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2009 Buick Enclave Quality Review

March 16, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

more soundproofing than its cousins
The New York Times

seats are exceptionally comfortable
BusinessWeek

Could be finer
Motor Trend

Delightfully calm
Kelley Blue Book

According to reviewers researched by TheCarConnection.com, the 2009 Buick Enclave has lots of interior room, and it’s usefully packaged. ConsumerGuide reports an abundance of head- and legroom, and getting in and out of the passenger compartment "is a breeze." BusinessWeek points out that the “second-row captain's seats are exceptionally comfortable” and have a SmartSlide feature, “which allows them to fold forward, making room for an adult to step into the third-row seats.” Cars.com suggests that adults might find the third row a little too cozy for comfort.

The 2009 Buick Enclave also receives praise for being a quiet, roomy crossover, with an occasional knock against the crossover’s trim. The Auto Channel notes the "magnificent" job GM's designers have done on insulating the vehicle against road noise. GM's QuietTuning also attracts the attention of the New York Times: “The Enclave gets more soundproofing than its cousins,” which may help Buick compete one day against Lexus, they note. Kelley Blue Book describes the interior as "delightfully calm and free of the sounds that fatigue occupants on long drives."

The interior of the Enclave is incredibly voluminous. According to Car and Driver, there’s “19 cubic feet behind the third row,” and “115 cubic feet behind the front row with the rest of the seats folded down, a cavity that can accommodate the ubiquitous four-by-eight-foot sheet of plywood.”

A few bad choices regarding cabin materials remain the only black mark against the 2009 Buick Enclave. Kelley Blue Book calls the interior "extremely inviting," with a dashboard that features "camphor burl wood appliques and chrome trim" and high-quality materials all around. Motor Trend admires the “wood and the leather steering-wheel rim,” but points out that it “contrasts harshly with the hard plastic on the back of the steering-wheel hub, and some of the plastic and vinyl grains could be finer.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Buick Enclave envelops its passengers with a luxurious, quiet interior.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:more soundproofing than its cousinsThe New York Timesseats are exceptionally comfortableBusinessWeekCould be finerMotor TrendDelightfully calmKelley Blue Book According to reviewers researched by TheCarConnection.com, the 2009 Buick Enclave has lots of interior room, and it’s usefully packaged. ConsumerGuide reports an abundance of head- and legroom, and getting in and out of the passenger compartment "is a breeze." BusinessWeek points out that the “second-row captain's seats are exceptionally comfortable” and have a SmartSlide feature, “which allows them to fold forward, making room for an adult to step into the third-row seats.” Cars.com suggests that adults might find the third row a little too cozy for comfort. The 2009 Buick Enclave also receives praise for being a quiet, roomy crossover, with an occasional knock against the crossover’s trim. The Auto Channel notes the "magnificent" job GM's designers have done on insulating the vehicle against road noise. GM's QuietTuning also attracts the attention of the New York Times: “The Enclave gets more soundproofing than its cousins,” which may help Buick compete one day against Lexus, they note. Kelley Blue Book describes the interior as "delightfully calm and free of the sounds that fatigue occupants on long drives." The interior of the Enclave is incredibly voluminous. According to Car and Driver, there’s “19 cubic feet behind the third row,” and “115 cubic feet behind the front row with the rest of the seats folded down, a cavity that can accommodate the ubiquitous four-by-eight-foot sheet of plywood.” A few bad choices regarding cabin materials remain the only black mark against the 2009 Buick Enclave. Kelley Blue Book calls the interior "extremely inviting," with a dashboard that features "camphor burl wood appliques and chrome trim" and high-quality materials all around. Motor Trend admires the “wood and the leather steering-wheel rim,” but points out that it “contrasts harshly with the hard plastic on the back of the steering-wheel hub, and some of the plastic and vinyl grains could be finer.” ConclusionThe 2009 Buick Enclave envelops its passengers with a luxurious, quiet interior. 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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