The 2021 Buick Enclave arrives as the fourth model year of the second-generation vehicle, following a mid-cycle refresh introduced for the 2020 model year. Compared to the refreshed 2020 model year, the 2021 Buick Enclave receives a few updates and changes, including deletion of the air ionizer feature.
Introduced with the debut of the second-generation Buick Enclave for the 2018 model year, the air ionizer feature provides improved air quality inside the cabin. The feature works by producing negatively charged particles that attract air-borne contaminants, breaking them down to scrub the air inside the cabin, and thus reducing odors, viruses, dust, pollen, and debris.
Tagged with RPO code KEM, the air ionizer feature was previously offered as standard on Essence, Premium, and Avenir trim levels for the 2020 Buick Enclave. The feature was unavailable on the 2020 Buick Enclave Preferred.
Now, however, with the introduction of the 2021 Buick Enclave, the air ionizer feature has been deleted across the trim level lineup.
Further updates for the 2021 Buick Enclave include the deletion of two exterior colors, as well as the deletion of the advanced twin-clutch all-wheel drive system.
Four trim levels are offered for the 2021 model year, starting with the Preferred, and followed by the Essence and Premium. Sitting at the top of the lineup is the 2021 Buick Enclave Avenir.
Under the skin, 2021 Buick Enclave rides on the long-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform, which is shared by the Chevy Traverse and Cadillac XT6. Providing the motivation is the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, which is rated at 310 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 266 pound-feet of torque at 2,800 rpm. Output is harnessed by a nine-speed automatic transmission, with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel available to put the power to the ground.
Production of the 2021 Buick Enclave takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township facility in Michigan.
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Why delete this feature when it’s available on the Buick Envision? At least keep it for the Avenir trim. Makes no sense.
GM has never wanted to be competitive, let alone class leading, period.
I will just usey Febrzze vent air fresheners…then I won’t smell anything lol. If you have a kid or kids then you know this technology is a gimmick because a kid is the true test of how these things work.
As usual GM is out of touch with reality. They keep deleting features while raising prices even though other manufaccterers are adding and then bragging paint colors.
They probably deleted it because it cost to much and nobody wanted it…or there was an issue with supply ya know a lot of business are not running at 100% yet… regardless of what you hear. We are just lucky that covid-19 is somewhat under contro…but the gates of been knocked down…but the city has not yet fallen, covid keeps fighting back the vaccine is not yet proven and some people are even dieing from it. Give these business a break they could have went under all together…I give them credit for not making stupid decisions and not just having it to have it…that’s why people are in financial debt, they need tech like this that’s adds to the cost of the vehicle..
Go by an air freshener!
Mary Barra says don’t drive this one after a round of PBR and burritos. 🙂