2018 Buick Enclave Essence

The 2018 Enclave is Buick's three-row SUV, the one you'd cross-shop with the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander if you want a roomier, plusher family hauler. It drives more like a big sedan than a truck-based SUV, with a smooth, steady feel that makes long trips easy. Inside, the Enclave seats up to seven with captain's chairs in the middle row, and the third row actually fits adults. Cargo space is generous even behind the third row, so you can haul a week's worth of luggage for the whole family. The Essence trim keeps things straightforward with cloth seats and an 8-inch touchscreen, while stepping up to the Premium adds leather and a larger wheel option. Its 3.6L V6 makes 302 horsepower and works with the nine-speed automatic, returning 21 mpg combined in mixed driving.