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2018 Buick Encore consumer reviews

$22,990 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Encore Buick
(197 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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Undependable

I bought a Buick Encore, because I needed dependable transportation when taking my husband for frequent cancer treatments. Shortly after purchasing the car, it broke down en route to U of M for treatment. Another problem we encountered was mold or mildew growing in the ventilation system. No complete fix for that one. Hubby has lung problems, so we need the best air we can get. Power break booster just went out and battery died. Car lost value, even though I paid $3,000.00 down, so difficult to trade it in. Disappointed in 2015 Buick.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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This is my dream car

This car is comfortable, beautiful, user protective and just overall amazing. You will not believe the way you feel in this car, it feels like you are driving something out of this world. My favorite thing about it is the screen and Android auto play. This car puts you in full control and is easy to use in every aspect.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A perfect vehicle for us.

This 2018 Buick Encore was just what we needed. It replaces a car that had lived out its usefullness. The size, price, comfort, and value made this an obvious choice for our family. A family member purchased the same model in 2015 and has been very satisfied with their purchase also.

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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Named it Cha Cha

This car turned out to be exactly what I had been looking for: small on the outside, roomy on the inside; fun color (black cherry - hence the name "Cha Cha"); reasonably priced for a new car; AWD; smooth ride and just enough 'pick up' with the turbo.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Back seats cramped,difficult to fold down no cd

Inside design excellent,front seats fine,Accessories good for price.Outside attractive for compact.Blindspot on front driver side have to use neck.back seats cramped and hard to fold down.Would like stainless exhaust and more power on highway,hills

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Back to Buick

This car has everything I wanted. Very roomy, bluetooth and wifi, rear-view navigation, separate a/c controls, remote start and the list goes on! Im happy to be back in a Buick!

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value for the money

I was looking for a small SUV that is good on gas and is easy to maneuver. I am very pleased with the Encore. It is very affordable, stylish and comfortable. I am happy with the gas mileage and the car can accelerate pretty fast if I need to merge on the highway. It is easy to drive and parking it is a breeze.

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

This car mets all my needs. It is not easy to find economy suv. It is smoothly driven on the streets. I think it is an appropriate car for small families.

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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Most reliable car

I went to GMC and they put me into my 2018 Buick encor. I will not be going no where else in the future to purchase a car only to GMC. I had a nissan rague for less then 2 years broke down on me never again will i buy a nissan. I love everything about my new 2018 gmc encor the drive is so smooth the steering wheel turns on a,dime the turbo in it is amazing the this mini suv is fast you dont feel no bumps in the road this car gos over bumps smoothly. Its,like driving on air when you drive this 2018 encor. It has everything you need flat touch screen amazing back up cam. I wish i would have went to gmc a long time ago. GMC took my 2018 Encor right off the show room floor for me and drove it out the double doors. If your looking for a comfy mini suv that you feel safe and a soft smooth ride the interior the out side stylish sporty look the paint job is all amazing, compared to what i was driving nissan rague paint was chipping off the steering wheel felt like card board so rough on the ride,in a nissan, nissan rague had a noise from up under the car nissan and it would shake while stopped nissan said it was normal come to find out my transmission was going out. The gmc encor drives like a cady smooth ac will freeze you out love,my new 2018 GOD blessed my family and i with this encor gmc Thank you GMC for taking care of us

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Smaller than I originally thought

Car met all my needs but is a lot smaller than I wanted. Trying to adjust to the smaller space. Truck is smaller as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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