Mobile living room
The 2011 Buick Enclave behaves remarkably well on the road. The variable-assist power steering isn't too light and disconnected like that of a Lexus RX. The suspension finds a pleasant balance between ride quality and road-holding capacity, while the brakes are easy to modulate and make the driver feel in control.
Inside, the front seats are large and comfortable, although I would have liked more lateral support. The first and second rows will accommodate adults of all shapes and sizes, while the third is best left to grandchildren.
The cabin remains exceptionally quiet and serene, putting the Buick Enclave on par with such benchmarks as the Lexus RX and Acura MDX. On the other hand, visibility is problematic. The backward-rising beltline and smallish greenhouse force the driver to properly adjust mirrors and use extra caution when parking this big rig.
Sure, you can get a rear-view camera with your Enclave (standard in CXL trim, optional in CX trim), but the teeny-weeny lens above the license plate must stay clean for the system to display a clear image. The thing is, as soon as you drive under the rain, in the snow or on a very dusty road, the camera becomes useless.
Undeniably practical
No one can deny the 2011 Buick Enclave's practicality and functionality, though. The large power tailgate reveals a vast and versatile trunk. As a matter of fact, this crossover boasts class-leading cargo capacity with the rear seats up or down.
You can easily fit a big Callaway golf cart bag behind the third row and a second when you drop the latter. I'm sure Tiger Woods fans will love this!
The 2011 Buick Enclave behaves remarkably well on the road. The variable-assist power steering isn't too light and disconnected like that of a Lexus RX. The suspension finds a pleasant balance between ride quality and road-holding capacity, while the brakes are easy to modulate and make the driver feel in control.
Inside, the front seats are large and comfortable, although I would have liked more lateral support. The first and second rows will accommodate adults of all shapes and sizes, while the third is best left to grandchildren.
The cabin remains exceptionally quiet and serene, putting the Buick Enclave on par with such benchmarks as the Lexus RX and Acura MDX. On the other hand, visibility is problematic. The backward-rising beltline and smallish greenhouse force the driver to properly adjust mirrors and use extra caution when parking this big rig.
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| The modern dashboard's styling matches the sleek, sculpted exterior. Photo: Luc Gagné/Auto123.com) |
Sure, you can get a rear-view camera with your Enclave (standard in CXL trim, optional in CX trim), but the teeny-weeny lens above the license plate must stay clean for the system to display a clear image. The thing is, as soon as you drive under the rain, in the snow or on a very dusty road, the camera becomes useless.
Undeniably practical
No one can deny the 2011 Buick Enclave's practicality and functionality, though. The large power tailgate reveals a vast and versatile trunk. As a matter of fact, this crossover boasts class-leading cargo capacity with the rear seats up or down.
You can easily fit a big Callaway golf cart bag behind the third row and a second when you drop the latter. I'm sure Tiger Woods fans will love this!
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