2019
Buick Encore

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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr
    Starts at
    $23,200
    25 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Preferred
    Starts at
    $24,600
    25 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Sport Touring
    Starts at
    $25,800
    25 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Preferred
    Starts at
    $26,100
    24 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Sport Touring
    Starts at
    $27,300
    24 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Essence
    Starts at
    $29,300
    25 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Essence
    Starts at
    $30,800
    24 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Five-seat subcompact SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
Choice of two turbo four-cylinder engines
8-inch touchscreen standard
Forward collision warning available

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
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Expert 2019 Buick Encore review

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What Is the 2019 Buick Encore?

The Encore is a subcompact SUV that can seat up to five. It’s powered by a standard 138-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 153-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder is also available. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel-drive versions are available. Its competitors include the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.

What's New on the 2019 Buick Encore?

The Encore’s lineup has been simplified to four trim levels. A Safety Package II for Essence trims includes rain-sensing windshield wipers, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning and lane departure warning.

What Features in the 2019 Buick Encore Are Most Important?

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity is standard, as well as keyless access and push-button start. If you need to pack something large, the front passenger seat folds flat to accommodate cargo up to 8-feet long.

Should I Buy the 2019 Buick Encore?

If you’re a city dweller willing to sacrifice some comfort for a subcompact SUV with connectivity and good visibility, the Encore might be a good fit. If you prioritize comfort over tech for you and your passengers, you may want to consider another premium SUV.

2019 Buick Encore review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2019 Buick Encore?

The Encore is a subcompact SUV that can seat up to five. It’s powered by a standard 138-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 153-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder is also available. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel-drive versions are available. Its competitors include the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.

What's New on the 2019 Buick Encore?

The Encore’s lineup has been simplified to four trim levels. A Safety Package II for Essence trims includes rain-sensing windshield wipers, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning and lane departure warning.

What Features in the 2019 Buick Encore Are Most Important?

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity is standard, as well as keyless access and push-button start. If you need to pack something large, the front passenger seat folds flat to accommodate cargo up to 8-feet long.

Should I Buy the 2019 Buick Encore?

If you’re a city dweller willing to sacrifice some comfort for a subcompact SUV with connectivity and good visibility, the Encore might be a good fit. If you prioritize comfort over tech for you and your passengers, you may want to consider another premium SUV.

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Safety review

Based on the 2019 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

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 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
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Consumer reviews

91% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 189 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.5
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By Nancy Isenberg from Marengo, IL.
    Owns this car
    March 31, 2025

    Avoid this dealership since they no longer have a Buick

    Avoid this dealership since they no longer have a Buick approved Service Dept. Any warranty issues are you stuck with the problem and they will NOT reach out to GM for help. We had a Turo problem with our Buick Encore that was replaced once, prior to our buying the car, and now it has failed again. It seems this is an on going problem with the Encore and the Envision. Beware they offer no help and charge to diagnosis the vehicle. Will not contact GM to help resolve this issue. Rude service Mgr. did not listen and talked over me just want your money. Beware!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Joycr from Mentor ohio
    Owns this car
    January 16, 2025

    I had an interesting experience with this car.

    I had an interesting experience with this car. I plugged the seatbelt in but the warning light came on even though it was in already. Took it to the dealership and it needed a new sensor for the seatbelt. This was on driver side. This should be a recall issue!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Mark Benjamin from Highland, California
    Owns this car
    April 24, 2024

    2919 Buick Encore

    Whoever designed my 2919 Buick Encore was the best of the best. My wife and I love this car so much. I’v had a lot of cars over the years this one is the best. It is a great car and I love driving it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Marcus Moody from Lucedale,MS
    Owns this car
    January 17, 2024

    Best car I’ve had

    I love my car. Most reliable one I’ve ever had. Interior is beautiful for the price. Good on gas. It gives luxury for the middle class. 10/10 recommend. If you come across one and want to buy it, do not hesitate🩵
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Darline REED from Carthage mo
    Owns this car
    July 12, 2023

    Buick 2019 encore

    Engine had only 73000 miles on it when the motor went out THE ENGINEHAD 3 PISTONS disentergrad the oil looked like a milk shake oil was changed less then a month ago I was told I had extended warranty on but when time came I didn’t the car dealer lied to me what the car had on it I would like to here from you on this matter am a 80 years old lady who they done this to I was told the engine had to be bad when they sold it to me thank you
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By BLAIRWARE from Wake Forest, NC
    Owns this car
    April 29, 2023

    A good value vehicle with Several BIG concerns.

