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What a nice little car
JWu, 08/30/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
95 of 97 people found this review helpful
So I think this all needs to be prefaced with remembering what the Encore is meant to do. It's not a sports car, it's not a rugged truck, nor is it a full blown luxury crossover. Plus, consideration needs to be made for end of year lease deals (and purchase deals for that matter), as price has to be a major factor in how impressive it is. The car is NOT by any means fast. It's basically slow and down on power. However, it is enough for the city and adequate for road trips. Just step on it harder over the hills. I was worried before I took it on my first long trip, but it had no problems cruising along at ... the speed limit... and maybe sometimes a bit higher. The ace though, is how quiet and comfortable this thing is. After combined 5 hours of driving, I had no aches or pains, was not fatigued at all, and felt the time and miles passed very quickly. Even better, I averaged 34mpg for the day, which included some stop and go and city driving too. My regular commutes still get 28-30 mpg, so rather satisfied. Surprisingly, the chassis and handling feels nice and tight, not at all what I remembered of buick of before. Brakes are ok - progressive pedal. At the Preferred level (I feel it's basically the base model), the interior still feels nice enough to be close to premium levels. The car has great use of interior space at minimum exterior size - great for city stuff. All in all, I am so pleasantly surprised by the refinement of this tiny thing. With deals putting it on par with some of the cheap economy cars, why not?! Fabulous
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Best car that I have owned.
Mary Morris, 02/20/2018
2018 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
88 of 90 people found this review helpful
This is a great "small SUV" with the feel of luxury like no other vehicle in its class. Blind spot monitor, lane change warnings, front crash warnings; back up camera with warnings. Perfect for us older citizens as we age. Great technology with navigation, bluetooth and more. Add Onstar support and Sirius/XM entertainment. Both driver and passenger front seats are heated with power adjustments. You can set and save seat adjustments for both driver 1 and 2 and then sync each of those to the respective key faub. Driver seat has "easy exit" feature letting you get in and out without effort. Panoramic windshield combined with seat adjustment gives me a great view of the road. Also the overall length is much shorter than a Honda CRV or Toyota RAV 4; easier handling and parking. Keyless start lets you leave keys in your purse. Remote start is great on those cold winter days. Another tech gadget has 3 buttons programmable to different garage door openers - yours, his and another important person. The longer wheelbase provides a very comfortable ride with very little road noise. Since I have owned this vehicle a very short time, it has not been possible to see if the gas mileage measures up to the EPA rating of 26 City and 31 highway. Although no one likes to drive in snow, I am actually looking forward to see how this AWD version handles the snow. All my other cars have been front wheel drive only so we will see.
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Wasn’t expecting this in a Buick!!!
Jim Wilson., 03/11/2018
updated 09/12/2018
2018 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
70 of 72 people found this review helpful
Great little SUV with lots of room and packed with extras. Good gas mileage and super quiet. Easy in and exit with memory seats. Nicer car than our previous Infinity QX60 and at 40% of the cost, not to mention much smoother ride, quieter and better gas mileage.
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Superior Suv
DR, 09/03/2018
2018 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
I love the car very comfortable the only complaints I have are. The acceleration could be better and the car could use a passenger armrest.
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2018 Buick Encore
Mary, 10/22/2018
2018 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I love my SUV, my only complaint is that you have to pay for OnStar for the navigation.
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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)
52 of 56 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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My Red Encore
DrDonT, 03/02/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
It's a great, small SUV -- easy to handle, quiet and fun to drive.
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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)
14 of 14 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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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)
21 of 22 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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Amazing ride
Joe, 03/15/2020
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I’ve had the encore for about a month now. There a few cons but they’re so small that it still deserves a 5 star rating. The side view mirrors a bit small so you will need blind spot mirrors attached if you don’t have the detection upgrade. There’s also not passenger arm rest which is a bit odd. That’s it. The pickup on the high at first feels like... huh... then the turbo kicks in and you’re flying. It maintains high speed exceptional well and rides so smooth on all pavements. I’ve lots of complains about space but these people must be storing a full couch or something because there’s plenty of room and my friends have said it’s very comfortable in the back seat. The truck storage area is even large and holds plenty of you’re not the type of person who needs 40 suitcases at all times in their car. The interior is beautiful and makes the car seems much more luxurious than its competitors. Over the performance of this car and the customer service at the Buick dealerships has been extremely better than others I’ve experienced.
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Not just for old people!
