Thanks for reviewing an Encore GX FWD CVT with the 1.3L. Most of the reviews are on the Encore AWD/9sp Auto model. FWD for me is adequate for most winter days especially since winters are milder since the 1970-1990s (Rochester/Finger Lakes region). As a teen in the 70s I never got stuck in the snow or lost control w/ my pop's rear-wheel drive cars either the 72 Dodge stationwagon or mom's 73 Ford Maverick (3-on-the-tree manual) lol. We had snow tires. We used to put extra weight in trunk or wagon to aid traction. With FWD engine does that for us. I still swap All-Season tires to Blizzaks snows each Nov and back in May on a 10 yr old Camry. Still never been stranded on snow or ice. :-) Keep up the good work Hawkeye.
I agree we lived in the mountains for near 10 years with RWD plus fwd vehicles when we bought awd it was awesome but it was over kill. Only one year we had a huge blazed and the awd helped a lot but for one year 😁. Thanks for sharing your experience with us 👍
Good point. As it turns out, the AWD fad is a hoax and money grab. AWD vehicles are simply not safer than FWD. The two major factors in safety are driver skill and appropriate tires. We would like every UA-camr to start including this type of information in their videos.
Man just get the AWD with the regular transmission I has a button to turn it on and off to it practically only 2 wheel drive. DO NOT get a CVT transmission car.
I think if they extend it to the same length of the trailblazer, they will be on the money with the improvements they can make with that little extra space
Great video ! I don't think this is a comparison to the TRAX, maybe the TRAIL BLAZER. I do agree the antenna is way outdated looks like a remote control car antenna , kinda bunk for a 40000$ vehicle , Plus the driver instrument center is cheap and not very well done so much dead space. Other than that the Buick line up is doing well but they should be paying attention to detail a bit better. Cheers
Back in the day Buicks were muscle cars had 350/454 v8’s until the late 70’s when they started listening to gov and catered to grandparents in the 80/90’s making very ugly cars
It has way less horsepower than the CX-30. Good for driving around town, if you do a lot of highway/interstate driving, may not be as good of an option
my wife just leased this model and trim. coming from a 21 encore gx. what the hell happened to the infotainment. it's bigger but no navigation in stock, unless you connect your phone.
I had a 2018 and was curious how it has evolved in the seven model years since. If anything it has devolved. Still an absolutely basic, minimally appointed piece of transportation that feels more like an appliance than a car. Thanks for the thorough look inside and out. Just as I was considering revisiting this vehicle it reminded me why I got rid of mine after four years. The most boring vehicle I’ve ever owned.
Bought a 2013 in 2013. One of the first ones on the road. Now has 118,000 miles. Worst problem was at ~100k we found a plug wire had corrosion. Replaced entire ignition wiring & have had no problems. Been very happy with it. I will concede that it is underpowered on acceleration. You gotta plan on the interstate.
So disappointed when i bought this car after 3000miles got my first ever check engine and replaced purged valve 😢 never buy this car they got the worst service (woodwards)
@@PercyY-ib2vx they are awesome, they last forever and no need to wait forever to charge a ev or find a charging station that doesn’t work. Look into some auto news and you will see the auto industry has been working back into them or hybrids while waiting for updates like hydrogen to take off. Ev is not the future at least for another 50ish or 100 years as we do not have enough infrastructure and in the US market we only sell about 11%. Europe is around 25% so do the math and that’s this years sells. Hopefully this answers your question to the ICE (not a big fan to acronyms) combustion engine!
@@HawkeyeRides Internal combustion engines (ICE) have historically been reliable and dominant, but they now face significant challenges from electric vehicles (EVs). EV technology is rapidly advancing, improving battery life and charging speeds to address concerns about waiting times and infrastructure limitations. The automotive industry's shift towards hybrids and EVs reflects a growing recognition of the need for cleaner, sustainable transportation solutions driven by regulations and consumer demand. Despite lower current market shares in the US and Europe compared to ICE vehicles, EV adoption rates are rising, supported by expanding charging networks and government incentives. The increasing prevalence of Tesla vehicles in my area exemplifies this trend, highlighting EVs as a promising and preferred choice for modern transportation needs. Embracing this transition is crucial for individuals and industries to responsibly navigate the evolving automotive landscape.
