With a starting price of $41,195, the 2021 Buick Enclave provides an excellent value for the money. With a 3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6 engine under the hood, the Enclave proves to be one of the most worthy competitors in the segment.

Like many cars in GM's lineup, the Enclave from Buick remains mostly unchanged for the 2021 model year. However, in order to keep staleness at bay, Buick has amped up the standard feature list of the Enclave Avenir and Premium. Both these top trims of the 2021 Buick Enclave gets power-adjustable lumbar support for the front seats and a massage feature as standard. Moreover, Buick has also made the previously optional driver-assistance package standard on these trims that includes features such as automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist.

The Enclave is a practical, spacious, and good-looking SUV, which is idle for a big family and easy to use as a daily car. The prices of the 2021 Buick Enclave starts from $41,195 for the base Preferred trim and range up to $57,195 for the range-topping Avenir AWD trim. This is excluding a destination fee of $1195. For leasing, consider the 2021 Buick Enclave Preferred to cost $329/month for 36 months with 10% of MSRP due at signing. Of course, these figures might vary depending on the region you live in, they should, however, lie in the same bandwidth as mentioned.

We recommend the ‘Premium’ trim level with the All-Wheel-Drive configuration for the Buick Enclave. The trim packs mostly all the luxurious features like heated and ventilated front seats with lumbar support, heated captain seats for the middle row, upgraded premium surround sound system and many more. With a price tag of just over $51,000, the ‘Premium’ trim level holds a good value for the money.

2020 Buick Enclave Essence

Essence 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

Earlier Price: $23,500 (26 Oct 2024)

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Earlier Price: $21,994 (8 Nov 2024)

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Earlier Price: $30,787 (14 Nov 2024)

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Earlier Price: $20,500 (8 Nov 2024)

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2021 Buick Enclave

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Posted On: May 18, 2024

A roomy, tech savvy suv: The Buick enclave

Pros
I love the sleek design and the amount of room given for passengers as well as the amount of room given for hauling items when the seats are folded down., I also love the interface of the screen and aRead more

Cons
I don’t like that the second sun roof doesn’t have the capability to open for the back seat passengers to enjoy., I also don’t like that the back seats don’t have an option to be heated.

When I was researching vehicle options for new next purchase, I had no awareness of the Buick enclave or its features, but when I ran across one for sale, I instantly fell in love before even seeing the enclave in person. Its sleek design and progressive technical interface caught my attention, not to mention the size was perfect for a comfortable ride for even larger families. I knew i finally f... Read more

2021 Buick Enclave Review

Pros

Responsive Engine
Spacious Third Row seating
Good looking design
Cavernous cargo bay

Cons

Lack of safety features in lower trims
Comparatively less fuel efficient

Overview

Pricing and Features
6.5/10

The 2021 Buick Enclave line up has a total of 4 different trim levels: Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Avenir. The Enclave comes loaded with a plethora of modern and luxury features like heated front seats, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The Buick Enclave is comfortably priced at $41,195 for the ‘Preferred’ trim and it goes all the way up to $57,295 for the ‘Avenir’ with an All-Wheel-Drive configuration. This is excluding the $1195 destination fee which the Enclave invites.

Trim	Preferred	Essence	Premium	Avenir
MSRP (FWD)	$41,195	$43,195	$49,595	$54,995
MSRP (AWD)	-	$45,195	$51,795	$57,195
Key Features	Heated front passenger seats	Adds on Preferred features	Adds on Essence Features	Adds on Premium features
	8” infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	Leather Appoint front and second-row seats	AWD with Dual-Clutch Shifter	Built-in satellite navigation
	Tri-zone Auto Climate Control	Air Ionizer	Bose high-performance 10 speaker audio system with amp and woofer	HD surround vision
	Remote Start	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Ventilated front seats with Lumbar Support	Power moonroof with rear fixed skylight
	4G LTE WiFi Hotspot	AWD with Single Clutch Shifter	Captains Chair 2nd Row seats with heating	Rear camera mirror
	Active Noise Cancellation cabin		Folding 3rd-row seats
			Heated steering wheel

All the trims of the 2021 Buick Enclave share the same 310 3.6L naturally aspirated V6 engine paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission and only differ on the basis of available features and amenities. All the trims, of the 2021 Buick Enclave, by default are driven by their front wheels. However, all but Preferred trim offer an optional AWD drivetrain as well.

