BUICK ENCLAVE

The 'Buick Enclave' (and similar 'GMC Acadia' and 'Saturn Outlook') is a full-size crossover SUV launched for the 2008 model year by the Buick division of General Motors. The three vehicles share the new GM Lambda platform. The Enclave was previewed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, officially as a concept car, making it the first Lambda vehicle to be displayed. The Enclave is partially based on the Buick Centieme shown at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.
The Enclave replaces both of Buick's current SUVs, the minivan-based Rendezvous, the truck-based Rainier, as well as the Terraza minivan, and becoming the only people-mover vehicle in the Buick lineup. It features seating for at least six, and up to eight with a third row with a foot well, generous interior space, and either front- or all-wheel drive.
Like its Lambda siblings, the Enclave is powered by a 275 hp 3.6 L High Feature V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. A V8 engine was reportedly going to be offered on the GMC and Buick versions, but when pricing and options information were released for the 2008 Buick Enclave, there was no V8 engine available, although it is still rumored one will be added at a later date. The Lambda vehicles are built at GM's new Delta Township Assembly plant near Lansing, Michigan, and production of the Enclave commenced on April 11, 2007, with the first vehicles reaching certain dealers by the end of the month. The Enclave debuted with a starting price of $32,790. [1]. Initial sales of the Enclave have been very strong, with demand far exceeding production capacity, forcing GM to add a third shift to the Delta Township plant [2].

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★ Buick shows off Enclave crossover concept; production version due in '07