Outside of safety and pricing, reliability is one of the biggest aspects prospective buyers consider when purchasing a used vehicle, as a reliable vehicle is easier to live with in nearly every regard. With that in mind, Consumer Reports has ranked the 2019 Buick Enclave as one of the more reliable five-year-old utility vehicles on the market.
According to a report from Consumer Reports, the 2019 Enclave received high marks for its road capabilities, and nods towards reliability and owner satisfaction. CR specially highlights Enclave models optioned with the Driver Confidence II Package, which includes goodies like Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking.
Other items Consumer Reports mentions include a smooth powertrain, a quiet cabin, roomy third-row seating, and an easy-to-use infotainment system.
As a reminder, the second-generation Enclave is powered by the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, while output is routed to the standard FWD drivetrain through the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Notably, AWD is offered as an option.
Under the skin, the large three-row crossover rides on the long-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform, with production taking place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
Looking forward, the 2024 Enclave will be the final model of the second-gen Tri-Shield crossover before the next-gen 2025 Buick Enclave makes its arrival. As an all-new model, the 2025 Enclave is expected to include a bevy of new features, including the likes of reworked exterior styling, an overhauled cabin area, and a fresh powertrain.
Production will continue to take place at the aforementioned GM Lansing Delta Township facility, while the GM C1 platform will continue to provide the underpinnings. However, the Global B digital architecture will be implemented and make technologies like the GM Super Cruise system available.
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We love our Lexus ES and loved our Toyota Camry but we definitely concur that our Buick Envision is definitely an on-par (excellent) vehicle. Thank you, GM, engineers and technicians, for a quality vehicle.
We have a 2023 Enclave and appreciate all that is offered in this Buick. However, we got it new off a dealers’ lot and the radio option originally ordered leaves a lot to be desired in that the sound has minor base sound in spite of setting it to max base. I would doubt if we are listening to a premium sound,,,,all else is great.
I agree. The bass in these vehicles are anemic. Being a 2023, you’d think ALL, but base models, Buicks and Cadillacs would have quality sound systems — after all, they are characterized as premium or luxury vehicles.
Consumer Reports reviews are questionable at best. Not something I would rely on.
My 22 Enclave is a year and 1/2 old. Love it. I have been driving Suburbans for 30 years. The Buick , I don’t craw up into it or fall out of. Now I also get 18 city , 31 hwy. At 61 years ,I guess I’m old enough for a Buick. I would love to see my LS based 4.3 liter engine in it , that my 2014 Silverado has. That V6 is not your father’s old 4.3.