Contact him at Buick Encore – Fast Factsįuel consumption (estimate) 8.2/6. Good things do come in small packages, like the new Buick Encore.īob McHugh is a freelance automotive journalist and this article is sponsored by BCAA. As is a Lane Departure Warning system alerts drivers when they may have crossed a detected traffic lane marker without using a turn indicator (at speeds over 55 km/h). A Forward Collision Alert system that gives audible and visual warnings when a collision may be imminent at speeds above 40 km/h is also available. Every Encore includes 18-inch aluminum wheels, cloth seats with leatherette trim, a power driver’s seat, heated exterior mirrors, ambient cabin lighting, and a fold-flat front passenger. And apparently there are 21 storage points in the cabin (according to Buick), including a second upper glove box.įor added safety, Encore comes with ten air bags and includes front and rear thorax air bags on all outboard positions and side curtain air bags for both front and rear outboard passengers. The 2014 Buick Encore is a small, upscale crossover SUV sold with standard equipment and a choice between Convenience, Leather, and Premium option packages. There’s also a clever storage slot behind the rear seat for the hard cargo cover, if you need to use all the cargo height in the rear. On the inside, rear seat passenger room is surprisingly good, even for a tall adult, and behind the rear seat there’s 532 litres (18.8 cubic feet) of storage. All its lower body panels, side skirting and fender rims, are a composite material that provides stone-chip protection and gives Encore a two-tone colour effect. While opposite of most other systems on the market, it seems more sensible to me.Įncore is based on a GM global small car platform that’s also sold as the Opel Mokka in Europe, but the version we get is built in South Korea. From a standing start, it always provides full four-wheel-drive and then it switches to a two-wheel (front-drive) mode if driving conditions are acceptable. This all-wheel drive system operates a little differently. Encore’s highly productive little engine is aided by an equally impressive smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic (Hydramatic) transmission. While you’re not going to pull a big RV or break any land speed records, you won’t feel foolish at freeway speeds either. The 1.4-litre is a gutsy little turbocharged engine that provides pretty good pulling power. On the straight-aways, its steering tracked a straight line in a delightfully positive manner, even when the road was less than smooth. Best luxury compact crossover: Buick Encore, projected cost of US$39,971Īn added bonus is Encore’s handling dynamics, which proved to be agile and more predicable in corners than I expected this tall-ish vehicle would be. Yet, Encore has modest external proportions and it’s powered by a fuel-efficient small four-cylinder engine. It offers qualities I cherished in my big Buick - a quiet passenger cabin, a comfortable ride, high-end features and outstanding occupant protection. The all-new Buick Encore is a highly functional small cross-utility vehicle that’s more in character with modern Buick. We felt very comfortable knowing that with John and Ryan's knowledge, we were definitely purchasing the right vehicle.įinally, if you?re looking for a new/used vehicle, or to have your car serviced, I would highly recommend Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. John Montgomery in sales and Ryan Sitter in finance did an outstanding job in helping us select our new car, based on our needs, our price range, and a few of our wishes. Our experience through the entire process of purchasing our new Chevy Equinox was awesome. I would like to tip my hat to the owner of this Chevrolet dealership for putting such a great team of associates together.įor many years now, having taken our family's cars to Advantage for service, there was never a doubt that we wouldn't buy our new car from Advantage Chevrolet. I must say that I have never had a bad experience at Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook.
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