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The biggest little SUV ever
She dealer, 01/11/2017
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
41 of 48 people found this review helpful
You will get a smooth ride. Seats are very comfortable has lumbar support . A lot of colors to choose from. You won't be disappointed . Great buy....
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Encore please
Johnny Uber, 09/28/2020
2017 Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought our Buick Encore with 24K miles it's a sport touring trim with AWD moonroof it also has the higher horsepower motor...which has plenty of power for city n highway driving...perfect lil SUV does pretty much everything you ask of it n while giving you very good gas mileage especially for a AWD vehicle...A/C blows nice n cold even in july n August temperatures....highly recommend this pint size SUV ....4 adults fit in with their gear n still have a comfortable trip.
Quiet Ride But Lacks Acceleration
Sky C., 04/19/2020
updated 10/22/2020
2017 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 10 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.
Improved Encore!
Mark Hamilton, 09/08/2018
updated 09/11/2020
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
Coefficient of Drag (CD) was improved from .37 to .33 which helps MPG, I get about 31 mpg mixed driving and up to about 37 mpg if I stick to about 65 mph on HWY, engine seems smoother, great feeling 6 speed automatic with good ratios, great handling and economy, better looking SUV and they removed the silly "Buick" symbols off the hood, dashboard a little better too with new larger display integrated and not separate with slightly simpler use, this is my forth and best Encore so far. Only complaint is Buick stopped showing Speed Limit signs on Navigation! They were shown from 2013-2016 then stopped, they need to update software to include it again for those having the Navigation. Otherwise it's still one of the very best Sub-Compact SUV's and engineered by Opel of Germany as an Opel Mokka! Still get early 30s mpg on HWY and around 27 city. Nice finish and no complaints.
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Love the small luxury SUV
Terri from NY, 09/14/2020
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love the small size since I am the primary person in it and gas mileage is great. It's a bit small for my husband who is a large pickup truck owner. And carrying grandkids or a large amount of stuff gets hard to fit. Plenty of engine power and great in the various 4-season road conditions. Only complaint is that the brakes and rotors needed replacing at 37000 miles. They should last longer than that!
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