more about this model Small though it may be compared to Buicks past, the 2017 Buick Encore embodies many of the virtues that have sustained the brand over the decades. It's quiet, it's trimmed with nearly luxurious elegance and it's available with a wide array of features.
Change isn't readily apparent for the 2017 model year Encore. The front end has been tweaked with a new grille design framed by new headlights. In back, new taillights feature LED elements for better visibility, whether it's a clear day or a night shrouded in soupy fog. Inside, Buick has added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the available menu of entertainment systems. In fact, the entire personal technology interface has been significantly improved. Bring your phone for a proper tech test drive.
Because the Encore is small, it's also very maneuverable. The driving position is high, the chassis is nimble and the Encore can squirt through openings in traffic that would thwart larger, more powerful vehicles. True, it's not a sports car. But then again, it doesn't attract attention like a sports car.
If only it had more power. All 2017 Encores come with 1.4-liter turbocharged engines under their hoods. The standard version pokes out 138 horsepower and feeds a standard six-speed automatic transmission that in turn sends power to either the front wheels or all of them with the optional full-time all-wheel-drive system.
The optional 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine is available in the Sport Touring trim and isn't just another version of the standard engine, despite the same nominal displacement. It uses direct fuel injection and a slightly higher compression ratio to produce 153 horsepower. It feeds the same transmission and drivetrains.
In terms of fuel economy, a two-wheel drive Encore Sport Touring generates the best EPA ratings: 30 mpg combined (27 city/33 highway). Add all-wheel drive to that vehicle and the ratings drop to 28 mpg combined (26 city/31 highway).
In addition to the entry-level Preferred model and the Sport Touring, the Encore is available in three other trims: Preferred II, Essence and Premium, all offering various combinations of comfort, tech and safety features.
Small crossovers are displacing small sedans and hatchbacks as the entry-level vehicles for buyers entering the new car market. Whether you're that first timer or a confirmed small-crossover convert, let Edmunds help you find just the right 2017 Buick Encore for you.
2017 Buick Encore Overview
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Essence 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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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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Available Buick Encore 2017 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: Base, Leather, Preferred, Premium, Convenience, Essence, Preferred II, Sport Touring, 1SV
Exterior Colors: Carbon Black Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, Quicksilver Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, White Pearl Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic , Cocoa Silver Metallic/Dark Cocoa Ash, Ruby Red Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, Ebony Twilight Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic, Graphite Gray Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic, Quicksilver Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic, Summit White/Black Carbon Metallic, Deep Espresso Brown Metallic/Dark Cocoa Ash, White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic, Satin Steel Gray Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, Winterberry Red Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic, Brilliant Blue Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, River Rock Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic, Coastal Blue Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic, Graphite Gray Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, Winterberry Red Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic, Rosewood Metallic/Dark Cocoa Ash, Coastal Blue Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, River Rock Metallic/Dark Cocoa Ash, Summit White/Dark Argent Metallic, White Pearl Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic, Glacier Blue Metallic/Dark Argent Metallic, Coppertino Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Interior Colors: Ebony leatherette/cloth, Ebony vinyl/cloth, Ebony leather, Saddle leather, Titanium leather, Shale Seats w/Ebony Accents leather, Titanium vinyl/cloth, Brandy Seats w/Ebony Accents leather, Titanium leatherette/cloth, Shale Seats w/Ebony Accents leatherette/cloth
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Back-up camera, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Post-collision safety system, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Mobile Internet, USB Inputs, Remote Start, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, AWD/4WD, Navigation, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Keyless Entry/Start, Sunroof/Moonroof, Parking sensors, Upgraded Headlights, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Stereo, Upgraded Engine
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive, all wheel drive
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