2008 Buick Enclave

TheCarConnection.com's crossover experts read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Buick Enclave to produce this comprehensive review. The resident enthusiasts at TheCarConnection.com also drove the Buick Enclave to add driving impressions and more information where it helps clarify the Enclave's talents and issues. In addition, this review compares the 2008 Buick Enclave with other vehicles in its class to give you the best advice--even when other reviews present conflicting opinions.

Likes:
- Elegant exterior
- Luxurious, roomy interior
- Easier to live with than a full-size SUV
- Lots of standard features
- Clever options, like heated windshield washers

Dislikes:
- Disappointing fuel mileage
- Transmission "hunts"
- Hefty, at 5,100 pounds

The 2008 Buick Enclave is a crossover vehicle--which usually means it's derived from car pieces. Only in this case, GM designed the Enclave and its sister vehicles (the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, and Chevrolet Traverse) from the ground up, though some engine and suspension pieces are borrowed from the company's cars.