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2022 Buick Encore

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$24,600 - $25,220
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

<li><strong>The 2022 Buick Encore has new changes this year</strong></li></ul><hr />

No trim options

155 hp 1.4L Turbo I-4

Powerful engine

Lacks standard safety features

Electric Heater

Long list standard features

Specs & Features

$25,220

price

155 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

6-speed Automatic

transmission

1.4L 4cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2022 Buick Encore is coming with an all-new 155hp 1.4L Turbo I-4 engine at a starting price of $25,795. It will be available in Preferred trim only for the 2022 model year as the base configuaration has been discontinued from now on. Also, it has got FWD as standard while the AWD costs $620 more that allows extra traction at wheels. Furthermore, it has an interior cargo capacity of 48.4 cu-ft with a newly added electric heater and offers 27 MPG on average. 

    <li><strong>The Buick Encore trim lineup has been updated for the 2022 model year</strong>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.carhp.com/buick/encore-suv-2023" target="_blank"><strong>Here are more on Trims, Prices, and Configurations</strong></a></li>

     

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    <li><strong>The 2022 Buick Encore retains its design styling</strong>| <a href="https://www.carhp.com/buick/encore-suv-2022" target="_blank"><strong>Exclusive exterior images!</strong></a></li>

     

    Buying Advice

    The 2022 Buick Encore Preferred is a standalone trim that has decent fuel economy and interior space practicality. The interior with QuietTuning Technology, 6-speaker audio unit, and Buick Infotainment System is impressive but it lacks that standard power-adjustability and interior accents. The basic safety prowess and alertness also weaken its overall stance. So it does not really appear to be worth investing in $25,795 at the least.   

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    Comparative Analysis against Competition

    The 2022 Buick Encore has got a revamped powertrain of 155 hp 1.4L Turbo I-4 that is almost 17 hp higher than its predecessor. However, it is left with only Preferred trim that is priced at $25,795 for the FWD configuration. This new coupling has a 0-60 MPH acceleration of more than 8 seconds while having 27 MPG fuel economy at the same time. In addition to that, it fares well in the small SUV class with a J.D.Power rating of 81 that appeals for its decent reliability. 

    As far as destination and handling charges are concerned, the 2022 Encore charges $995 that is $1,000 cheaper than its sibling Encore GX. Meanwhile, the maintenance cost is estimated at around $4,700 and repair expense comes out to be $800 as per 5-year ownership. Regarding its depreciation rate, the resale value reduces by $10,251 for the same time period. 

    Buying Advice

    The 2022 Buick Encore Preferred is a standalone trim that has decent fuel economy and interior space practicality. The interior with QuietTuning Technology, 6-speaker audio unit, and Buick Infotainment System is impressive but it lacks that standard power-adjustability and interior accents. The basic safety prowess and alertness also weaken its overall stance. So it does not really appear to be worth investing in $25,795 at the least.   

    Features
    5.0/10

    The 2022 Buick Encore is available in single trim of Preferred that has a price tag of $25,795 for the FWD layout and $26,415 for the AWD configuration. It has been given 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels and an optional power moonroof on the outside. The musical rhythms are reverberated with a 6-speaker audio system that's on offer as standard. 

    Also, the 2022 Encore Preferred trim receives Buick Infotainment System with a 7-inch diagonal color touchscreen inside the cabin. It is accompanied by a 4.2-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center and QuietTuning Technology for an isolated interior. Further, the handling pursuit and driving dynamics are managed by its standard StabiliTrak.   

    Trim

    Preferred

    MSRP (FWD)

    $25,795
    MSRP (AWD) $26,415

    Key Features

    StabiliTrak
      18-inch 5-split-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with Midnight Silver finish
     

    Leather steering wheel
      4.2-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center
      6-speaker audio system
      Buick Infotainment System with 7-inch diagonal color touchscreen 
      SiriusXM
      QuietTuning Technology
      Theft-deterrent system and PASS-Key III

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    Fuel Economy
    5.0/10

    The 2022 Buick Encore returns a combined fuel economy of 27 MPG and 32 MPG on highways. Its 14-gallon fuel tank allows it to have range practicality of 448 miles at max whereas 378 miles remain the average scale. 

