2012 Buick Enclave

Basic Specs

Base Price $36,600
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4780
City (MPG) 17
Hwy (MPG) 24
Horsepower 288@6300
Torque (lb-ft) 270@3400
Wheelbase 119.8
Length (in.) 201.5
Width (in.) 79.0
Height (in.) 72.5

The Enclave is a full-size luxury crossover that has been changing consumer perceptions about the Buick brand since it was introduced. Blending style and grace with precision, the Enclave delivers comfort for up to eight, plenty of space for cargo up to 24 mpg on the highway.

Enclave is available in CX and CXL trim levels, with eight exterior and three interior colors, front-wheel or all-wheel drive, a new 288-horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque V6 powertrain featuring variable valve timing (VVT) and mated to Buick 's first six-speed automatic transmission.

Enclave achieves an EPA-estimated 24 mpg highway for front-wheel drive models and 22 mpg highway for all-wheel-drive models.

Riding on a 119-inch wheelbase, the production Enclave appears virtually identical to the concept car shown at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January. Like the concept, the crossover sports signature Buick cues include a waterfall grille -- with "tri-shield" emblem -- and portholes. The portholes, which are similar in design to the new Lucerne sedan, are mounted on the trailing edges of the hood, which forms a distinct "V" shape.

Inside, the interior retains many of the design elements of the concept, with a slightly more practical implementation. GM insists the craftsmanship that made Enclave concept popular is carried over to the production model.

Cloth seats are standard on CX models; perforated and heated leather seats are standard on CXL models. The first row includes two bucket seats, while the second-row comes standard with two captain's chairs. A second-row 60/40-split bench (three passengers) seat is available.

Enclave’s second-row seats feature GM’s Smart Slide system, a popular feature that allows easy entry to the third row with the pull of one handle. With Smart Slide, the second-row seat cushion flips up while the seatback slides forward, compressing the space occupied by the seat. The seats also have fore/aft adjustment. When adjusted rearward, the second-row seat provides more legroom for taller passengers; when adjusted forward, it provides more storage space or additional legroom for third-row passengers.

The third row features a standard 60/40-split bench seat that can accommodate three adult passengers.

Safety-enhancing features include four-wheel anti-lock brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology and GM's tire pressure monitoring system are standard. Traction control also is standard on all models.

Enclave is equipped with six standard air bags: two dual-stage frontal air bags, two seat-mounted side-impact air bags in the first row and two roof rail air bags that cover all three seating rows. Complementing the air bags is GM’s rollover sensing system, which activates the roof rail air bags if sensors determine an impending rollover.

Because rollover crashes typically last longer than non-rollover crashes, the roof rail air bags stay inflated longer to provide increased occupant protection and containment.

The latest model year also saw a couple minor changes, including 19-inch nine-spoke chrome-clad aluminum wheel replacing the seven-spoke chromed aluminum wheel, standard on CXL2 and available on CXL1. The color palette was also expanded to include: Cyber Gray Metallic, Dark Ming Blue and Gray Green Metallic exterior finishes.

Key Competitors
The Enclave occupies a niche between more modestly priced mainstream crossovers like the Mazda CX-9 and Honda Pilot and true luxury soft-roaders such as the Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Near-Luxury
    • Weight: 4780 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 201.5 in.
    • Width: 79.0 in.
    • Height: 72.5 in.
    • Wheelbase: 119.8 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 7.2 in.
    • Front Track: 67.3 in.
    • Rear Track: 67.1 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: 7.2
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 7
    • Passenger Volume: 153.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 115.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.3 in.
    • Head Room: 40.4 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 62.0 in.
    • Hip Room: 57.2 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 36.9 in.
    • Head Room: 39.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 61.4 in.
    • Hip Room: 57.0 in.
    • Interior - Third Row
    • Leg Room: tBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 3.6L V6
    • Power: 288 hp @ 6300 rpm
    • Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 24 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 17 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: Yes
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 19" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: P255/60R19-1085
    • Rear: 19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: P255/60R19-1085
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 4500 lbs
    • Payload: TBD
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Front Wheel Drive

      • CX standard features include:
      • 3.6L VVT V6 engine with direct injection
      • 6-speed automatic transmission
      • All-around air bag system
      • Tri-zone automatic climate control
      • XM Radio
      • Bluetooth® for select phones
      • OnStar2
      • Quiet Tuning
      • Lift gate, rear power
      • 19" 15-spoke machined aluminum wheels

