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Details: Buick Enclave
The 2011 Buick Enclave is available in three trims: the base CX, premium CXL1 and top-of-the-line CXL2. Trims are available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The 2010 Buick Enclave receives quicker downshifts for its automatic transmission, a new top-of-the-line CXL2 trim level, a USB jack for the optional Bose stereo, standard 19-inch wheels, available 20-inch chrome wheels and minor equipment adjustments.
If you're among them, the Enclave remains a top choice. The 2010 Buick Enclave large crossover SUV comes in CX, CXL1 and CXL2 trim levels. All have a standard seven-passenger seating configuration via second-row captain's chairs and a third-row bench seat. The Enclave CXL1 adds leather upholstery, heated power front seats (eight-way driver, four-way passenger), driver-seat memory functions, rear parking sensors, remote ignition and a back-up camera with a small rearview-mirror display. Other Enclave options include a dual-pane "SkyScape" sunroof (not available on CX), a second-row storage console with a 12-volt power outlet (also not available on CX) and towing preparation.
The 2010 Buick Enclave offers a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. With the optional trailering package, the Enclave can tow up to 4,500 pounds.
Safety
Stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standard on all 2010 Buick Enclaves. In government crash tests, the Enclave scored a perfect five stars for both frontal and side impacts. On the bright side, the Enclave is one of the roomiest crossover SUVs on the market. There are 19 cubic feet of usable space behind the third-row seat, 68 cubic feet with the third row's 60/40 sections folded into the floor, and an enormous (though not quite minivan-grade) 116 cubic feet with the second row folded.
The 2010 Buick Enclave is a good-looking vehicle, most reviewers agree. MotherProof considers the Enclave "curvy" but still "lean" overall. It’s “a more soothing design,” Car and Driver contends—and BusinessWeek agrees, saying, “the curvy contours, the chrome, and the bold grille-work perfectly reflect the Enclave's overall tone.”
Reviewers are more positive about the Enclave's styling than that of other Buicks. The interior of the 2010 Buick Enclave draws overwhelmingly positive comments.