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2016 Buick Encore consumer reviews

$24,065–$25,565 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Encore Buick
(164 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Fun car

Great car so far, I thought it was for older people but more of a younger vibe to me. Rides great, no outside road noise, comfy and love the handling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value car that is very versatile

Best value car in its class, lots of storage, great mileage, some weird interior styling choices but feels nice overall. Definitely the best small SUV on the market you can get barely used under 20k right now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just Purchased, so far great small sub.

Meets my needs and can carry 2 German Shepherds. Handles very well. Good gas mileage so far. Love this vehicle! Got me home in the first snow storm.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice Car, But...

Overall, my Buick encore all wheel drive is a nice ride. However, my general experience with the auto stop technology is not good. Within two years, the auto stop feature caused my brand new battery to die, leaving me stranded On a major roadway in the middle of rush hour. My personal opinion is that the auto stop feature is pointless and I will never buy another car with auto stop. Hey on a major roadway in the middle of rush hour. My personal opinion is that the auto stop feature is pointless and I will never buy another car with auto stop.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Back To Buick

Our Encore has all the features we were looking for in a (newer) car and we are pleased with the way it performs after 4 months of driving it. We are very comfortable with the extended "Certified" warranty and service package offered to us and trust this is the beginning to a long term relationship with GM and Buick that we will be happy with.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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GREY 2016 HER NAME IS "TOO CUTE" SO NICE ALL OVER

EASY TO HANDLE MAKES A NICE APPEARANCE MANY COMPLIMENTS NICE TO DRIVE AND HANDLE GOOD MILEAGE FOR A SUV NOT TOO SMALL NOT TOO BIG - JUST RIGHT

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful but no power.

Its a stunning crossover but has no power uphill. The air has to be turned off to get it to do anything. Nothing like my v8.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love my Encore

I love my small SUV, it handles well and I get to sit up high with the big boys. The ride is smooth and I love all my upgrades, eg. leather seats, Bose speakers, navigation, sunroof, not to mention great gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my Encore

I love this car! My previous car was a Buick Rendezvous and I wanted something a bit smaller this time to help with gas mileage and was excited when I found the Encore while researching. It is very comfortable and even my basic model has a lot of features. I would recommend this car if you are looking for a smaller SVU that feels like a luxury model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my Encore

It is a pleasure to drive. I love the interior upgrades. Classy SUV! Smooth ride. The two toned seats with lumbar support are really comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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