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      All Wheel Drive

      • CXL-1 includes all CX features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Memory settings, memory "presets" for 2 drivers, with 8-way power driver seat includes easy exit driver seat, power outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescopic steering column (if equipped)
      • Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
      • Rear-view camera system
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory
      • 4-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster with Power Recline and Lumbar Control
      • Heated front seats CX standard features include:
      • 3.6L VVT V6 engine with direct injection
      • All-around air bag system
      • Tri-zone automatic climate control
      • XM Radio
      • Bluetooth® for select phones
      • OnStar2
      • Quiet Tuning
      • Lift gate, rear power
      • 19" 15-spoke machined aluminum wheels

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      Base

      • Base standard features include:
      • 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 engine with SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection)
      • All-around air bag system
      • Tri-zone automatic climate control
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
      • Bluetooth® for select phones
      • OnStar® Directions & Connections plan
      • QuietTuning
      • Rear power liftgate
      • 19" 15-spoke machined aluminum wheels
      • 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat

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      Convenience Group

      • Convenience Group includes all Base features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
      • Rearview camera system
      • Remote vehicle starter system

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      Leather Group

      • Leather Group includes all Convenience Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • 8-way power driver seat with memory "presets" for two drivers
      • 4-way power seat adjuster for front passenger
      • Heated front seats

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      Premium Group

      • Premium Group includes all Leather Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Bose Sound System
      • Articulating headlamps
      • Power Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors
      • Household-style power outlet
      • Heated and cooled front seats
      • Steering column, power tilt and telescopic

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      17" compact steel spare wheel

      • The space-saving steel spare wheel and tire are housed below the rear cargo area for easier retrieval should the need arise.

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      Tire Sealant & Inflator Kit

      • A flat tire can do more than slow you down, but the tire sealant and compressor kit can help get you back on the road. The liquid sealant temporarily seals up to a 1/4" puncture in the tread area of the tire. The inflator kit helps restore proper tire pressure.
      • After using the tire inflator kit, it is recommended that you take the damaged tire to an authorized dealer for inspection and repair as soon as possible, but at least within 100 miles of driving.
      • NOTE: The tire sealant cannot seal and inflate sidewall damage, punctures larger than 1/4" or a tire that has unseated from the wheel. The sealant can only be used on 1 tire and for 1 time before its expiration date. See your dealer for more details. Not available with compact spare wheels and tires or the Trailering Provision Package.

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      Front & Rear Molded Splash Guards (Dealer Installed Option)

      • Help protect your Enclave from tire splashes, mud and other minor road debris with these splash guards. Available in Black and embossed with the Buick tri-shield emblem.
      • Not available with Hit the Road Accessory Package.

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      Black roof rack cross rails

      • New for 2012, you can load your luggage on the roof during a family road trip and keep your interior cabin and storage area roomy.

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      AM/FM stereo w/ CD player & MP3 playback

      • Catch up with your favorite radio programs or pop in a CD for a more personal listening choice. This audio system includes:
      • Single-disc CD player with MP3 playback for enhanced media flexibility.
      • Auxiliary audio jack for plug/play connection with auxiliary audio players.
      • Speed-compensated volume that automatically adjusts for changing speeds, while the Radio Data System® (RDS)1 lets you know what's playing and even

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      Bose Sound System

      • Tune in, turn it up and surround yourself in sound. This multifaceted sound system makes sure you won't miss a note.
      • The advanced Bose 10-speaker system was engineered specifically for Enclave, ensuring that every recording sounds the way it was meant to be heard. The system reproduces instrumental nuances and vocal inflections captured during live recordings for a memorable experience.
      • The single-disc CD player with MP3 playback gives you media flexibility.
      • SiriusXM1 offers nationwide music, comedy, talk radio, children's programming and special interest shows.
      • An auxiliary audio jack enables plug/play connection of most auxiliary audio players.
      • Speed-compensated volume automatically compensates for highway and byway speeds, while the RDS (Radio Data System) lets you know what's playing and even allows you to program radio pre-sets based on music genre.
      • Rear-seat passengers won't be left out. Rear audio controls with headphone jacks (headphones not included) help keep music choices separate.
      • A 115-volt inverter and USB port3 also are included.
      • Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the first 90 days which is continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. Visit siriusxm.com for details.

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      Rear-seat DVD entertainment system

      • Make time fly for your rear-seat passengers with a DVD entertainment system. The dual LCD monitors and DVD players are mounted on the rear of the front seat head restraints. Wireless headphones and a single remote control allow rear passengers to enjoy the audio without disturbing the driver or other passengers.

