2013 Buick Enclave Gets Midcycle Refresh: RPO Central
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Chances are, you already know about the changes in store for the 2013 Buick Enclave. The most noticeable enhancements for the freshened full-size crossover include a modified interior and exterior, new colors for both, the inclusion of Buick’s IntelliLink infotainment system, the availability of Side Blind Zone Alert with Cross Traffic Alert systems, as well as the much-asked-for 8-way power front passenger seat adjuster. In addition, the Enclave’s packages have been reconfigured, with the Luxury Package tacking place of the Premium Package of 2012. So without further ado, here are the official RPO changes:
Deletions
- FWD and AWD 1SB Base Equipment Group
- Exterior color (25U) Ming Blue Metallic
- Exterior color (51U) Gold Mist Metallic
- Exterior color (81U) Cocoa Metallic
- Interior color (39*) Cashmere
- Interior color (19C) Ebony Cloth
- (US8) AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback
- (UUJ) AM/FM stereo CD player with MP3 playback and rear seat entertainment
- (UUM) AM/FM stereo CD player with MP3 playback and navigation
- (U4H) AM/FM stereo with rear seat entertainment and navigation
- (UJ5) Rear seat DVD entertainment system, LPO
- (P64) 4 – 19″ x 7.5″ fifteen-spoke machined aluminum wheels
- (PPE) 20″ (50.8 cm) Chrome-Clad aluminum wheels
- (WTC) Tire inflator kit
- (MY9) 6-speed automatic transmission (FWD)
- (MH6) 6-speed automatic transmission (AWD)
- (T96) Front halogen fog lamps
- (AY0) Dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger and side curtain air bags for first, second and third row outboard passengers with Passenger Sensing System and roll over protection
- (AAQ) 4-way power front passenger seat adjuster
- (NEA) dual exhaust with bright chromed tips
- (DK1) 2nd row center console
- (PCI) Driver Confidence Package (all content standard on all equipment groups)
- (VQK) Front and rear molded splash guards, LPO
New Features
- Exterior appearance enhancements include body-colored fascias and rocker moldings, new hood, fenders, front grille, front and rear fascias, headlamps, chrome bodyside moldings and LED tail lamps
- Interior appearance enhancements include new instrument panel and door trim with live stitching and ambient lighting
- Exterior color (GVU) Mocha Bronze Metallic
- Exterior color (GWT) Champagne Silver Metallic
- Exterior color (GWY) Atlantis Blue Metallic
- Exterior color (GXG) Iridium Metallic (additional charge – premium paint)
- Interior color (83C) Titanium Cloth
- Interior color (432) Choccochino Perforated Leather Seating Surfaces
- Interior color (542) Cocoa Perforated Leather Seating Surfaces
- (UG4) Color Touch AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD radio with CD player, IntelliLink with 7″ diagonal touch-screen display
- (UGU) Color Touch AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM/HD radio with CD/DVD player, IntelliLink with 7″ diagonal touch-screen display
- (UGX) Color Touch Navigation AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM/HD radio with CD/DVD player, IntelliLink with 7″ diagonal touch-screen display
- (UGY) Color Touch Navigation AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM/HD radio with CD player, IntelliLink with 7″ diagonal touch-screen display
- (RZA) 19″ (48.3 cm) machined aluminum wheels
- (S4Q) 20″ (50.8 cm) Ultra bright machined aluminum wheels
- (UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert with Cross Traffic Alert
- (M7V) 6-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled with overdrive (FWD)
- (M7X) 6-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled with overdrive (AWD)
- (AYQ) Frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger air bags, driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact and head curtain side-impact air bags for all rows in outboard seating positions
- (AH8) 8-way power front passenger seat adjuster
- (VAV) 1st and 2nd row all-weather floor mats, LPO
- (VKN) 3rd row all-weather floor mat, LPO
- (VLI) All-weather cargo mat, LPO
- Front row 4-way adjustable headrests
- (NEB) dual-outlet stainless-steel exhaust with bright tips integrated in fascia
Changes
- (PCX) has been renamed to “Luxury Package” (was “Premium Package” in 2012)
- (ABC) 8-passenger seating is no longer available on FWD and AWD 1SD equipment groups
- (QUP) P255/60R19-108S all-season, blackwall tires are no longer standard on 1SD equipment groups (replaced by [QLW] P255/65R18-109S all-season, blackwall tires)
- (USR) USB port now standard on all equipment groups
- (KV1) 3-prong household-style 115v power outlet is now included in (U42) rear seat entertainment system (was included with [PCU] Bose Sound System in 2012)
The GM Authority Take
This is a much-needed refresh for an already great vehicle. Our only question is, should Buick Quiet Tuning be beefed up to the levels found in the Encore and Verano?
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Buick quiet tuning is actually standard on the car I think it says it on the list
It is. The point is that it’s nowhere near the level of QuietTuning found on the Encore or Verano. Perhaps I should word that better.
it might be the door problem… mainly because the ones in verano felt heavy to open up and when you close it it has a sold feel.
But the thing that I don’t understand is that why the traverse get to have heated steering wheel and enclave an Acadia doesn’t?
Looks like they took the looks of the lacrosse, and put it on the enclave. Looks great, much better than before.
I wish you would show color swatches for the interior. Also, why isn’t HUD included on Enclave? You have it as optional for Acadia and Lacrosse, so why not on the more expensive and upgraded Enclave???? I sure got used to it in my Lacrosse and hate to give it up
Tha might be because of the laminated windshield on the enclave
In 2008 I bought a Buick Enclave in Garnet Red and had the car for 4 years. Later in that year I was in a bad accident and unfortunately my car was totaled, but I didn’t have a scratch on me. The 2008 Buick Enclave saved my life. I bought a 2012 SRX and one year later updated to a 2013 srx awd and thought that i had the ultimate vehicle. Boy I was wrong. With the later AWD, I had more problems then could exist, rattles and a confused Digital Dash. I finally wised up and bought a brand new 2013 Buick Enclabe Premiun in Red Tintcoat with Chocolate interior and I can say one thing and that it certainly is great to be back in a Buick. This car is sound and tight and I thoroughly enjoy driving it. One thing that I enjoy are the 20″ tires with Polished Aluminun Wheels on Bridgestone tires. I think that this one of the best designed Enclaves and looking absolutely fantastic. Hoping to keep this car for at least 4 years or more. Good luck to Buick and everyone who buys one.