Spy Photos: 2008 Buick Enclave

[Variance]

Edmunds: 2008 Buick Enclave Spy Shots

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Ooh boy, it looks to have retained the concept's looks. I hope it still has most of the concept interior.

Edited February 11, 2006 by Variance

[CSpec]

Good, it still has the cool headlights.

[Bimmer325]

I see projector-beam headlamps. Nice.

[Paolino]

Very cool!!!!!!!

[pow]

I have a feeling it'll look even nicer than the concept, once stripped of its grotesque copper paint, blingy wheels, and overused chrome.

[Northstar]

It looks excellent, and I'm glad to see that it looks like the V6 models will have nice-looking dual exhuasts.

Is it just me or does the grill look slightly bigger and bolder here?

[Paolino]

It looks excellent, and I'm glad to see that it looks like the V6 models will have nice-looking dual exhuasts.

Is it just me or does the grill look slightly bigger and bolder here?

I think it's just the angle.

[jbartley]

those are sizeable wheels? 18? 18+?

[BlkHhr104]

Looks to be a base model trim would'nt a more upclass trim have a sunroof and is the car silver or black?

[jbartley]

Looks to be a base model trim would'nt a more upclass trim have a sunroof and is the car silver or black?

Silver.

And the roof racks appear to lack chrome, so I'm gonna agree it must be base model.

Base model with Dual Exhaust is a good sign!

[Newbiewar]

I have a feeling it'll look even nicer than the concept, once stripped of its grotesque copper paint, blingy wheels, and overused chrome.

like lutz comented...

What you see is pretty much what you get, the only thing that wouldnt be in a production model would be the center isle/cosole thing... and the alumium door trim type stuff...

[Dsuupr]

Beautiful.

[buickguy]

Where are the portholes?

[Cadillacfan]

Under the camo. It's not like they're functional so it's okay to cover them up.

[titan]

Very cool!!!!!!!

YES!!! I'm very, very excited about this SUV. I think it'll walk all over the MDX, RX, and even the SRX. I can't wait to see the final product!

[caddycruiser]

I'm sorry, but ever since I saw the "concept" I thought one thing--"boy, Buick is sure sticking to their theme of moderately to REALLY awkward proportions".

Much better looking than the Rendezvous, but still gangly and awkward as all get out. Why, oh why, can't Buick ever get a vehicle that looks terrific from every angle, and not like it has a protruding fat gut or a big snoze?

Should be a terrific vehicle, granted, but still quite an oddly shaped one...

For every nice line, there seems to be a matching awkward one

Same deal with the Lacrosse and Lucerne...great from some angles, but overweight and blobby from others.

Edited February 12, 2006 by caddycruiser

[boblutzfan]

This is a sign that GM has turned the corner. The Enclave is everything that needed to happen for this company.

I can't wait to see it on the road.

[jbartley]

I'm sorry, but ever since I saw the "concept" I thought one thing--"boy, Buick is sure sticking to their theme of moderately to REALLY awkward proportions".

Much better looking than the Rendezvous, but still gangly and awkward as all get out.  Why, oh why, can't Buick ever get a vehicle that looks terrific from every angle, and not like it has a protruding fat gut or a big snoze?

Should be a terrific vehicle, granted, but still quite an oddly shaped one...

For every nice line, there seems to be a matching awkward one

Same deal with the Lacrosse and Lucerne...great from some angles, but overweight and blobby from others.

FYI you are DEF in the minority here....

[Paolino]

I do not care for the wheels.

And as for the roof rails not being chrome... well, I think they're camo'd as well... so maybe they are chrome and just covered with black tape?

[tama z71]

f@#king edmunds... couldnt just tell us that they found some pictures. they had to preface it with two sentences of *gm is doomed!*

thats why the media is biased.

[caddycruiser]

FYI you are DEF in the minority here....

I agree, but I'm just trying to figure out how so MANY people can't see how awkward this thing looks from a lot of different angles. Just take a look at a bunch of different pics, and you'd see what I mean.

Really does remind me of the Lacrosse, which is supposedly a bit awkward because they had to stretch and tuck it a bit to fit on the dinosaur W-body, and the Lucerne which just has that big, fat, bland face...

I really do want to like it, heck, I even like the dorky Rendezvous a lot, but it just looks melted and weird to me...

[ToniCipriani]

I agree, but I'm just trying to figure out how so MANY people can't see how awkward this thing looks from a lot of different angles.  Just take a look at a bunch of different pics, and you'd see what I mean.

Really does remind me of the Lacrosse, which is supposedly a bit awkward because they had to stretch and tuck it a bit to fit on the dinosaur W-body, and the Lucerne which just has that big, fat, bland face...

I really do want to like it, heck, I even like the dorky Rendezvous a lot, but it just looks melted and weird to me...

Well how I see it is that you already have a picture of what an SUV in your mind, so it looks different from your perception, hence awkward.

