![]() ![]() Where it falls short in space, the Encore makes up with refinement. You won’t be hauling that old couch to the dump in your Encore, but the vehicle is well-suited for young families or people without children. With the seats folded down, however, space increases to 48 cubic feet – a respectable amount. With the rear seats up, the Encore delivers 19 cubic feet of cargo space, which for comparison is less than a Toyota Prius. Passengers will find themselves shoulder to shoulder in many cases, and all but the smallest rear-facing car seats are off-limits for the Encore. It has limited leg and headroom, especially with the optional moonroof. The second row will be a challenging fit for most adults. The Encore serves its purpose well: it’s a small runabout capable enough to move a couple of people (maybe four, but only just) and a minimal amount of cargo around.Įven without a central armrest, the front seats manage to be supportive and comfortable. ![]() There are no secrets about the size of the Encore, and buyers in the market for a crossover of this size are not likely looking for a vehicle that can haul seven people and all of their gear. All models get a 6-speed automatic transmission. A 1.4-liter turbo-4 is standard while and a 1.4-liter turbo-4 with start/stop technology is available as an upgrade on most trims. Every Encore can be fitted with all-wheel drive.īuick offers two Encore engines. We'd spend up to the Essence trim level, which includes heated seats and rear cross-traffic alerts. Spend more and the Encore gets more technology and creature comforts such as an upgraded sound system and heated leather seats. On the base Encore, Buick fits satellite radio, OnStar, and power features. Prices start around $23,000 in base form and top out around $32,000. The 2019 Encore is offered in base, Preferred, Sport Touring, Preferred II, Essence, and Premium trims. Now in its sixth model year here in the United States, the Buick Encore carries over styling and features put in place after a design refresh in 2017. The smallest Buick handles decently and makes good sense in urban environments, but its small back seat and narrow cabin diminish its appeal. It returns nearly unchanged for the 2019 model year, with more competition than ever. The 2019 Buick Encore carves a fair amount of crossover space from a very small footprint, but it does so at a premium. ![]()
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