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2023 Buick Enclave

Essence FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake typesolid disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row97.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row57.7 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row23.6 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height69.9 in
Overall length204.8 in
Overall width78.8 in
Wheelbase120.9 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3600 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)3.6L DOHC with direct injection and automatic stop/start
Valve configurationDual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing

Engine Output

Horsepower310 hp
Torque266 lb-ft

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity19.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom42.6 in
Second-row headroom39.9 in
Third-row headroom37.6 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.2 in
Second-row legroom38.3 in
Third-row legroom33.5 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room62.2 in
Second-row shoulder room61.6 in
Third-row shoulder room57.3 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut independent with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeFive-link independent with auxiliary spring aids and hollow stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire sizeP225/65R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.5
Transmission speeds9
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4359 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4359 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialaluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety19 std · 5 opt

  • Front Pedestrian Braking (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control optional
  • Forward Collision Alert (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (part of Buick Driver Confidence Plus)
  • HD Surround Vision optional
  • Dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front passenger

Powertrain1 std · 1 opt

  • AWD (available) optional
  • FWD (standard)

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Enclave. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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