![]() Of all the infotainment systems available now, GM’s is probably the easiest to use and to learn quickly. Gone are the plethora of buttons from the first generation of the Encore and replaced by a simple to use 8” touchscreen. ![]() But above that centerline, the leather and soft plastics are pleasing to the touch and to look at. Everything below the centerline of the steering wheel is plastics from the Chevrolet parts bin. Actually let me rephrase that leather part, “Lots of leather on the top half of the dashboard”. Lots of leather with a contemporary design. However the overboosted steering does make it easy to maneuver on tight city streets just don’t expect to have a sporty drive outside the city.Ĭomfort – The interior is typical Buick. It’s quick to respond to steering inputs but the steering feel is lacking and it feels a bit too easy to turn. Add the all wheel drive option and those numbers climb to 9.8 and 7.7 respectively.ĭespite its taller driving position, which aids in outward visibility, the Buick Encore behaves like a normal compact car through corners. Buick says that the Encore front wheel drive will achieve 9.3L/100km in a city and 7.2L/100km on a highway which makes it one of the less efficient compact crossovers on the market right now. The extra boost in power means that the engine doesn’t have to work as hard thus reducing unwanted engine noise in the cabin from revving past 3000 rpms. Higher trim models get a bump in power to 153hp and 177 lb-ft of torque without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Peak torque is below 2000 rpms and it gets off the line with enough pep but 138hp just isn’t enough to make it an enjoyable drive. Don’t expect to go anywhere very quickly because the power is underwhelming. Lower trim models of the Encore produce 138hp and 148 lb-ft of torque. But there is a choice of how much power you can get. Performance – There is only one engine to choose from. ![]() But this trend started with the Buick Encore and now in its second generation, it sees improvements in its styling and comfort. Compact SUVs are the new trend in the auto industry with the Mazda CX-3, Toyota C-HR, and Honda HR-V. ![]()
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