Auto review: Buick Enclave Avenir eyes the future with a new level of luxury

There’s no debate that Buick is exploring the future of luxury with its 2018 Enclave Avenir. After all, Avenir is French for future.The midsize crossover SUV is the first in the lineup to get the Avenir luxury designation, which means unique styling cues, more standard features and upscale touches throughout. The redesigned, second-gen Enclave is longer and roomier, too.Enclave’s overdue redesign makes it arguably one of the best-looking crossovers on the road, with its rounded edges and lower roofline. A black mesh grilled gives Avenir a more premium look and the 20-inch six-spoke wheels don’t hurt, either. All Avenir interiors have chestnut wood with ebony accents.There’s only one engine available, too, but it’s all most anyone will need. GM’s 3.6-liter V-6 was upgraded for 2018 and puts out 310 horsepower — a 22-hp boost — and 266 pound-feet of torque, which proved more than ample even when climbing hills even with several passengers and cargo aboard.A new 9-speed transmission distributes the power to two or all four wheels. And, for the first time, Enclave can get a twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system (a $2,300 option) that can be switched on with the push of a button on the dash.Enclave feels lighter on… Read full this story

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