Buying Advice

We recommend the ‘Premium’ trim level with the All-Wheel-Drive configuration for the Buick Enclave. The trim packs mostly all the luxurious features like heated and ventilated front seats with lumbar support, heated captain seats for the middle row, upgraded premium surround sound system, and many more. With a price tag of just over $51,000, the ‘Premium’ trim level holds a good value for the money.

Engine and Performance
8.0/10

" The Enclave also handles quite well for a big three-row SUV, never feeling ponderous or unwieldy." - Edmunds

The 2021 Buick Enclave is powered by a 3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6 engine that pumps out 310 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. All the power is efficiently managed by a 9-Speed automatic transmission. This engine provides a very smooth and linear power delivery, which when accompanied by the precise and smooth-shifting gearbox makes the 2021 Enclave a well-mannered vehicle on the city roads.

The gearbox routes all the power to the front two wheels or all four wheels at the same time. Except for the ‘Preferred’ trim level, all the other trims of the 2021 Enclave are offered with a choice between the FWD and AWD drivetrains. The ‘Preferred’ gets the same engine and transmission as the rest of the lineup, however, can only be availed with a front-wheel-drive configuration.

Models	2021 Buick Enclave	2021 Acura MDX	2021 Infiniti QX60	2021 Cadillac XT5
MSRP	$42,000	$45,500	$45,380	$42,690
Engine	3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6	3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6	3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6	3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	9 Speed Automatic	10 Speed automatic	CVT with manual shift mode	8 Speed automatic
Power	310 hp @ 6800 RPM	290 hp @ 6200 RPM	295 hp @ 6400 RPM	310 hp @ 6700 RPM
Torque	266 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM	267 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM	248 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM	271 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
0-60 MPH	6.5 secs	6.3 secs	7.6 sec	6.6 sec
Quarter Mile	15.1 sec	15.2 sec	16 sec	15.1 sec
Top Speed	120 MPH	130 MPH	120 MPH	125 MPH

The Buick Enclave and the Cadillac XT5 get the biggest engine blocks in the segment with 3.6L Naturally Aspirated beasts under the hood. Moreover, the Buick Enclave costs about $132 per horsepower, which is actually lesser than some hatchbacks. The Acura MDX with its 290 hp costs the most in terms of cost per horsepower number. The MDX comes out at about $153 per horsepower, which is the highest amongst the competitors.

The 3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6 engine is one of the most efficient engines in the segment. The 2021 Buick Enclave can go from 0-60 MPH in 6.5 seconds. It even outperforms its rivals in a quarter-mile straight-line sprint with a time of 15.1 seconds. The 9-Speed automatic transmission also makes the gear shifts quick and effortless at low and even higher revs. Flat out, the 2021 Buick Enclave has a top speed of 120 MPH.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

The Buick Enclave is not the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the segment yet it is decent enough. The 2021 Buick Enclave can roll for 18 miles in the city or can cruise through 26 miles on the highway for every gallon of gas. Sum up these figures, and the 2021 Buick Enclave is good for a combined 21 MPG.

The 2021 Buick Enclave comes with a 19.4-gallon fuel tank capacity, which is at par with the segment standards and lends the Enclave decent range figures. By being a bit careful, the 2021 Buick Enclave can get a combined range of more than 450 miles.

Model	2021 Buick Enclave	2021 Acura MDX	2021 Infiniti QX60	2021 Cadillac XT5
MPG (City)	18	19	20	19
MPG (Highway)	26	26	27	26
MPG (Combined)	21	22	23	22
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gallons	19.5 gallons	19.5 gallons	19.4 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)	349/504/462 miles	390/527/448 miles	390/526/448 miles	369/504/426 miles

All the rivals of this segment are in the same ballpark in terms of fuel efficiency. However, it's the Infiniti QX60 leading the chart with a combined mileage of 23 MPG. The Acura MDX MPG figures and Cadillac XT5's fuel-efficiency run in the same league. Both the vehicles have a combined mileage of 22 MPG and are even a bit more efficient in the city driving conditions.

