2018 Buick Enclave Consumer Reviews
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Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
When we saw the original Enclave in 2007 we immediately knew we had outgrown the series of minivans we had owned because we loved the way it looked. We owned a 2008 Enclave, replaced it with a 2012 Enclave and replaced that with our 2018 Buick Avenir Enclave. The Avenir is a great leap upwards in terms of driveability, quality, luxury and, most importantly, safety. The Avenir-specific interior is gorgeous in burgundy/brown and the pepperdust exterior changes color depending on the lighting. It is incredibly quiet; much more than the 2012. The interior seems more spacious and the quality of the materials is higher: in the luxury category, IMHO. We went for the Avenir level since its the only way to get automatic braking. The AWD system is also different at this level. We can switch off the AWD and drive in FWD most of the time which saves (87 octane) gas. Finally, in comparison with other 3-row suvs. Its much less expensive than the Volvo, Audi and BMW yet offers more (complex and) complete technology. (I wont consider a VW...theyre not honest!) Its a beautiful vehicle that makes us smile when we drive it!
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Critical Review
nice design but the seats are terrible
2018 Enclave Reviews
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Roomy, quiet ride, navigation system, speakers
Electrical system; lumbar support; seat massager and cup holders
Was never truly happy with this vehicle, the best features of this vehicle, it has a quiet, smooth and comfortable ride. Handles well, stereo system and navigation, excellent. Seats are relatively comfortable, lumbar support and massage feature huge disappointment, and length of seat is too short for my husband's 6' frame, support is lacking for his legs. Definitely not enough cup holders for a family size vehicle and except for the two large ones in the console, the remaining ones do not safely support any cup, can or juice box. Storage space is decent and the hidden storage space in the cargo area is great. The bad, I am on my 3rd replacement battery since purchased new. Each battery goes bad quicker than the last, gm technicians cannot seem to locate what is draining the battery. Likely contributing factor, the auto on/off gas saver feature - the 2020 model does not have the option to turn that feature off, the work around forces you to shift into the low gear and use paddle shifters set to the 9th gear. Would I recommend this vehicle, probably, if it wasn't for the battery failure issues, are they unique to my vehicle, possibly. Will I purchase a Buick, or any GM vehicle again, probably not. It's has let me and my family down, too many times.
Loaded
White interior - need to be very cautious
Bought this car and It was just what I was looking for.
Good no problem v-6 engine interior is good, and never been accident alway in garage red in color 62000 miles
All the bells and whisles of high priced compeitors
None yet.
My wife was in an accident with our 2022 that totaled the car but saved her life, so she wanted another just in case. We loved our 2012 so we bought a 2022 after looking and driving many cars. My father-in-law is a Ford employee so we drove an Explorer, the ride was nowhere near the Buick.
Spacious yet stylish. It’s a beast. It can haul almost as much as a truck.
Electrical
I have had my enclave for 5 years and absolutely love everything about it except for the electrical problems. It went haywire on me one day and it’s never been the same. Also, be sure to keep up with any and all recalls.
My great car! Brand new 80,000 mike tires. Don't much more to say. absolutely a great ride and quiet. Bob
Very well condition still like brand new has third row seats double sun roof very nice car for a family
I get fully loaded vehicles. I thought I did with the top of the line new 2023 buick envision avenir. Discovered later 1) does not have folding mirrors 2) no lumbar support feature (forget power, not even manual). Which hair brained engineer or person at buick decided not to have these features, especially lumbar support which most other fully loaded vehicles do?