    We have done... okay. 1st GM car, and only bought because Mazda MX5, Honda CR-V, too expensive. Good value, reliable up to 48k miles, but materials are cheap, grill completely delaminated the clear coat starting in the 1st year, tailgate trim holds enough water to take a bath in. Power windows weak. Biggest issue is the base engine is ridiculously underpowered with so much tube lag off the line making a left in front of oncoming traffic is a death defying feat every time. The shame is that Buick had an optional engine that worked out to just $200 more. 15 more horse power, 10% more torque (super important) and better fuel efficiency. The upgrade engine was instslled on precisely ZERO pre-built Encores at dealers. It could ONLY BE HAD ON a car you ordered built. The take rate was tiny, and then GM DISCONTINUED THE IPTIONAL ENGINE. First make it impossible to get, then stop offering it because no one even knows about it. They could have made the better engine STANDARD and economies of scale would make it perhaps a $100 increase in the base price. So GM, to keep the price down does the exact WORST thing for the consumer. This disdain for their customers and "bean counters" making engineering decisions are the entire reason I stay away from GM products. They have the capability, engineering and facilities to make world class vehicles But you need to spend hundreds of hours and be am engineer yourself to avoid getting into a mess with GM's management nightmare. Best example is the two (2) COMPLETELY different oil filters used on 2019 and other model year Encores Use the wrong one and oil starvation will cause excess wear. Of course we got the less used oil filter housing and filters are nearly impossible to find.GM used both HENGST and UFI Pil Filter Housings. One included the oil drsin back valve (keeps the filter full of pil to prevent startup with no oil in the top end of the engine) These teo housings take 2 different filters. THE HENGST or UFI filters are NOT INTERCHANGEABLE- the exsct same situation exists on on Chevy Trax, Sonic, andCruze models. We have the UFI with the drain back valve on the filter. Cost more per filter and most 3rd party filter manufacturers do not even make filters for the UFI filter housing. If you have a UFI HOUSING, both filters fit (there are MANYreports of dealers installing wrong one, and arguing eith the customer, refusing to change it until PROVEN WRONG days later. Yes. Thats correct. Authorised Buick dealers are the MOST reported places to screw this up. If the use the Hengst by mistake the filter drains and you dry start your engine every start. I swear I want GM to swap out my housing for the Hengst. What do you think my chances are? Right. GM is entitled to use whatever suppliers components they deem appropriate. They are NOT entitled to fail to communicate the situation to dealers and owners after the fact. And they did fail. Miserably. As I say, the vehicle is a good effort, spoiled by the wearisome same old antics of GM. That Mazda was probably more expensive because it was WORTH more in terms of ownership experience. They are far from perfect, and get no free ride. But a) they learn from mistakes, nit doing the same thing year after year. Sunmary: it's not a bad car by any stretch. It's designed in GM's Germany Facility, and built in Korea -a big plus in my opinion. It just falls short of attention to small details, and is subject to GM's half-hearted warranty service.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Scott from Parksley,va
    Owns this car
    November 1, 2022

    Verdict not out yet.

    Bought our 2019 Buick Encore preferred new. We loved it. Now under 30,000 miles the grill clear coat pealed, driver side window weatherstripping bad, both strips of molding on roof bad. Dealership has fixed issues, but now power window is fine one day next goes slow.making noises in dash a sometime thing, and ac went off for a day but doing ok now. (Need to video problems because works fine at dealership) of course.Glad it’s still under warranty,but starting to wonder if anyone else having similar issues or if I got a bad apple.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Vanessa from Brecksville, Ohio
    Owns this car
    April 26, 2021

    Nice small suv

    The interior is spacious, Beautifully styled interior. The exterior is nicely styled. The middle console is small. The infotainment center is easy to use once you learn how.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    53 people out of 55 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • By Grandma Cia from Gulf breeze Florida
    Test drove this car
    March 31, 2021

    Most comfortable car I've ever own. And most featu

    Love this SUV just big enough for a grandma. Wanted different color but it's all good. I'll have to take a course on all features. I'm willing!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Gin from Lansing, Michigan
    Owns this car
    March 17, 2021

    Airbags and brakes failed in accident !

    I was in an accident with this vehicle and the air bags never came out. The brakes, I believe failed to work but the dealership told me that if the pedal goes down to the floor, they are still working. Problem is, having to push pedal to the floor caused me to slide down my seat. This caused my body such pain. To this day, I believe my brakes and airbags failed to work.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Karan’s Encore from Piqua, Ohio
    Owns this car
    March 13, 2021

    Best car for my money

    I love my encore. Comfortable and stylish. Handles very nice and looks great. I’m so happy with my purchase. Lots of perks on car and buying a new one.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By jacquelene1208 from Westland, MI.
    Owns this car
    March 6, 2021

    Worst SUV I have ever bought.

    My vehicle is horrible. I have defect tires. Seats are not comfy. You can hear noise with the windows up. No CD player. I can't play my music. CDs are still sold. I have had about 8 GM vehicles. This one is the worst. I'm going to get a Toyota next. I have been loyal to GM since I was 19. Hate it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2019 Buick Encore?

The 2019 Buick Encore is available in 4 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • Essence (2 styles)
  • Preferred (2 styles)
  • Sport Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2019 Buick Encore?

The 2019 Buick Encore offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2019 Buick Encore?

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Is the 2019 Buick Encore reliable?

The 2019 Buick Encore has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2019 Buick Encore owners.

Is the 2019 Buick Encore a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2019 Buick Encore. 91.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 189 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.7

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