2016 Buick Encore review
Buick Encore highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Posh interior
- Impressive tech options
- Nimble size
Cons
- Tight cabin limits cargo area
- Sluggish acceleration
- Pinched rear seat
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 30 highway, 26 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Quiet and compact, yet practical
With a quiet cabin, nimble size, and an impressive list of available features, the 2016 Buick Encore is an appealing package. The quiet cabin will have you feeling like you bought a larger, more luxurious car. The Encore’s nimble size allows you to fit into small parking spaces and zip through traffic with ease. The options offered by the 2016 Buick Encore will leave you asking for nothing. High-tech options include an available built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and various driver aids such as a blind-spot warning system. Wi-Fi hotspots require a data plan to activate and may also require a compatible device. See the owner's manual or manufacturer website for more information. The 2016 Buick Encore is an attractive package for those looking for a comfortable SUV in a compact size.
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What is new for the 2016 Buick Encore?
- The Encore is available in a new trim called the Sport Touring.
- Encore trims have been upgraded with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Buick Encore
1. Top-tier technology
The 2016 Buick Encore offers a list of available technology options that will leave you feeling like you are driving a car of the future. Buick’s IntelliLink® system is a breeze to use, with its seven-inch touchscreen helping you navigate various infotainment features. The Encore also offers top-tier driver-assistance features including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts and a lane departure warning system. The Buick Encore’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity will keep you and your crew connected wherever you go.
2. Multiple engine options
If you are someone who likes a little extra oomph when you step on the gas, the Buick Encore offers a more powerful engine to improve performance. The 2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring offers a more powerful four-cylinder engine producing 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. This trim level also includes unique exterior styling, ensuring everyone knows your Encore packs a punch.
3. Winter warrior
The 2016 Buick Encore is well prepared to serve you as you navigate snow, ice, and cold temperatures that can make driving in winter months so difficult. With a range of powertrains available with all-wheel drive, the Buick Encore will keep you feeling secure as you navigate tricky road conditions. You will also be kept comfortable as the Encore offers options including a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and remote start.
4. Posh cabin
You will feel like royalty when you slip into the comfortable cabin of the 2016 Buick Encore. The Encore offers a variety of trim levels, all of which are well-equipped with standard features including air-conditioning, cruise control, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Higher trim levels offer truly luxurious options, such as heated leather seats, driver-seat memory functions, a navigation system, and a seven-speaker Bose® audio system.
5. An urban athlete
If you want an SUV but are concerned about driving a huge vehicle, the 2016 Buick Encore offers a great compromise. The Encore’s short wheelbase keeps darting through traffic a breeze, aided by blind-spot warning systems and other driver aids. You’ll love parking the Encore with its short wheelbase and available parking sensors. In the city, you are hard-pressed to find a more maneuverable SUV than the 2016 Buick Encore.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.4 out of 5
21 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 14 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 4 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 1 |
RepairPal gave the Buick Encore an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Buick Encore 7th out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Buick EncoreBuick Encore features and specs
Sport Touring 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Navigation System
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.4L
Horsepower
153
Torque (ft-lbs)
177
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
100.6"
Overall length
168.41"
Width
69.85"
Height
65.26"
Leg room
F 40.82"/R 35.75"
Head room
F 39.58"/R 38.78"
Front tires
P215/55R18
Rear tires
P215/55R18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Buick Encore FAQ
The 2016 Buick Encore is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport Touring : 28 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Base : 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Convenience : 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Leather : 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Premium : 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
The Buick Encore received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Buick Encore as 6 out of 8 among Subcompact SUV
The 2016 Buick Encore has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Buick Encore, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Buick Encore Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Buick Encore:
- Sport Touring
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cruise Control
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