Interior
8.0/10

"The Enclave's cabin is as roomy inside as you'd expect from a vehicle this size, and Buick has integrated many comfort and convenience features." - Car and Driver

The 2021 Buick Enclave's interior is a perfect blend of luxury and quality. The Enclave is well equipped with modern features. The Enclave provides for a very spacious cabin and seats 7 people with ease. The third row of the Enclave gets the maximum room in the segment and along with ample space, you can also opt for middle row captain seats, which further enhance the luxury quotient.

The tall cabin makes sure that there’s enough headroom for the 2nd row even with the available power moonroof. The available captain's chairs slide back and forth to make room for the passengers in the 3rd row. They also fold easily to make ingress and egress easier.

The 2021 Buick Enclave is not just about the spacing. It also gets some of the best luxury features like heated and ventilated seats, a well-designed and simplistic dashboard, and premium leather upholstery. Moreover, the Premium and Avenir trim of the 2021 Buick Enclave further up the opulence ante with features like power-adjustable lumbar support for the front seats and a massage feature being made standard for the new model year.

Model	2021 Buick Enclave	2021 Acura MDX	2021 Infiniti QX60	2021 Cadillac XT5
Seating Capacity	7	6	7	5
First Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	41.0/62.4/41.2	38.1/61.1/41.4	40.7/60.3/42.2	38.4/58.3/36.0
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.9/61.7/38.9	38.3/59.1/36.6	38.2/60.4/41.7	36.0/56.2/39.5
Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	37.6/57.3/33.5	35.6/54.7/28.1	36.5/57.1/30.8	N/A
Cargo Capacity	23.6 cu.ft.	15.0 cu.ft.	16 cu.ft.	30.0 cu.ft.

Along with the best spacing for the passengers, the Enclave also offers an impressive 23.6 cubic feet of cargo space which gives it a more practical edge. Rolling down the 3rd and 2nd row of seats extends the trunk space to a whopping 97.6 cubic feet. Hence, you can carry anything and everything you want for the long-awaited trip. Only the Cadillac XT5 offers better cargo space than the Buick, but it also lacks the 3rd row of seats.

The 2021 Buick Enclave comes equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen from IntelliLink Infotainment Systems. The Enclave features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard and the UI of the infotainment is user-friendly and easy to use.

The ‘Premium’ trim also gets an upgraded 10-Speaker Bose Surround Sound System, with an inbuilt amplifier and a woofer. All the three rows also get their own separate charging points to eradicate any kind of conflict over charging your phones.

Some of the most prominent interior and infotainment features of the 2021 Buick Enclave are:

2-way adjustable front headrests
2-way adjustable rear center headrests
4.2" diagonal color Driver Information Center
4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot capable
Active Noise Cancellation
Air filtration system
Rear-window electric defogger
Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors

Exterior
7.3/10

"The shape is hardly unique, but the Buick Enclave shines in its execution." - TheCarConnection

The looks have not been transformed much for the 2021 Buick Enclave as a major facelift is expected to take place for the year 2022. However, the latest Enclave still retains its distinctive Buick grille design and looks mature and peaceful. The whole concept of the Enclave is to be a decent family bus, which is practical and easy to live with on a daily basis.

The Enclave is not extravagantly huge in dimensions, which makes the maneuverability in narrow streets and dense traffic conditions easy and effortless. The Enclave also comes with HD surround vision which makes the vehicle easy to use and park.

Model	2021 Buick Enclave	2021 Acura MDX	2021 Infiniti QX60	2021 Cadillac XT5
Curb Weight	4359 lbs	4264 lbs	4389 lbs	3985 lbs
Length	204.3 in	196.2 in	200.6 in	189.5 in
Width	78.8 in	77.7 in	77.2 in	75.0 in
Height	69.9 in	67.4 in	68.6 in	66.0 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in	7.3 in	6.5	7.8
Wheelbase	120.9 in	111.0 in	114.2 in	112.5 in

The Buick Enclave has the biggest dimensions in the segment. In order to accommodate more interior spacing and practicality, the Enclave gets a wheelbase of 120.9” which is the longest by some margin from others. It also weighs 4,359 lbs, which makes it one of the heaviest vehicles in the segment. However, the Enclave gives the driver a very clear view all around the vehicle which makes it easy to be used.

