'18 Buick Enclave tuned for quiet cabin.
Buick QuietTuning follows three paths: reduce, block, absorb.
QuietTuning meant to stimulate passenger conversation, encourage social environment.
QuietTuning delivers passengers to destination refreshed, less road weary.
QuietTuning reduces trailering noise, such as safety chains.
QuietTuning reduces noise from engine under heavy load.
Available AWD assists trailering in slippery situations, such as boat launches.
Enclave capable of pulling up to 5,000 lbs.
Enclave with AWD option receive bigger brakes for better stopping power while trailering.
Enclave pulls well enough, but extra weight noticeably affects steering feel.
Enclave's backup camera helpful for lining up hitch, launch pad.
Enclave's rear camera mirror offers increases field of vision.
Enclaves line parking lot of Suttons Bay, MI, boat launch.
The author enjoys some time behind the wheel of 2018 Regal 1900 ES.
The Caribbean-blue waters of West Grand Traverse Bay, MI.
Enclave-like peacefulness of northern Michigan.
Buick LaCrosse large sedan also employs QuietTuning techniques.
QuietTuning of Buick Envision 5-passenger CUV.