Used 2014 Buick Encore Convenience

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Generally considered reliable with few major reported issues, though some owners have noted minor electrical glitches.
• Maintenance (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Parts are readily available and maintenance costs are typically reasonable for its class.
• Technology (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Infotainment system is functional but feels dated compared to newer models. Standard features are decent.
• Comfort (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Quiet cabin and comfortable seats make for a pleasant ride, though rear legroom is a bit tight.
• Dynamics (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Adequate for city driving, but acceleration can feel sluggish on the highway.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Power Seats

• Convenience:

  • 115V Power Outlet
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Remote Start

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Safety:

  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Air Conditioning

  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Air filtration

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Knee airbags: dual front
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side airbags: rear
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Internet radio app: Pandora
  • Internet radio app: Stitcher
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • In-Dash CD: single disc
  • In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
  • Total speakers: 6
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Auxiliary audio input: jack
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: disc
  • Front brake width: 1
  • Rear brake diameter: 10.6
  • Rear brake width: 0.5
  • Front brake diameter: 11.8
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes

• Comfort Features

  • Floor mat material: carpet
  • Steering wheel trim: leather
  • Cargo area floor mat
  • Interior accents: wood-tone
  • Armrests: rear folding
  • Interior accents: chrome
  • Armrests: rear center with cupholders
  • Floor mats: rear
  • Floor mats: front
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Shift knob trim: chrome

• Convenience Features

  • Cupholders: front
  • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
  • Center console: front console with storage
  • One-touch windows: 4
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Cargo area light
  • Cruise control
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Cargo cover
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Power outlet(s): 115V front
  • Storage: in floor
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Ambient lighting
  • Storage: under seat
  • Assist handle: front
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control

• Drivetrain

  • Axle ratio: 3.53

• Engine

  • Alternator: 130 amps

• Exterior Features

  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Mirror color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Grille color: chrome
  • Exhaust tip color: stainless steel
  • Rear bumper color: body-color
  • Window trim: chrome

• In Car Entertainment

  • Infotainment: IntelliLink
  • Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

• Instrumentation

  • Warnings and reminders: low battery
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off
  • Headlights: halogen

• Mirrors

  • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated

• Roof

  • Roof rails: black
  • Roof rack crossbars: black

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Camera system: rearview
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Crumple zones: front
  • Crumple zones: rear

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 6
  • Rear headrests: 3
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: 2
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Upholstery: cloth
  • Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
  • Passenger seat folding: folds flat
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Stability control
  • Traction control

• Steering

  • Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
  • Steering ratio: 16.1

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: semi-independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: torsion beam
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: twin-tube gas
  • Front shock type: gas

• Telematics

  • Satellite communications: OnStar
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Wheels: aluminum alloy
  • Spare tire size: temporary
  • Tire type: all season
  • Spare tire mount location: inside
  • Spare wheel type: steel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• Windows

  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Power windows
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Solar-tinted glass
  • Laminated glass: acoustic windshield

• Overall

  4 out of 5 stars

• Front Crash Overall

  5 out of 5 stars

• Front Crash Driver

  5 out of 5 stars

• Front Crash Passenger

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Crash Overall

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Barrier Overall

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Barrier Driver

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Barrier Passenger

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Pole Driver

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Combined Front

  5 out of 5 stars

• Side Combined Rear

  5 out of 5 stars

• Rollover

  4 out of 5 stars

NHTSA Vehicle Tested:2014 Buick Encore SUV FWD

• Seating:

  • Seating Rows:2
  • Standard Seating:5
  • Max Seating:5
  • Head Room (front):39.6in.
  • Leg Room (front):40.8in.
  • Shoulder Room (front):54.1in.
  • Hip Room (front):51.7in.
  • Head Room (rear):38.8in.
  • Leg Room (rear):35.7in.
  • Shoulder Room (rear):52.5in.
  • Hip Room (rear):50.1in.

• Measurements:

  • Length:168.4in.
  • Width:69.9in.
  • Height:65.2in.
  • Ground Clearance:6.2in.
  • Wheelbase:100.6in.
  • Front Track:60.6in.
  • Rear Track:60.6in.

• Interior Dimensions:

  • Cargo Volume:18.8cuft
  • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):48.4cuft

• Weight:

  • Curb Weight:3,190lbs
  • Gross Weight:4,255lbs

• Wheels & Tires:

  • Wheel Diameter:18.0 x 7.0in.
  • Wheel Diameter (rear):18.0 x 7.0in.
  • Tire:P215/55R18
  • Tire (rear):P215/55R18

• Performance:

  • Power to Weight Ratio:23.12lbs/hp
  • Turning Circle:36.7ft.
  • Max Payload:1,065lbs

• Fuel Tank:

  • Fuel Tank Volume:13.7gallon

• Kelley Blue Book

  10 Most-Fuel Efficient SUVs and Crossovers

• Kelley Blue Book

  5-Year Cost to Own: Best Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover

• J.D. Power and Associates

  Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study: Top Models in Segment

• The Car Book

  Best Bet: Small SUV

• Vincentric

  Best CPO Value in America: Luxury Car Brand

• Automotive Science Group

  Best Crossovers

• Kelley Blue Book

  Best Resale Value: Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover

• Vincentric

  Best Value in America: SUVs, Crossovers, and Vans

• GreenerCars.org

  Best Vehicles By Class: Compact SUVs

• Kelley Blue Book

  Brand Image Awards: Best Value Luxury Brand

• J.D. Power and Associates

  Customer Service Index (CSI) Study: Highest Ranked Mass Market Brand

• Car And Driver

  Editors Choice Awards: Luxury SUVs

• GreenerCars.org

  Greener Choices

• J.D. Power and Associates

  Initial Quality Study (IQS): Highest Ranked

• Motor Trend

  SUV of the Year: Contender

• Edmunds

  Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs and Crossovers

• J.D. Power and Associates

  Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS): Top Models

• Abs Four Wheel
• Airbags Front Driver
• Airbags Front Passenger
• Airbags Side Impact
• Airbags Side Curtain
• Brake Assist
• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Traction Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• Federal Tier 2 Bin 4:

  • Air Pollution Score:6
  • Greenhouse Gas Score:7
  • Fuel Type:Gasoline
  • Epa Underhood Id:EGMXV01.4099