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Buick Encore
The Encore subcompact crossover faces an uncertain future as General Motors gifts Buick with a next-generation model called Encore GX that’s much more modern and a bit roomier (about 140 litres of extra cargo room). That being said, the Encore as we know it remains by far Buick’s best-selling product. It stands out from the competition with a user-friendly, eight-inch touchscreen and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Meanwhile, the turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine puts out 138 horsepower.
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Subcompact luxury sport-utility vehicles, equipped with all-wheel drive, fulfill the important need of safely hauling the family, but also allow consumers to look good in an upscale vehicle. The subcompact SUV segment has grown in popularity over the past few years, and new models keep being added to the market. November 9, 2017
2017 Buick Encore: Time Doesn’t Stand Still
Test Drives
The little Encore brought some fresh air to the Buick range when it was introduced for the 2013 model year. A vehicle destined for a younger clientele, or an older one in the case of empty-nesters, a lot of buyers were convinced by its accessible price, its ritzier style than …July 10, 2017
2017 Buick Envision, Encore and LaCrosse: A lot is Going on at Buick!
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The Car Guide is off to California this week to test drive a trio of new models from Buick. It’s a pretty big deal since the brand is traditionally known for doling out new products and innovations. Actually, it’s unprecedented. Buick is accelerating development in an effort to boost sales. September 28, 2016
2013 Buick Encore: Small, but fully a Buick
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When the financial crisis struck at the end of the last decade, GM management decided to keep the Buick Division while shutting down Pontiac and Saturn. It was a move that surprised many, to say the least. They reasoned that Buick enjoyed tremendous popularity in China, the world’s biggest automobile …February 22, 2013
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Most Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection
News
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …December 14, 2022
Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore Reportedly Dead After 2022
News
Once popular but now seriously outmatched, the Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore will end their production this summer and won’t be back after the 2022 model year, GM Authority reports. Just over a year ago, the same media outlet hinted that a replacement for the Encore was coming based on …March 14, 2022
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Compact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
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The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …October 28, 2021
Buick Encore Replacement is Likely Coming, Report Says
News
It appears that General Motors is not about to throw the towel when it comes to the Buick Encore . According to GM Authority , which received tips from people familiar with the matter, a replacement for the first-generation model is on the way. Last year, the smallest SUV in …February 9, 2021
Buick Encore GX to Offer a Pair of Three-cylinder Engines
New Models
As you know, the all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX that was unveiled in China this spring will go on sale in Canada next year. However, when General Motors made the announcement, it gave very few details about this fourth Buick crossover that will slot below the Envision and above the …August 8, 2019
First Look at the Redesigned 2020 Buick Encore
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Buick enjoys a lot more success in China than it does over here, so naturally the company used Auto Shanghai 2019 to unveil a number of new models. The one we’re more interested in is the Encore subcompact crossover, which is by far the brand’s best-selling vehicle in Canada. Actually, …April 16, 2019
2017 Buick Encore gets handsome facelift
News
The Buick Encore is following in the footsteps of its twin compact crossover, the Chevrolet Trax , with a mid-cycle refresh that echoes the looks of the 2017 LaCrosse sedan. Like the Trax, which has been made over for the 2017 model year , the 2017 Encore gets a more …April 6, 2016
2017 Buick Encore: More Stylized and Sophisticated
New York
At the 2017 New York Auto Show, Buick invited The Car Guide to the unveiling of the 2017 Encore compact SUV. Accounting for nearly one third of the company’s sales in North America, the Encore is without a doubt their star product. In fact, SUVs make up 60% of the …March 25, 2016
2017 Buick Encore: What Can we Expect?
New York
Rumors are currently flying around Buick’s urban SUV, the Encore. This model hasn’t received a significant update since 2012, which means it is more than due for upgrades. At The New York Auto Show, we will be able to see the 2017 Buick Encore. So what can we expect? First …March 17, 2016
2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring: The Buick For Those Who Are Always Late
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While the Buick Encore is a popular SUV, some of us think that it could use a little more power; when the vehicle is loaded with 4 people and their luggage, the turbocharged mill’s 148 horsepower are somewhat stretched to their limit. To solve this issue Buick announced that for …July 21, 2015
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Motoring TV 2005 Episode 6
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MOTORING TV: Luxury Car of the Year for 2017
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Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Luxury Car category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
