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2016 Buick Enclave Adds OnStar 4G LTE Connectivity

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Introduced as the 2008 Buick Enclave in 2007, the 2016 model year of the full-size luxury crossover ups the ante by adding OnStar 4G LTE connectivity. Therefore, the 2016 Buick Enclave is the type of family-oriented vehicle that keeps you connected to your loved ones and friends at all times.
Powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine with continuously variable valve timing and direct injection, the standard six-speed automatic drives the front or all four wheels with 288 HP and 270 lb-ft (366 Nm) of torque. While on the oily bits front, we’ll add that the 2016 Enclave can tow up to 4,500 pounds (2,045 kilograms) when properly equipped for this business.

The 118,9-inch (3,021 mm) wheelbase and the unibody construction provide enough legroom and headroom for seven adults. Regarding the 2016 Buick Enclave and its highlight update, the OnStar 4G LTE system brings fast network and a Wi-Fi hotspot feature for those onboard. Now available across the 2016 Buick model range, from the Encore and Verano to the Regal, LaCrosse and all-new Cascada convertible, the OnStar 4G LTE feature is coming with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial plan.

“Customers’ daily lives are so entwined with personal devices, so the addition of OnStar 4G LTE and its integral Wi-Fi hotspot is a feature they will rely on,” notes Duncan Aldred, the vice president of Buick. “It allows busy people to stay connected throughout the day and provides another outlet for passenger entertainment on long trips.” 10 times faster than 3G and 100 times faster than older OnStar hardware, the 4G LTE system allows up to seven connections to the Wi-Fi hotspot at the same moment.

The manufacturer’s IntelliLink color touch radio comes as standard on all 2016 Buick Enclave models. In addition to the previously mentioned, 6 months of OnStar Directions and Connections service is also standard. For the more tech-savvy among us, Buick offers a RemoteLink Mobile App. This allows smartphone users to control the vehicle functions or access vehicle information on the go.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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