2021 Buick Encore Review

Name: 2021 Buick Encore Review
Brand: Buick
Rating: 4.2 (77 reviews)

Price Range: $17,990 - $28,900

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2021 Buick Encore Review

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What's new

Simplified trim lineup
Improved suite of driver safety aids
Part of the first Encore generation introduced for 2013

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Buick Encore 1SV 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa

$136/mo

$153/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#7 out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs

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Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Buick Encore from 2008-2022.}

$531/yr

vs. $435/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.85x/yr

vs. 0.69x/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Severity

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14%

vs. 10.7%
for Average Subcompact SUV

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Buick Encore Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.2

77 reviews

5(65%)

4(13%)

3(5%)

2(8%)

1(9%)

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LOVE MY ENCORE!!!

Buickman, 07/11/2019

2019 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Just bought the 2019 Preferred Model Encore AWD and I absolutely love it!!. I was worried that my wife and I (larger than average people) would be crowded in the Encore but we were surprised by the amount of room in it. Even if we have people in the back seats there is more than ample room for us to not feel squashed. I love the quality of the Buick brand and it is a very nice, quiet, …

Never Thought I Would Own a Buick

Glen K, 01/03/2019

2019 Buick Encore Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

I am extremely impressed with the 2019 Buick Encore. This vehicle became a standout after I finished my research of the vehicles in this class. The Encore is very nimble and handles well in most driving situations. I previously owned a Jeep Renegade and a Kia Soul, but neither of these two vehicles had the smooth ride and luxury feel of the interior that the Buick Encore possesses. I …

GREAT SMALL SUV!!!

Ann Marie, 06/26/2019

2019 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

As a 3 time Honda owner, I was skeptical to even look at Buick?? SO GLAD I did! This SUV is AMAZING! Very underrated! Test drove it and didn't look back. Feels like a $40,000 vehicle. Wow!! Just Wow!!! Two thumbs up!

Charming

Susan H, 05/05/2020

2020 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

This SUV is perfect for a family of four! Not much storage space, but the seats lay flat to allow for bigger items. Engine runs smooth for a 4 cylinder and definitely a gas saver! The cost is great if you are on a budget!

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2021 Encore Highlights

Trim:

1SV

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$23,200
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	27 MPG
Cost to Drive	$136/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Encore models:

OnStar: Provides emergency services such as roadside assistance, automatic crash notification and remote door unlocking.
Blind-Spot Warning System: Warns you if there's a vehicle in your blind spot.
Forward Collision Warning: Alerts the driver if a front collision is imminent.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover19.8%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Poor
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Acceptable
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Buick Encore 1SV 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa.

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