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Used 2018 Buick Encore Consumer Reviews

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I never thought I'd own a Buick but....

chas_lee, 03/12/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
51 of 55 people found this review helpful

I just got this car with about 23 miles on it. Over the weekend i put about 200 miles on it and only used about half a tank doing so! This is the most fuel efficient vehicle I have ever owned! The ride is smooth and road noise is almost not there. It has a good sound system and amazing handling. I know I just got this car, but I have never liked a car so much. I would definitely recommend this to someone!

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Great Little Ride

Juanita floor, 05/20/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
47 of 51 people found this review helpful

I reviewed many cars in the sub-compact category, Subaru, Ford, Mazda, Honda, Jeep, but I kept coming back to the Buick Encore. For me it was the little bit extra, the extra luxury. I'm coming from owning a Cadillac CTS and I wanted more luxury in my SUV than the competitors had. Plus the safety rating and mpg really made the Encore a winner in my book!

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Leased Encore

Ray, 09/08/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

Initial quality excellent. Very quiet for this class. Smooth ride. Nice appointments. Had Honda’s for past 20 years. Brick appears to equal Honda in all important areas. Interior is slightly better than Honda.

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My first SUV

LGW, 06/30/2018
updated 01/04/2021
2018 Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

I’m a small person and was apprehensive about an SUV but wanted one for road safety. I easily adapted to the Encore. It’s easy to maneuver and fun to drive. Love it! Now, a year later, I plan to trade in my second car for another Buick Encore. It’s my preferred car to drive.

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My Red Encore

DrDonT, 03/02/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

It's a great, small SUV -- easy to handle, quiet and fun to drive.

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