The 2018 Buick
Enclave,gets another model named Avenir. This sub-brand represents the highest
expression of Buick luxury. Avenir offers unique styling cues and an extensive
set of standard features and premium materials throughout the vehicle. New and
versatile functionality, interior spaciousness, and intuitive technologies
build on the Enclave’s established popularity.
Smart
innovation and style come standard on the 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir.
Buick-first Evonik Acrylite exterior lighting illuminates the road ahead with
the power of more than 100 LEDs across the vehicle. A Rear Camera Mirror
provides a clearer, broader view of what’s behind. And in-vehicle ionization
leaves the air cleaner and fresher. It’s all packaged within an elegant design
that combines concept car inspiration with improved interior luxury amenities
and roominess for up to seven passengers.
“The Enclave
has been a successful formula for the Buick brand, with sales results that have
defied traditional product cycles, and 90 percent of customers purchasing in
the top two trim levels,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global Buick
and GMC. “It’s a beacon for the modern, attainable luxury Buick stands for and
is a natural place to launch Avenir.”
- Avenir model comes standard with extensive active safety, connectivity and luxury features for a simple and convenient buying experience.
- It has an all-new body structure for safety, strength and mass efficiency, plus 17 radar, camera and ultrasonic sensors when fully equipped.
- Buick states the new Avenir accommodates seven passengers comfortably and offers more cargo volume behind the first row than the Acura MDX, Audi Q7 and Infiniti QX60.
- Standard hands-free power-programmable liftgate with a Buick tri-shield logo illuminates the ground below the hidden sensor and power-folding third row.
- Avenir-exclusive 3-dimensional mesh grille, badging, pearl nickel 20-inch aluminum wheels and luxurious interior materials are standard.
- Buick-first Rear Camera Mirror is standard on Avenir.
- Buick-first Evonik Acrylite lighting technology provides a distinctive light signature.
- Tow capacity of up to 5,000 pounds is more than enough to tow a typical 21-foot sport boat.
- A standard 3.6L V-6 engine with stop/start technology, Buick-estimated 302 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
- Standard five-link rear suspension and available continuously variable real-time damping (CDC) offer a refined, isolated ride.
- Available intelligent AWD with active twin-clutch rear differential and Buick-first switchable AWD help improve control and efficiency.
All Avenir
models Buick states will have an exclusive 3-dimensional mesh grille paired
with chrome wings inspired by Buick concept cars. Additional Enclave Avenir
notable styling cues include 20-inch, six-spoke wheels with a pearl nickel
finish; five premium exterior colors; an Avenir Chestnut and Ebony interior
with piping on the seats and contrasting stitching; embroidered first-row
headrests; Avenir floor-mats; a wood-accented steering wheel; and bold
Avenir-scripted sill plates on all four doors.
A wide array
of advanced technologies and interior features emphasizing premium comfort and
inclusive luxury comes standard in the Enclave Avenir, including heated and
ventilated front seats; heated second-row seats; navigation; wireless charging;
a dual moonroof; an 8-inch diagonal reconfigurable cluster display; a
360-degree surround vision camera system for easier parking; and a rear camera
mirror that can function as a traditional mirror or as a camera, eliminating
obstructions such as heads and headrests while expanding the rear field of
vision by an estimated 300 percent.
Available
adaptive cruise control and full speed Forward Automatic Braking offer
customers even more safety feature options, and a premium suspension with
continuously variable real-time damping (CDC) provides a smooth, comfortable
ride, with enhanced body control and handling in Sport mode.
“This is a
vehicle intended for Buick customers who demand the best and the latest our
brand has to offer,” said Aldred.
The Enclave’s
new design architecture enables a balanced, athletic appearance. New
proportions give it a sleeker look with aerodynamic benefits for efficiency.
The roofline is lower, the windshield is sharper and the wheelbase is extended,
giving the vehicle a more dramatic stance. Its sculpted body creates a
windswept appearance. Its interior is inviting and harmonious.
Extensive use
of LEDs is integrated into Buick’s first application of Evonik Acrylite technology
and bi-functional LED projector headlamps and LED tail lamps. The technology’s
compound curvature application creates a smooth, uniform and recognizable
appearance that will make the Enclave stand out on the road. IntelliBeam
headlamps also allow drivers to experience better road illumination and
improved visibility without having to manually switch the high beams on and
off.
Buick has for
the Avenir advanced safety
technologies engineered to help
drivers monitor their surroundings. Standard safety equipment on all 2018 Enclaves includes a
rear vision camera, rear park assist and seven air bags, including a front
center side airbag. Among the available crash-avoidance technologies are rear
cross traffic alert, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with lane
departure warning, safety alert seat and surround vision.
Having
leveraged the first-generation Enclave as a benchmark for quietness, the 2018
Enclave cabin is engineered to further minimize unwanted interior noise through
its honed exterior shapes, sealing and sound-deadening acoustics and strategic
use of materials throughout. QuietTuning and active noise cancellation
enhancements help to reduce, block and absorb noise, keeping it from entering
the cabin. A 10-speaker Bose Premium sound system with new components, new
tuning and a redesigned bass enclosure further enhances the sound experience.
Another
lifestyle-enhancing feature in the Enclave interior is an air ionizer that eliminates
odors and provides higher air quality. It works by producing negatively charged
particles that attract air-borne contaminants and break down their structure,
cleaning the cabin air. The ionizer can help address external and internal
odors and reduce bacteria, viruses, dust, debris and pollen, while also helping
improve driver alertness. It requires no maintenance or filter replacement.
Enclave’s
interior has flexible cargo solutions for large and small items. The vehicle
has 10 percent more cubic feet of overall interior space when including the
hidden underfloor storage, and 23.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third
row. Other space enhancements include a 10-inch-deep dry underfloor storage
with 3.1 cubic feet of space.
Second- and
third-row seating fold flat to create a wide, nearly-flat load floor. A
power-folding third row makes reconfiguring more convenient, while second-row
SmartSlide Seats provide easy access to the third row. On the passenger side,
the SmartSlide seat provides pitch slide functionality to allow access even
with an empty forward-facing child seat installed (using the LATCH system).
Additional
standard equipment on every 2018 Enclave includes keyless entry and push-button
start, a hands-free power-programmable liftgate with a Buick tri-shield logo
illuminating the ground below the hidden sensor, tri-zone automatic climate
control, universal home remote and more.
Every Enclave
also comes equipped with an OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot (AT&T data plan
purchase required after limited data trial period) and five years of the OnStar
Basic Plan[1] at no additional cost. Among other
benefits like an industry-leading myBuick app, this connectivity plan features
OnStar Smart Driver, an opt-in service designed to help Buick owners maximize
their vehicle’s overall performance and become better drivers.
A frameless
8-inch diagonal infotainment system with Teen Driver, Rear Seat Reminder, and Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto compatibility is standard. Every Enclave features Rear Seat Reminder2, an
industry-first feature designed to remind drivers to check the back seat as
they exit their vehicles under certain circumstances.
The Enclave is
manufactured in Lansing, Michigan, and goes on sale in the fall of 2017.
Pricing and other details will be announced later this year.
Buick is
positioned to carry its momentum through 2017 and beyond. By the end of the
decade, the brand will launch at least a dozen new or updated models globally,
not including models from the Avenir luxury sub-brand. The 2018 Enclave is the
seventh new Buick model introduced in less than two years.
BRUCE
HUBBARD
BRADLEY
HUBBARD
BONNIE
LYNCH
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