Buick

Buick Encore

Price $26,748 – $28,748
Fuel consumption 7.8 – 10.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 71%(view ratings)
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.

Buick Encore

Pricing
MSRP CA$26,748 (2019)
Fees CA$2,150
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$503/month
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 l I-4
Power 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm (103 kW)
Torque 148 lb·ft @ 1,850 rpm (201 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category Subcompact luxury SUV
Assembly Bupyeong, KR
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 9.4 L/100km
Highway 7.8 L/100km
Combined 8.7 L/100km
Autonomy 609 km
CO₂ emissions 204 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats standard
Heated steering wheel standard
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection optional
Remote engine start optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion with assist
Turning diameter 11 m (37′)
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension semi-independent, torsion beam
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P215/55R18
Rear tires P215/55R18
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,276 mm (168″)
Width 1,781 mm (70″)
Height 1,657 mm (65″)
Wheelbase 2,555 mm (101″)
Front track 1,541 mm (61″)
Rear track 1,540 mm (61″)
Weight 1,468 kg (3,236 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
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 7/10
Average 71%(view ratings)