2013 Buick Encore
Starting MSRP $24,200–$29,690
Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 4.1 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  | 4.8 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  | 4.3 out of 5 |
| Reliability: |  | 4.5 out of 5 |
11 out of 13 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from Jeni O
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: |  |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I have a Ford F250 & a Ford Mustang 5.0... I sell Avon & wanted something to run around in... Great fuel economy, adequate cargo space ... But the ride is SO luxurious!!!! The only negatives I find are that there is no traditional center console; the one captain's arm rest is not ideal for long trips. And I'd love to have guidelines on the reverse view camera... It's like looking in a door peephole, my depth perception stinks! I'd like more hideaway storage, too. But, otherwise this is a great affordable luxury!!!!!!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Work
Rating from CharlieNEK
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"We bought our Encore (Leather group, with sunroof) about a month ago, and have put 1K miles on it so far. We?re lovin? it. My last car was an Acura TL (on which I put 155k miles in 7 years), before that Audis. For this car we wanted: AWD, comfort, quiet, good mileage. (We live in northern Vt., 700 ft up a mountainside.) We got all that and more. Our main comparisons as we shopped were: RAV4, CRV, and Forester. All about the same price. The fit and finish whines I see o nthe web have no basis in our experience ? we have noticed NO SUCH PROBLEMS. The car is the quietest I?ve owned (amazingly so for its size) , and the interior is very pleasant and comfortable. There are some places where they could have made it more luxurious, I guess, but overall the feel is really nice. It?s just a pleasure to ride in. Maybe that?s a difference of the Leather Group model. The ride and handling are also very good. I?ve seen reviews criticizing the ride on rough roads. We compared the CRV and RAV4 as we shopped. CRV was similar; RAV4 was noticeably harsher. To be sure I test drove the Encore on a mussdy back road (nearly gave the salesman a heart attack) - it was fine. That was the drive that decided us. The mileage is BETTER than promised. So far we are AVERAGING >30mpg! And we live up a steep hill. Try that in your RAV4. The power level is definitely modest; if you want good mileage that?s the price you pay. The car picks up when you punch it (at a huge cost in mileage). But you hear it working. Looks. I?ve again seen all these smirks about how it looks. All I can say is, I thought it looked funny at first glance, now I like it. The only other car whose looks I actually liked was the RAV4; the CRV is distinctly odd looking and the Forester is totally boring and ugly. IMHO of course. My only complaint is the ?infotainment? system which seems designed to check as many feature boxes as possible without any regard to its useability. It irritates the daylights out of me and I really fault Buick for inflicting this on their entire customer base (it?s common to the line). But from the reviews I see, most makes of car suffer from this. At least the sound is great. So, I hope at least this one datapoint of actual experience will be helpful to you!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from New Car Buyer
 (1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
2 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  |
1 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
2 out of 5 |
"I had a test drive of Encore AWD recently, found it did not has the grip like a 4WD, drives like a sedan, without the torque. And the interior is all plastic - very much like those of Japanese/Korean mades. However the price was a premium above them. Certainly, not a vehicle for what it seems to be."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from Kadi D
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"After two months of car shopping, I ended up right where I started & that's gotta say something about my new ride! After GM agreed to buy back my 2011 Chevy Equinox because it was a lemon, I suddenly found myself test driving everything from the Toyota prius to the Chevy cruze. In the end I went with the Encore because it's a snappy little SUV with great MPG & even though my Chevy was a lemon, GM did right by me & took care of it with little effort on my behalf. Not to mention that I'm addicted to OnStar & the car drives so smooth & cost less then a comparably equipped (leather, navigation, Sunroof & Bose audio) Equinox (which also gets lower MPG). So yea... I am super stoked about my Encore."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from Buick Encore newest Fan
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Last week I traded in my BMW X3 which I owned for over nine years for the new Buick encore which has everything I've ever wanted in a small SUV. The ride is fantastic and quiet while sitting up high which is unusual for a compact SUV. By far a much better handling than my X-3 however the power is a little lacking. But with the great gas mileage and fantastic ride who cares! Also, the new technology and upgrades are fantastic."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from compact, jet spacious car enthusiast
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I love that i can set the seat in memory, I also love the size of the suv not big but not small, just the right size for me. Love the color of the exterior and the of course interior color, especially the leather seats. the ride is smooth and love all the features it has. I so will recommend this car to my friends and family."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Work
Rating from Suving
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Very nice, wish other manufactors would do this, not everyone wants a big hulking SUV, but in fact they might want to sit up higher and get to where they need to go in not so good weather, It gives you everything you want and need without breaking the bank and still takes regular gas. Other small SUVs take prem gas NO!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Vettesweet
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I just went from a 2010 Caddy SRX to this Encore...smaller card but......great in mileage and all the goodies the SRX had except the Bose sound system. Great ride, comfortable and easy to drive. The price was right. No problem with the SRX just a little price to maintain.........."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from mongo
 (4) | ||
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| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"We just bought an Encore. It really looks great, inside and out. There's plenty of room for 4 adults, and with the back seat folded flat, there's decent cargo space. It handles great and the ride is quiet and smooth. Pick up from a dead start to 60 mph is actually pretty good. Merging onto highways isn't a problem at all. However, quick passing at >65mph is not possible with 138 horses--but that's the trade-off for improved mpg (gets what's advertised). All in all, a great little buggy for most of your driving needs."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Mom of 3
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"We love our Encore and its everything we had hoped it would be. After driving a Suburban for 20 years it was time for us to find a car that would give us great MPG."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
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