NC neuron, 07/01/2018
2018 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Ever since I was a kid I've always thought about driving a Buick. I remembered it was quiet, smooth and just felt good sitting inside one, but I didn't buy one because of its stigma of being something grandparents drove. The last car I had bought was an Infiniti G37x. It's definitely a nice ride, but a premium gas guzzler. Recently I had a suboptimal customer experience during my last service at the Infiniti dealership, so bit the bullet and went across the street and test drove a Buick Encore, and never looked back. It's still the same as I remembered Buick as a child- quiet, smooth, and now that I'm driving- great visibility, handling and safety features...just a very nice comfortable ride in a highly reliable car. I am not a car mechanic, so safety and reliability are important features to me in selecting my vehicle. Plus, I'm now saving more than half at the pumps with a bigger crossover than my last sedan. I am so happy with my Encore and will probably drive a Buick for the rest of my life (and by then I will actually be old!)
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Great subcompact SUV
Jim Hall, 11/22/2019
2018 Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I recently bought an Encore. I thought I was getting the higher performance engine but was mislead. I can state that the regular engine has well suited my needs (and I don’t have to put up with the auto stop feature of the optional engine). It is what it is...a small and tight ride. It’s perfect for my needs and excels in comfort, ride, and quietness. I’m totally impressed and content with my purchase. I get great gas mileage and if I need extra power to pass someone I use the sport shift and down shift from 6th to 4th gear and roar past them. No problem. I also have to carry around my musical gear and can easily do so in this car. I see why this one is Buick’s best seller. The build quality, interior quality and nimble handling make this a winner. Plenty of headroom is available yet the Encore doesn’t feel too top heavy when pushing around a corner. Nicely engineered.
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Love my 2018 Buick Encore!
Shari Klintberg, 01/20/2019
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great visability, easy to get in and out, cute body, great gas mileage, great safety features and love the size. I do miss CD player, but I guess CDs are outdated now with newer technologies.
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Big guy, small car!
Jeff, 03/03/2019
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is our 2nd Encore and 3rd Buick. I'm a big man at 6' 1" and 325, but I fit well into this Buick. We bought it for my wife, who doesn't drive a lot (100 miles a week) but absolutely loves this car. We tried one on a low mileage lease and turned around and bought another. If you're an empty nester and need a great 2nd car that's comfortable and easy on the budget, try this little Buick!
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better than i thought
bob, 06/13/2019
updated 06/26/2024
2018 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
this is a good car for around town,we really like it .i have allways been a toyota and honda loyalast , but this little buick has all the bells and whistles and it drives and rides just as good and it has the upgrades you just cannot get on the small size toyota or honda. we would reccomend it to people that dont require a lot of space in their car.the only thing that it needs to make it a great little car is a power back lift gate ,it is hard to get down for us.we have driven this car for 38000 miles with no problems.the heated seats and heated steering wheel is a big plus.we have now got 42000 miles on car ,still like the car as much now as i did when i first purchased it although the air conditioner went out on it just recently .buick dealership repaired with no charges,has a 50,000 bumper to bumper warrenty. ,Now have 47000 miles no problems, still like the car as much as ever..ideal car for 1 or 2 people who dont need lots of room.,.average around 28 m.p.g. in town..Another plus its easy for eldrly person to get in and out of. update 6/21/21 we have driven the car 48688 mi no problems ,still like the encore .it does not have a lots of power but it is quick .plenty of power for us.thinking of trading for a new buick encore gx.. well we now have 54000 miles on my encore no problems at all ,still enjoy driving this car.,best value in a car that i have had in my lifetime! 60000 MI HAPPY WITH THIS CAR NO PROBLEMS ! 6/21/23 ,i have 63,000 mi on my encore still drived like a new one no problems ,stll like and enjoy my encore./ 6/26 /24 i have 70000 miles on this encore still no problems still like this car, would like to get a new one .
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Moving on down the road is style!
moonmomx2, 06/15/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Pros---Style, comfort, cost, extras available, quality of material used for seats. . Cons--Not enough room for comfortably buckling a back facing car seat in the back seats.. No arm rest on passenger front seat. Not a lot of storage space. When the back seats are flipped up to make a flat cargo space the bottom of the seats are flipped up and takes up space that is behind front seats as storage space. The backup camera is "objects are closer than they appear. This is my first auto with a back up camera and I'm having a hard time trusting the camera to use as a back up method. This may not be a "con" for a person that has used the cameras before this auto.
