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4 Reasons to Choose an SUV over a Minivan

When you have to worry about driving your family around all the time, there are a large number of things to consider. A minivan is known as the vehicle for families across the country, but many are finding the sporty and versatile convenience of the SUV makes it a great option as well. Today we will tell you 4 reasons to get an SUV instead of a minivan for the family. You need to cart the kids around. You need space for all their stuff and you need to make sure everyone is comfortable for the next big family road trip. Here are five reasons why you should do it all in an SUV. READ MORE: The Buick Enclave, Perfect for Big Families!1) Minivans carry the stereotype: Not only will people assume that you are a soccer mom, but there is a good chance that you are one! Choose to drive a vehicle that looks more aggressive, handles more like a car, and offers the space you need without sacrificing your self-esteem. Drive a powerful SUV. 2) SUVs can tow more and carry more: Unless you get a really powerful minivan, chances are that an SUV will be able to tow the family pontoon boat or haul the kids college dorm room materials more easily than a minivan could. Because they are built more like a truck, they are prepared to handle tougher jobs. 3) Large SUVs actually have a truck's engine. They are made to handle tough road conditions with ease and confidence. There are few who feel save in a smaller vehicle on an icy road, but a 2015 GMC Acadia will have you feeling like you could race! Great traction and capability in wintery weather makes the SUV a great choice. All-wheel drive baby! 4) Safety is key. While minivans are pretty safe as far as ratings and precaution goes, it is equally safe to buckle the family into a three-row SUV. They go through the same tests and get excellent ratings that prove they are excellent options for the whole family! READ MORE: Buick Comes Out Ahead of Honda in Initial Quality and Dependability! Still not sure if there is an SUV that is perfect for your family? Give our sales team a call. We'll help you find the right one, at the right price, and take it for a spin. We look forward to hearing from you.
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What are the Available Color Options for the 2019 Buick Enclave?

2019 Buick Enclave Exterior Color Options Moving into fall 2018, a bunch of new 2019 Buick models are now already out or on their way towards a release date. One of those coming quite soon is the 2019 model of the Buick Enclave SUV. Powerful, confident, and rugged, yet as elegant as you would expect from a vehicle bearing the Buick badge, the 2019 Buick Enclave has a lot to offer. To enhance its commanding look, we thought to first take a look at the color options for the 2019 Buick Enclave. more The 2019 Buick Enclave has all 10 of the same color options as the 2018 Buick Enclave had. However, you might find them bringing new attention to the exterior style updates that the 2019 Enclave brings. One element we’d like to particularly highlight is the retouched grille and headlights, bringing more attention to its prominent and impressive fascia. So, let’s begin and take a look at the available exterior body paints drivers can choose with their purchase of a 2019 Buick Enclave. Black Cherry Metallic Dark Slate Metallic Ebony Twilight Metallic Havana Metallic Pepperdust Metallic Quicksilver Metallic Red Quartz Tintcoat Satin Steel Metallic Summit White White Frost Tricoat Buick Envision vs Buick Enclave When Can I Get the 2019 Buick Enclave? The 2019 Buick Enclave SUV hasn’t yet been released. However, due to much specification and feature information already released about the 2019 Buick Enclave, it is expected to release very soon this fall. For more information, or to schedule a test drive with any Buick, Cadillac, or GMC model in our inventory, don’t hesitate to contact us. The Palmen GM dealership is located in Kenosha, WI within Kenosha County.

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How Powerful is the 2018 Buick Enclave?

2018 Buick Enclave Engine and Performance Specs When out car shopping for an SUV most people want a nice, powerful engine that can get the job done. You need a lot of power to get going and you have a lot of stuff you need to move so not just any car or SUV will do, you need the one the best fits your needs. more The 2018 Buick Enclave is no slouch in the engine department with a hefty 3.6L V6 engine that does some heavy-duty work. It can put out 302 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft of torque. That gives the Enclave a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 lbs., other trim levels can haul up to 5,000 lbs. if you need that extra pull. It’s not all about big engines and lots of towing though, the Enclave also has a combined mpg of 21. 2018 Buick Enclave Features Of course, the inside of the car is just as much fun as what’s under the hood. The 2018 Buick Enclave comes with satellite radio, speed sensitive volume control, a USB connection, and a possible of 10 total speakers. Paired with comfort options like climate control, rearview camera, and leather seating and the Enclave is the car to beat. It also has a number of safety features to help keep the driver safe while on the road. Stability control and emergency braking assist, along with blind spot and lane departure warnings, help the driver avoid accidents. In the case of an unfortunate collision though the 2018 Buick Enclave has dual front side-mounted airbags, front, rear, and third-row head airbags, and a post-collision safety system. What to do When You're Having Engine Troubles 2018 Buick Enclave Kenosha, WI If you want to see the 2018 Buick Enclave up close stop by our dealership in Kenosha, WI. You can also call ahead with any questions or schedule a test drive to try it out yourself.

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These Safety Features Ensure You Stay Safe In the Buick Enclave

2018 Buick Enclave Safety Features There are many different features you'll want to look for in a new car, but one area that you don't want to take for granted is safety. Sure, most cars today are much safer than cars from 20 – 30 years ago, but that still doesn't mean that all cars are created equal when it comes to keeping you and your family safe. more Models like the 2018 Buick Enclave, for example, excel at safety with features that are modern and high-tech. Some of this equipment is rather basic, like sufficient and perfectly placed airbags, or OnStar serviced like Automatic Crash Response and Roadside Assistance. Others, however, are far more advanced. What Safety Technologies Does the Buick Enclave Have? For example, one of our favorites is the Rear Camera Mirror. With the flick of a switch at the bottom of your rearview mirror, the mirror turns from just an ordinary mirror that helps you see out the back window to a camera view of what's behind you. Overall, it delivers a wider and better view of the traffic to your rear. Another unique feature is also designed to keep pedestrians safe. It's called Front Pedestrian Braking and is capable of detecting when pedestrians are in your path. If a collision is imminent and you have not applied the brakes, the vehicle will alert you or even apply the brakes itself if deemed necessary. Many other vehicles only have such systems design exclusively for vehicles, not pedestrians. Other features we have to also mention include Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking to avoid frontal collisions and Forward Collision Alert to help keep you at a safe distance from vehicles ahead and alert you to imminent danger. As you can see, the 2018 Buick Enclave stands apart from the rest with its advanced safety features, so come take a test drive in one today.