Pros
The all-new 2008 Buick Enclave joins a fast-growing segment of luxury crossover SUVs populated by vehicles from Acura, Lexus, Mercedes, and BMW. In either CX or CXL trim, the Enclave costs less than any of them. The Enclave's interior appointments uphold Buick's luxury heritage, and space abounds, with three rows of luxury seating for adults and easy access to the rear row. As much as 116 cubic feet of cargo capacity are on hand, which is far more than most of its peers. Thanks to Buick's exclusive Quiet Tuning, the Enclave rides quieter than nearly all of its competition as well.
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The all-new 2008 Enclave is a bold departure for Buick, and it scores points on several levels. While the exterior wears the Buick family face, it does so far better than the midsize Rendezvous and Rainier did, and lends visual cohesion to the Buick line. The newest Buick pairs a 3.6L V6 that produces 275 horsepower with a six-speed automatic transmission. As is typical of the Buick nameplate, the Enclave comes loaded with standard features and space, which means plenty of room for people and their things. Both the CX and CXL include Buick's tri-zone climate control, halogen fog lamps, and xenon headlights, power remote rear liftgate, a full-size spare tire, and much more. The CX comes standard with 18-inch aluminum wheels, while 19-inch aluminum wheels are standard on the CXL. The CXL adds leather seats with heat for both driver and passenger and eight-way power settings for the driver, along with memory presets. The CXL also offers a Luxury Package, which features power folding outside mirrors, power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, articulating headlights, and a 110-volt outlet. Available options for both models include Active Intelligent all-wheel drive, rear parking assist, four different premium Bose sound and navigation systems that range in price from $980 to $4,320, and a power sunroof with additional skylight. While seven-passenger seating is standard with second-row captain's chairs and a third-row 60/40 split bench, a second-row 60/40 split bench with flat folding and SmartSlide access to the third row is available for $495. Safety features on all Enclaves include anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, a tire pressure monitor, dual-stage front- and side-impact air bags, as well as side curtain air bags for all three rows of seating, and a full year of OnStar.
Model News
The Enclave is an all-new model for Buick in 2008, and it replaces both the midsize Rainier and the Rendezvous SUVs. It shares its architecture with other big GM crossover SUVs like the GMC Acadia and Saturn Vue. It is powered by GM's superb 3.6L all-aluminum V6, which puts out 275 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed automatic. The Enclave comes in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and two trim levels are available-the CX, which starts at $32,990, and the CXL, which starts at $35,190.
Value Writeup
Large luxury crossover SUV with room for eight or plenty of cargo; smooth ride; ample power from V6; a new benchmark for Buick.

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Exterior

Daytime Running Lamps

Fog lamps, front, halogen, with projector technology

Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted, rear-side, quarter panel and liftgate

Headlamp control, automatic on and off

Headlamps, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon, projector lamps hi/low bi-functional with blue tint lenses and chromed bezels

Liftgate, rear power

Luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted, chromed

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding with integrated turn signal indicators

Rear roof spoiler

Tire, spare 17" (43.2 cm)

Tires, P255/65R18-109S all-season, blackwall, Goodyear

Wheels, 4-18" X 7.5" (45.7 cm X 19.1 cm) six-double-spoke painted aluminum

Wiper, rear intermittent with washer

Wipers, front variable speed intermittent with structureless wiper blades

Safety

Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger and side curtain for first, second and third row outboard passengers with Passenger Sensing System and roll over protection (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)

Door locks, rear child security

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Paint	Invoice	MSRP
BLUE-GOLD CRYSTAL METALLIC	-	-
COCOA METALLIC	-	-
DARK CRIMSON METALLIC	-	-
GOLD MIST METALLIC	-	-
MING BLUE METALLIC	-	-
PLATINUM METALLIC	-	-
WHITE OPAL	-	-
CARBON BLACK METALLIC	$79	$95
RED JEWEL TINTCOAT	$328	$395
WHITE DIAMOND TRICOAT	$660	$795

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Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.16
First Gear Ratio (:1)	4.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.41
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.88
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.87
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.74
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.84
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Order Code	MH6
Trans Type	6
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)	4985
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)	11.8
Engine
Displacement	3.6L/217
Engine Order Code	LY7
Engine Type	Gas V6
Fuel System	EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	275 @ 6600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	251 @ 3200
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)	- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)	- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front	4-Wheel Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Premium Ride
Suspension Type - Rear	4-Wheel Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Premium Ride
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary)	- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	170
Vehicle
EPA Classification	Sport Utility Vehicle
Brakes
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake Type	Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)	12.8 x 1.10
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)	13.0 x 0.80
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)	16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)	22

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Warranty

Basic:4 Years/50,000 Miles/km Corrosion:6 Years/100,000 Miles/km

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