@@PercyY-ib2vx I enjoyed your read but it’s not going the way you think. Like I said do some research for yourself and come back in a few days. Not research on Testa but ev research. Everything I stated is in the works, the ev push isn’t going to last as 29% of ev owners global want to go back to gas and 46% of the US market wants to go back to gas. I’m all for zero emissions but ev isn’t that either, I don’t think we need to go down the mining and the kids mining stuff but statistically an ev takes over 7 years to be 100 zero emissions. Do you own a Testa that is 8 years old? If so that’s awesome because for one year you had zero emissions. I don’t know if you know about grids? But it takes up the size of a Wal-mart to build. Now add this to every 4-7 miles to support the ev at 100% on the road. We not only do not have the space as we continue to build houses and plazas. But how long would it take to build plus the money to build them? And look at California and Texas they had to regulate electric just for the few vehicles we have on the road we are turning into a third world country because we are behind. That’s another top 😁. The math is the truth, the sells, the auto industry wanting to stop make ev and the outcome we still don’t have a zero emission vehicles. Oh the cherry on top of the cake 🎂. More than 80% of the grid you use is using coal. Wow, so forget about the 7 year thing. Awesome chatting as I love vehicles 👍
@@HawkeyeRides My view on electric vehicles (EVs) has been shaped significantly by Tesla, especially in comparison to other brands that I find overpriced and trailing behind. Valid concerns about the practicality and environmental impact of EVs, such as the duration of zero emissions, reliance on coal-powered grids, and challenges with grid capacity and cost, exist. However, global trends indicate a rising interest in EVs driven by technological advancements and environmental regulations. The shift towards renewable energy sources is gaining momentum, expected to reduce the carbon footprint associated with charging EVs over time. Ongoing improvements in battery technology aim to boost efficiency and decrease reliance on mining resources. Despite hurdles like grid infrastructure and energy sourcing, ongoing innovations and policy efforts are actively addressing these challenges to foster a more sustainable future in transportation. Embracing the trend towards zero emissions aligns with our societal goals of preserving the planet, despite economic opposition. Why not join this movement now? While hydrogen presents an appealing alternative, its feasibility within our lifetimes remains uncertain. Beyond EVs, I prioritize technologies like self-driving features, advanced cameras, large screens, and rear-view mirror cameras, which significantly enhance driving convenience, safety, and enjoyment-they're indispensable to me. How does the Encore compare in these areas?
I am buying either this or a sibaru crosstrek Saturday I'm trading a 2018 gti I drive 100 miles per day I need all weather friendly, good gas mileage and power to get out of the way of deer in the middle of the road Would this be a good fit?
@energistlisak I like the new Crosstrek better especially if you go wilderness it has more clearance, power and standard all wheel drive. I like the Buick at pricing but the Crosstrek is more capable. Congratulations and let us know which one you choice.
😂 let's make vehicles in America again nobody likes a CVT transmission they need to fire the CEO from GM and put back the Lester and stuff that people want again sporty look with front-wheel drive is ridiculous and also a tiny little engine that doesn't get good gas mileage
@@HawkeyeRides yeah the CEO is put in there by Obama other La La Land of cleaning up the planet they're the most polluted disgraces the Democrat ran areas make-believe of green by destroying nature for their precious metals and Plastic Products California New York has the most pollution out in the sea the media doesn't talk about that cuz they're paid by the corruption today's cars are not designed to last they want them to be destroyed within 6 months to a year so you have to keep buying a new one that's not going green
Thanks for reviewing an Encore GX FWD CVT with the 1.3L. Most of the reviews are on the Encore AWD/9sp Auto model. FWD for me is adequate for most winter days especially since winters are milder since the 1970-1990s (Rochester/Finger Lakes region). As a teen in the 70s I never got stuck in the snow or lost control w/ my pop's rear-wheel drive cars either the 72 Dodge stationwagon or mom's 73 Ford Maverick (3-on-the-tree manual) lol. We had snow tires. We used to put extra weight in trunk or wagon to aid traction. With FWD engine does that for us. I still swap All-Season tires to Blizzaks snows each Nov and back in May on a 10 yr old Camry. Still never been stranded on snow or ice. :-) Keep up the good work Hawkeye.
I agree we lived in the mountains for near 10 years with RWD plus fwd vehicles when we bought awd it was awesome but it was over kill. Only one year we had a huge blazed and the awd helped a lot but for one year 😁. Thanks for sharing your experience with us 👍
Good point. As it turns out, the AWD fad is a hoax and money grab. AWD vehicles are simply not safer than FWD. The two major factors in safety are driver skill and appropriate tires. We would like every UA-camr to start including this type of information in their videos.
The FWD had a CVT transmission I would stay very far away from
Man just get the AWD with the regular transmission I has a button to turn it on and off to it practically only 2 wheel drive. DO NOT get a CVT transmission car.
I think if they extend it to the same length of the trailblazer, they will be on the money with the improvements they can make with that little extra space
More space is always good 👍
It’s not gonna change until the next redo, probably 4-6 years.
For its class, its size is OK.
