2014 Buick Enclave Convenience FWD Canada Prices

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Buick is a company that’s known primarily for two things. Back in the day, they used to build some really nice muscle cars you would cruise in down the boulevard. Then they transitioned into a company that was known to appeal to older folks. Today, Buick is trying to expand their spectrum of customers by producing modern, relevant vehicles that are a great buy for younger, millennial families. 2014 Buick Enclave is a three-row luxury SUV that could be exactly what you’re looking for. Keep reading to find out more about it.



Styling-wise, the 2014 Buick Enclave is a bit of a mixed bag. There are a couple Buick elements that you would expect such as the large front grille and the oversized Buick badge. The portholes that are typically on the fender have been moved to the hood and you get these beautiful, meaty tires that have some really nice rims. The side of the Buick Enclave is very simple and subtle with small flourishes that wrap all the detail nicely into the back. There are minimal chrome detailing that give the car a nice finish but overall the styling is very simple. If you’re looking for something a little funkier then you better look elsewhere.

Under the good, the 2014 Enclave has a 3.6-litre 6-cylinder engine that’ll get you 280-horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. The engine is also paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox and you also get the choice between front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive. Obviously the all-wheel-drive is going to hit your fuel economy a little bit, but you’re still going to get more than 11.76 L/100km. With the front-wheel-drive you’re going to get close to 9.8 L/100km which is decent for a vehicle this size and better than the efficiency ratings of the Lincoln MKT.

The interior of the 2014 Buick Enclave is where the car really starts to shine. As mentioned before, this car is a 7-seater and, believe it or not, the last row and comfortably fit three adults. The second row gets USB outlets which allow passengers to charge their phone while cruising. This is a feature we’d like to see more manufactures incorporating since we’re living in the digital age and everyone needs their phone ready to go at all times. In the driver’s seat, the front of the cab looks really good. It’s handsome, its premium, and you get soft, comfortable leather seats that let you sink into the seat. The centre stack is clean, simple, and easy to read with a great display. It really looks the part when it comes to luxury SUVs, when you sit inside you truly feel like royalty.

Now, a lot of people have criticized the 2014 Enclave’s engine, saying that the 280-horsepower isn’t going to get you anywhere. Boy, were they wrong. This car definitely gets the job done and revs when you want it to. It’s definitely not a sports car by any means, but it’s a great cruiser with a smooth and pleasant ride. The steering is actually really property weighted. You’d expect it to be a little on the lighter side just because of the demographic that’s going to buy this car, but it feels really nice.

The 2014 Buick Enclave is a great luxury SUV that you should look into if you’re looking for a beautiful SUV to get your family around town.



Trim / StyleMSRPEst. Monthly PaymentAverage PriceInvoice Price
Convenience AWD$45,295 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
Convenience FWD$42,295 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
Leather AWD$50,445 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
Leather FWD$47,445 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
Premium AWD$54,545 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
Premium FWD$51,545 Get Local Price Get Invoice Price
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General Specs

Engine 3.6000 L
Horsepower @RPM288
Fuel TypeUnleaded
Body typeSUV
Number of Doors5
Passenger7
Drive TrainFront Wheel Drive
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Power and Performance:

GM's 3.6-liter V-6 is the Enclave's only available engine, just as in its mechanical kin, the GMC Acadia and Chevy Traverse. Its 288 horsepower gets delivered to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic that was co-developed with Ford, where it's used in the Flex crossover, among others. The transmission hasn't always been the equal of the V-6, but last year Buick remapped its shift points to reduce some of the hunting and busy gearchanging that was common in the early years of the Enclave. Together, the drivetrain now feels more at ease, rarely strained by the Enclave's pretty hefty curb weight.

The Enclave handles more deftly than some luxury cars, and its ride is better than many. Last year Buick fitted new dampers at the front and revised those in the rear for a more absorbent ride. If you get the larger 20-inch wheels, you'll add a little more harshness, even though it's still softer and more refined than other three-row crossovers.

