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2020 Buick Encore review

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RepairPal reliability rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

24 city, 29 highway, 26 combined

Pricing for current inventory

From $20,998*

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What is new for the 2020 Buick Encore?

  • The Encore is available in a new trim called the Base.
  • The 1SV trim has been discontinued for 2020.
  • Tow Hitch and Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.

2020 Buick Encore trims

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Base:

  • 138-hp, 148-lb-ft of torque 1.4L
  • Power Seats
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Smart Key
  • Rear View Camera
  • Power Mirrors
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.2 out of 5

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RepairPal reliability rating

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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Buick Encore an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Buick Encore 7th out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.

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Buick Encore features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • Automatic Transmission
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.4L

Horsepower

138

Torque (ft-lbs)

148

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

14

Wheelbase

100.6"

Overall length

168.35"

Width

70.1"

Height

65.25"

Leg room

F 40.82"/R 35.75"

Head room

F 39.58"/R 38.78"

Front tires

P215/55R18

Rear tires

P215/55R18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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$20,998*25k Miles

Omaha, Nebraska

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2018 Buick Encore Essence

$16,998*69k Miles

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$14,998*79k Miles

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