The bulbous, round profile is out, and a more rakish, muscular profile is in for the 2018 Buick Enclave. Amateur spy shots have uncloaked much of what we can expect from the 2018 Enclave ahead of its debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show.
The spy shots show a front end that seems to take plenty of influence from both the Avista and Avenir concept vehicles with sleek headlamps, a darkened waterfall grille and two chrome wings flanking the tri-shield badge. At the rear, the taillamps also take an edgier, winged look over the round units in place on today’s Enclave.
The overall profile is a major shift, as stated, from the current crossover, too. With a more squared off rear end and upright pillars, it’s more SUV than minivan this time around.
The 2018 Enclave will share identical architecture with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, that is, the C1XX platform. Both the Chevrolet and Buick ride on long-wheelbase variants, while the C1XX-based GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5 use a shorter wheelbase of the platform. Judging from what we’ve seen with the 2018 Traverse, turbocharged four-cylinder engines and a V6 option are certainly likely to be present.
We also have a hankering we’ll see Buick’s Avenir sub-brand make its debut with the 2018 Enclave to push the brand’s largest offering more upmarket.
Spy shots: Automotive News
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Looking very good. While the new Lacrosse takes a from the Avenir concept, this and the new Regal should bring some attention to the next evolution of Buick design inspired by Avista. Similar to Lacrosse though, the Enclave looks to share the same profile line from the Lacrosse, with the crisp sweeping line up from the rear door over the rear tire. No doubt, it will be a sales success.
I really liked Buicks facelift for the 1st gen and this looks like it’s going to be a home run in the styling dept!
Buick will soon complete with Opel in many regions with each brand sharing desin.l
is it me or does it look more shorter in height?
The shape looks alot like the new Acadia with the high feature line beneath the C-pillar .
I don’t see any creases on the side of the hood for the portholes , ( thank goodness ) .
As long as it still has 3 rows of seating , a 2-2-2 or 2-3-2 , Buick should sell lots of these with the new Avinar inspired front end . This SUV should come out with Buick’s new upper trim level .
Can’t wait to see what they do with the interior .
where is the Buick Enspire