2016 Buick Encore Review
- $9,995good price$832 below market130,332 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only4cyl AutomaticGermain Ford of Columbus (13 mi away)
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Located in Columbus, OH
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: KL4CJCSB6GB742986
Stock: UB06666A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-25-2024 - 87,928 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only4cyl AutomaticCarvana - Columbus (9 mi away)Free home delivery*
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: KL4CJBSB2GB543895
Stock: 2002848884
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-09-2024 - 64,406 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only4cyl AutomaticCarMax Columbus Easton - Now offering Express Pickup and Home Delivery (4 mi away)Free delivery available*
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Located in Columbus, OH
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/30 Highway)
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VIN: KL4CJGSB3GB616687
Stock: 25425117
Certified Pre-Owned: No - 48,180 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl AutomaticGermain Kia of Columbus (17 mi away)Five Star Dealer
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Located in Columbus, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: KL4CJASB2GB714932
Stock: KGB714932
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-12-2024 - Not Priced120,279 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use4cyl AutomaticAuto Boutique (16 mi away)Home delivery*
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: KL4CJASB5GB598349
Stock: X3748A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-13-2024 - Not Priced97,767 miles2 Accidents, 4 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl AutomaticAuto Boutique (16 mi away)Home delivery*
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KL4CJFSB9GB658310
Stock: X5709
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-09-2024 - $9,995great price$1,518 below market129,607 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl AutomaticTricounty Pre-Owned Superstore (8 mi away)
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"2016 BUICK ENCORE PREMIUM AWD POWER SEAT, LEATHER, SUNROOF *NO ACCIDENTS! *WE MAKE IT EASY! *TRI-COUNTY PREOWNED SUPERSTORE *8520 East Main Street ...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/30 Highway)
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VIN: KL4CJHSB3GB739993
Stock: R230806
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-09-2023 - $11,961fair price$701 below market94,826 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl AutomaticLindsay Buick GMC (4 mi away)
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Located in Columbus, OH
This 2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring stock # B4157A for sale has these DESIRABLE FEATURES: Backup Camera, Remote Start, SiriusXM, Active Brake Assist,...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (28 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KL4CJ1SM0GB631937
Stock: B4157A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-09-2024 - 59,138 milesInsurance loss reported, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl AutomaticAuto Mart Of Ohio (8 mi away)
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Located in Columbus, OH
RUNS AND RIDES GREAT, NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERA, GOOD ON GAS, CRUISE CONTROL, BLUETOOTH/AUX CAPABILITY, LOW MILES ONLY -59K MILES. Air Conditioning; ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Title issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KL4CJESB6GB698919
Stock: 5893
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-10-2024
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Quiet interior
- top crash scores
- good fuel economy
- long list of tech and safety features.
Cons
- Tepid performance
- small size limits interior room and cargo space.
What’s new
New for 2016 is the Encore Sport Touring model with a more powerful 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 153 horsepower.
Edmunds says
Thanks to its quiet cabin, user-friendly technology features and truly compact size, the 2016 Buick Encore is worth a look if other crossover SUVs seem too large. However, the Encore's modest performance and interior space limit its appeal.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2016 Buick Encore 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Vehicle overview
While it's certainly a radical departure from Buick's long history of building large luxury sedans, look a little closer and you'll find the 2016 Buick Encore subcompact SUV still embodies many of the elements this brand is known for. Indeed, it manages to retain much of its essential Buick-ness by virtue of its hushed cabin with near-luxury trappings and a long list of available upscale features, including a heated steering wheel and a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.
New this year is the Sport Touring model with a version of the standard turbocharged 1.4-liter engine that puts out an additional 15 horsepower and 29 pound-feet of torque. It's a welcome upgrade, which should make for livelier acceleration. Unfortunately, the regular turbo 1.4-liter engine is still used on the remaining Encore trim levels. No matter the trim, though, the Encore's small size makes for impressive maneuverability when it comes time to negotiate crowded streets or fit into a tight parking space. Other strengths include impressive fuel economy numbers and top crash-test scores.
Of course, many buyers may still be put off by the Encore's snug interior, including a noticeably cramped back seat and cargo room easily bested by larger crossovers such as the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 or Buick's own Envision. And if interior room isn't a problem, there's also an insurgence of new, similarly subcompact competitors for 2016 to consider, each of which can offer superior interior space, driving dynamics or style. Popular choices include the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Fiat 500X.
We think each of these is ultimately stronger than the Encore for more shoppers, but its inherent Buick-ness nevertheless maintains its appeal for those looking for a quiet and comfortable means of getting around with a dollop of luxury and an elevated driving position.