The Enclave steers well for a vehicle of its size, and body roll isn't excessive for its ride height, either--although you'll never forget that the Enclave is a very heavy vehicle. You feel that weight whenever you're starting, stopping, or making any abrupt change in direction, and the Enclave has more nosedive in hard braking than any other vehicle we've been in recently—minivans included—but the brakes are confidence-inspiring, with a firm pedal feel.

The EPA's gas mileage ratings for the Buick Enclave aren't particularly high, but given its ability to carry up to eight passengers, it's reasonably efficient on fuel.

The agency pegs the Enclave at 13.44 L/100km city, 9.8 L/100km highway, and 12.38 L/100km combined, when it's outfitted with front-wheel drive. Those figures aren't so far off from comparable cars like the Ford Flex, but today's five-passenger family sedans regularly top the 6.72 L/100km highway number. You'd have to carry those three extra passengers on a regular basis to justify the added cost of gas.

The Enclave's ratings fall to 14.7/10.69L/100km or 13.07L/100km combined when it's fitted with all-wheel drive.

In our experience, the EPA numbers seem a little optimistic, based on the real-world observations of our editors along with other review sources. In our last significant stint with a previous mode-year Enclave, we saw an indicated 13.44 L/100km over a range of driving conditions.

Originally appeared on The Car Connection

Interiors and Special Features:

The 2014 Buick Enclave has a handsome instrument panel with stylized instrument faces and clean integration of the IntelliLink touch-screen display. Accented with real stitching and new ice-blue LED ambient lighting, the Enclave's interior makes for a warm, inviting cabin. Laminated glass and copious sound-deadening material create a passenger space that is whisper-quiet at highway speeds. Available with either 7- or 8-passenger seating, the Enclave features slide-and-fold second-row seats that can be operated with one hand, clearing a wide path to the third-row seat. Cargo space behind the third row is unusually generous for this class, and the easy operation of the seats makes it a cinch to haul larger items.

The 2014 Enclave comes in three equipment levels. The base package ("Convenience") includes 18-inch wheels, a power liftgate, power front seats, rearview camera and park assist, IntelliLink communications and Color Touch audio system with its 7-inch display. The standard airbag array includes 3-row side-curtain bags that stay inflated longer in the event of a rollover, and an industry-first "center-side" airbag in the center console that protects driver and front-seat passenger from opposite-side impacts. New for 2014 are standard charge-only USB ports at the rear of the center console.

Many of the available features for the Enclave are in option groups. The Leather group adds leather upholstery and heated front-row seats. The Premium Group brings heated and cooled front seats, articulating headlights and a Bose 10-speaker audio upgrade. Other options include a $2,000 all-wheel-drive (AWD) system for all-season capability, plus a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, 8-passenger seating, Bose audio, a DVD navigation system and a power sunroof. The new camera-based Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning is included in the Premium Group.

Originally appeared on Kelley Blue Book

Safety features:

The Buick Enclave is one of the better vehicles on the road, in terms of safety.

Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have released crash-test data for the 2014 model year. The NHTSA gives the Enclave five stars overall, and the big family wagon gets the same rating on each of the agency's tests.

However, while in the past the IIHS has named the Enclave one of its Top Safety Picks, it doesn't return the honor for the 2014 model year. The Enclave hasn't been subjected to a small-overlap front-impact test, now required to earn the very top scores. We've adjusted our safety score downward, only for that reason.

New safety technology complements the standard gear built into the Enclave. All models have curtain airbags that protect all three rows of seats, front-seat side airbags, a center-front airbags mounted on the inboard side of the driver seat, and stability control.

With the addition of new touchscreen interfaces, the Enclave gained a standard rearview camera last year. On the options list are blind-spot monitors with cross-traffic alerts, and this year, newly available forward-collision alert and lane-departure warning systems.

Originally appeared on The Car Connection


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