2025 Buick Enclave First Drive Review: Made for Road Trips

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2024-09-25 19:00:05

Ah, Buick. General Motors’ inscrutable mid-range brand is in a strange spot, being a smash hit in China but an also-ran in its home country. In an era when so many makes are redefining themselves though, it’s only natural that Buick should too. Every model in its lineup is fresh and a radical departure from Buicks of yore. And the last tree in Buick’s grove to turn over a new leaf is the 2025 Buick Enclave.

As for whether it’s the missing piece to the puzzle of restoring Buick’s fortunes, that’s trickier to say. After hundreds of miles at the wheel, I can confidently say that the Enclave is a particularly strong road-tripper. Its cabin refinement is on par with far pricier luxury cars, which pairs wonderfully with GM’s industry-leading Super Cruise. The powertrain is punchy, the interior well-built, and cavernous to boot.

Yet I don’t think it’s very good-looking, and taller frames may not find its seats comfortable. The Enclave’s interior configuration can be disadvantageous, while some of its tech doesn’t impress me, and its pedal tuning can make it tricky to drive smoothly. Still, if I faced a long commute and needed a three-row crossover, I wouldn’t have any reservations about doing the job in the new Enclave.