2016 Buick Encore SUV

2016 Encore

Overview
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Competition

$24,065 MSRP From
28 mpg AVG, Comb.
153 hp Max. Power
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Buick Encore is a five-seat compact vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 1.4L Inline-4 Turbo engine that produces 138 to 153 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,900 to $2,200, which over the course of five years will save you $1,000 in extra fuel spending. Buick Encore has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Buick Encore AWD 4dr / Convenience / FWD 4dr / Leather / Premium / Sport Touring

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 69.9 in
Length: 168.4 in
Height: 65.3 in
Wheelbase: 100.6 in

2016 Encore has a relatively short wheelbase ( 100.6 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3237 - 3358 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 40.8 inHip Room: 51.7 inHead Room: 39.6 inShoulder Room: 54.2 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.8 inHip Room: 50.1 inHead Room: 38.8 inShoulder Room: 52.6 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

18.80 ft³

2016 Encore seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Encore falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 18.80 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Encore Base	2016 Encore Convenience	2016 Encore Sport Touring	2016 Encore Leather	2016 Encore Premium
Configuration	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$24,065	$25,565	$26,355	$27,855	$27,350	$28,850	$28,300	$29,800	$29,785	$31,285
Engine	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	153 hp	153 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	25 - 27 MPG	23 - 26 MPG	25 - 27 MPG	23 - 26 MPG	25 - 27 MPG	23 - 26 MPG	25 - 27 MPG	23 - 26 MPG	25 - 27 MPG	23 - 26 MPG
Highway	33 MPG	30 - 31 MPG	33 MPG	30 - 31 MPG	33 MPG	30 - 31 MPG	33 MPG	30 - 31 MPG	33 MPG	30 - 31 MPG
Combined	28 - 30 MPG	26 - 28 MPG	28 - 30 MPG	26 - 28 MPG	28 - 30 MPG	26 - 28 MPG	28 - 30 MPG	26 - 28 MPG	28 - 30 MPG	26 - 28 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,900 - $2,050	$2,050 - $2,200	$1,900 - $2,050	$2,050 - $2,200	$1,900 - $2,050	$2,050 - $2,200	$1,900 - $2,050	$2,050 - $2,200	$1,900 - $2,050	$2,050 - $2,200

2016 Encore SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,738 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Encore has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 28 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 52
Recalls: 2

2016 Encore SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed fifty-two complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Buick, which by itself is a relatively low number.