Reviews:
* Quiet interior; top crash scores; good fuel economy; long list of tech and safety features. Source: Edmunds
Used 2016 BuickEncore Base SUV FWD
- Exterior Color
- Winterberry Red
- Interior Color
- Ebony
- Odometer
- 152,293 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 28/34 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- ECOTEC 1.4L I4 SMPI DOHC Turbocharged VVT
- VIN
- KL4CJASB4GB701065
- Stock Number
- 17226A
Highlighted Features
- Emergency communication system
- Premium audio system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Fully automatic headlights
- Security system
- Power driver seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
- 3.53 Final Drive Axle Ratio
- Wheels: 18" 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
- Wheel Lock Kit (LPO)
- Upscale Cloth w/Leatherette Accents Seat Trim
- Ride & Handling Suspension
- Radio: AM/FM Audio System w/MP3 CD Player
- 2-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Guidance
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Premium audio system: IntelliLink
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Driver's Seat Mounted Armrest
- Compass
- Front beverage holders
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Trip computer
- Traction control
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Split folding rear seat
- Speed-sensing steering
- Speed control
- Security system
- Roof rack: rails only
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear window wiper
- Rear window defroster
- Rear side impact airbag
- Rear seat center armrest
- Radio data system
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Power driver seat
- Power door mirrors
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Panic alarm
- Overhead airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Leather steering wheel
- Knee airbag
- Illuminated entry
- Heated door mirrors
- Fully automatic headlights
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Front reading lights
- Front anti-roll bar
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Dual front impact airbags
- Driver vanity mirror
- Driver door bin
- Delay-off headlights
- CD player
- Bumpers: body-color
- Brake assist
- Alloy wheels
- ABS brakes
- Tachometer
- Spoiler
- Front Bucket Seats
- Electronic Stability Control
- Air Conditioning
- 6 Speakers
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Guidance
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 215/55HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 215/55HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 1
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Premium audio system: IntelliLink
- Primary LCD size: 7.0"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: OnStar RemoteLink
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver seat mounted armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Leather steering wheel
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.4
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 28mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 30mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 34mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.0gal.
- Horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1,850RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 157mm (6.2")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: polished
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,468kg (3,237lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 72.5mm x 82.6mm (2.85" x 3.25")
- Engine displacement: 1.4 L
- Engine horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
- Engine torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1,850RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,775mm (69.9")
- Exterior height: 1,659mm (65.3")
- Exterior length: 4,277mm (168.4")
- Front headroom: 1,006mm (39.6")
- Front hiproom: 1,313mm (51.7")
- Front legroom: 1,036mm (40.8")
- Front shoulder room: 1,377mm (54.2")
- GVWR: 1,930kg (4,255lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 532 L (19 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,371 L (48 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 986mm (38.8")
- Rear hiproom: 1,273mm (50.1")
- Rear legroom: 909mm (35.8")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,336mm (52.6")
- Turning radius: 5.6m (18.3')
- Wheelbase: 2,555mm (100.6")
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Tracker system: OnStar Guidance
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Buick Encore
By Buick Encore GX on 10/6/2026 10:08:39 PM
This is the best vehicle we have ever owned!!! Only 75,565 miles and kept up in good condition with our warranty. We like the turbo engine it has, which gives you the get up & go we like up the hill in Smokies. Where we used to live. - 4.0
Comfortable, but get extended warranty
By JL 91 Cadillac on 7/4/2026 9:55:16 PM
Our 2018 Buick Encore Preferred 2 is a very nice riding quiet vehicle. It was purchased used to replace a GMC Envoy which we really loved, but the rust issues were becoming severe. This vehicle was the affordable option with very low miles .All things considered it has held up well, no major issues. A problem spot is the module for the AWD which seems to need to be replaced yearly. It is covered by the warranty so I think we will only keep it as long as the warranty is in effect. Both rear springs needed to be replaced this year, at 50K miles as they cracked and broke. It is very light, so it can be challenging in the snow and bad weather ( Is a little better with the new Michelin tires, but you still need to be careful). All in all, it is doing what we need it to do, at a price we could afford, but at the end of the warranty we will be looking to replace it with a heavier vehicle (like a pre-owned GMC Acadia or a Buick Envision AWD). We received a notice from GM that they would replace the turbo if it goes bad, as an as-needed recall,but so far we are doing ok with it, but we do allow it to cool down for a few minutes before we turn the engine off. We change the oil and do the maintence through the dealer, oil changes are at 3K miles so that might be helping it. - 4.0
Starts falling apart at about 50,000 miles
By Natchomoma on 6/12/2026 10:55:52 AM
Extended warranty is highly recommended because you will have several costly repairs in your future.
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