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2017 Buick Encore consumer reviews

$22,990 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Encore Buick
(221 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Best car I’ve ever owned

Met all my needs. It’s perfect for us. A lot of leg room. Runs great. Great on highway. Nice and clean inside and out. It’s great

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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Very Good little SUV

Very reliable. Preferred Model packed with upgrades for the year. Just missing auto Liftgate. The beige tone “leather” seats were attractive but weirdly when wearing blue jeans, the blue color transferred to the seats, unable to clean off. When detailed it came off. Dealer stated this was an issue among the Encores. Comfortable interior except when I sat on passenger front, the seatbelt always up around my neck no matter how I lowered the belt & adjusted the seat, I am 5’1”. The driver seat at it’s highest height was just ok for me, wished it could have been a tad higher. Very reliable, & handled the icy & snowy roads super well. Always felt safe! Acceleration was fine for me, no complaints. Lots of blind spots when pulling out onto traffic due to front/ back wide window frames, really was a issue. , Not a great look, very Pudgy(short/round) Maybe the larger new GX Model which is a little bigger has a better look? Yet all & all it was very reliable..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The most reliable car I’ve owned!

The car met all my needs and wants. It was exactly what I was looking for. The smoothness of the ride is amazing! It has been a dream to ride. So in love with it!

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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Awesome car!

Awesome car for us! Not quite big enough to be an SUV, but roomier and more versatile than a regular car. Love the safety features and the ride is super smooth.

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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My First “real” car

This car has pretty much everything I wanted in a car...moonroof is ONLY thing missing. It’s affordable, comfortable, rides incredibly well, is quiet, and has enough bells and whistles without being too “fussy!”

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Waited 18 years for a newer car!

The car met all of my needs and more! I am thrilled that I sit up higher and able to see more. The blind spot features on my outside mirrors are great and so is the sliding moon roof! Lots of space available! It’s a perfect fit for me!

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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Love the Buick Encore. Perfect for me!

Perfect size for me. I love driving a SUV but the large ones are too big for me. Easy to drive and easy to get into the garage.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car for the money

The Buick Encore is the smaller of the 3 crossovers. The nice thing is getting the Buick quality and styling at a lesser price. With a 4 cylinder it has pep in performance. It's great for someone needing a little extra room than a traditional sedan.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Cute little SUV

I had been admiring the cute little SUV for a few years, but the reviews weren't all that great. What I remember was "sluggish" and "good for city but not highway" So that deterred me from looking at one. Last thing I wanted was another gutless wonder.... so I bought a Honda Civic. Great on gas, but it has nothing. It's a boring little car that can't get out of it's own way. I decided to look at the cute little Encore. Beleive it or not, she is a hard worker, and can get out of the way! I was pleasently surprised! I've had her 2 years now and I love it. My only complain is the side mirrors. They are small. I had to add some spot mirrors to make lane changes safer. Love my little car. Gets about 28 city.

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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Awesome little crossover

I love my car! It has pep when excellerating, it handles great, and I have the AWD option. The styling is incredible. The front is very comfortable and I love all the safety features. Back seats are a little tight for an adult and I wish the cargo area was a little bigger. But over all, I would buy it again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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