On June 7, 2024, Buick brand of SAIC General Motors announced the official launch of the all-new Buick Enclave Plus, with 3 models priced from 229,900 to 259,900 yuan (35860$). Purchase benefits include full exemption from purchase tax, up to 10,000 yuan (1380$) trade-in subsidy, and 10,000 yuan (1380$) repurchase value retention subsidy.
In the current mainstream of smart travel, the all-new Enclave Plus embodies Buick’s “oil-electric intelligence” concept, and goes further by implementing leading smart cabin and smart driving technologies in every model, achieving “smart from the start”.
The all-new Enclave Plus comes standard with eConnect smart cockpit, featuring the latest VIP smart electronic architecture, EYEMAX 30-inch curved 6K screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, providing users with a smooth and convenient operation experience and immersive sensory enjoyment, supporting vehicle-wide OTA upgrades. The new car’s interactive system has made a qualitative leap, with the wake-up response time of the voice engine taking only 0.3 seconds, able to complete 10 consecutive vehicle commands in 25 seconds, accurately responding to user needs; the voice personal customization feature supports free combination of up to 37 vehicle control functions, and can be awakened by a custom command, achieving instant switching in different scenarios. The vehicle system offers a wide range of digital ecological services including music, video, games, and lifestyle information, allowing users to enjoy unlimited fun of intelligent travel.
In terms of intelligent driving, the new car comes standard with eCruise L2 level intelligent driving assistance technology, offering 14 auxiliary functions including ACC full-speed adaptive cruise control, APA automatic parking, etc. The LCC intelligent lane centering assistance has been upgraded to include congestion assistance, which greatly reduces driver fatigue in urban traffic jams. In addition, the popular 360° high-definition panoramic image has been upgraded with a low-speed activation function, along with HUD head-up display, palm-style electronic gear shift, high-definition streaming media rearview mirror, seat vibration safety reminder, and other advanced technology configurations, all working together to ensure safe travel.
eCruise L2 level intelligent driving assistance function is standard, making driving easier and more worry-free. The all-new Enclave Plus adopts Buick’s PURE Design concept, with a stylish and modern appearance and a sense of luxury at first sight. The front headlight unit uses the latest popular split design, with wing-shaped LED daytime running lights using light curtain technology, and extremely high family recognition. The Avia exclusive bird wing LED adaptive matrix headlights have 8 lighting modes, intelligently distributing light sources for safer night driving.
The new car has a leading 2833mm long wheelbase in its class, maximizing space for users with lightweight, suspended design. Head space in the front and rear rows, as well as knee and leg room in the second row, are all superior to its class.
The interior space is spacious and airy, maximizing space for users with a lightweight, suspended design. The new car interior inherits Buick’s consistent high-quality materials and exquisite workmanship, with a large amount of soft-touch premium leather and high-end skin-friendly materials covering, the soft package area is 30% more than competitors in the same class, showing a luxurious texture. The seats are covered with high-grade leather made through 38 processes, using a dual hardness foam patent process, ensuring long-distance rides are not tiring. The backrest, headrest, and seat cushion of the rear seats are fully optimized to meet higher comfort requirements for passengers. In addition, the 1.2m2 panoramic sunroof is standard, providing a spacious head space and clear view for the rear seats; the entire 121-color flowing ambient light provides rich color adjustment, matching the user’s mood, adding warmth to the journey.
The new optimized design of the seats provides a comfortable experience surpassing the same level. Buick’s library quiet technology is well-known, with the Enclave Plus equipped with ANC active noise reduction technology. It uses advanced quiet materials such as 5mm double-layer acoustic glass, LASD liquid soundproofing damping sheets, high-density EVA isolation pads, combined with the quiet engineering of the power and chassis systems, creating a 32 decibel quiet cabin that is unmatched in the same level. In terms of driving experience, the new car comes standard with the eighth-generation Ecotec 2.0T variable cylinder turbocharged engine, 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent transmission “double top ten” power combination, and all models are equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system, balancing strong power, smooth output, and fuel efficiency. Based on the luxury SUV architecture of General Motors, the cloud-based chassis system has upgraded components and optimized tuning, providing better filtering and vibration damping, making users enjoy a high-quality and comfortable travel experience.
General Motors’ luxury SUV platform has evolved into a cloud platform with a high-speed, low-speed chassis system that doesn’t sway or tilt. Not just smart: excellent quality, safety upgrade Safety has always been Buick’s core advantage. The all-new Enclave Plus is designed and developed according to the C-NCAP five-star safety standard. It has a fortress-like six-ring six-longitudinal cage body structure, with high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel accounting for up to 78% of the entire vehicle. Key areas use hot-formed steel with a yield strength of 1500Mpa, and a new upgrade to the ultra-thick double front anti-collision beam provides passengers with full safety protection. Especially outstanding is that the roof of the Enclave Plus can withstand pressure nearly 5 times the weight of the vehicle, far exceeding national standards, ensuring the integrity of the cabin in the event of a rollover and maximizing the sense of safety.