Standard safety features for the 2017 Buick Encore include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front knee airbags, front and rear side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a rearview camera. There's also an insurgence of similarly subcompact competitors to contend with, including the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Fiat 500X. Many buyers might still be put off by the Encore's snug interior, which includes a tight backseat and less cargo room than larger crossovers like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. The optional four-cylinder engine that offers a bit more horsepower is worth serious consideration. The Encore's small size makes for impressive maneuverability in urban traffic and parking lots, but its base engine leaves the little crossover wanting more when it comes time to enter the freeway. The instrument panel also features a new design that includes easier-to-use controls and a new gauge cluster layout. LED taillamps add additional visibility when you hit the brakes, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are welcome additions to the upgraded technology interface. A subtly restyled front end includes new headlights and a new grille design. This fit our plan to shrink our car payments and provides a decent value with the 16% off sale.įor 2017, the Encore gets a few small updates to keep pace with a growing class of competitors. The cargo area is small, but the rear seats do fold down and that opens up alot of space. This helps the back seat passengers, who could not fit unless the seats are slid forward. You have more leg room up front than you'll need. It isn't perfect, but for what it is, and what it cost, I'd say it is a decent value. Without the 16% back, I would not have bought this as it would have been out of my price expectations. And the car is overall a good value for the money, compared to the SUV I have for my use. A real spare (mini spare, but not a can of flat fix). Upgraded cool 18" wheels with nice tires. Awesome LED daytime lights, which double as parking lights and turn signals, LED tail lights and brake lights, which is really amazing. For the pricepoint of $25K after discounts, you get an SUV, with AWD, and a host of features that you could not get on other SUV's. This, coupled with the 16% off from GM, it turned out to be the answer for us to downsize our car payments. BUT, we needed a less expensive car and still wanted an SUV, with AWD. It is smaller than other SUV's, and I'd say over priced for the size and functionality of this car. The car has a decent feel about it, not cheesy or junky. Steering is easy and accurate, and easy to get into a parking spot. Many things about this car are great - gas mileage is about 27 mpg with mixed driving, and a quiet ride and decent handling of bumps. And that you could deal with if there were a stupid center armrest. Two adults sitting side by side in the front, are sucking up each other's oxygen. Come on, really, no center arm rest? We didn't realize it during our short test drive, but it is very annoying. The biggest complaint I have to start out with is the lack of a passenger armrest, and the almost completely useless one attached to the driver's seat. Note, this is made in South Korea, not in the USA as would be assumed if it has the Buick name. We've logged over 500 miles and while it is a good car in lots of ways, some basic things seem to have eluded the engineers at Buick. I've never owned a car I have enjoyed so much and am so glad to have. Headlights with fog lights on are simply amazing. I would recommend this car to everyone and anyone.most don't realize it, but this is one amazing car and will fit the bill for many even if they don't know it yet. Everything has worked as it should and provides a good value when you consider rebates. Car holds road at well over speed limit, handles great, and is like when I owned my Mini Countryman - like driving a go-kart. Front seats have helped with my neuropathy by supporting the back of my legs. Everything else is good or great, mostly great. Cargo area is a bit tight and I wish it had a bit more room for things. UPDATED: After 10K miles and 9 months of ownership, I have only a couple of negatives. I do miss this car for the comfort and driving. Great size, what we should have gotten instead but was trying to save $. Updated: wife has to use a mobility scooter.
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