Some of the most noteworthy exterior features of the 2021 Buick Enclave are:

Automatic on/off headlamps
Body-color door handles with chrome strip
Deep-tinted glass
Hands-Free power programmable liftgate with LED logo projection
Heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
LED Daytime Running Lamps
Power moonroof with Rear Fixed Skylight
Roof rack cross rails

Safety
8.9/10

The 2021 Buick Enclave has not yet been crash-tested by NHTSA or IIHS. However, since it's a carryover model, the 2021 Buick Enclave's safety ratings shall apply to the new model as well. The 2020 Buick Enclave has achieved a 5-Star rating overall from the NHTSA. This proves that the Enclave is impeccably built and is one of the safest cars to take your family in. It even gets one of the best structural strengths in the segment.

However, the Enclave possesses a rollover risk of 15% for the All-Wheel-Drive and 16.9% for the Front-Wheel-Drive version respectively, which does not come as a surprise considering the SUV's tall-boy stance. The 2021 Buick Enclave is loaded with a plethora of safety features. Meanwhile, the 2021 Buick Enclave Avenir and Premium also get driver-assistance features such as automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist as standard, which were formerly optional.

Some of the most prominent safety features of the 2021 Buick Enclave are:

7 airbags
Automatic Emergency Braking
Electronic traction control
Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
Forward Collision Alert
Front Pedestrian Braking
LATCH System
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Competition
7.0/10

2021 Buick Enclave Vs 2021 Acura MDX

The Buick Enclave is powered by a 3.6L Naturally Aspirated V6 engine, which produces 310 hp as compared to the 290 hp 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 of the Acura. The Enclave feels more responsive to drive and feels very manageable through the city driving conditions.

The Acura MDX on the other hand is more frugal than the Enclave. So in case you want a vehicle with more power and punch, the Enclave is the right choice however, in case you want more efficiency in the trade-off with power, the MDX might seem like the right choice for you.

2021 Buick Enclave Vs 2021 Infiniti QX60

The Infiniti QX60 gets a smaller block than the Enclave and lower power output. However, just like the Enclave, the QX60 is well equipped and comes loaded with loads of luxurious touches like leather and maple wood. The Enclave however feels much faster than the QX60 and also feels more effortless to drive on freeways and highways.

However, the Infiniti QX60 ranks better than the Buick Enclave in terms of reliability. Moreover, the Infiniti QX60 is also comparatively less expensive to own than the Buick Enclave.

2021 Buick Enclave Vs 2021 Cadillac XT5

Coming from the house of GM, the Cadillac XT5 is closely related to the Buick Enclave. Both these SUVs get a 3.6L naturally aspirated V6 engine belting our 310 hp. However, while the Buick Enclave is a luxurious family van that offers a seating capacity of 7, the Cadillac XT5 can only seat 5.

While the Enclave is no less luxurious, the XT5 makes it a bit grander and offers a more plush cabin. Apart from this, both these SUVs are almost the same in every facet, be its fuel efficiency, tech, or reliability. However, Caddy charges its premium and the XT5 is more expensive to own than the Enclave.

Final Verdict

Since the day it was launched, the Enclave became one of the most affordable and midsize luxury SUVs. The Buick Enclave packs both luxury and performance and with a starting price of just over $40,000, it seems like a bargain. The Buick Enclave is expected to go through a major facelift for the 2022 model year, however, the current model will take forward the second-generation enhancements.

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A roomy, tech savvy suv: The Buick enclave

ProsI love the sleek design and the amount of room given for passengers as well as the amount of room given for hauling items when the seats are folded down., I also love the interface of the screen and aRead more

Cons I don’t like that the second sun roof doesn’t have the capability to open for the back seat passengers to enjoy., I also don’t like that the back seats don’t have an option to be heated.

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Overview

Pricing and Features6.5/10

Buying Advice

Engine and Performance8.0/10

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Interior8.0/10

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