The Enclave is really a vehicle of its own kind and class. Sort of extending the idea of the Rendezvous, it has the space efficency of a Minivan, yet it drives and blends the look of an SUV.

[regfootball]

I agree, but I'm just trying to figure out how so MANY people can't see how awkward this thing looks from a lot of different angles.  Just take a look at a bunch of different pics, and you'd see what I mean.

Really does remind me of the Lacrosse, which is supposedly a bit awkward because they had to stretch and tuck it a bit to fit on the dinosaur W-body, and the Lucerne which just has that big, fat, bland face...

I really do want to like it, heck, I even like the dorky Rendezvous a lot, but it just looks melted and weird to me...

I'm in full disagreement with you here in pretty much all you are saying. This could be the nicest looking SUV on the outside ever built.

this thing OOOOZES style

Edited February 12, 2006 by regfootball

[regfootball]

my GM card is sweating with excitement in anticipation

[Guest Josh]

Lutz Vehicle #......4 would it be? 1) Solstice 2) HHR 3) Aura? 4) Enclave?

[pow]

I'm sorry, but ever since I saw the "concept" I thought one thing--"boy, Buick is sure sticking to their theme of moderately to REALLY awkward proportions".

Much better looking than the Rendezvous, but still gangly and awkward as all get out.  Why, oh why, can't Buick ever get a vehicle that looks terrific from every angle, and not like it has a protruding fat gut or a big snoze?

Should be a terrific vehicle, granted, but still quite an oddly shaped one...

For every nice line, there seems to be a matching awkward one

Same deal with the Lacrosse and Lucerne...great from some angles, but overweight and blobby from others.

Yes, I've mentioned before that it looks like a really sophisticated minivan on stilts. Looking at it from the front is a bit awkward... the grille is insanely high and overall it's a bit bubbly... but regardless, you can really tell GM were trying hard and sticking to the details. I like the Centieme better myself.

[Cory Wolfe]

Lutz Vehicle #......4 would it be? 1) Solstice 2) HHR 3) Aura? 4) Enclave?

5... the H3 was Lutz's doing.

[regfootball]

the Lexus RX's styling is puke or roadkill in comparison

[Paolino]

the Lexus RX's styling is puke or roadkill in comparison

AMEN!

I am SO not an SUV fan--I've learned to appreciate larger, boxier SUVs to a degree, but this is absolutely gorgeous in my opinion. Sure, maybe I'm swayed because it has a tri-shield on it, but then again, I NEVER liked the bloated Rendezvous. This, is, without a doubt, a quality attempt and successful execution inside and out by the general.

[caddycruiser]

Yes, I've mentioned before that it looks like a really sophisticated minivan on stilts. Looking at it from the front is a bit awkward... the grille is insanely high and overall it's a bit bubbly... but regardless, you can really tell GM were trying hard and sticking to the details. I like the Centieme better myself.

THANK YOU! At least I'm not the only one...

And no, I don't have a "perception of what an SUV is supposed to be", as I love the most unique, even oddly styled ones out there, but the body proportions are something that I always notice.

The Enclave should be an AMAZING ride, especially compared to the ho-hum, too-minivan, too-awkward, too-small, but still oddly nice Rendezvous. It looks very luxurious and rich from most angles, but still awkward from others.

They aren't alone, though...take a look at things like the gawky new Lexus ES, as just one example, and you'll see what I mean. Luxurious lines are one thing, but getting them to flow and work beautifully together is also key...

Maybe when they show real production models with a less, well, "poopy" color scheme, and a bit smaller wheels, I'll like it more. Just a personal taste thing, that's all.

Edited February 12, 2006 by caddycruiser

[titan]

FYI you are DEF in the minority here....

Agreed.

[buickguy]

I think the Enclave resembles some of the older Estate wagons

scroll down half way

http://www.buickbombsight.org/50.html

[trinacriabob]

Negatory. I don't like big bulbous grilles. The Ram/Dakota look has to go. The angular and chiseled Escalade/STS look needs to stay.

[carstar]

5... the H3 was Lutz's doing.

what cars are from lutz?

[jbartley]

what cars are from lutz?

the lacrosse, saving it from certain disaster, and he demanded a re-working of the STS exterior. *cough* softening *cough*

and i guess the incoming Aura?

[Guest Josh]

The very first vehicle from ahem "start" (notice the quotes...) to finish was the Solstice. The rest after that have been true Lutz jobs with a "loose" LaCrosse due to time constraints.

The man does know what he is doing. I just wish GM would do Q&A's, appearances, etc regarding their top dogs.....the blog is over worked & done.....move onto something else.

[Achelous]

So are the GMT-900's considered Lutz vehicles or not?

[Northstar]

Yes, GMT900s are Lutz vehicles. Everything from the Solstice on will be Lutz vehicles (Sky, Aura, Outlook, Acadia, Enclave, just to name a few).

[Charger4U]

im glad theyre serious about building this car it is soooo good looking