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.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 71%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2020

N/A

Pros

  • Very quiet cabin

Cons

  • Lacklustre performance

Recalls