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2016 Buick Encore consumer reviews

$24,065–$25,565 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Encore Buick
(164 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Great car

This is the best bang for your dollar. Has a lot of the luxury of more expensive suv. The ride is very smooth with hardly no road noise. Equipped with Xmas radio,navigation and onstar. What more can you ask for.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my Buick Encore

My previous car was a Mazda 3 and I thought I would always own a Mazda until my husband convenienced me to drive the Buick Encore and love took on new meaning. I did love my Mazda but I am ?In Love? with my Buick Encore. I feel like the Encore has its arms around me and I feel so safe inside my Buick.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My wife and I are very happy with this vehicle. Fo

For a small vehicle it holds a lot of cargo and handles well. Gas mileage is good. I agree that the radio and navigation controls are difficult to navigate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Quiet but underpowered

The design both exterior and interior is excellent. The ride is quiet and firm with good road holding ability. The downside is the finicky transmission and snail like acceleration.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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New car, new perspective

This car has shown me that Buick is not to be overlooked. The ride is very smooth and shock absorbent. I love that it gets great gas mileage, yet looks like an SUV. I am still in awe about how great the attention to detail Buick put into designing this crossover. Before this Buick I have always been a Honda/Chevy kinda guy, but I think that has all changed since I purchased this Encore. The sales rep, Sam LaPolla from the Carbone Auto Group in Yorkville, New York has helped me with every detail from great to mundane and he has earned my trust. I can't imagine shopping at any other dealer in the area for my next vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Has everything a car owner needs.

Love this car. So practical. Easy to drive. Nice smaller car. Nice to park. Nice gas mileage. Heated seats are awesome.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Encore was well priced

It was a well priced stock car- everything you would need under 25k with added features that usually cost more.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Buick is coming back! I love the Encore!

Outside design is beautiful and the interior as well. The leather seats and the dash layout is top notch. Quality is way better than I ever could ask for. I was surprised of the high end workmanship of an American car. Think of it as an American car with German type quality and workmanship. The turbocharged four cylinder could have a bit more power and acceleration. This car has the optional all wheel drive, but you can't tell! And that's a good thing. Gps could be touch screen but instead uses a button that's a lil hard to get down at first. Overall it's a wonderful vehicle and I think anyone buying it won't be disappointed!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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1st New Car in 14 Years

This is a wonderful smaller SUV that me wife loves. She had a total hip replacement last year, and getting both in and out of her 2004 Chevrolet Impala has been very difficult due to the how low the Impala sits. There absolutely are no challenges for her getting in or out of her Buick Encore! In fact, she says that the Encore is a real joy to drive!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfy ride, great gas mileage

Our 2016 new Buick Encore was a real bargain when we bought it last November. Under $22,000 we got AWD auto rear camera, XM radio. My wife really likes this vehicle compared to the Forester we owned previously.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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