I was going to comment on the West of Vancouver bit, but since someone has already pointed that out ^^, I'll just point out that the article suggests that Tom was more impressed by the sushi than the Enclave since this is the first review I've ever seen of sushi on Autos.ca.
It's also interesting that Tom consistently points out how massive, bloated, fat, whatever, this vehicle is, though he quickly reminds the reader that it doesn't feel that way...so, if it doesn't feel that way, why keep bringing it up unless it stuck in your mind of feeling like a beast?
It also sounds like the Enclave suffers from what I consider to be insufficient power - again, 290hp is not a small amount, and I am not calling it insufficient to MOVE the thing, but to lug around such mass, a more powerful engine may be more efficient. Or a diesel, mayhaps?
The one reason I think I've ever overlook my GM hatred and look at a Buick is their new cabins...over and over again we hear about how solid, unrattly (I like making up words sometimes), and quiet they are. It's certainly something to consider when depicting luxury.
$60k doesn't seem ridiculous compared to the Merc GL, or even at a ~$13k premium over a loaded Traverse or Acadia...but yet, I could never bring myself to spend that kind of cash on a Buick.
