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Anyone come from a Buick Enclave?
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Furio
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I am not familiar with the Enclave; however, I’m 6’5” and the front seat was very comfortable. With the driver’s seat set to my preferred position, I was also very comfortable and had adequate room directly behind it. I even was able to fit in the third row! Very impressed with the leg room!
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I’m in the same boat. I test drove an EX about 10 days ago and found the seats quite comfortable. I don’t know if I’ll be able to stuff myself in the 3rd row, but the driver and passenger seat were fine for me.
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djmrg
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We had a 2014 Buick Enclave and traded to a GMC Acadia. The Acadia has a tad more space in the third row it seems but other than that I'd say all three of these are comparable in size and space.
Sal Collaziano
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@djmrg, have you test driven the Telluride yet? I'd like to know how it compares to the Enclave as far as interior noise (wind, tires) and softness of suspension (18" wheels)...
Audioi
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I test drove a 2019 Enclave Essence and a Telluride EX, both cars had 18's. They both scaled 66 dba at 70 mph on the same stretch of pavement. Both seemed equally comfortable for my 165 lbs. Sizing seams similar but Enclave is more egg shaped. Lots more features in the KIA for about $8k less money. Still wish KIA would change there name...
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Sal Collaziano
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Thank you! So the Telluride IS quiet... Buick has all this marketing about "Quiet Tuning" - and the Telluride is just as quiet. That's great to hear... Yes, the Telluride is the better deal here for sure...
Audioi
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Cabin noise is a big stickler for me, the Highlander is approx. the same noise level as both the Buick & Kia. Its within 1 dba. Only thing I have found lower is the BMW & Audi but at a substantially higher dollar cost.
Sal Collaziano
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Yes, the X5 is impressively quiet - but the price tag is just WAY up there once you start adding today's needed features...
Chwtom
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My wife drives an enclave, I test drove the telluride. I would say the fit and finish of the enclave is a bit more polished, but both are very quiet. Significantly quieter and more comfortable ride than my grand Cherokee.
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Sal Collaziano
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Kinda surprised to hear that...
Also deciding between a 2018 Enclave Premium AWD vs the Telluride SX AWD. Quiet, refined ride and no float are high priority. Reliability, comfort, technology, power are close behind. Both have the feature set we are looking for and comparable price (Buick discounts). Those who have driven both -- what would you advise?
Audioi
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I have driven both and they seem equally comfortable. Each brand has positives & negatives, for me the dealer for Buick is my fav. The Enclave might have a bit more polish and a better name to some. Think it comes down to personal preference. Funny but here the Enclave is considerably more expensive when comparably equipped.
nuttermcbutter
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We just bought a Telluride EX and also have a 2015 Enclave. The road noise is pretty similar, I'm pretty sure the EX and SX have an acoustic windshield. The engine shifting is much smoother with the Telluride and the acceleration is better as well. We have 3 kids and the interior size is pretty similar. The Enclave back storage area is 1 inch deeper with the 3rd row up. Our Enclave has captains charis and the Telluride bench but the kids haven't bitched about pushing the button to get back there so that's good. We are happy with both vehicles but if they are sitting there we will always pick the shiny new one.
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Sal Collaziano
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How does the ride compare between the two? Does the Enclave have a softer ride?
nuttermcbutter
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They are pretty close but the Enclave is one of the softer rides I have ever felt in a SUV. It just kind of floats. The Telluride really absorbs the road as well though. We haven't taken it for a long trip yet to really test it out on the highway.
Sal Collaziano
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Thank you. That was my suspicion...
Chasingpiper
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I am coming from an Enclave! When starting car shopping I looked at Tahoe’s but felt like their third row and cargo space behind third row wasn’t even as good as my Enclave, so I stuck with it. Then I found the Telluride! I think it’s third row is even a bit more spacious and definitely more comfortable than my enclave and the cargo space behind is almost exactly the same. I have been SUPEE happy with my switch!
