Buick Encore
Yet another new Buick model! As a compact luxury SUV, the Encore is vying for a spot in this popular category. Given its good looks and equipment level, you can bet that it will attract a much younger clientele than what Buick is used to. The Encore comes factory standard with a turbocharged 1.4L 4-cylinder Ecotec engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. According to the manufacturer, it should be available in the spring of 2013.
Buick Encore
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$27,130 |
| Fees | CA$1,550 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$510/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.2 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55R18 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,280 mm (169″) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,646 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,447 kg (3,190 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 532 l and 1,371 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | N/A |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 76%(view ratings) |