The Buick Enclave isn't so much a minivan replacement as a minivan alternative--chucking the image problems along with the sliding side doors, but carrying on with most of the interior space and family-friendly features.
In that way it's much like the other seven- and eight-passenger crossovers in the premium niche.
We like the Dodge Durango, which has a little more authentic off-road and towing capability, as well as available HEMI V-8 power.
The Acura MDX is a direct competitor, without the Buick's suave good looks but with a bulletproof reputation for durability and a vast, flexible interior.
The Audi Q7 offers a demure German take, with less interior space but tighter road manners and an available diesel model with good highway fuel economy.
Finally, there are Ford's twin offerings, the distinctly un-alike Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT.
The Flex is the boxiest crossover this side of Volvo, but one with trend-setting features when it was new, and to this day, to match its style; the MKT's a related, bodacious-looking crossover with polarizing looks and sky's-the-limit technology.
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The 2014 Buick Enclave impresses with plus-sized chic--and it's one of the safest family crossovers you can buy. |
The 2014 Acura MDX is more focused than ever on its mission of keeping the entire family comfortable, content, and entertained—and yes, that still includes the driver. |
There's much to love about the 2014 Audi Q7 and few if any failings; it does everything a three-row crossover vehicle should do, with great elegance and sophistication—and skips the faux-rugged nonsense. |
The 2014 Dodge Durango is a great family hauler, and a top-notch utility infielder when you need extra brawn—made better this year with some important upgrades. |
Boring isn't in its vocabulary: the 2014 Ford Flex makes owning a family wagon a statement of style. |
The provocative Lincoln MKT has undeniable charm--a fantastic cabin, great infotainment features, and paddle-shifted EcoBoost power--but you have to buy into the look. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $38,890 | $42,290 | $47,700 | $29,995 | $29,015 | $43,050 |
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| 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas V6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
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| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | N/A | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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| FWD 4-Door Convenience | FWD 4-Door | quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium | 2WD 4-Door SXT | 4-Door SE FWD | 4-Door Wagon 3.7L FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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