2020 Buick Encore

Vehicle Highlights

• Fuel Economy: 26 mpg City, 30 mpg Hwy
• Engine: 1.4L Turbo I4, 138 HP
• Transmission: Automatic

• Drive Train: Front Wheel Drive
• Passengers: 5
• Doors: 4

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What You Will Like

The Buick Encore competes with other small SUVs and crossovers as well as with some of the more premium small cars available on the market. It offers buyers an appealing blend of small size, luxury and SUV-like practicality. All-wheel drive is available, but the Buick is less about off-roading and more about all-weather driving in comfort. Luxury-oriented touches abound that usually are reserved for cars costing much more. The Encore is a great value, with base prices starting under $25,000.

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What's New For 2020

The Buick Encore returns for 2020 with very few changes to the lineup. The 153-hp turbocharged engine is dropped leaving the 138-hp engine as the sole drivetrain option.

Warranty

• Basic Warranty: 3 Years / 36,000 Miles
• Drivetrain Warranty: 5 Years / 60,000 Miles
• Roadside Assistance: 5 Years / 60,000 Miles

A vehicle's warranty can significant impact your maintenance costs after you drive off the dealer's lot, and it's important to understand the different parts. Typically, a new car warranty includes a Basic warranty, which covers everything except the wear items such as brakes and tires; and a Drivetrain warranty, that covers all the parts that make the car move, such as the engine and transmission

NHTSA Crash Test Rating

• Frontal Driver:
• Frontal Passenger:
• Side Driver:
• Side Passenger:
• Rollover Rating:

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) provides consumers with vehicle safety information based on independent testing, primarily front and side crash rating results, and more recently rollover ratings, to aid consumers in their vehicle purchase decisions.

Standard Equipment

• Safety Options
  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
  • StabiliTrak, stability control system
  • Daytime Running Lamps, separate cavity, LED
  • Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger; seat-mounted side-impact and head-curtain for front and rear seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter, height adjustable
  • Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter, height adjustable
  • Seat belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions
  • Restraint provisions, child Isofix 2 point for outboard seating positions only, point/latch, includes 3 top tether points for all three seating positions
  • OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
  • Side Blind Zone Alert
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Rear Vision Camera
  • Door locks, child security rear, manual
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn
  • Horn, dual note tone
• Entertainment Features
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
  • Bluetooth for phone and music personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, phonebook access, voice recognition for audio, phone, phonebook and music selection, Pandora and Stitcher Smartphone compatible, SiriusXM weather and data services, and software Bluetooth and Smartphone interface upgradeable
  • SiriusXM Radio enjoy an All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.)
  • Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
  • Audio system, Buick Infotainment System, AM/FM stereo, SiriusXM with 8" diagonal Color Touch Screen, includes 2 USB ports, Bluetooth streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone
• Exterior Features
  • Antenna, roof-mounted
  • Wiper, rear intermittent
  • Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers
  • Door handles, body-color with chrome strips
  • Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding with turn signal indicators
  • Windshield, solar absorbing
  • Glass, deep-tinted
  • Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield
  • Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake
  • Fog lamps, front
  • Headlamps, LED
  • Fascias, front and rear accent color includes rocker moldings
  • Luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted
  • Tire, compact spare 16" (40.6 cm), located under cargo floor
  • Tires, P215/55R18 all-season, blackwall
  • Wheels, 18" (45.7) aluminum with Technical Gray pockets
• Interior Features
  • Seats, front bucket
  • Noise control system, active noise cancellation
  • QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass, along with numerous noise canceling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin
  • Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Seats, heated driver and front passenger
  • Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power with manual recline and power lumbar adjustment
  • Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power with manual recline and power lumbar adjustment
  • Memory seat driver side presets for seat position, air conditioning and mirrors
  • Seatback, passenger flat-folding
  • Seat, rear 60/40 split-bench, folding
  • Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down
  • Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted front
  • Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted rear
  • Door sill plate cover, front
  • Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable
  • Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke, color-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature
  • Steering wheel, heated
  • Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls
  • Driver Information Center enhanced, 4.2" multi-color display, includes tachometer, speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil life monitor, battery and compass
  • Oil life monitoring system
  • Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down
  • Window, power with front passenger Express-Down
  • Windows, power, rear with Express-Down
  • Door locks, power with lockout protection
  • Keyless Open, includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry
  • Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
  • Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry
  • Universal Home Remote
  • Theft-deterrent system, immobilizer, vehicle, PASS-Key III
  • Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry
  • Buick Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
  • Cargo cover, rear, stowable and removable
  • Cargo storage, tray under rear floor
  • Lighting, interior, rear cargo compartment lamp
  • Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy lamp
  • Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster
  • Assist handle, rear
  • Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered
  • Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming
  • Power outlet, 120-volt located on the rear of center console
  • Glovebox, dual
  • Shift knob, satin silver and chrome
  • Defogger, rear-window, electric
  • Air filter, particle
  • Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger
• Mechanical Features
  • Engine, ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [102.9 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm)
  • Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control
  • Keyless start, push button
  • Axle, 3.53 final drive ratio
  • Drivetrain, front-wheel drive (FWD models only.)
  • Alternator, 130 amps
  • Suspension, Ride and Handling
  • Steering, power, variable effort, electric
  • Exhaust system, rear exit
  • Exhaust tip, styled stainless-steel
  • Mechanical jack with tools

