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Encore much improved
Joyce Beeler, 04/25/2018
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful
Compared to my 2015 Encore, this is greatly improved. I wanted two improvement and both were corrected. The engine was upped to give better performance. The interior audio, nav, etc were so difficult to learn how to use and now they are VERY user friendly.
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Mighty Mouse goes to the Opera
Hebert Morris, 01/02/2017
2017 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
114 of 117 people found this review helpful
I have driven and owned everything from Mercedes , to Mini Cooper S to corvettes , seriously I have. With all that said I needed a vehicle with some cargo space and awd. I am very impressed with everything about this car. The interior is appointed nicely and the control layout is user friendly. The car handles very well and I had no problem getting on the speedway here. I love the car and I am suprised just how much I do. It's as they said not my Father's Buick.
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Buick Encore is the main act
Ron, 11/17/2017
updated 05/21/2018
2017 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
This is a small SUV, but large enough for most. Very comfortable and easy to get around town. Feels great on the highway also After 6 months very happy we purchased this SUV Runs great
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Great Little Car!
Karen, 01/26/2018
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
This awd encore exceeded our expectations. Car has a premium look and feel. So far mpg has been excellent and the Encore drives very nice and has quite a quiet interior. Some road noise at highway speeds but the short wheelbase is to blame for that i believe. Only downside is storage capacity is somewhat lacking. But we have just one kid and it is not an issue for us. The rear seats fold down flat which is nice for additional storage. You can fold down either side or both leaving half of seating available for the kids car seat. Also the front passenger seat folds down flat for additional storage for those longer items you may transport from Ikea etc, All in all very happy with this vehicle and got it for a great price during GM's 25% off msrp sale. On side note the basicwarranty is longer on the Buicks as compared to the other GM products.
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Enjoying
Glen, 05/06/2017
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
44 of 45 people found this review helpful
Narrow front seats. Small width size for plus size men and women.
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Was a great car, had to trade in due to size
sskipp@fop.net, 04/23/2017
updated 10/26/2020
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
81 of 85 people found this review helpful
Updated: wife has to use a mobility scooter. Would not fit in car. Had to trade in after a year. Poor resale value but no choice. Back to a RAV4. Great size, what we should have gotten instead but was trying to save $. I do miss this car for the comfort and driving. UPDATED: After 10K miles and 9 months of ownership, I have only a couple of negatives. Price, without rebates, is excessive. No passenger armrest is unforgivable. Cargo area is a bit tight and I wish it had a bit more room for things. Everything else is good or great, mostly great. Front seats have helped with my neuropathy by supporting the back of my legs. Car holds road at well over speed limit, handles great, and is like when I owned my Mini Countryman - like driving a go-kart. Shifts great. Enough power. No complaints. Everything has worked as it should and provides a good value when you consider rebates. I would recommend this car to everyone and anyone.....most don't realize it, but this is one amazing car and will fit the bill for many even if they don't know it yet. Headlights with fog lights on are simply amazing. I've never owned a car I have enjoyed so much and am so glad to have. Quiet ride. Great radio. Too many goods to mention. We purchased this about a week ago. We've logged over 500 miles and while it is a good car in lots of ways, some basic things seem to have eluded the engineers at Buick. Note, this is made in South Korea, not in the USA as would be assumed if it has the Buick name. The biggest complaint I have to start out with is the lack of a passenger armrest, and the almost completely useless one attached to the driver's seat. Come on, really, no center arm rest? We didn't realize it during our short test drive, but it is very annoying. Two adults sitting side by side in the front, are sucking up each other's oxygen. The cabin feels cramped. And that you could deal with if there were a stupid center armrest. Many things about this car are great - gas mileage is about 27 mpg with mixed driving, and a quiet ride and decent handling of bumps. Steering is easy and accurate, and easy to get into a parking spot. The A/C and heat work well. The car has a decent feel about it, not cheesy or junky. It is smaller than other SUV's, and I'd say over priced for the size and functionality of this car. BUT, we needed a less expensive car and still wanted an SUV, with AWD. This, coupled with the 16% off from GM, it turned out to be the answer for us to downsize our car payments. For the pricepoint of $25K after discounts, you get an SUV, with AWD, and a host of features that you could not get on other SUV's. So, it fits the bill. Awesome LED daytime lights, which double as parking lights and turn signals, LED tail lights and brake lights, which is really amazing. Plus, fog lights. Auto on/off lights. Navigation. Carplay (although it is buggy). Side blind spot monitors in the mirrors. Upgraded cool 18" wheels with nice tires. A real spare (mini spare, but not a can of flat fix). And the car is overall a good value for the money, compared to the SUV I have for my use. Without the 16% back, I would not have bought this as it would have been out of my price expectations. It isn't perfect, but for what it is, and what it cost, I'd say it is a decent value. You have more leg room up front than you'll need. This helps the back seat passengers, who could not fit unless the seats are slid forward. The cargo area is small, but the rear seats do fold down and that opens up alot of space. This fit our plan to shrink our car payments and provides a decent value with the 16% off sale.
