The Fancy 2015 Buick Enclave is a midsize, three-row crossover SUV known for its smooth, quiet ride and spacious interior. It is based on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia but offers a more luxurious cabin and a quieter driving experience due to Buick's "QuietTuning" technology. The Fancy 2015 model was largely a carryover year, with only minor updates such as a newly available heated steering wheel on higher trims.
Trims and features
The Fancy 2015 Buick Enclave came in three main trims: Convenience Group, Leather Group, and Premium Group. Standard features on the base Convenience Group included 18-inch wheels, automatic xenon headlights, a power liftgate, tri-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, a 6.5-inch touchscreen with IntelliLink, a rearview camera, and rear parking sensors. The Leather Group added leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power-adjustable and heated steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The top-tier Premium Group included heated and ventilated front seats, adaptive headlights, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and a Bose audio system.
Performance and fuel economy
All Fancy 2015 Enclaves were powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive was standard, with all-wheel drive available on the Leather and Premium trims. Fuel economy estimates were 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway for FWD and 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway for AWD. The Enclave could tow up to 4,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Interior and technology
The interior featured quality materials and seating for seven with standard second-row captain's chairs; an optional bench seat increased capacity to eight. Cargo space was a highlight, with 23.3 cubic feet behind the third row and 115.2 cubic feet maximum. The IntelliLink infotainment system included a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, and USB ports, though it could be slow to respond.
Safety
The 2015 Enclave received excellent crash-test scores and included standard features like multiple airbags, OnStar, rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera. Optional safety features included blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision alert, and lane departure warning.
Noteworthy recalls
Several recalls were issued for the 2015 Enclave. These included multiple recalls related to the driver's airbag inflator, which could rupture, a recall for potentially improperly attached side curtain airbags, and a recall for cracking tire treads on some early models.