2008 Buick Enclave luxury crossover SUV

2008 Buick Enclave luxury crossover SUV

Oshawa, Ontario (April 11, 2007) � General Motors of Canada announced today that pricing for the all-new 2008 Buick Enclave will begin at $40,895 for front-wheel drive CX models and $43,895 for all-wheel-drive CX models. The front-wheel-drive CXL begins at $48,295, while the all-wheel-drive version starts at $51,295.

Available this summer, the all-new 2008 Buick Enclave luxury crossover will come equipped with a comprehensive list of standard and optional equipment, a suite of owner services and a price unmatched in the segment.

A new, 275-horsepower 3.6L V-6 engine with variable valve timing powers the Buick Enclave. The sophisticated dual-overhead camshaft engine is mated to Buick�s first six-speed automatic transmission, offering excellent fuel economy and great handling.

The 2008 Buick Enclave offers a spacious cabin with comfortable seating for up to eight adult passengers. A seven-passenger seating configuration is standard, featuring second-row Smart Slide captain�s chairs and a third-row seat that can accommodate three adults. With Smart Slide, occupants have quick and effortless access to Enclave�s third row. An eight passenger seating configuration is also available and Buick�s standard QuietTuning ensures a library-quiet driving experience.

All Buick Enclave models come equipped with six standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, roof rail head curtain air bags for all three seating rows, and thorax side air bags for first-row seats. Other standard safety features include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology, tire pressure monitoring system and traction control.

�The new Buick Enclave was designed to be a segment-leading luxury crossover and expresses the new face of Buick,� said Jeff Monforton, GM of Canada�s marketing manager for SUV�s. �With its stylish design, relevant technologies, luxury features and quiet, and well-crafted interior, we believe the 2008 Buick Enclave is well positioned to attract new customers.