2011 Buick Enclave CX Sport Utility

2011 Buick Enclave CX Sport Utility Review

2011 Buick Enclave CX Sport Utility is a new car issued by the manufacturer of Buick 2012. This car is one of the car edition of the Buick Enclave CX Sport Utility. This 2011 Buick Enclave CX Sport Utility Power (SAE) : 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm; 270 ft lb of torque @ 3,400 rpm. For the Exterior dimensions : 201.8 in. overall length, 79.0 in. overall width, 72.5 in. overall height, 8.4 in. ground clearance, 118.9 in. wheelbase, 67.3 in. front track, 67.1 in. rear track and 40.4 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle. And interior dimensions: 40.4 in. front headroom, 39.0 in. rear headroom, 57.4 in. front hip room, 57.0 in. rear hip room, 41.3 in. front leg room, 36.9 in. rear leg room, 62.0 in. front shoulder room and 61.4 in. rear shoulder room.

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2011 Buick Enclave CX Sport Utility Specification



Price: $35,865

MPG: 17 - 24 mpg

Bodystyle: SUV



Performance

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder

Unleaded fuel

Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 17 MPG city, 24 MPG highway, 19 MPG combined and 418 mi. range

Gasoline direct fuel injection

22.0gallon fuel tank

Power (SAE): 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm; 270 ft lb of torque @ 3,400 rpm



Handling

ABS

3.160:1 axle ratio

Brake assist system

Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes

Electronic brake distribution

Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)

Immobilizer

StabiliTrak stability control

Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Tire kit



Exterior

Driver and passenger 3rd row windows

Toned front and rear bumpers

Day time running lights

Driver and passenger and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors

Power liftgate

Exterior dimensions: 201.8 in. overall length, 79.0 in. overall width, 72.5 in. overall height, 8.4 in. ground clearance, 118.9 in. wheelbase, 67.3 in. front track, 67.1 in. rear track and 40.4 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle

Front fog lights

Bi-Xenon headlights with projector beam lenses

Luxury trim: wood & leather on shifter, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard

Metallic paint

Rear side windows: on driver side and passenger side

Rear window defroster

Roof rails

Roof spoiler

Weights: gross vehicle weight (lbs): 6,411, published curb weight (lbs): 4,780, gross trailer weight braked (lbs): 2,000 and payload allowance (lbs): 1,631

Intermittent windshield wipers



Interior

Cargo area, front and rear 12V power outlet(s)

Three-zone fully-automatic climate control

Roof antenna

Anti-theft protection

Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , satellite radio

Cargo capacity: 115.0 cu. ft. w/rear seat down, 23.3 cu. ft. all seats in place and 65.9 cu. ft. third row seats removed

Coming home device

Compass

Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy and range for remaining fuel

Cruise control

Front cup holders

Outside air temperature indicator

Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area

Floor mats

Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors

Bucket driver seat with four 8-way power ; details: power height, manual lumbar and power tilt, bucket front passenger seat: with one 2-way power ; details: manual lumbar

Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger

Front seat center armrest

Garage door opener

Headlight control with dusk sensor

Two height-adjustable front head restraints, two height-adjustable rear seats head restraints, two 3rd row seats head restraints

Interior dimensions: 40.4 in. front headroom, 39.0 in. rear headroom, 57.4 in. front hip room, 57.0 in. rear hip room, 41.3 in. front leg room, 36.9 in. rear leg room, 62.0 in. front shoulder room and 61.4 in. rear shoulder room

Low tire pressure indicator

Navigation system with voice

Remote power locks

Vehicle speed-proportional power steering

Power windows, express driver and passenger, power windows,

Front and rear reading lights

Rear seat belts for driver and passenger

Rear seat center armrest

Rear seats: details: manual recline and manual fore/aft

Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Steering wheel-mounted audio controls

Remote control trunk/hatch release

All three rows protected by curtain airbag

Seating: seven passengers

Cloth upholstery

Service interval indicator

Front side airbag

Six speakers

Wood & leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel

Tachometer

OnStar telematics : includes engine shut down

Third row seat belts for driver, third row seat belts for passenger, 3-point third row seat belts for center

Third row seats: split-folding split bench with seating for three fold flat to floor

Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror

Ventilation system

Voice activating system for phone and navigation system

Warranty

Basic 4 year / 50,000 miles

Free Maintenance N/A

Drivetrain 5 year / 100,000 miles

Roadside 5 year / 100,000 miles

Rust 6 year / Unlimited miles

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