Tech Specs

• Brakes Features
  • Brake Type - Pwr
  • Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - 11.8 x 1.0
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - 10.6 x 0.5
• Cargo Area Dimensions Features
  • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - - TBD -
  • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - - TBD -
  • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) - - TBD -
  • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - - TBD -
  • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - - TBD -
  • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - - TBD -
  • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) - 48.4
  • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) - 18.8
  • Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) - - TBD -
• Cooling System Features
  • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - - TBD -
• Electrical Features
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - - TBD -
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 130
• Engine Features
  • Engine Order Code - LUV
  • Engine Type - Turbocharged I4
  • Displacement - 1.4/83
  • Fuel System - Electronic Fuel Injection
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 138 @ 4900
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 148 @ 1850
• Exterior Dimensions Features
  • Wheelbase (in) - 100.6
  • Length, Overall (in) - 168.35
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) - 70.1
  • Height, Overall (in) - 65.25
  • Tread Width, Front (in) - 60.65
  • Tread Width, Rear (in) - 60.62
  • Min Ground Clearance (in) - 6.22
  • Rear Door Opening Height (in) - - TBD -
  • Rear Door Opening Width (in) - - TBD -
  • Liftover Height (in) - - TBD -
• Fuel Tank Features
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) - 14.0
• Interior Dimensions Features
  • Passenger Capacity - 5
  • Passenger Volume (ft³) - 92.8
  • Front Head Room (in) - 39.58
  • Front Leg Room (in) - 40.82
  • Front Shoulder Room (in) - 54.18
  • Front Hip Room (in) - 51.65
  • Second Head Room (in) - 38.78
  • Second Leg Room (in) - 35.75
  • Second Shoulder Room (in) - 52.5
  • Second Hip Room (in) - 50.08
• Mileage Features
  • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) - 28
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) - 26
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) - 30
• Steering Features
  • Steering Type - Pwr Rack & Pinion
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - - TBD -
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - - TBD -
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - 36.7
  • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - N/A
• Summary Features
  • Vehicle Name - Buick Encore
  • Body Style - Sport Utility Vehicle
• Suspension Features
  • Suspension Type - Front - MacPherson Strut
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Torsion Beam
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - N/A
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - N/A
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - - TBD -
• Tires Features
  • Front Tire Order Code - RAK
  • Rear Tire Order Code - RAK
  • Spare Tire Order Code - RVZ
  • Front Tire Size - P215/55R18
  • Rear Tire Size - P215/55R18
  • Spare Tire Size - Compact
• Transmission Features
  • Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
  • Trans Order Code - MNK
  • Trans Type - 6
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 4.58
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.96
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.91
  • Fourth Gear Rato (:1) - 1.45
  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.75
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.94
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.53
• Vehicle Features
  • EPA Classification - 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
  • Annual CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year - 6.4
• Weight Information Features
  • Base Curb Weight (lbs) - 3237
• Wheels Features
  • Front Wheel Size (in) - 18" x - TBD -
  • Rear Wheel Size (in) - 18" x - TBD -
  • Spare Wheel Size (in) - 16" x - TBD -
  • Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel

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