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Decided to give it a try
Scarlett, 02/01/2019
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have a great cell phone plan with excellent reception coverage and knew before J bought this vehicle that I’d have no desire to pay extra for onstar or Buick WiFi. The free trial period is now expired and the blue tooth connection between my iPhone and the Buick system is no longer available unless I want to pay the monthly fee. However I can still use CarPlay by connecting my iPhone via a USB cable. So long as my iPhone is connected to a USB cord I can use all the CarPlay features. But the remote lock/unlock, remote start, vehicle location on the Buick app are no longer accessible without paying a monthly subscription fee.
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Fabulous and luxurious small SUV
Paul@pchael13.com, 12/27/2017
2018 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
I shopped a lot of them, and this one is wonderful and totally meets our needs.
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My Buick Encore
Darbar, 06/17/2019
2018 Buick Encore 1SV 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall I've owned it for about a 1 1/2 years and I'm pretty happy with it. It would be nice if it came with the cargo door having an automatic opening instead of doing it manually though.
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Mechanical Issues
MemphisMan, 06/07/2020
2018 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall I have enjoyed the tech, features, and decent fuel economy. It has a great ride but I have had to replace the compressor at only 40k miles $700 plus labor . Now the turbo charger is out at 57k $1000 part. I would not recommend unless you are leasing or it is dirt cheap.
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I really like this little car
Mk Abe, 07/31/2020
2018 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Actually mine is a 2018 purchased with 21500 miles and in perfect condition. Never thought I would own a Buick especially one as small and with a smallish engine but I just really like it. Plenty large enough for my wife and myself with adequate cargo space for normal shopping. Fun car to drive and economical to feed. Pretty car inside and out.
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bad engine
cole, 02/21/2021
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
28000 miles my piston cracks. then after a week car doesn't always start just turning over and over. dealer wants money and says I picked up bad gas. after 5 months of this problem. dealer finally says my computer needed a update. the motor and starter took a beating. Buick won't help to extend warranty or help me buy a 2021 Encore. Don't have confidence in this vehicle.
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SUV crossover is still great
Maxine Klein Gersh-Kaltman, 01/15/2019
updated 07/17/2020
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car looks wonderful, driving is a pleasure, safety features galore, great visibility, electronic aaistance features make it much easier to drive and know what is happening with vehicle. Pleased with my Encore. After nine months still enjoy my Encore. Reliable, easy handling,,great mileage and performance. Due to COVID I am doing very little driving, but still enjoy my Buick on my short jaunts.
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Many issues very expensive to repair
JoRo Momo, 05/07/2024
2018 Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my new 2018 Buick Encore in 2019. I primarily bought it because I would be having a lengthy 3.5 hr commute through a mountainous area and wanted 4wd or awd for the mountain passes. The vehicle was had some minor issues the first 8 months or so, weird electric stuff, at one point the whole driving center going black (no speedometer) then an hour or 2 later coming on. it still has these weird electric glitch every now and again. The BIG problems started not long after it stopped at a light or in traffic or idling the car developed a shake, it would require more gas to keep it running then would just stall, it was also severely underpowered. The Purge Emission Valve was recalled, despite part of the recall being the check engine light being on and part of the recall the dealer charged me $129. for the check engine light which after they repaired it the check engine light was still ON. they told me it needed a valve cover. So a few weeks after the purge valve, the car started doing the same thing, the rocking, stalling, underpowered, etc. Despite many attempts it was super difficult to get it into the dealer,and it started leaking coolant so I brought it to a local mechanic who kept it for a couple months while I'm renting a car (I am not rich so this was a huge burden) eventually I pulled it from there and brought it to the dealer who informed me the turbo was bad and all gummed up, they also told me the prior mechanic had disconnected the exhaust and never reconnected it. its fixed I pick it up it runs ok for a month then the same problem happens again but more severly underpowered, cant get it into the dealer for months bring it in and am told it is the transmission and the exhaust pipe is completely rusted through (shouldn't they have noticed they reconnected it. I couldn't get it into the dealer so one day I just decided to dump it in their lot, told them to call me when they fixed it. So they call me supposedly car is fixed-leaving the dealer the car is running rouge check engine light is on. I immediately bring it to an inspection station to have them tell me the car has a massive puddle of coolant under it and is now showing codes for catalytic converter, etc. I had asked the dealer to inspect it for me but they're reply was "it wouldn't pass" So they knew it wasn't fixed. I was told to drive it 200 miles to clear the codes gone well over that codes are still on. In the past year this car has cost me over $15,000 in repairs and rental cars. Its placed a huge burden on me but I can live in the car, I can't drive a house so choices made, ya know. Anyway the Encore is a quiet car (I love that), the interior is comfortable and well designed everything is reachable. The seats are super comfortable. storage is limited- no big loads in this car. What I don't like: theres no gas cap, and the gas entry door is not locking so anyone can access your gas tank, the keyless entry is convenient but beware if you're sitting in the car even with the doors locked anyone can walk up and press the button and gain entry (I discovered this at night when someone was able to open my door-scary), the wheels supposedly can only be continental brand because there is some sort of something (its in the owners manual) and not every place carries continental so they have to be ordered. The space between the front seats it super narrow so if you drop your phone you'll have to fight to get it out (its the worst of any car I've driven). the engine, way too many repairs for me the Purge valve, turbo, and transmission all within a year. Just a badly designed engine. * of note* the turbo was just recalled but they limited it to 120,000 miles or less-my car had 131,000 at time of repair but when issues started it was probably at 110,000. I've argued with GM they will not reimburse me for the repairs although they did, in adding insult to injury give me gm points like wtf do you even do with those? I've owned 2 other Buicks both had bad trannys. I would avoid the Encore.