Performance & mpg
The 2016 Buick Encore is powered by one of two turbocharged 1.4-liter inline four-cylinder engines. The new Sport Touring model gets a beefed-up version that produces 153 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. All other Encore trim levels feature a variant that puts out 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission offered. All Encore models are offered with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
The Encore's EPA fuel economy estimates for the base engine output stand at 28 mpg combined (25 city/33 highway) with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg combined (23 city/30 highway) with all-wheel drive. The Sport Touring figures were not specified at the time of this writing, but logically, they would be lower.
In Edmunds performance testing, a front-wheel-drive Encore accelerated to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds, which is slower than most other crossovers in this price range.
Safety
Standard safety features for the 2016 Buick Encore include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front knee airbags, front and rear side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a rearview camera. Also included is OnStar, which provides automatic crash notification, on-demand roadside assistance, remote door unlocking and stolen vehicle assistance.
A blind-spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on Convenience and higher trim levels, while forward collision and lane-departure warning systems are standard on the Encore Premium.
In government crash tests the Encore received a perfect five-star rating for overall crash protection, frontal protection and side-impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Encore the highest possible rating of "Good" in its moderate-overlap and small-overlap front-offset, side-impact and roof-strength crash tests.
In Edmunds testing, a front-drive Encore stopped from 60 mph in 123 feet, which is average for this class.
Driving
Driving the 2016 Buick Encore is an experience very much in line with what you'd expect from Buick. The cabin is extremely quiet for the segment with extensive sound-deadening materials and active noise-cancelling technology. The suspension is also tuned to favor comfort over handling, and so not surprisingly it soaks up most bumps with little drama. The short wheelbase does mean the ride can get choppy over freeway expansion joints, however.
On the handling front, the Encore feels confident if not particularly sporty, a setup we suspect will suit most buyers just fine. On the upside, the combination of this little SUV's small size and tight turning radius give it a nimble feel larger compact SUVs can't match (but that is nevertheless very much matched or bettered by its subcompact SUV rivals). We've found the standard 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder to be rather anemic, even within its less-than-athletic segment, which makes the new, more powerful version found in the Sport Touring an appealing addition to the lineup.
Interior
The 2016 Buick Encore features comfortable front seats and a high seating position that offers a commanding view of the road. In back, the seats offer enough head- and legroom for 6-footers but there's no denying that it's a tight fit for both adults and rear-facing child seats. The interior layout includes a number of storage cubbies, including a drawer under the front passenger seat of cloth-upholstered models that's useful for stashing valuables you'd rather not leave out in plain sight.
As for the surroundings, the Encore's passenger cabin can have a high-end atmosphere accented by soft-touch materials and handsome simulated wood and metal trim (we say "can" because certain trim levels and color schemes look much better than others). Aside from a smattering of similar-looking buttons, controls are fairly intuitive and easy to access. A high point is the large 7-inch center touchscreen for the IntelliLink infotainment system. The system is also fairly easy to use, though it can occasionally be slow to respond (and unlike other GM models, it was not updated for 2016 to address that shortcoming).
The interior also comes up short in the cargo-carrying department, with 18.8 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 48.4 cubic feet with the seatbacks folded down. Those numbers are similar to subcompact SUV competitors, but fall far short of more popular compact crossovers like the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. The Encore's standard fold-flat front passenger seat at least gives the interior added flexibility.
2016 Buick Encore models
The 2016 Buick Encore is a compact-crossover SUV offered in five trim levels: Base, Convenience, Sport Touring, Leather, and Premium.
The base Encore comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, roof rails, rear privacy glass, air conditioning, cruise control, cloth and simulated leather upholstery, a six-way power driver's seat (with manual recline and power lumbar), a fold-flat manual front passenger seat, 60/40-split folding rear seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and a cargo cover.
Also included are OnStar emergency communications, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, a USB port, a media player interface, and an auxiliary audio jack. Buick's IntelliLink electronics interface, which features a 7-inch display screen, is standard as well.
Stepping up to the Convenience model adds foglights, a blind-spot warning system, rear cross-traffic alert, remote ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a 120-volt household-style power outlet.
The new-for-2016 Sport Touring version starts with all of the above Convenience package goodies and adds a more powerful four-cylinder engine and unique exterior styling cues.
To the Convenience model's equipment, the Leather trim level obviously adds leather upholstery along with a six-way power passenger seat (with manual recline and power lumbar), heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and driver-seat memory functions.
The Premium model gets the Leather trim equipment plus front and rear parking sensors, a forward collision warning system, a lane departure warning system, automatic wipers, and a seven-speaker Bose sound system (optional on all but the base model).
The Leather and the Premium are available with the Experience Buick package, which adds 18-inch chrome alloy wheels, a sunroof and a navigation system. The latter two items are available separately on all but the base model.
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2016 Encore Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,065 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $154/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
- Back-up camera
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Lane Departure Warning
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 stars- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover19.8%
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedAcceptable
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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