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2008 Buick Enclave - Ride and Handling

Handling
Nobody expects a crossover to be a canyon-carver, but the Enclave handles well for a large, front-wheel drive vehicle. Steering response is good and precise, although the feel is a bit numb. There is less understeer than we’d expect from vehicle of this size. While the ride is floaty at times, for the most part you feel connected to the road but not battered by it. The brakes do a good job of bringing the crossover to a stop; the antilock system works well and there’s no drama.

Fun to Drive
The Enclave is a comfortable vehicle to drive, performs well and gets decent mileage for its size. Although cumbersome in small parking lots, that’s a minor tradeoff. With a spacious interior and quiet ride, the Enclave is a good people mover. Fuel economy ranged from 13.7 to 15.9 mpg in mixed city, freeway and mountain road driving.