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2009 Buick Enclave Safety and Security

The Buick Enclave crowns GM's newest group of crossover SUVs, a batch that also includes GMC Acadiathe and Saturn Outlook. The Enclave has some characteristics not seen on Acadia or Outlook, including a power-adjustable steering wheel, additional noise insulation and rear backup camera. Like its siblings, three rows of seats standard with seating for up to eight passengers are offered in the Enclave. While the Acadia and Outlook compete with garden-variety Toyotas and Hondas, Buick says the Enclave will go head-to-head with Acura MDX and Volvo XC90 among others.

Standard Specs and Dimensions
Four-wheel ABS brakesStandard
4 ABS channelsStandard
Four-wheel disc brakesStandard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakesStandard
Daytime running lightsStandard
Compact spare tireOptional
Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdownOptional
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsStandard
Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbagsStandard
Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbagStandard
Front passenger airbag occupancy sensorStandard
Height adjustable front seatbeltsStandard
Front seatbelt pre-tensionersStandard
3 point rear center seatbeltOptional
Side-impact barsStandard
Remote activated perimeter/approach lightsStandard
Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doorsStandard
Rear child safety locksOptional
Ignition disablePASS-Key III
Security systemStandard
Panic alarmStandard
Tracker systemStandard
Stability control with anti-roll controlStabiliTrak
ABS and driveline traction controlStandard
Manual adjustable front head restraintsStandard
2 fixed rear head restraintsStandard
2 fixed third row head restraintsStandard
Break resistant glassStandard
NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings*
Front, Passenger's5
Front, Driver's5
Other, Rollover Resistance4
Side, Rear Seat5
Side, Front Seat5

* Results are for the 2009 Buick Enclave CXL and may vary with airbag options


IIHS Crash-Test Ratings
Frontal
OverallGood
ChestGood
Head/NeckGood
Left Leg/FootGood
RestraintsGood
Right Leg/FootGood
Structure/safety cageGood
Side
OverallGood
Driver Head and NeckGood
Driver Head ProtectionGood
Driver Pelvis/LegGood
Driver TorsoGood
Rear Passenger Head and NeckGood
Rear Passenger Head ProtectionGood
Rear Passenger Pelvis/LegGood
Rear Passenger TorsoGood
Structure/safety cageGood
Rear
OverallGood
Dynamic RatingGood
Seat Head/Restraint GeometryGood

* Results are for the 2009 Buick Enclave CXL and may vary with airbag options