The new 2013 Buick Enclave CUV (crossover utility vehicle) was named the CUV of Texas at the 20th annual Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Truck Rodeo just completed at Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch Texas near San Antonio.
The announcement this morning (Oct. 22) of the overall category win by the 2013 Buick Enclave was in addition to almost a sweep by General Motors of the CUV individual categories
The CUV category was all but owned by General Motors as their 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (LTZ FWD) was also named the runner-up to the 2013 Acadia in the Full-size CUV category.
General Motors has made a major leadership commitment to the crossover segment with new and upgraded styling, engineering, technology and materials being introduced in their 2013 models. The TAWA journalists recognized this new segment leadership by General Motors in their naming of these vehicles as winners in their respective categories.
The 2013 Buick Enclave, just introduced, ably demonstrated the Buick attention to the elements that drive a Buick customer's purchase decision: styling, quality and riding comfort.
The 2013 Buick Enclave entered in the competition was the 1SN premium level model with a base MSRP of $45,625. With the sunroof ($1,400) and the Navigation with DVD ($2,240) and adding delivery, this Champaign Silver Metallic beauty with the new Cocoa Leather interior was a standout at $50,090.
Some of those specific elements in this new Enclave include new body color front, rear fascias and rocker moldings; styling changes in hood, fenders and front grille and LED daytime running lamps, headlamps, tail lamps and new 19 and 20 inch wheels.
On the inside, the new interior design and colors are accented by an amazing ice blue ambient lighting that runs the width of the new instrument panel and continues into the upgraded door trims with real stitching. New easy to view and operate climate controls along with the Intellilink infotainment system round out the functional center stack area.
There is an available eight-way power front seat adjuster plus Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic avoidance systems. The 2013 Enclave also includes a new industry-first standard Front Center Air Bag and rear vision camera system.
Powered by the reliable and efficient 3.6L DOHC V6 with 288 hp generating 270 lb.-ft. torque, a new updated electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive gives a powerful ride that is comfortable on the new improved suspension delivering a quieter ride than ever before.
And, for those who want to tow a small trailer with watercraft for family weekends, the Enclave has tow capacity of 2,000 pounds for this new standard of luxury from Buick.
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