The 2020 Buick Enclave comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.No major changes for 2020.Minor changes to individual features available in packages.
Pros Generous room for passengers in all three rows Quiet and smooth ride quality Plenty of standard features
Cons Some advanced safety features only available on the top trim level
The 2020 Buick Enclave is a crossover SUV with a luxurious feel, and a price to match.
Pros Attractive design Spacious third row Contemporary interior Good infotainment system
Cons Expensive with options Active safety tech should be standard Lousy fuel economy Compromised all-wheel drive
The Buick Enclave rolls into 2020 with a new, optional Sport Touring package. Available exclusively on the mid-range Essence trim, the new appearance package adds a black mesh front grille, body-color grille surround, and chrome-and-graphite 20-inch wheels. All Enclave models now come with an updated infotainment system with an 8.0-inch display; high-definition backup and 360-degree exterior cameras are also available. Premium and high-end Avenir models offer slightly more in the way of luxury thanks to a massage function for the driver and front-seat passenger; four-way power-adjustable lumbar support is also now standard for those seats.
Pros Graceful styling, generous infotainment offerings, cargo-hauling champ.
Cons Obvious evidence of cost cutting, expensive driver-assistance tech, mediocre fuel economy.
The hydrogen-fueled Nexo is Hyundai’s eco-friendly flagship, packed with state-of-the-art tech. Its 95-kW fuel cell and 40-kW battery power an electric motor that makes 291 lb-ft of torque. Although the crossover is slow (a claimed zero to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds), its estimated range is an impressive 370 miles. However, the Nexo will be sold only in California when it launches in late 2018. High-tech features include advanced blind-spot monitoring, semi-autonomous assists, and remote parking.
Pros Quiet operation, usable range, but . . .
Cons . . . nowhere to go because there is no hydrogen refueling infrastructure in the U.S., still expensive technology.
All-new five-passenger hydrogen fuel cell SUV.The 2019 Hyundai Nexo is a five-passenger SUV that uses a hydrogen fuel cell to charge a 135 kW series of lithium-ion polymer batteries. These batteries power a single electric motor (161 horsepower, 291 pound-feet of torque) that drives the front wheels.
Pros Promises 350-plus miles of range from a five-minute hydrogen fill-up Smooth, silent and torquey drive qualities of an electric vehicle SUV-like body style
Cons Only available in select areas of California Hydrogen availability is limited
