The Encore comes standard with front-wheel drive. "The tiny 1.4-liter Ecotec turbocharged engine does its best to deliver power when needed, but it struggles when the Encore's passenger count exceeds two persons." - Kelley Blue Book (2017).… Power is good on the freeway, too where many little engines tend to falter, the Encore's uprated engine offers up good passing power for its size." - Motor Trend (2017) It ain't fast, but it's certainly quicker than before. "The one thing the little Buick really needed pre-refresh was a bit more power, and the new engine … addresses that issue.But power is lacking for stress-free highway acceleration and passing." - Edmunds It's nimble in traffic and gets away from a stoplight quickly. "The Buick Encore does well as a city commuter car.The Encore gets better fuel economy than many class rivals, earning an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. While it does have more power and slightly better acceleration, the differences are minor. The acceleration is sluggish, and the engine feels strained if more than two people are in the car.Ī more powerful version of this engine is available, rated at 153 horsepower. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Encore’s base engine is a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder making 138 horsepower. No, the Encore isn't a sports car around the corners, but we suspect that most buyers would rather have the better ride." - Autotrader (2015)
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