They are great little cars, with ample power, and a very smooth ride! Very upscale interior too! They are made in South Korea, and actually one of the most reliable cars out there, according to Consumer Reports!
I take back what I said. My wife's Encore turned out to be a P.O.S., with many problems and issues. Thousands of dollars worth of repairs and mechanical problems at only 60K miles! NEVER again! GM's are GARBAGE!
Comments seems like this would be a no-sell, however I lost count of how much there are on the streets (I remember reading Buick at one point couldn't build them as fast as they sell them). I see the appeal even if I'm not the market, so I think this is more blind hate than anything.
I drove a 2018 Encore Essence in Arizona for 10 days during vacation and when I returned home to Massachusetts, I traded in my Subaru Impreza wagon for this car. Getting $9K off the 2017 Essence trim was awesome. Just had an ice storm in Greater Boston and the AWD on the Encore handled great on ice and snow. I loved my Subaru but the ride was inferior to this premium cabin.
I just bought one. 20,000mi and loaded. (Power roof, fog light lights, dual climate a mean everything and even chrome factory wheels) and so far I like it. Could use a bit more power, but everything else makes up for it. So far so good 🤞🏻
I like the redesign interior much better however the refresh exterior actually looks less premium than the previous one.. My aunt has a 2014 pearl white one to give her 09 Enclave with 175k a break and it has been very solid, her and my uncle are very happy..
Arguably the best buy for sub-compact SUV out there. Nice clean interior, 30+MPG easily obtained in mixed city/hwy driving, lots of storage area with the seats folded down, etc. The Sport AWD is being cleared out in the metro (Detroit) area right now for around $26,000 nicely equipped. Also, Buick seems to hold its resale value better than most competition.
Vehicles are one of the only products on the market that never get cheaper with time. All 4000.00 tvs will be 2000.00 in a couple of years. 100 dollar calculators when released, are now only 1 dollar.
If you adjust for inflation you get far more for your dollar than 2 years ago. It's competition that's done this. It's the buyers. Cheap cars exist but people gravitate toward the one with the pretty buttons and features
Actually adjusted for content and inflation, many basic vehicles are cheaper. A safe efficient airbag and stabiilty control equipped car isn't the same as one of 25 years ago. They have entertainment and nav features you used to only get on $80,000 cars. They are quicker than comparable priced cars from that era, and if you saw what one had to buy in "affordable" cars back then you would be shocked at how bad they were.
I still like this vehicle and think it looks nice going down the highway and around town, but the Q3 has more pep. It’s definitely the best value, however.
They are great little cars, with ample power, and a very smooth ride! Very upscale interior too! They are made in South Korea, and actually one of the most reliable cars out there, according to Consumer Reports!
I take back what I said. My wife's Encore turned out to be a P.O.S., with many problems and issues. Thousands of dollars worth of repairs and mechanical problems at only 60K miles! NEVER again! GM's are GARBAGE!
After my mom got a 2019 this year we constantly see them everywhere.
Comments seems like this would be a no-sell, however I lost count of how much there are on the streets (I remember reading Buick at one point couldn't build them as fast as they sell them). I see the appeal even if I'm not the market, so I think this is more blind hate than anything.
Classy little SUV by Buick, very good quality & the color is awesome!
I drove a 2018 Encore Essence in Arizona for 10 days during vacation and when I returned home to Massachusetts, I traded in my Subaru Impreza wagon for this car. Getting $9K off the 2017 Essence trim was awesome. Just had an ice storm in Greater Boston and the AWD on the Encore handled great on ice and snow. I loved my Subaru but the ride was inferior to this premium cabin.
Buick is much more luxurious than most any Subaru. Keep it at the speed limit on the highway and you'll see near hybrid fuel economy.
This seams like a very nice vehicle, I guess some people were expecting a spaceship. No it doesn't fly......
Buick's best seller and one of.the best deals in the segment at around $19K with discounts.
I am so excited to get this car 😍
Did you get it? How much does it take to fill up the gas tank a week?
Good luck!
