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.
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) |