If you’re considering purchasing a new Buick Enclave near Dubuque, then please know there have been some updates to the vehicle for the 2022 model year.  The Buick Enclave’s recent makeover is sure to win the heart of anyone in the market for a luxury full-size SUV.  What hasn’t changed is the overall appeal of this plush people hauler.  The Enclave has been a popular SUV choice across the country for more than a decade now, in fact, it’s been turning the heads of admirers since it was first released back in 2008.

For the 2022 model year, Buick decided to update the Enclave’s grill, headlights, and there are also new and updated body lines on the hood.  There are were also some updates to the rear of the vehicle and to the interior, but we’ll touch on those in a moment.  For now let’s focus on the front end where Buick has brought a very forward-thinking or avant-garde style to the table.  Now most of us usually think of the Buick buyer as moderately conservative, but this new styling with the streamlined LED running lamps and the flip-flop of the headlights placing them now in a spot that was traditionally thought of as a fog light position means that GM realizes their customers are spending a great deal of money on Buick products and they’re rewarding them with state of the art styling.  That’s great news for Buick customers because we all remember what happened in the mid-1990’s when GM treated their customers to the Buick Skylark (seriously, GM absolutely ruined the Skylark nameplate with that design as there wasn’t a single angle that could make the car look good).  Let’s get back to the 2022 Enclave …

Buick has placed cameras all around the vehicle including in the front grille as well as on the bottom of the mirrors that provides a surround-vision camera view which is an awesome safety feature.

The Enclave comes with sharp-looking standard 18-inch wheels, but you can always opt for different styles of a 20 inch wheel if you want to fill out that wheel well a little more.  Whatever wheel design you choose, we want you to look your best as you’re driving around in your new Buick Enclave near Dubuque.

There are 7 exterior color choices customers can pick from including Summit White, Ebony Metallic, Quicksilver metallic, Sage metallic, Emperor Blue metallic and Cherry Red Tintcoat.  But perhaps the most appealing color choice is the White Frost tri-coat paint.  Granted this color is available at a premium price, but it will put a smile on your face when you see it sparkling in the sunlight on the profile of the vehicle whenever you approach it to drive home after a long day at work.

Moving around to the back of the vehicle, you’re sure to notice the updated rear fascia as there are new tail lights and safety cameras so you’ll be completely aware of your surroundings whenever you’re backing up in the vehicle.

The Enclave still is capable of towing up to 5000 pounds and this luxury sport utility has a very spacious cargo area with fold down third row seats so you’ll be able to haul almost anything you need whenever you want.

There are also nifty features like with the press of a button you can power fold the third row seats (standard on Premium and Avenir trim levels) or with the press of a button when the rear hatch is open, you can close your lift gate … just make sure no little kids are running around the vehicle when you close it.

2022 Buick Enclave Trim Levels

Essence: Standard features include:

• 3.6L V6 Engine
• Buick Driver Confidence Plus
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Hands-free Power Liftgate
• QuietTuning^™ Technology
• Leather-Appointed First- and Second-Row Seating
• Wireless Charging

Premium: Essence features plus:

• Bose^® Premium 10-speaker Audio System
• Color Head-Up Display
• Ventilated and Massaging Front Seats, and Second Row Heated Seats
• Rear Camera Mirror, HD Surround Vision and Rear Pedestrian Alert

Avenir: Premium features plus:

• Exclusive Enclave Avenir grille
• Exclusive 20” aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
• 2 Panel Sunroof with rear Power Sunshade
• Rain Sense Wipers

On the interior, the 2022 Enclave has updated seats with a plush new foam inside which makes them much more comfortable … not that they weren’t comfortable before.  There’s also an available massage feature that we highly recommend as well as 4-way power lumbar on the passenger and driver seats.   

Buick Enclave shifter

And in the center console Buick has implemented a new shifter that’s easier to use.  The previous shifter on the Enclave could be a bit confusing at times, but this new one with push-pull buttons is super easy to use and shouldn’t confuse or bewilder anyone.

Now if you’re wondering what’s under the hood, the power plant for the 2022 Enclave remains unchanged as the standard engine is the 3.6 liter V-6 putting out a more than ample 310 horsepower.   So you’ll have a good amount of get-up-and go when you need it, but you’ll still achieve an average of 26 miles per gallon on the highway which is not bad for a full-size SUV with three rows of seating and best-in-class third row legroom.

If you’re shopping for a New Buick Enclave near Dubuque, don’t hesitate giving Runde Buick a call at 866-576-0797.  Our sales staff is well versed on the new Buick lineup and will be able to address your vehicle-related questions.  And remember that we also sell used Buick Enclaves for the budget-minded shopper or if you think the Enclave is too large for your needs, you might also want to consider the Buick Envision or the Encore GX.