Reasons To Buy The Buick Encore

August 24, 2021

An affordable price and upgraded luxury features are among the best reasons to invest in a Buick Encore. Although most reviewers complain of the vehicle’s lack of power and tiny stature, it maneuvers well and makes for a quiet ride with reasonable gas mileage. Upgrading to the Sport Touring model will get you a bit more bang for your buck with a more powerful engine and upgraded interior features. After spending time researching your options you will have a good understanding of the best deals being offered.

What's New?

The most exciting upgrade in the 2016 Buick Encore is the Sport Touring model featuring a turbocharged one point four liter engine with fifteen additional horsepower and twenty nine extra pounds-feet of torque. Standard models will continue to feature the regular turbo one point four liter engine. Reviewers praise the new model for its improved fuel economy and safety scores but were turned off by the lack of room inside the vehicle.

Exterior FeaturesA standard Encore features eighteen inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, automatic headlights, a rear privacy glass and roof rails. It is smaller than previous versions and stands at less than one hundred and seventy inches in length, making it even smaller than Chevrolet’s Sonic sedan. The grille remains of standard appearance for most Buicks with its signature logo front and center on the vehicle. Opting for the top Premium Group trim will get you rain-sensing windshield wipers and front and rear parking sensors.

Interior FeaturesThe 2016 Buick Encore was praised for its maneuverability due to its smaller size. Also noticeable was the small size of the interior of the vehicle, making it a snug ride for back seat passengers with little cargo room. Despite a small cabin, several features such as a heated steering wheel and a six-speaker sound system are designed for luxury. Other interior features include satellite radio, a media player, a rear-view camera, a universal serial bus plug, and a cargo cover.

ID Power

TechnologyA built-in four G Wi-Fi hot-spot and a seven inch touch screen with Smartphone app controls are among the technology upgrades in the new Buick Encore. Standard models come with a Bluetooth phone, a rear-view camera, audio connectivity, and OnStar compatibility. In Buick’s IntelliLink system, voice commands and a controller knob are used to control the dashboard screen, which can also double as a mobile phone for hands free driving with an optional navigation system.

Engine/Fuel EfficiencyFor a middle sized sport utility vehicle, the 2016 Buick Encore gets good fuel economy at twenty eight miles per gallon combined but it might not be as good as competitor brands. The Encore Sport Touring model has one hundred and seventy seven pounds-foot of torque and one hundred and fifty three horsepower for a total increase of fifteen horsepower and twenty nine pound-foot torque over the previous one point four liter engine.

SafetySafety was a top priority in all 2016 Buick Encore models with a five star overall rating on government crash test scores. Popular safety features include driver, passenger and knee airbags, dual-front airbags, torso side airbags, and side curtain airbags. Standard models also come with a rear-view camera, four wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and a stability control system. Upgraded models provide front and rear park assist, lane departure warnings and front collision alert.

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