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      7-passenger seating

      • In Enclave's 7-passenger seating, the Second-row captain's chairs help improve the view and seating appeal from the back, and include Smart Slide® for improved access to the third row. With a lift of the second-row seat lever, the captain's chair flips, folds and moves forward to help provide more room for third-row passenger access. Third-row seating features a 60/40 split bench that seats up to 3 passengers. Every rear seat in Enclave folds down to create a level load floor for even better utility.

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      8-passenger seating

      • In Enclave's 7-passenger seating, the Second-row captain's chairs help improve the view and seating appeal from the back, and include Smart Slide® for improved access to the third row. With a lift of the second-row seat lever, the captain's chair flips, folds and moves forward to help provide more room for third-row passenger access. Third-row seating features a 60/40 split bench that seats up to 3 passengers. Every rear seat in Enclave folds down to create a level load floor for even better utility.

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      Ultimate Entertainment Package

      • Time flies for your rear-seat passengers in Enclave with the ultimate rear-seat entertainment system. The dual LCD monitors and DVD players are mounted on the rear of the front seat head restraints. Wireless, noise-canceling headphones and a single remote control allow rear passengers to enjoy their program without disturbing the driver or other passengers.

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      3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 engine with SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection)

      • Get power when you need it most with the 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 engine with SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection), 288 hp @ 6300 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque @ 3400 rpm.

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      6-speed automatic transmission

      • 6 speeds help provide smoother shift points and give this drivetrain a great way to minimize engine rpms and maximize mileage. Geared for FWD Enclave, this transmission features low-maintenance fluid that can go up to 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) before changing.

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      Engine Block Heater

      • When subzero temperatures arrive, help keep your engine block warm - even if your Enclave is parked outside. Enjoy warmer starts thanks to the capacity of this available engine block heater. Plug into any AC outlet overnight or before driving for better starts and warmed coolants and engine oil.

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      Cargo Convenience Package (Dealer Installed Option)

      • Keep smaller items in place and under wraps the Cargo Convenience Package, which includes a cargo net and shade.
      • The cargo net attaches easily to the sides of your cargo area to help secure smaller items while you're driving.
      • When you want to keep the sun or prying eyes away from your cargo area contents, simply attach the shade and slide it across for enhanced cargo privacy. Choosing this option may add/remove other options.

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      Hit the Road Accessory Package

      • Simplify your road trips. This accessory package includes body-color molded assist steps, Roof Rack Cross Rail Package and an all-weather cargo area floor mat. The body-color molded assist steps provide a fully integrated look and help passengers enter and exit your Enclave easier. The Roof Rack Cross Rail Package lets you carry a load on the roof with both function and style. The cargo area mat is precision designed and exactly fits the floor of your Enclave. Its deep-ribbed pattern collects rain, mud, snow and other debris for easy cleaning. Nibs on the back help keep it in place. Features Buick logo. Available in Ebony. NOTE: This accessory is not compatible with the dealer-installed rear-seat entertainment or Ultimate Entertainment Package.

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      Trailering Provision Package

      • You can take it with you in your Enclave when it's equipped with the available Trailering Provision Package. This feature includes a heavy-duty engine cooling system, trailer hitch and 17-inch compact aluminum spare wheel, and lets you tow up to 4500 pounds.
      • Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped base vehicle plus driver.

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    Cargo Management - Exterior

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      Roof Rack Cross Rail Package

      • For use with Factory Slide Rails (V2P), Black Cross Rails with Chrome End Caps. These Roof Rack Cross Rails provide functionality while adding style to your Enclave. Black Cross Rails with Chrome End Caps. For use with Factory Side Rails. (V2P)

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    Cargo Management - Interior

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      Cargo Net

      • Black. Enhance the efficiency of your Enclave with this black Cargo Net. It attaches easily to the sides of your cargo area to keep small, light items neat and handy while in transit.

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      Cargo Security Shade

      • Ebony. Keep the cargo area of your Enclave under wraps with this ebony fabric Cargo Security Shade. Quick and easy installation and removal. It attaches with four bungee cords and folds or tolls for easy storage.

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      Remote Start

      • Factory Remote Start - For use on Vehicles without Remote Keyless Entry and Engine Start (BTV). Includes 2 Fobs.
      • By pressing a button on the key fob, the remote start system starts your parked vehicle. Great for pre-warming or pre-cooling your vehicle. Seamlessly integrated with your vehicle's anti-theft and remote keyless entry systems.

