Following are preliminary specifications for the 2018 Buick Enclave:
Model: | Buick Enclave |
Body style: | full-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV); GM category: midsize SUV |
Driveline | front-engine; front-wheel drive and available twin-clutch all-wheel drive |
Construction: | body-frame integral |
EPA vehicle class: | sport utility vehicle |
Manufacturing location: | Lansing Delta Township |
Key competitors: | Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60, Lincoln MKX, Mazda CX-9, Volvo XC90 |
2018 Buick Enclave Propulsion Systems Specifications
Engine: | 3.6L V6 with stop/start technology |
GM RPO code: | LFY |
Displacement (cu in / cc): | 223 / 3649 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 |
Block material: | cast aluminum |
Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
Valvetrain: | DOHC, four valves per cylinder with VVT |
Fuel delivery: | direct fuel injection |
Buick-est. Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 302 / 227 @ 6800 (estimated) |
Buick-est. Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): | 260 / 353 @ 2800 (estimated) |
Buick-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy / comb): | 17 / 25 / 20 (FWD)
17 / 24 / 19 (AWD) |
Buick-estimated 0-60 mph (seconds) | 7.2 (FWD)
7.5 (AWD) |
Transmission: | 9T65 nine-speed automatic with dual-shell resonator and dual rear-stamped mufflers |
Trailering capacity (lbs) | 1,500; 5,000 (with factory-installed towing package) |
2018 Buick Enclave Chassis & Suspension Specifications
Suspension (front): | MacPherson strut |
Suspension (rear):Â | Five-link |
Steering type: | electric variable power-assist steering (EPS) with Active Return Assist |
Turning circle (ft / m): | 39 / 11.9 |
Brakes: | four-wheel-disc, variable brake system with power assist; Duralife brake rotors and four-channel ABS |
2018 Buick Enclave Wheels & Tires Specifications
Wheels Size & Type | Tires |
18 inch cast aluminum | P255/65R18 all-season |
20 inch cast aluminum | P255/55R20 all-season |
2018 Buick Enclave Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm): | 120.9 / 3071 |
Overall length (in / mm): | 204.3 / 5189 |
Overall width (in / mm): | 78.8 / 2001.5 |
Overall height (in / mm): | 69.9 / 1775 |
Track (in / mm): | 67.3 / 1709 (front), 67 / 1702 (rear) |
Curb weight (lb / kg): | 4358 / 1977 (base) |
Fuel tank (gal): | 19.4 (FWD), 21.7 (AWD) |
2018 Buick Enclave Interior Dimensions
Measurement | First Row | Second Row | Third Row |
Headroom (in / mm): | 41 / 1041.4 (without moonroof) | 39.9 / 1013.5 (without moonroof) | 37.6 / 955 |
Legroom (in / mm): | 41.2 / 1046.5 | 38.9 / 988.1 | 33.7 / 856 |
Shoulder room (in / mm): | 62.4 / 1581 | 61.7 / 1566 | 57.3 / 1455 |
Hip room (in / mm): | 59.1 / 1500 | 57.7 / 1465 | 48.5 / 1233 |
Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L)* | Behind First Row | Behind Second Row | Behind Third Row |
Cargo Volume: | 97.6 / 2764.5 | 58 / 1642.9 | 23.6 / 668.2 |
Underfloor storage bin: | 3.1 / 88.6 | ||
Seating Capacity | up to seven passengers |
*Measurements calculated according to new SAE standard. Cargo space behind the first row has increased overall by seven cubic feet from the first generation Enclave.