover SUVs should look and behave. Only the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 offer three rows of seats, but their last rows are better suited for children. The Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, and Infiniti RX all offer optional V-8 engines in their crossovers, giving their takes on luxury a bigger punch of power. The Lexus RX 350 provides a conservative interior ambiance that’s closest to that of the Enclave, if that’s what you like. And if room is important, go with the Buick.

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