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One Thousand Miles on a Rental Encore
Lou Wagner, 04/27/2018
2018 Buick Encore 1SV 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 25 people found this review helpful
Overall, I found this small SUV quite good for a California vacation as it was large enough for luggage and fit easily in the small parking spaces for which southern California is notorious. However, there was one glaring problem: the drivers side and center rear seat belts were partially missing. We thought the missing parts were simply down beneath the seats, but extensive efforts to find them were fruitless. We reported the problem to the rental car company when we returned it. The car had only 700 miles on it when we rented it and was otherwise was fine, except the rear doors sometimes required a second hard slam to close them. Beyond the apparent careless construction, the vehicle was just fine. It was rather noisy on the highways, but that is likely due to the rough concrete highways in southern California. The seats were comfortable and the controls relatively intuitive. Parking, as expected with such a small vehicle was easy. The engine had to work hard to get the car up to highway speed, but it was adequate. The car was equipped with Apple CarPlay, which worked well with my phone except for seemingly randomly altering the volume. Overall, the Encore offers a lot for the price, which appears to top out in the low thirties fully equipped. There were several Encores on the rental car company lot, so it is likely that the car sells at a significant discount over sticker price. We averaged 30.5 mpg over about 1,050 miles of mixed driving if the computer in the car is accurate.
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Bill, 05/23/2018
2018 Buick Encore 1SV 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Excellent and stykish
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Love my Enclave
Lou Ann Walters, 08/29/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Good looking car inside and out Such a smooth ride and very quite Cabin. Holds the road very well. Drove it to Gulf Shores two years ago, was a wonderful ride for a 13 hour trip. Thinking of selling and purchase the Encore, but concerned I will not like it as well as the Enclave. I am approaching 80 years old and no longer need a large car.
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Quiet, but Inferior Quality All-around
Alan Cortez, 08/19/2020
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Had the Encore for about two years now. Drive is somewhat quiet, little engine noise, but road noise is pronounced. It has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but they are laggy and unresponsive most of the time. For extra cash I use it for food delivery, and Android Auto was laggy and worse than just having the phone mounted. I've driven other GM vehicles with similar features when traveling, and they are hugely different. Why GM cheaped out on this car is beyond me. The Encore is severely underpowered, but more than that, the transmission is stupid. I live in a hilly area, and as such require low gears often for hill climbs. When I step on the accelerator, the vehicle is extremely delayed in responding, and when it does respond, it tries to shift into higher gears constantly for better efficiency. Mechanics say no mechanical issues, and I typically use premium fuel, so it's probably a manufacturer mishap. Manual mode helps somewhat, but it is frankly disappointing. Turbo lag is also very pronounced. However, gas mileage is decent. Interior materials are cheap, plastics everywhere with fake chrome-tipped buttons everywhere. The attempt to make it luxurious has only succeeded in making it feel tacky. Cargo space is tiny and rattles even though it is carpeted. My previous vehicle was a 20-year-old Toyota, and it got better fuel economy, better performance, and better comfort. That tells you enough!
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Great all around auto
Andrew L., 07/25/2020
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great mini SUV! I brought a used 2018 in July 2020 with 19k miles on it. I've had it only a week but I'm really impressed. It's great on gas as I only used less than a quarter tank in a week. Interior is great and comfortable. Radio and cabin is UTD as well. It's not the f'd fastest car, but I guess you wouldn't be looking for speed if you're looking for a mini SUV. Better than some other makes and models that are 2020
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I Love my Black Cherry Metallic Encore!
