2023 Buick Encore

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Rating7.7

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Subcompact SUV
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$27,795
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on May 24, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Thrifty price tag

Not as fuel-efficient compared to rivals

The 2023 model comes with minor styling tweaks over the 2022 MY

Intuitive infotainment setup

Sub-par cargo room

Available AWD

Specs & Features

$27,795

price

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

horsepower

177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

1.4L 4cyl AWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2023 Buick Encore SUV is a proud member of the sub-compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Mazda CX-30, the Hyundai Kona, and the Honda HR-V. Spread across a standalone trim, the Encore starts off at a base price of MSRP $25,995. Its 1.4L turbocharged inline 4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 155 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 9 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 1000 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Encore manages to get a combined EPA rating of 27 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 6.2 inches. 

Buying Advice

Since only one trim is offered, we recommend getting your 2023 Buick Encore with AWD for better driveability. Getting the Encore with an optional Safety Package II is the best combination since it adds useful features like parking sensors, Forward collision alert, lane departure warning, etc at an additional $695 on the base price.

Trims

    Preferred
    $27,795 Est. onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 191 hp @ 6100 rpm hp
    • Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$27,795

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.65

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$27,790- $32,845

Gasoline

5.81

177 hp @ 5750 rpm

210 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$20,590- $23,150

Gasoline

6.15

122 hp @ 6300 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$22,950- $35,400

Gasoline

6.6

191 hp @ 6000 rpm

186 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.71

144 hp @ 6100 rpm

139 lb.-ft.

5

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Gasoline

7.53

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$22,140- $30,450

Gasoline

6.95

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.47

121 hp @ 6300 rpm

113 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.55

177 hp @ 5500 rpm

210 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm

5

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2023 Buick Encore vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9 sec--
    8 sec16.2 sec-
    8.3 sec16.5 sec120 mph
    9.1 sec17.2 sec115 mph
    9.3 sec--
    9.7 sec--

    2023 Buick Encore vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      23 mpg29 mpg26 mpg14 gal.322/420 mi.
      31 mpg36 mpg33 mpg10.8 gal.334.8/388.8 mi.
      30 mpg35 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.396/462 mi.
      29 mpg33 mpg31 mpg11.9 gal.345.1/392.7 mi.
      27 mpg29 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.-
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg12.7 gal.330.2/419.1 mi.

      2023 Buick Encore vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        168.35 in.70.1 in.65.25 in.6.22 in.100.6 in.
        173 in.70.7 in.61.7 in.8 in.104.4 in. -
        172.6 in.70.7 in.61.6 in.5.9 in.103.9 in.
        172 in.70.9 in.63.6 in.7.3 in.103.5 in. -
        169.1 in.69.3 in.63.3 in.7 in.103.1 in. -

        2023 Chevrolet Trax

        Ranked #6

        167.2 in.69.9 in.64.9 in.6.2 in.100.6 in.

        2023 Buick Encore vs competitor's towing capacity

          Car Name
          Payload Capacity
          Weight
          SourceCompare
          1026 lbs.3358 lbs. -
          1266 lbs.3210 lbs. -
          835 lbs.3300 lbs. -
          -3305 lbs. -
          974 lbs.2682 lbs.
          1080 lbs.2948 lbs.

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          POPULAR TAGS

          VJ

          Virginia Joseph

          2023 Buick Encore

          Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

          Not Rated

          User Overall Rating

          Posted On: June 19, 2024

          Too Smart - Too Dumb

          Pros - ["Great Mileage fast pick up", "Easy to use screen for Android Auto. Big screen"]

          Cons - ["Too smart - too dumb alarm spazzes out mistakes images in camera sensor", "Road noise a bit more than I'm used to."]

          Actually a zippy lil thing. Great milage. Surprising amount of features. Extra charging jacks for back seat riders. Feel snug..not squished inside. Great sound. Have to admit..a bit too bumpy. Like you feel every nook and cranny of the roadway.

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          JL

          Justina Lape

          2024 Buick Encore

          Avenir 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl CVT)

          Not Rated

          User Overall Rating

          Posted On: June 19, 2024

          love this buick!

          Pros - ["it's purple", "it's a small suv"]

          Cons - ["interior is leather", "style of body"]

          great little car! it's got a sleek body, great highway gas mileage. town driving really eats the gas. has leather interior which I'm not too keen on, great factory stereo system. mechanically sound. it's been well taken care of. not show room quality but that doesn't matter. it drives and I feel safe in it.

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