"The Encore’s interior dazzles with quality materials and handsome styling." - Cars.USnews
Seating and Comfort
The interior of the 2017 Buick Encore emits a premium vibe, however, it's still far from what one can call luxurious. The cabin has been revamped for the 2017 model year and now looks clean and uncluttered with a new 8.0-inch touchscreen in the center of the dash, soft-touch surfaces, ambient lighting, and metal accents.
The base trims of the Encore get cloth upholstery, while the more expensive trims up the ante with leather-appointed seating and simulated wood and metal trim. Further, the refinement is also helped by standard active noise cancellation. The cabin insulation is spot on and the ride remains calm at all times.
| Model |
2017 Buick Encore |
2017 Mazda CX-3 SUV |
2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV |
2017 Ford Escape |
| Passenger capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
39.6/54.2/40.8 |
38.4/53.5/41.7 |
39.6/54.1/40.8 |
39.9/55.9/43.1 |
| Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
38.8/52.6/35.8 |
37.2/50.4/35.0 |
38.8/52.8/35.7 |
39.0/55.2/37.3 |
Speaking of the space factor, the 2017 Buick Encore can accommodate 5 passengers with the utmost ease. The front seats are comfortable and snug and provide a commanding view of the road ahead. The rear seats too provide ample head- and legroom for 6-footers. Some of the convenience features on offer in the 2017 Encore are:
- 6-way power driver's seat
- Driver’s seat memory setting
- Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats.
- Dual-zone air condition for driver and front passenger (in higher trims)
Cargo volume
The 2017 Buick Encore offers a cargo capacity of 18.8 cubic feet behind the second row of seats. The rear seats can be folded down in a 60/40 configuration, which helps expand the storage space to a maximum of 48.4 cubic feet.
| Model |
2017 Buick Encore |
2017 Mazda CX-3 SUV |
2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV |
2017 Ford Escape |
| Cargo Volume (Cu.Ft.) |
18.8 |
12.4 |
18.7 |
34.0 |
The Buick Encore's cargo capacity is decent when compared against rivals such as the Mazda CX-3 or the Chevrolet Trax. However, when it comes to more popular offerings of this class such as the Ford Escape or even the Honda CR-V, the Encore does not really seem like a wise choice if practicality is what you need.
Infotainment System
The 2017 Buick Encore gets a new 8.0-inch touchscreen display running the Buick's IntelliLink infotainment system. The screen is quite vivid and easy to interact with. The graphics too are clear and the visibility is not hampered under direct sunlight. The Encore also gets a new 4.2-inch display screen between its gauges.
The 2017 Buick Encore may have smattering similar-looking buttons but the controls are quite intuitive and user-friendly. Unlike other SUVs in the segment, Encore comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Some of the other Infotainment features are mentioned below: -
- 8-inch center touchscreen
- Buick Intellilink System
- Satellite radio
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Siri Eyes Free
- Two USB ports
- Bluetooth
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
