Used 2015 Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Hey Guys...a great small SUV from Germany!
Mark Hamilton, Little River, SC, 09/06/2015
updated 03/08/2016
Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
44 of 46 people found this review helpful
Yes it's true, this car was designed and engineered by the German Opel division and marketed as a Vauxhall Mokka for the UK and an Opel Mokka / for the Europeans and rest of the world. This South Korean made and assembled vehicle is called a Buick Encore for the American market. This mini SUV handles very well in the typical prowess it has been bred with. Great economy with about 36 mpg on highway if you stick to lower speeds, lots of airbags including the standard all important knee air bags, excellent safety alerts,nice leather, love the perfectly located driver's arm rest and all the standard trip monitor system. The seat is very comfortable and perfectly sized. Acceleration is decent and adequate for highway passing. Free maintenance for two years. The eye catching size and design is a type of vehicle and market that Toyota started with their little 167" RAV4 some 16 years ago! GM cleverly re-invented that class of SUV that was abandoned about 10 years ago by the main players as they had all grown about a foot! The 1.4L Turbo Encore has very good looks, great interior, optimal usage of space, great economy and very good power for it's size and class. A great SUV for younger, older folk or empty nesters. Critics have stated a 'lack of power and space', what?? This IS SUPPOSED to be a 168" SUB Compact SUV, not a Porsche, if you want more power and space you can easily jump up into the 180" (15') Compact SUV class! For 2016, Buick has released the more powerful updated 1.4L Turbo DI engine with 153 HP and 177 ft/lbs torque, available as a Sport Touring which should make the power hungry drivers happier. Bear in mind, a lot of the other sub compact SUV's have the mindless whining belt and pulley CVT transmission system and the Encore is one of the few still using a lovely smooth 6 speed automatic. No doubt the best looking and one of the best choices in the Sub Compact SUV class.
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I traded my VW Tiguan for an Encore.
A.B., Summerville, SC, 05/13/2016
Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
The comfort is great, Very quiet ride. Ok it doesn't have as much power as my Tiguan which I miss in times when taking off and getting on the Hwy. Once on the road, the ride is very pleasant, much more quiet compared to the Tiquan. The back seat is not meant for tall people. The bench is pretty narrow, but I don't often have passengers riding in the back. What can I say about cargo space other than it is a compact car, and therefore space is limited but still offers plenty room and hight. If I need more space I can always fold the backseats down. To me the Encore Premium offers plenty of luxury, comfort and it is a gas pleaser and eye candy inside out.
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Good comfort and value in a small package
Richard, San Jose, CA, 07/14/2017
updated 07/18/2018
Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
This car is classified as a "CUV" (compact utility vehicle), not an SUV. It is built on a car chassis, and not designed to be a heavy workhorse. That being said, I have been amazed at what can be transported in it, when the rear seats are folded flat, and the passenger front seat is lowered. This included a large chest of drawers I hauled over 100 miles, with many other items packed around it. It is a perfect "empty nester" car, economical and easy to park and drive. The pluses are a competitive initial cost, very good warranty, good fuel economy (30 mpg overall), and a very quiet ride. The negatives include a somewhat cheap plastic interior, brakes that "moan" sometimes when cold, lack of a built in garage door opener, and lack of a power rear gate. I would also like them to have thought of designing a "scuff plate" below the rear gate, so the paint on the bumper is not scratched when moving items in and out of the back. Overall, I would give it 4 of 5 stars, which is the highest mark I would give any vehicle in this class. The pluses far outweigh the minuses with this vehicle.
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Fun, Sweet Interior, Efficient
JIM NICHOLS, Los Angeles, CA, 10/02/2015
Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
32 of 42 people found this review helpful
The Encore is an ideal car for someone who ants more carrying space than a car, but not the 14MPG of a big SUV. The interior is really well appointed for the class that it is in. The engine is small but more than adequete for this speed limit driver. Acceleration speed is good, though the RPMs go a little high with foot onthe floor. But for me that situation doesn't come up much. It's comfortable, easy to park, and has lots of features that son't expect for a car in the $20Ks. It's quite cute, and people are generally surprised that it's a Buick. It's made in the US in a UAW plant which matters to me. Update: I just submitted a review of this car and made an error in it. I said that the car is made in the US and it is not. It is made in South Korea. Otherwise the review was an honest assessment, but I want to be cognizant of people (like me) to try to buy US made products
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NOT a family car - IMPOSSIBLE for REAR FACING
glamar, Downey, CA, 12/30/2015
Buick Encore Premium 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
i jumped on this lease deal and have not owned the car for long but want to let others know this car does not accommodate a rear facing car seat. i had a car seat in my lexus that fit fine but was a larger foot print. i had a car seat specialist come out to help me properly install into the new buick. it absolutely would not fit. we went to the nearest store to "try on" other car seats. the ONLY car seat that did fit is the chicco nextfit. and it did require installation on the side (not center which would have been preferred) and the passenger seat has to be moved VERY far forward. I wish i would have done more homework on this as i would have reconsidered this vehicle.
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