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.
Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.
Pros Smooth and controlled ride, cargo friendly interior design, comfortable front seats.
Cons Third row space is tight, plasticky interior bits, most desirable models are pricey.
The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.
Pros Wide range of powertrains Good looks Great active safety tech Available hybrid Quiet interio
Cons Hybrid isn’t refined Not a great value Cramped third row Clunky second row
New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.
Pros Strong engines for quick acceleration Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing Roomy cargo area
Cons Too much wind noise at highway speeds The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry Lackluster interior material quality
