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Key specifications
- Turbocharged I4
- Engine Type
- 25 City / 33 Hwy
- MPG
- 138 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- 148 @ 1850
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 138 @ 4900
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 1.4/83
- Displacement
- Turbocharged I4
- Engine Type
- w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Torsion Beam
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Independent MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- 0 lbs
- Total Option Weight
- N/A
- Curb Weight
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 14 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- 130
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- 10.6 x 0.5 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 11.8 x 1.0 in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
Five-seat subcompact SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
Two turbo four-cylinder engines
8-inch touchscreen standard
Forward collision warning available
Engine
148 @ 1850 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
138 @ 4900 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.4/83 Displacement
Turbocharged I4 Engine Type
Suspension
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Suspension Type - Rear
Independent MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
0 lbs Total Option Weight
N/A Curb Weight
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
3,237 lbs Base Curb Weight
Safety
Standard Stability Control
Standard Backup Camera
Entertainment
Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Standard Bluetooth®
Electrical
130 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.6 x 0.5 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 1.0 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
6 years / 70,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Small size makes it city-friendly
Seating position offers great visibility
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay standard
Front passenger seat folds down for longer cargo
Good headroom
The bad
Performance from either engine
Stop-start system not smooth
Front seats uncomfortable, lack support
Expensive despite lack of premium features
No armrest for front passenger
Most recent
I’ve owned this vehicle for 2yrs.
I’ve owned this vehicle for 2yrs. I’ve put 20k miles on it. I wish I test drove it on a more reasonable road with faster MPH because this car has zero power. I feel like it takes ages to get to 50Mph and I can feel the cars behind me getting impatient. I have maintained it very well as far as oil changes, brakes, and fluids.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
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I have had problem with it front end the engine the belt the pulling ever since I bought this car last year as today this car is still giving me problems
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does not recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2018 Buick Encore base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
5/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
5/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
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