Used 2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Acceleration Good. Easy Getting in-& out
Philip Prigge, Montesano, WA, 05/15/2019
Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
3 years driving now. I am long-legged male and like how easy it is to enter & exit car. It never feels small - like a sub-compact car should maybe feel, rather, it feels spacious for what I need. This is the first car I've ever driven where I don't need to push the front seat all the way back. The 2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring is comfortable for my 6' 3" friend and my 5' 3" wife. The car's elevated height, i.e., the driver's high perch, makes it easy to see traffic. The perch is as high, or higher than, most other compact SUVs -and this is only a sub-compact suv - makes me happy. I truly appreciate the "Blind Side Monitor Alert" ("BSM") & "Rear Crossing Traffic Alert" which come standard with all Trims except Base trim - this is a good value cuz even '19 cars don't make BSM and RCTA standard on many trim levels. The BSM is big assist while driving - improves my smoothness as a driver, i.e., no sudden swerves cuz I missed something in my blind spot. The acceleration meets our needs, i.e., acceleration is not a problem. Back seat leg room is fantastic - nice for my friends sitting back there. I get 30 mpg per fill-up even though much city driving. I think the 2017 has better info/entertain screen & setup. "Engine Auto Off" at stop lights doesn't bother me. The noise cancelation system works well - makes 60 mph trips pleasant. Driver visibility is excellent - I got spoiled driving Subaru Forester- which I think is perennially rated #1 for Driver Visibility - so I appreciate the ease of visibility while driving. It's easy to park and to track the front corners because hood slants downward. I'd prefer a gas cover door that needs to be released from inside. The favorable Warranty of 4-years / 50,000 miles made my decision to acquire this car easy - after I'd done my other research and did test drive. I am 70 years old - this the most pleasant driving car I've ever had. This is the first luxury car I've ever owned.
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Plenty of Acceleration
Jody, King of Prussia, PA, 07/08/2016
updated 01/13/2017
Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
41 of 45 people found this review helpful
I read quite a few reviews that suggested that the Encore is a bit sluggish. Though I would not take it out on the autobahn, we were very happy with the Sport Touring trim (new for 2016) that has a slightly more powerful engine and AWD. During the test drive, I practically demanded that we take the car out on the freeway and drove several miles out of the way to do so. I'm so glad I did as acceleration was more than sufficient to deal with traffic on I-95 near Philadelphia (if you know the area, you will know that is no small feat). Remember, this is a compact SUV - you don't need a 6- or 8- cylinder engine to pull this weight. In terms of interior comfort and size, I am more than impressed. There are plenty of storage options, totally flat-folding seats, and a 60/40 split bench seat that grants an extra amount of flexibility. We have a pretty good-sized dog and her accompanying crate (24"x36"x36") and we were able to get the crate into the car on the 60 side - thus keeping one seat in the back still open. Everything else has been great thus far and Buick has joined the rest of the car world by offering free maintenance for two years. All in all, we are quite pleased with the purchase.
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I bought two of them
Robert Elmer, Fayetteville, AR, 09/23/2016
updated 03/30/2020
Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
About two months ago I went to our Buick dealer to look and drive the 2016 Encore Sport Touring. I ended up buying one from a great salesman, Buzz Edwards. I brought it home and my wife took it away from me. So I go back and bought one for her. Both of us really like the Encore. The quality is great, it is very quiet and smooth (which is very unusual for a small SUV) and with the larger engine it has plenty of get up and go. Everett Buick in Bentonville and Buzz Edwards are great.
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I adore this car.
ACS, Bangor, ME, 05/11/2022
Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
2022, and I’m not about to give this car up. Traded in my GMC SUV in 2019 for the Encore, I wanted something a little smaller and better on gas. It’s an absolute joy to drive and hasn’t needed one single trip to the garage other than scheduled maintenance. For a 50 something mom with grown kids, it’s perfect. I pass ginormous SUV’s and trucks at the gas pumps and thank God I’m not them. It’s comfortable, long haul trips are no problem, I’m tall and have plenty of room. The cargo space is plenty for groceries or yard sales, even my two dogs. My Encore is fully loaded..leather, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel and all of the bells and whistles that make driving more enjoyable. And it goes like a sled dog in the snow. AWD is fabulous.
sure I am going to wreck and still a gas hog
Linda Farster, Pittsburgh, PA, 02/15/2017
updated 01/08/2020
Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 34 people found this review helpful
Finally caused me to wreck 2000 damage on hood. Traded it for a 2016 subaru that does not have that feature. Paid 10,000 more but love the suv. Gets 30 mpg too without that feature .
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