2016 Buick Encore specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- FWD 4dr $24,065
- AWD 4dr $25,565
- FWD 4dr Convenience $26,355
- FWD 4dr Sport Touring $27,350
- AWD 4dr Convenience $27,855
- FWD 4dr Leather $28,300
- AWD 4dr Sport Touring $28,850
- FWD 4dr Premium $29,785
- AWD 4dr Leather $29,800
- AWD 4dr Premium $31,285
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ebony / Ebony
Light Titanium / Ebony
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- Includes Standard Equipment
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 18" x -TBD- in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18" x -TBD- in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16" x -TBD- in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 148 @ 1850 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 138 @ 4900 |
| Displacement | 1.4/83 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 28 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 350.00 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 462.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 33 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.58 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.53 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.94 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.75 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.91 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.96 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x 1.0 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.6 x 0.5 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.0 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.72 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.7 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.0 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/55R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/55R18 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3237 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Front Hip Room | 51.65 in |
| Passenger Volume | 92.8 ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.18 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.55 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | 50.08 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.82 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 65.26 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.62 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | N/A ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Length, Overall | 168.41 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 48.40 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 38.78 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 18.80 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.58 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.62 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.75 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.22 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.85 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.60 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2016 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the app and online is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change.) | Standard |
| Audio system, AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with MP3 CD player IntelliLink with 7" diagonal color LCD display, USB port, Radio Data System (RDS) and auxiliary input jack (STD) | Standard |
| Antenna, roof-mounted | Standard |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system | Standard |
| Audio system feature, color display, 7" diagonal | Standard |
| Bluetooth for phone and music personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, phonebook access, voice recognition for audio, phone, phonebook and music selection, Pandora and Stitcher Smartphone compatible, SiriusXM weather and data services, and software Bluetooth and Smartphone interface upgradeable | Standard |
| Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers | Standard |
| Fascias, front and rear accent color includes rocker moldings | Standard |
| Tire, compact spare 16" (40.6 cm), located under cargo floor | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding with turn signal indicators | Standard |
| Wiper, rear intermittent | Standard |
| Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) 5-spoke cast aluminum | Standard |
| Tires, P215/55R18 all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Vehicle protection, corrosion preventative | Standard |
| Lamp, center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL) | Standard |
| Door handles, body-color with chrome strips | Standard |
| Windshield, solar absorbing | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen composite projector beam with blue translucent ring and automatic exterior lamp control | Standard |
| Glass, deep-tinted | Standard |
| Luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered | Standard |
| Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, immobilizer, vehicle, PASSKey III | Standard |
| OnStar Basic plan for 5 years including limited RemoteLink mobile app services, Advanced Diagnostics and Dealer Maintenance Notification (Basic Plan available for 5 years from the date of vehicle delivery, and is transferable. Does not include Emergency, Security or Navigation services.) | Standard |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Standard |
| Driver Information Center includes tachometer, speedometer, fuel, coolant temperature, battery and compass | Standard |
| Seat, rear 60/40 split-bench, folding | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Shift knob, satin silver and chrome | Standard |
| Glovebox, dual | Standard |
| Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted rear | Standard |
| Noise control system, active noise cancellation | Standard |
| Door sill plate cover, front | Standard |
| Oil life monitoring system | Standard |
| Storage, front passenger underseat | Standard |
| Door locks, power with lockout protection | Standard |
| Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with tilt | Standard |
| Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted front | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, rear cargo compartment lamp | Standard |
| Cargo storage, tray under rear floor | Standard |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket (STD) | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry, standard range with lock control and panic alarm | Standard |
| QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass, along with numerous noise canceling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way manual | Standard |
| Cargo cover, rear, stowable and removable | Standard |
| Air filter, particle | Standard |
| Seatback, passenger flat-folding | Standard |
| Instrumentation, outside temperature display, located on audio system | Standard |
| Window, power with front passenger Express-Down | Standard |
| Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke, color-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power with manual recline and power lumbar adjustment | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy lamp | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls | Standard |
| Windows, power, rear with Express-Down | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, Ice Blue ambient, located on instrument panel | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with mpg speedometer and tachometer | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry | Standard |
| Alternator, 130 amps | Standard |
| Engine, ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [102.9 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm) (STD) | Standard |
| Keys, ignition, foldable | Standard |
| Suspension, Ride and Handling | Standard |
| Mechanical jack | Standard |
| Steering, power, variable effort, electric | Standard |
| Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control (STD) | Standard |
| Axle, 3.53 final drive ratio | Standard |
| Exhaust tip, styled stainless-steel | Standard |
| Drivetrain, front-wheel drive (FWD models only.) | Standard |
| Exhaust system, rear exit | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor, manual learn | Standard |
| Rear Vision Camera | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions | Standard |
| Air bag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector | Standard |
| OnStar with 4G LTE provides a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the internet at 4G LTE speeds, includes 3GB or 3 months OnStar Data Trial (whichever comes first) (Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar subscription and data plan after trial.) | Standard |
| Door locks, child security rear, manual | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger height-adjustable with load limiters | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps, reduced intensity low beam | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, stability control system | Standard |
| Restraint provisions, child, Isofix 2 point only, point/latch includes 3 top tether points | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Horn, dual note tone | Standard |
| OnStar Guidance Plan for 6 months including Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Advanced Diagnostics and more (trial excludes Hands-Free Calling) (Visit www.onstar.com for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services may vary by model and conditions.) | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) | Standard |
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