Used 2021 Buick Encore Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Encore, so we've included reviews for other years of the Encore since its last redesign.
Absolutely love my encore
kari, 03/27/2019
2019 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
I always liked Buick but never thought I would own a Buick due to price. I was wrong, the price was extremely comparable with others. I have a bad back so getting in and out of a vehicle with ease is what I needed and the encore is perfect. Some vehicles you get down into and it's hard to get out. The encore you just slide in and slide out. Love the gas mileage too. The ease of parking is nice. It's a cute car. Very happy with my purchase.
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My choice after 14 months of driving new cars
Nicknackr, 10/19/2020
updated 10/24/2024
2019 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I was moving from a four-door sedan to a first time for me compact SUV. I wanted a new car for a reasonable price (under $19,000 w $4,000 manufacturer's incentive, summer 2019). Check. I wanted good gas mileage. Check. I wanted a power driver's seat. Check. I wanted styled wheels instead of wheel covers. Check. I wanted a car that was driver-friendly concerning steering feel, brakes, ride. Check. I love the leather steering wheel, the ease of setting cruise control, the Sirius XM subscription I pay for makes time in the car enjoyable, and all the side and back windows are uv reducing and the hatch and back seat windows are tinted very dark. Love it! The blue tooth with my phone makes taking and receiving phone calls hands free and easy. The car is surprisingly quiet for a four cylinder. The driver's seat is comfortable and has a lumbar adjustment. The glove box is a good size. With the rear seats down, I have been able to put in what I have needed to bring home. The engine air filter and cabin air filter are a breeze to change - not so the last two cars I owned. Gas mileage in town is 27 mpg plus or minus 1, on the highway 34 mpg. The ground clearance is reassuring when driving in heavy rain. The front windshield defrost vents and air flow are perfect. The only negative I have found in fifty-two months and 33,000 miles is there are a few moving speed/transmission combinations where if you call for power in a hurry it takes one to two seconds to arrive (turbo lag). Generally speaking it has plenty of power to zip around town or drive on the interstate. I love this car more than any I have driven in the last fifty-five years (except maybe the '65 'Stang :-). Only repair has been a leaking ac condenser at 49 months.
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Downsizing a Commuter
Betty, 02/05/2019
updated 02/08/2021
2019 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
My last two vehicles were larger SUV, and while I will miss the cargo space, the ease in commuting traffic, and the gas savings outweigh the smaller cargo space. I have only had my Encore a short while, but I already love the ease of parking, and the space it frees up in my garage.....and the savings at the pump!
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Perfect car for Driving Eldery and Grandkids
Nana C, 01/10/2019
2019 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
63 of 68 people found this review helpful
I’m a first time Buick owner as I searched for a low cost, efficient model to aide me in abilities to help my aging parent as he struggled to get in and out of my truck. This model made it easy for him to get in and out and also provided lots of room. It also provides great fuel economy so I can go visit my grandchildren that live 4 hours away even more since I’m semi-retired. Love the look and ease of driving. Extremely happy with my new car!
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Luxury for less
Joe C., 03/30/2019
2019 Buick Encore Essence 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
The lease on our 2016 Buick Cascada was up and we need to find a replacement. Although we enjoyed the Cascada very much at 73 years of age it was difficult for me to enter and exit. We settled on a 2019 Buick Encore and are very happy with it. For my wife and I it is the perfect vehicle. Very quite and comfortable. It is a pleasure to drive, very responsive, good fuel economy, roomy and great cargo capacity. Best of all it is very affordable, you get a lot of bang for your buck!
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