Tracey Hartmann, 09/30/2018
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Its a great car!
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zips in and out
K, 06/05/2018
2018 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Nice vehicle, Tiny like me
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Rich, 07/18/2018
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2018 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 28 people found this review helpful
Initially got it for a great price. 18 months later there’s always something going wrong every month or so. It is quickly becoming a money pit. Experience at two different dealers has been subpar and underwhelming. The vehicle is nice. Too bad it’s not more reliable with better power.
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Black Beauty Encore
Anita NJ, 12/30/2020
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The it is a nice gas saver and cute crossover vehicle
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Encore to the Encore!
Bob Bruggeman, 07/05/2019
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Buick makes some of the quietest vehicles on the road today. The Encoe is no exception. Fit and finish are excellent! The vehicle is very easy to maneuver in traffic. The info. system is easy to navigate. With 8,000 miles on my 2018 Encore, I am averaging 29.5 miles to the gallon with combined city and highway driving. An armrest for the front passenger would be nice. The two toned shale/ebony interior looks sharp and the seats are comfortable. I highly recommend this vehicle. It is Buick’s best seller.
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Too small. High quality
paul miller, 09/07/2020
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. Its just too small. Comfortable, easy to handle. All the best bells and whistles. But...if you ever leave Kroger with more than four bags, you are SOL!
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Glorious little city runaround
Big Bad Dave, 07/07/2023
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a delightful little SUV best suited for doing errands around the city. It is surprisingly peppy given the engine size and handles well. The cargo space isn’t enormous but there is enough room in the trunk for a couple of crates of shopping. The only reason I give it four rather than five stars is that the visibility out of the front right windscreen is not great, thanks to a low placed mirror and thick pillar. But otherwise it’s highly recommended.
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Beautiful but too many issues.
Rachel, 07/28/2023
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I honestly am so done with this car. So many problems before 100k I don’t even want it and haven’t wanted it anymore for about a year or more.
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Beep Beep Go Cart !
Stacy, 12/24/2019
2018 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Stylish Luxury all in one fun compact little Beep Beep GO Cart ! From the mom van not being necessary anymore to the cute SUV !
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Zippy little ride!
Nan C, 01/29/2020
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
VERY compact, smooth ride and great features
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Nice little car, missing some tech
JTM, 06/20/2018
updated 06/25/2019
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have to use Apple to navigate. I’ve been used to built in navigation system, so the Encore is a bit disappointing. However, I am getting used to the limited technology after one year.
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1 of the best Values in new cars
Kyle, 08/29/2021
2018 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I wanted something cheap, Fuel efficient, Reliable, Comfortable, stylish With a nice stereo.. I bought my Buick encore With out Doing much research , but I'm happy with the choice.. The low price sold me with the rebates it was under $19,000 for a new vehicle with all wheel drive. You can fit 3 large adults inside comfortably. I easily average over 35 miles per gallon How many times over 40, Butt I feel that you always have to run 93 octane Or else you may experience Or else you may experience sluggish performance.. For hard acceleration The encore Doesn't really hit it's power Until over 3,000 RPM but it does have More than adequate performance.. It is easily the quietest smoothest vehicle I've owned And the base stereo I'm very satisfied with. So far after 10,000 miles Everything has been flawless. Sure There are Better vehicles out there, But for the money The encore can't be beat..
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Quiet and smooth
Robert, 01/15/2022
2018 Buick Encore 1SV 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I recently bought a 2018 Buick Encore and couldn't be more please. The car is loaded with upscale features, but the best is the smooth ride and lack of road noise. On the highway I can't imagine a better car. Smooth and quiet.
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Meshia, 02/23/2023
2018 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I love how the Buick Encore looks and I like how it feels when I am driving it. That is why I had to get another one!
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Not The Plan
G Jones, 06/13/2023
2018 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Purchasing 2018 Crossover SUV was definately not the plan. Yet, after viewing, driving and researching my Buick Encore I new this was the CPO for me. It has almost all the features I wanted, my favorite color combo (black and white) and it feels like you are driving on a cloud
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great drive
Lauri ann, 12/28/2023
2018 Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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great value for my money, wasn't expecting to drive the way it did very nice but not much trunk room.
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Buick Encore
Leila, 03/30/2025
2018 Buick Encore Preferred II 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Great reliable car. My next car will be a Buick.
If you like a car that breaks down
Renee, 12/18/2023
2018 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I will not ever buy a buick again. I think the mechanic at the auto shop in town has more use from the car than I have.