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top notch
Jerry Wright, 05/04/2019
2017 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a small SUV you can't beat the Encore. Just bought my second one and did nothing except have the oil changed on my first one.
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The Goldilocks compromise car
Bruce Borgerson, 02/11/2020
updated 08/11/2020
2017 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Not too big, not too small. Good gas mileage but not great. Adequate performance but but strains when pushed hard. More than basic but not too fancy. Better than average reliability. In other words, the Encore has turned out to be a good -- and affordable -- compromise. In its class, it excels only in that it is blissfully quiet at highway cruising (the active noise cancellation really works). But it will growl when you floor it. We scored ours in 2019 with only 21k miles for a hair over $16,000. Overall, as happy as was Goldilocks with her porridge. One year update: An annoying steering clunk fixed under warranty. No other problems. This was a downsize for better fuel economy when our son took our 2006 CR-V, but so far -- hauling everything from furniture to landscaping gravel -- no time when we couldn't haul something that would have fit the CR-V.
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Idea for two 0ld retire people
KKF, 09/01/2018
updated 09/06/2019
2017 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
With turbo it has enough git up go for us. It is easier for my wife to get in the car. Took a 250 mile trip and got around 32 miles to gallon at about average speed 0f 80 miles per hour. Started to use ethnol free gas and have pickup performance and 4 miles per gallon around town.
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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)
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.
See the USA in a Buick today.
John Faubert, 08/18/2017
2017 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Great car ,good price, looks great and it Handel's better than any car I have ever owned. (PS) gas mileage is super.
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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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Love the small luxury SUV
Terri from NY, 09/14/2020
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 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!
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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Great little car
Fran, 08/26/2021
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've had my Encore for 4 years and 132,000 km. Have not had to do any repairs, other than brakes. Very comfortable and handles well in the snow in winter.
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Small SUV - great town car - reliable, dependable
Howard, 03/21/2019
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Top quality - good looking in cobalt blue
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The gift that keeps on giving
JIMB, 07/29/2018
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 25 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2017 Encore and appearance and basic performance wise it is an awesome car. Safety features are great and initially we were pleased. I believe the first notice came on the way home when my wife says "hey where is my arm rest?" I'm like are you kidding one small arm rest for two people. The second thing that came out was when we both went to fasten seatbelts at the same time..."Not happening"...Thirdly This car may be perfect if you are a small person but if you have any size to you "beware" it gets a little close. Never ever try and put a full sized adult in the back seat. You do have one but maybe would work for a small child.
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2017 Buick Encore Premium Black Cherry Metal Flake
threepets, 12/03/2020
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This for me (so far) a fabulous Little AWD Vehicle. Take some time to adjust to the size and ride change. I have been driving a Chrysler Town and Country Limited for years.
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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 7 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.
An Encore Explanation
Phil Ershler, 01/04/2018
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car is a well priced entry into the Luxury SUV family of vehicles. Our car was fully loaded and had lots of safety equipment for a lease cost of under $290/Mo including the tax, with only $2400 Cash at signing.
