Used 2017 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Quiet Ride But Lacks Acceleration
Sky C., Plainwell, MI, 04/19/2020
updated 10/22/2020
Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I test drove all the comparably sized/priced compact SUVs (Chevy Trax, Honda CRV, Nissan Rogue), and the Buick Encore was by far the quietest running/riding in its class. While I was initially very impressed by the smooth ride and quiet cabin (Buick says they implement a sound dampening windshield and noise cancelling sound system), soon after purchasing I discovered its shortcomings. Acceleration is extremely poor, which makes passing a risky proposition. Also, because of the short wheelbase, when there are ridges or seams spaced equally apart on the highway it sets up a very unpleasant noise inside the cabin. But for city driving, it's a quiet, easily maneuvered vehicle, and by timing the purchase to enable the maximum incentives to become available (I purchased brand new in late April of the next model year, when dealer incentives were significant), I got the exact same vehicle as the next model year (no changes were made to the design and amenities whatsoever; only the addition of an auto stop/start system which I did not want in my vehicle anyway). This enabled me to get the AWD version for less than the next year's identical 2WD. Interior amenities are a little more upscale than the competition, and the sound system is quite good. Encore is a good value for the price, just be aware the most OEM replacement parts have to ship from South Korea or China, and that adds a tremendous amount of time for repairs to be completed (awaiting arrival of replacement parts). (Updated 10/21/20): After just two years (and too many situations arising where trying to merge with freeway traffic became actually dangerous due to the total absence of acceleration in this tiny “turbo” engine), I’m looking to get into a different vehicle, as this one has proven too dangerous with no available acceleration when needed above 50 mph.
Buick - make driving great again !!!
Charles, Middle River, MD, 11/12/2017
updated 11/20/2018
Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
MSRP is to high for this car. I checked around and found lots of deals 20% to 25% less some with just 1K miles.
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Great for the young and the young at heart
Tony and Susan, Virginia Beach, VA, 04/27/2021
Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Has mileage great! Good maneuverability, particular in town. Does well on the open highway. Had good safety features; particularly like the backup camera. Is not comfortable on long trips. We think it has to do with our age. Our legs stiffened on a long road trip. Good car for in town, we are replacing it with the Chrysler for road trips
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