2018 Buick Enclave

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Rating7.8

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Fullsize SUV
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$39,995 - $55,715
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on June 10, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Cavernous cabin

Thirsty V6

Fully redesigned for the 2018 model year

Sophisticated ride quality

Seating might not be as comfortable as rivals

Sober styling

Missing luxury inside

Specs & Features

$39,995

price

310 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

260 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.6L 6cyl FWD 9A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

After about a decade, the 2018 Buick Enclave finally gets a complete overhaul this year. It continues to offer a premium experience to its buyers, but the prices keep it out of range for most practical American buyers. The cabin now feels even more premium and gets plenty of new creature comforts and driver aids and therefore sees a price hike of $1,000 over the previous model year. The 2018 Buick Enclave price starts at $40,990 including the $995 destination fee. 

Featuring a 4-trim lineup of the Enclave, the 2018 Buick Enclave MSRP can be an expense of $40,990-$56,795 this season. Having said that, it simply translates to the fact that the range-leader 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir will cost you $15,805 more than the base Enclave for enhanced specs and assets. 

We Recommend

Since the prices of the higher trims tend to get very high for most buyers, we recommend sticking to the 2018 Buick Enclave Essence trim which already features plenty of creature comforts. 

The three-row 2018 Enclave SUV gets its power from a 3.6L V6 under its hood that churns out a healthy 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, borrowed from the Chevrolet Acadia. The 2018 Buick Enclave interior continues to offer a spacious cabin for both the passengers and their cargo. The competition is pretty tough for the Enclave as rivals offer great value too. The Acura MDX offers great reliability and efficiency, while the INFINITI QX60 gets a whole load of creature comforts as standard. The Honda Pilot on the other hand is a practical offering at an affordable price tag.

2018 Buick Enclave for sale

The Buick Enclave is available for sale with finance offers starting at $622/month at 4.69% APR for a tenure of 72 months. The 2018 Enclave lease deals begin at a monthly premium of $596 for a period of 36 months and a 10,000-mile annual mileage limit. Both offers require a s down payment of $4,100. 

For budget-oriented buyers, the used Buick Enclave can be availed of with a base price of $1,200. Going for older model years like the 2016 Buick Enclave could be a matter of $10,798 and Buick Enclave 2016 can cost as much as $31,590 along with a listing of up to 676 in total. 

Buying Advice

The 2018 Buick Enclave brings in a superb proposition that depicts value for money in the best possible manner. The three-row SUV brings in a traditional design but adapts it for modern expeditions in the city and on the highway. The big cabin ensures the people inside are sitting in utmost comfort. The engine is pretty powerful but sips fuel like water. The only thing left to see is how Buick addresses customer issues to improve on its previous image. 

Trims

    Base
    $39,995 onwards
    • 8-Inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Keyless entry and ignition
    • Led headlights
    • Power-Adjustable front seats
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Rearview camera
    • Remote engine start
    • Three-Zone automatic climate control
    Essence
    $44,215 onwards
    • Blind-Spot monitoring system
    • Cabin air ionization system
    • Leather seating surfaces
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    Premium
    $48,015 onwards
    • 10-Speaker Bose premium speaker system
    • Driver-Seat memory settings
    • Front parking sensors
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Lane departure warning and intervention
    • Power-Folding third-row seats
    • Ventilated seats for the front row
    Avenir
    $53,415 onwards
    • Navigation system
    • Rearview mirror w/ integrated camera
    • Top-Down parking camera system
    • Upgraded interior trim
    • Wireless device charging pad

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Price

$39,995- $55,715

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.76

Horsepower

310 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

260 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

Capacity

7

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

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Gasoline

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192 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

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310 hp @ 6600 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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Gasoline

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355 hp @ 5600 rpm

383 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

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Gasoline

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355 hp @ 5600 rpm

383 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

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Gasoline

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310 hp @ 6800 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

8

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Gasoline

7.05

293 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.45

245 hp @ 5500 rpm

275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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2018 Buick Enclave vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.5 sec14.9 sec116 mph
    5.6 sec14.1 sec115 mph
    6.1 sec--
    6.2 sec14.8 sec-
    6.3 sec14.9 sec130 mph
    6.4 sec--

    2018 Buick Enclave vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg19 gal.349.2/504.4 mi.
      29 mpg28 mpg29 mpg17.2 gal.576/537.6 mi.
      25 mpg30 mpg27 mpg16.6 gal.415/498 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg17.3 gal.380.6/501.7 mi.
      25 mpg26 mpg25 mpg11.3 gal.-
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg18.8 gal.394.8/526.4 mi.

      2018 Buick Enclave vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        204.3 in.78.8 in.69.9 in.7.7 in.120.9 in.
        224.4 in.80.5 in.74.4 in.7.9 in.130 in.

        2018 GMC Yukon XL

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        224.4 in.80.5 in.74.4 in.7.9 in.130 in.
        210 in.79.9 in.76.6 in.9.8 in.122.5 in.
        208.9 in.79.9 in.75.8 in.9.1 in.121.1 in.
        205.1 in.79.9 in.77 in.9.9 in.122 in.

        2018 Buick Enclave vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          23.6 cu.ft.100.7 cu.ft.97.6 cu.ft.
          10.3 cu.ft.128.2 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.152.9 cu.ft.83.9 cu.ft.
          18.9 cu.ft.-120.1 cu.ft.
          20.6 cu.ft.153.7 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.-94.7 cu.ft.

          2018 Buick Enclave vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            73.4 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.97.6 cu.ft.-
            81.5 cu.ft.35.4 cu.ft.71.5 cu.ft.-
            68.3 cu.ft.36.3 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            8.8 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.243 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.39.2 cu.ft.78.5 cu.ft.98 ft.
            5.1 cu.ft.16.5 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.-

            2018 Buick Enclave vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.1814 lbs.4359 lbs.
              9300 lbs.1750 lbs.5443 lbs.
              8600 lbs.1720 lbs.5355 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1724 lbs.5576 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1690 lbs.5379 lbs.
              8300 lbs.1690 lbs.5586 lbs.

              2018 Buick Enclave SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

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              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              50

              Complaints
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