@@Denise-ob8dk not much! It saves a lot of gas
We have this car and it is amazing! We love the comfort and driving on this vehicle!
Great review as always Dan! Also....we are in the same state!!!! I use that EZ pass gate unite often!!
I just bought one. 20,000mi and loaded. (Power roof, fog light lights, dual climate a mean everything and even chrome factory wheels) and so far I like it. Could use a bit more power, but everything else makes up for it. So far so good 🤞🏻
I like the redesign interior much better however the refresh exterior actually looks less premium than the previous one.. My aunt has a 2014 pearl white one to give her 09 Enclave with 175k a break and it has been very solid, her and my uncle are very happy..
Nice have to test drive.
Great review..
Do you notice the additional power with the sport touring?
One of the reviewing companies that also test accleration should about one second increase in performance over the base 1.4t.
He called it a "little critter", lol.
Arguably the best buy for sub-compact SUV out there. Nice clean interior, 30+MPG easily obtained in mixed city/hwy driving, lots of storage area with the seats folded down, etc. The Sport AWD is being cleared out in the metro (Detroit) area right now for around $26,000 nicely equipped. Also, Buick seems to hold its resale value better than most competition.
Vehicles are one of the only products on the market that never get cheaper with time. All 4000.00 tvs will be 2000.00 in a couple of years. 100 dollar calculators when released, are now only 1 dollar.
Marvin Johnson
Excellent observation Marvin!
If you adjust for inflation you get far more for your dollar than 2 years ago. It's competition that's done this. It's the buyers. Cheap cars exist but people gravitate toward the one with the pretty buttons and features
Actually adjusted for content and inflation, many basic vehicles are cheaper. A safe efficient airbag and stabiilty control equipped car isn't the same as one of 25 years ago. They have entertainment and nav features you used to only get on $80,000 cars. They are quicker than comparable priced cars from that era, and if you saw what one had to buy in "affordable" cars back then you would be shocked at how bad they were.
Some people don't give a rat's ass about 'depreciation', since they want the car they want anyway, and they keep their cars for many many years.
Did you drive the standard engine as well? How does that compare with the optional engine?
The sport is much faster than the base
How tall is the driver? lots of room
my daughter loves hers she has AWD
Not my thing, but if you want quiet and smooth in this class, it's the one to consider.
i love it!
It's a slick looking subcompact CUV, but I gotta say I'm SO SICK of all-black interiors. It looks bland and cheaper than 2-tone interiors.
palebeachbum i saw a two tone interior before i guess it just depends
3:47 how can it feel tall and short at the same time???!!
Wildhoney Because one is referring to height while the other refers to length........
7 speaker bose sound system you say??? isnt it 9 speaker?
nope.....its 7-speaker Bose
I still like this vehicle and think it looks nice going down the highway and around town, but the Q3 has more pep. It’s definitely the best value, however.
The coolant's low...
he said legroom twice...
I don’t trust anything turbo...
I like the look, but I still do not like the plasti-chrome accents GM and Dodge are using, looks nice in pictures, cheap in person
This starts at $24,000, what are you expecting?
That's what I thought when I looked at one the crime is cheap looking
Chrome
don't understand why people would go with this over a rav 4, crv, or even the all new sportage
Because reasons
it's better looking
Have you driven a Encore Essence?
@@dmb107 the Buick Encore is more refined with no buzzy engine RAV4.
You could have told me this was a 2007 and I wouldn't have thought twice about it...
I prefer this classic look over the Transformer Hondas, bland Toyotas, or Mediocre Mazdas.
No fish face or predator maw here like the Japanese.
cute but i'd take the chevy over this and save a few bucks basically the same vehicle
You'd think so, but the Trax is a rolling turd. Huge differences in ride and handling as well as refinement.
I couldn't tell the difference in ride or handling myself...
Still Suckageria... No thanks!
ugly and interior is not that great. meh.
Justin Bouche I like the interior
Let me guess, your ''03 Civic is better, right?
Justin Bouche? More like Justin Douche...
ugly/trashy interior