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Buick Enclave
2021 Buick Enclave
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$40,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Buick Encore
2021 Buick Encore
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$23,200
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7.6
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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid
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$52,280
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8.3
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Overview

Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.3L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater

Photos

Buick Enclave
2018-2021 Buick Enclave Rear View
2018-2021 Buick Enclave Infotainment System
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Buick Encore
2017-2021 Buick Encore Rear View Driving
2017-2021 Buick Encore Dashboard
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Ford Explorer Hybrid
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.3L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
Horsepower
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
155 hp @ 5600 rpm
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
177 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,359 lbs
3,237 lbs
4,345 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
27 MPG
24 MPG
City
18 MPG
24 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
32 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 Tons/yr
6.6 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
14 gallons
19.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
349.2 miles
336 miles
403.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
504.4 miles
448 miles
537.6 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
204.3 in
168.35 in
N/A
Height
69.9 in
65.25 in
69.9 in
Max Width
78.8 in
70.1 in
78.9 in
Front Width
67.3 in
60.65 in
66.9 in
Rear Width
67 in
60.62 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
100.6 in
119.1 in
Ground Clearance
7.7 in
6.22 in
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
6 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.2 in
40.82 in
43 in
Front Seat Headroom
42.6 in
39.58 in
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
62.4 in
54.18 in
61.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
51.65 in
59.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.9 in
35.75 in
39 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.9 in
38.78 in
40.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.7 in
52.5 in
61.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.7 in
50.08 in
59.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
33.5 in
N/A
32.2 in
Third Row Headroom
37.6 in
N/A
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
57.3 in
N/A
54.6 in
Third Row Hip Room
48.5 in
N/A
40.9 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
97.6 ft³
48.4 ft³
87.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
58 ft³
18.8 ft³
47.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
23.6 ft³
N/A
18.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39 ft
36.7 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x TBD
18"" x 7""
20" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x TBD
18"" x 7""
20" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
5-Link
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65R18
P215/55R18
P255/55HR20
Rear Tire
P255/65R18
P215/55R18
P255/55HR20
Spare Tire
T135/70R18
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Silver Spruce Metallic
  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Dark Galvanized with Ebony interior accents, Cloth seats
  • Ebony, Cloth with leatherette seat trim
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Navigation from Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
N/A
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