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3 out of 5 stars

NOT a family car - IMPOSSIBLE for REAR FACING

glamar, 12/30/2015
2015 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful

i jumped on this lease deal and have not owned the car for long but want to let others know this car does not accommodate a rear facing car seat. i had a car seat in my lexus that fit fine but was a larger foot print. i had a car seat specialist come out to help me properly install into the new buick. it absolutely would not fit. we went to the nearest store to "try on" other car seats. the ONLY car seat that did fit is the chicco nextfit. and it did require installation on the side (not center which would have been preferred) and the passenger seat has to be moved VERY far forward. I wish i would have done more homework on this as i would have reconsidered this vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Outstanding vehicle so far!

madmaxooohhh, 04/21/2015
2015 Buick Encore 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
62 of 95 people found this review helpful

Wife loves the comfort, smooth ride, ergonomic interior, and utility of this surprise from Buick! Replaced a BMW X3 that started to get expensive to maintain, so we bought a new Buick.

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3 out of 5 stars

No “Encore” for this little car

Michael, 10/05/2021
2015 Buick Encore Convenience 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

There is a sad note for such a cute vehicle. I was forced to get rid of my eye catching Mini Cooper S. With needing more space to tote around town my flooring samples I was on the prowl. I found a vehicle that allowed me to carry more samples, the Encore. I bought it because it was still small yet roomier. The Cooper was a 2010 and had a timing chain issue yet, it provided the speed. Like push 90 mph down I H 35 with no issue. The Encore? Try speeding up from 50 mph to 60 mph just to pass another vehicle. NOPE, can’t do it quick enough. There said it, the Encore has no power. Roomie and loaded with sensors, backup camera, room for its class however, s l o w. Traded it in. I actually owned the car one year. If you want to drive around the neighborhood or store great car but, no encore.

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3 out of 5 stars

Turbo Problem

Jamie Overholser, 04/15/2021
2015 Buick Encore Convenience 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I didn’t even know this vehicle was turbo charged until the check engine light came on with a code indicating a problem with the turbo. It goes into “limp mode” which is a very accurate description. Power is decreased significantly and when you press the accelerator the RPMs scream to 5000-6000. The cost in at least $1500 to repair. Very disappointed in Buick for this.

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5 out of 5 stars

All the Bells and Whistles

Terry, 10/06/2019
2015 Buick Encore Leather 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car has been really great and all of the features are so nice!

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