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Originally posted by rick-l
What is that supposed to be?
Looks like an on road off road that sits high to give a false sense of security, decrease gas mileage, destroy handling and emergency avoidance?
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Well, you are right, it doesn't handle like a Porsche.
Remember, however, that the competition for an eight passenger vehicle is .... hold on now .... ANOTHER 8 pass vehicle.
Minivan? Full size van? Crossover? (SRX? Pacifica? R-class?) Full size SUV?
Given the competition, I don't see how:
It sits any higher -- step-in height is a low 18.9 inches
Decreases gas mileage -- 267 horsepower 3.6L DOHC V6, 6 speed auto, 25mpg freeway
Destroys handling -- Lower cG than a minivan or full-size SUV
Emergency avoidance -- Full independent suspension, r&p steering, Stabilitrak, wide 67.3" f/r track, long 118.9" wheelbase, 18 or 19 inch wheels
Judged by other 8 passenger vehicles, it doesn't sound like a behemoth or a sloth.
By the way, the Buick Enclave is also shared as a Saturn Outlook, and GMC Acadia.
If you can get by with a Porsche as a daily driver, then you can scoff at these types of vehicles all you like. But for those of us with families or business needs, it poses an interesting alternative to a minivan or Suburban.
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