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I can't wait to trade it for a reliable car!
Jasmine, 04/14/2021
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got the car with 16 miles on it in 2017. I've had it in the shop more than any previous vehicle. The latest is, new injectors. The car has always shifted weird, I just assumed it was because of the optional auto/manual. Then it started losing all power and clanking when trying to go up an incline. This morning I was informed the injectors did not fix the problem...I can't help but feel like I was put in a "Lemon"... I just want it fixed so I can go eat the cost of it (resale value sucks!), and get into a reliable vehicle.
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concerned driver, 11/29/2021
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
take care of this car and it will take care of you. Garage if possible etc. No issues
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Still going strong after 6 years
GG, 07/10/2023
2017 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought my Encore new in 2017, and while the pandemic minimized the miles on it (just hitting 40K), it still runs well, and the interior is in great shape. This is a solid car with no engine or electric issues (I've been like clockwork on maintenance). Acceleration is weak (especially after coming from my Mini Clubman S) but it does the trick. It's quiet ride and I love being high enough up in traffic that I can usually see a few cars ahead.
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My review
DSellor, 07/16/2017
updated 07/25/2022
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 21 people found this review helpful
Only 500 miles.mso farv simply very impressive vehicle. Now about 7800 miles. Still very happy! No I have 28,000 miles and still love the vehicle! On vacation at 46,000 miles and the turbo went out. Clason GMC Buick La Crosse WI fixed it with in 24 hours. They were probably the nicest best dealer we have ever visited.
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Love this SUV that is classy & comfortable
beachldy, 04/16/2022
2017 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I shopped around before buying my first SUV. Wanted something that drove great, had little blind spaces, easy to get in and out of, and was comfortable and not too big. Test drove quite a few different SUV's and this one was the best in every way. It turns on a dime, accelerates when needed, and I have very good vision all around. Love the bigger touch screen for driving directions, music, phone, etc. When I had friends ride around in front and back seats, they were amazed at how comfortable and smooth a ride everything was, from outside to inside, good suspension, seats and safety belts comfortable, and what a pretty interior. I'd been in other SUV's that had too big of a dashboard where you couldn't see down the nose of the vehicle and they rode like trucks. Others were smaller but more like a car and didn't feel as safe as this Buick. To prove how good this vehicle is, after I bought mine, I suddenly noticed how many other neighbors have the exact same vehicle (maybe different in year), so it's pretty popular evidently. I've had all kinds of cars, from Mercedes, Jags, to PT cruisers, and many others, and this one is my last beloved vehicle. Sporty, fun, and I feel safe in it. It's a lot to clean though, because of all the different materials inside and out, but no big deal. Everyone who gets into it says "YOU drive from now on". Now, how am I going to get out of always being the driver, LOL?
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Encore encore!
Kevin T, 08/07/2022
2017 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great find, within our budget.
Buick Encore an excellent buy
happy driver, 03/03/2023
2017 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Buick Encore. I have been very happy with this model, having bought it the first year it was presented. The premium AWD has provided comfort, reliability, lovely design and handling and surprisingly good gas mileage. I have no complaints.
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Buick Encore 2017
Rebecca Rodriguez , 04/19/2022
2017 Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I enjoy the car that I have. It is roomy enough for a small family. It does give a luxury feel. Buicks are known for their excellent reliability!
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Buick - make driving great again !!!
Charles, 11/12/2017
updated 11/20/2018
2017 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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Waist of your money
Julia, 05/22/2021
2017 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Buick Encore, at 45,000 miles I began to experience spontaneous stalling of the engine. The car would not jump. After getting it towed to a shop THREE times, the engine miraculously started, each time may i add!!!! No one could find the problem. Hope they figured it out in the newer models. Buick has lost me as a costumer and I discourage everyone from purchasing one. Horrible car. Absolutely do not buy!!
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Car is a dud
Rick Miesel, 04/16/2018
2017 Buick Encore 1SV 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 27 people found this review helpful
Sluggish with poor gas mileage.
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Great for the young and the young at heart
Tony and Susan, 04/27/2021
2017 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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