Great video ! I don't think this is a comparison to the TRAX, maybe the TRAIL BLAZER. I do agree the antenna is way outdated looks like a remote control car antenna , kinda bunk for a 40000$ vehicle , Plus the driver instrument center is cheap and not very well done so much dead space.
Other than that the Buick line up is doing well but they should be paying attention to detail a bit better.
Cheers
They are nice 👍
Is your sunglasses polarized? Polarized prevents dash visibility and clarity even with heads up display.
@@BarCodeXpert they are not but you will not have any problem driving with them
So, the Big Con is GM offers lots of choices and this one is just below a Cadillac at a great price? 🤔
I said that plus that they hold back on giving the vehicle the full potential because of so many brands 👍
I thought his biggest con was the possibility of shoe scratches ? Was gonna buy one till that. 😅😂😅
Back in the day Buicks were muscle cars had 350/454 v8’s until the late 70’s when they started listening to gov and catered to grandparents in the 80/90’s making very ugly cars
How long before we are tempted with a sporty two cylinder Buick? Pitiful.
😁 I don’t see that happening
This is a good review.
Thank you
0:52 do you know what the missing lower left section of the grille is for? Good review thanks.
@@geertvandijk1738 tow hook cover
@@HawkeyeRides thank you
@@geertvandijk1738 you welcome
I bought this car and have had nothing but problems with anything to do with the computer system. No air vents in the back. So disappointed. 😢
Thanks for you insight
Not sure if you have an answer but how does this compare to the Mazda CX-30?
Yes is does
It has way less horsepower than the CX-30. Good for driving around town, if you do a lot of highway/interstate driving, may not be as good of an option
Yikes to Mazda..standard 16" tires ...ooof
@@adrianodinardo8997 Timely comment 😊I picked up a Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium today and it has 18" tires.
Is it more comfortable than chevy trailblazer
Yes and the sound proofing is better
Soo my key fob doesn't have a remote start on it.. is this how the preferred body type come standard?
It’s an option on all trims
Yes it does press the lock button twice and hold the arrow button
Is the 2016 encore a good car?
For the price yes, it’s hard to find anything that will match it 👍
Get a japanese car you won't regret it.
@@pastoryoda2789 thats not what ive read and heard
@@SebastianMonroe-yd3nu Don’t buy American cars
Can you get a wireless charging pad, parking sensors, and a 360 camera on this trim?
Optional like I say in the review and here is the spec sheet:
www.buick.com/suvs/encore-gx/build-and-price/features/trims
my wife just leased this model and trim. coming from a 21 encore gx. what the hell happened to the infotainment. it's bigger but no navigation in stock, unless you connect your phone.
This is becoming the norm but it’s a cool vehicle congrats
Really like the car but they need to improve the interior length and width. To small inside.
It’s a great vehicle 👍
The whole point of the vehicle is a subcompact luxury ute. There are gazillion other choices if you want bigger.
I had a 2018 and was curious how it has evolved in the seven model years since. If anything it has devolved. Still an absolutely basic, minimally appointed piece of transportation that feels more like an appliance than a car. Thanks for the thorough look inside and out. Just as I was considering revisiting this vehicle it reminded me why I got rid of mine after four years. The most boring vehicle I’ve ever owned.
@@TastySurrealBowl thanks for sharing you owners insight
Where are we suppose to put our drinks? I don't see a compartment.
Cup holders in the center between the driver and passenger also the door has a holder 👍
On your head
Solid vehicle imo, but 1.3t engine in a still hefty, if smallish car....i wouldn't want to own this thing at the 5 year mark.
Under warranty it’s awesome 😁👍
Bought a 2013 in 2013. One of the first ones on the road. Now has 118,000 miles. Worst problem was at ~100k we found a plug wire had corrosion. Replaced entire ignition wiring & have had no problems. Been very happy with it. I will concede that it is underpowered on acceleration. You gotta plan on the interstate.
So disappointed when i bought this car after 3000miles got my first ever check engine and replaced purged valve 😢 never buy this car they got the worst service (woodwards)
Thanks for sharing
Need rear air vents .
It’s a small vehicle so you feel the air
Front seats very narrow and squeak at 10k miles.
Thanks for your owners insight 👍
This is a crappy vehicle it is so uncomfortable and doesn't fit people or luggage. The seats are so uncomfortable. I do not recommend at all!!!
@@christinahoward806 it’s not everyone’s cup of tea
Who still wants ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars? Why are UA-camrs still praising them?
@@PercyY-ib2vx they are awesome, they last forever and no need to wait forever to charge a ev or find a charging station that doesn’t work. Look into some auto news and you will see the auto industry has been working back into them or hybrids while waiting for updates like hydrogen to take off. Ev is not the future at least for another 50ish or 100 years as we do not have enough infrastructure and in the US market we only sell about 11%. Europe is around 25% so do the math and that’s this years sells. Hopefully this answers your question to the ICE (not a big fan to acronyms) combustion engine!
