
The Buick Enclave competes with some other luxury-liner crossovers, domestics in particular.
The Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT come naturally to mind, with head-turning looks and even more infotainment options than the Enclave, with a little better use of their interior space and noticeably better interior finishes.
The Volvo XC90's related to those Ford vehicles, but it's an aging design with less available space and relatively low fuel economy--and this year, without its former V-8 option.
The Lexus RX 350 only seats five, but it's the crossover that started it all, and still deserves a look if the third-row seat is something you'd give up for good passenger space and competent if unexciting performance.
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Quick Specs | |||
One of the most user-friendly, luxurious, and distinctive crossovers available, the 2012 Buick Enclave is some of GM's best styling work. |
The 2012 Acura MDX is not just comfortable and family-friendly; it's one of the most enjoyable three-row crossovers to drive. |
The 2012 Audi Q7 has what upscale suburban families want: a lavish interior, a cabin full of premium features, and performance and ride that are very carlike--plus serious towing ability if and when you need it. |
EcoBoost thrust and limo-like space may attract you more to the 2012 Lincoln MKT than its polarizing shape, but we're among its fans. |
MSRP From | |||
$36,500 | $43,030 | $46,250 | $44,300 |
Gas Mileage | |||
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Supercharged Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
EPA Class | |||
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
Style Name | |||
FWD 4-Door Base | AWD 4-Door | quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium | 4-Door Wagon 3.7L FWD |
Drivetrain | |||
Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
Transmission | |||
Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/manual shift |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Acura MDX | 2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Audi Q7 | 2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Lincoln MKT |