Buick Encore Review: Pictures, Price, Features, Specs, and More

Buick, the makers of Buick Encore Crossover SUV and the oldest automobile brand in North America, has been in existence for well over a century. Founded in the year 1903, this GM-owned company produced models that have, for the most part, been slotted above GM’s mainstream manufacturers such as Chevy but below their flagship Cadillac brand.

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One of the company’s more recent additions to their product range is the Buick Encore crossover SUV. In a world where increasingly people are shunning full-sized SUVs and purchasing smaller crossovers instead, it is clear to see how well a vehicle like the Buick Encore would sell. Indeed, it was one of the best sales performers for Buick this year.

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Buick Encore Features: Compact and Feature-Rich

On the equipment front, the Buick Encore comes with a 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, a feature called QuietTuning that absorbs cabin noise and vibration to make the interior as quiet as possible, rear seats that can split and fold in a 60:40 ratio, and active noise cancellation.

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Buick Encore owners also get an 8 inch touchscreen infotainment system, support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, and an onboard WiFi hotspot that uses 4G LTE.

Buyers also have myriad optional extras to choose from such as a dual zone automatic climate control system, a premium sound system from Bose with 7 speakers, remote engine ignition, LED headlights, a sunroof, heated front seats, and so on.

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Buick Encore Powertrain

Powering the Buick Encore is a 1.4 liter, 4 cylinder, turbocharged gasoline engine that is tuned to put out 138 hp or 153 hp depending on the trim level in question. The Encore has its power harnessed and sent to its 18 inch wheels by a 6 speed automatic gearbox.

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The second version also has certain green features such as an automatic start-stop mechanism that turns the ignition off whenever you stop at the lights and turns it back on with a touch of the throttle pedal.

Buyers also have the option to choose between front wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

Safety

Buick has taken safety quite seriously for the Encore. the vehicle gets traction control, 10 airbags, blind spot monitoring, ABS with EBD, park assist, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, and a rear view camera, among others.

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Buick Encore prices start at $23,915. For more Buick Encore images, Click Here.

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