@@HawkeyeRides Internal combustion engines (ICE) have historically been reliable and dominant, but they now face significant challenges from electric vehicles (EVs). EV technology is rapidly advancing, improving battery life and charging speeds to address concerns about waiting times and infrastructure limitations. The automotive industry's shift towards hybrids and EVs reflects a growing recognition of the need for cleaner, sustainable transportation solutions driven by regulations and consumer demand. Despite lower current market shares in the US and Europe compared to ICE vehicles, EV adoption rates are rising, supported by expanding charging networks and government incentives. The increasing prevalence of Tesla vehicles in my area exemplifies this trend, highlighting EVs as a promising and preferred choice for modern transportation needs. Embracing this transition is crucial for individuals and industries to responsibly navigate the evolving automotive landscape.
@@PercyY-ib2vx I enjoyed your read but it’s not going the way you think. Like I said do some research for yourself and come back in a few days. Not research on Testa but ev research. Everything I stated is in the works, the ev push isn’t going to last as 29% of ev owners global want to go back to gas and 46% of the US market wants to go back to gas. I’m all for zero emissions but ev isn’t that either, I don’t think we need to go down the mining and the kids mining stuff but statistically an ev takes over 7 years to be 100 zero emissions. Do you own a Testa that is 8 years old? If so that’s awesome because for one year you had zero emissions. I don’t know if you know about grids? But it takes up the size of a Wal-mart to build. Now add this to every 4-7 miles to support the ev at 100% on the road. We not only do not have the space as we continue to build houses and plazas. But how long would it take to build plus the money to build them? And look at California and Texas they had to regulate electric just for the few vehicles we have on the road we are turning into a third world country because we are behind. That’s another top 😁. The math is the truth, the sells, the auto industry wanting to stop make ev and the outcome we still don’t have a zero emission vehicles. Oh the cherry on top of the cake 🎂. More than 80% of the grid you use is using coal. Wow, so forget about the 7 year thing.
Awesome chatting as I love vehicles 👍
@@HawkeyeRides My view on electric vehicles (EVs) has been shaped significantly by Tesla, especially in comparison to other brands that I find overpriced and trailing behind. Valid concerns about the practicality and environmental impact of EVs, such as the duration of zero emissions, reliance on coal-powered grids, and challenges with grid capacity and cost, exist. However, global trends indicate a rising interest in EVs driven by technological advancements and environmental regulations. The shift towards renewable energy sources is gaining momentum, expected to reduce the carbon footprint associated with charging EVs over time. Ongoing improvements in battery technology aim to boost efficiency and decrease reliance on mining resources. Despite hurdles like grid infrastructure and energy sourcing, ongoing innovations and policy efforts are actively addressing these challenges to foster a more sustainable future in transportation. Embracing the trend towards zero emissions aligns with our societal goals of preserving the planet, despite economic opposition. Why not join this movement now? While hydrogen presents an appealing alternative, its feasibility within our lifetimes remains uncertain. Beyond EVs, I prioritize technologies like self-driving features, advanced cameras, large screens, and rear-view mirror cameras, which significantly enhance driving convenience, safety, and enjoyment-they're indispensable to me. How does the Encore compare in these areas?
Which VW can this go head to head with? None…and I like this car, but I’ll take a Taos over it.
It’s not everyone’s fav 👍
I am buying either this or a sibaru crosstrek Saturday
I'm trading a 2018 gti
I drive 100 miles per day
I need all weather friendly, good gas mileage and power to get out of the way of deer in the middle of the road
Would this be a good fit?
@energistlisak I like the new Crosstrek better especially if you go wilderness it has more clearance, power and standard all wheel drive. I like the Buick at pricing but the Crosstrek is more capable. Congratulations and let us know which one you choice.
Taos is a very unreliable car. We can't tell how reliable this Buick will be yet, but most likely, it will be better than Taos.
@@spol1622 …so is Audi and Porsche
😂 let's make vehicles in America again nobody likes a CVT transmission they need to fire the CEO from GM and put back the Lester and stuff that people want again sporty look with front-wheel drive is ridiculous and also a tiny little engine that doesn't get good gas mileage
It's not only the GM team its also the government that passes these changes.
@@HawkeyeRides yeah the CEO is put in there by Obama other La La Land of cleaning up the planet they're the most polluted disgraces the Democrat ran areas make-believe of green by destroying nature for their precious metals and Plastic Products California New York has the most pollution out in the sea the media doesn't talk about that cuz they're paid by the corruption today's cars are not designed to last they want them to be destroyed within 6 months to a year so you have to keep buying a new one that's not going green