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      RSE - Headphones

      • Noise Canceling - Wireless, Black. Get the ultimate listening experience with these quality wireless, dual-channel Noise Canceling Headphones. They feature Active Noise Reduction technology which helps reduce road, engine and other extraneous noise to provide a clear, crisp sound. These Headphones are the ideal addition or upgrade to GM factory and Accessory rear sear entertainment systems. They're co-branded with KOSS and carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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    Exterior Accessories

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      Side Window Weather Deflectors

      • Front and Rear Sets, Smoke. Let fresh air in and keep rain, sleet and snow out with these dual-function, vent-and-visor Side Window Weather Deflectors. Custom-molded to fit your Enclave, they help reduce wind noise and sunlight glare. Front and rear sets, Smoke.

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      Splash Guards - Front Molded

      • Molded Front Set, Satin Nickel Metallic (94u, 98U), Not for sure with Molded Assist Steps Designed and engineered custom-molded Splash Guards fit directly behind the front wheels to help protect against tire splash and mud. Specifically tooled for your Enclave, they include styling features to accent the exterior of your vehicle. Satin Nickel Metallic (94U, 98U), Not for use with Molded Assist Steps.

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      Splash Guards - Rear Molded

      • Molded Rear Set, Satin Nickel Metallic (94U, 98U). Designed and engineered custom-molded Splash Guards fit directly behind the rear wheels to help protect against tire splash and mud. Specifically tooled for your Enclave, they include styling features to accent the exterior of your vehicle. Embossed with the Buick Tri-Shield Logo. Satin Nickel Metallic (94U,98U).

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    Interior Accessories

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      Floor Mats - Cargo Area Premium All Weather

      • Floor Mats - Cargo Area Premium All Weather,Premium All Weather - Tri Shield Logo, Ebony,This precision-designed mat fits the floor of your Enclave exactly. Its deep-ribbed pattern collects rain, mud, snow and other debris for easy cleaning. Nibs on the back of the mat help keep it in place. Features the Buick Tri-Shield logo. Ebony.

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      Floor Mats - Front Carpet Replacements

      • Carpet Replacements - Folding Split Back Bench (AM9), With Quarter Turn Retainers, Ebony (19i). These Carpet Replacement Floor Mats for the front of your Enclave duplicate your original production floor mats exactly. For vehicles with Folding Split Back Bench (AM9), With Quarter Turn Retainers, Ebony (19i).

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      Roadside Assistance Package

      • Black Bag, GM Accessories Logo. This Roadside Assistance Package includes items that help keep you safe and get you back on the road. Contents include a rain poncho, gloves, "Need Help" banner, flashlight, fuse kit, bungee cord, electrical tape, pliers, rag, screwdriver, booster cables, and first aid kit.

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    Wheel Accessories

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      (1) Stabilizer Bar

      • Stabilizer Bar,Stabilizer Bar - Model V14526 - Required when installing 20-inch Accessory Wheels on All-Wheel Drive Models that came from the Factory with 18-inch wheels and tires.,This Front Stabilizer Bar is required when installing 20-inch Accessory Wheels on an All-Wheel Drive Model that came from the Factory with 18-inch wheels and tires.

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      (1) Wheel Lock & Nut Package

      • Wheel Lock and Nut Package,Wheel Lock and Nut Package - Chrome, M14 x 1.5, (Includes 20 Nuts, 4 Locks and 1 Key),Help deter thieves from taking the wheels off your Enclave with this wheel lock and nut package, featuring a unique key.

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      (4) 19-inch Tire

      • Tire - 19 inch - MICHELIN LATITUDE TR P255/60R19 108S AL5 (TPC 1278MS) This 19-inch tire is designed for your Enclave: MICHELIN LATITUDE TR P255/60R19 108S AL5 (TPC 1278MS).

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      (4) 20-inch Wheels

      • 20 inch Wheel - RV082 Chrome Personalize your Enclave with these12-Spoke 20-inch Chrome Accessory Wheels, validated to GM specifications. Available with center caps featuring the Buick Tri-Shield logo and lug nuts . Use only GM-approved wheel and tire combinations. See www.gmaccessorieszone.com for important tire and wheel information.

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      (4) Tire Pressure Monitor

      • Tire Pressure Monitor (Snap-In) - Black Rubber - Multipack (16 pc) Sensors located behind the tire valve stems monitor and provide information on tire pressure.

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