    Models

    2022 Buick Encore 

    2022 Mazda CX-3

    2022 Honda HR-V

    2022 Hyundai Kona

    MPG (City)

    24

    29

    26

    27

    MPG (Highway)

    32

    34

    32

    33

    MPG (Combined)

    27

    31

    28

    30

    Fuel Capacity (Gallons)

    14.0

    12.7

    13.2

    13.2

    Range (City/Highway/Combined, in Miles)

    336/448/378

    368/431/393

    356/435/369

    369/422/392

    Based on the comparison, the Buick has a 0.8-gallon bigger fuel tank with which it goes 9 miles more than the HR-V. In the meantime, the CX-3 offers 15 miles extra over Encore, all thanks to its 2 MPG better fuel efficiency than the latter.   

    Interior
    5.0/10

    The interior of the 2022 Buick Encore has been equipped with QuietTuning Technology that absorbs all-sort noise and insulates the cabin. In addition, there are two accents of Cloth with Leatherette seat trims namely Ebony and Shale. It also receives the electric heater as the newly added standard feature.    

    The 2022 Encore gets leather-wrapped adjustable steering with cruise control. As far as cargo capacity is concerned, the range varies from 19 cu-ft to 48.4 cu-ft, depending on the rear seat posture. One can even opt for the Buick Interior Protection Package at $200 that adds all-weather floor mats and a premium carpeted cargo map.   

    Models

    2022 Buick Encore 

    2022 Mazda CX-3

    2022 Honda HR-V

    2022 Hyundai Kona

    Seating Capacity

    5

    5

    5

    5

    Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)

    39.6/54.2/40.8

    38.4/53.5/41.7

    39.5/56.8/41.3

    39.6/55.5/41.5

    Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)

    38.8/52.5/35.8

    37.2/50.4/35.0

    38.3/54.5/39.3

    37.8/54.5/34.6

    Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)

    19.0

    17.8

    24.3

    19.2

    The datasheet indicates towards the 1.2-inch better cargo volume in the Buick Encore than the Mazda CX-3. However, when it comes to shoulder room in both rows, HR-V offers 2-inch more than the Encore. Considering the interior engagement directs towards the standard Buick Infotainment System with a 7-inch diagonal color touchscreen. 

    The Buick has given Encore a 4.2-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center in its 2022 model year. Simultaneously, the sound enrichment is managed by the standard 6-speaker audio system that can be upgraded to 7-speaker Bose Premium Audio System. Some of the notable features have been listed down as well:    

    • QuietTuning Technology
    • Cloth with Leatherette seat trims
    • Apple CarPlay
    • Android Auto
    • Six-speaker audio system
    • Voice recognition

    Exterior
    5.0/10

    The exterior styling of the 2022 Buick Encore is glittered with 6 exterior color options. Among those, the Summit White remains the standard while the optional ones like the Cinnabar Metallic and White Frost Tricoat cost $495 and $1,095 respectively. Its front further includes the Signature LED Daylight Running Lamps and the top can be attached with a power moonroof at $900. 

    The 2022 Encore hosts 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires as standards. However, one can ride on optional 18-inch 5-spoke wheels with Midnight Silver finish after an investment of $1,855. There are solar-absorbing windshields as well that refrain from the solar rays and maintain interior temperature threshold. 

    Models

    2022 Buick Encore 

    2022 Mazda CX-3

    2022 Honda HR-V

    2022 Hyundai Kona

    Curb Weight (lbs)

    3,237

    2,932

    2,906

    3,126

    Length (inches)

    168.4

    168.3

    170.4

    165.6

    Width (inches)

    70.1

    69.6

    69.8

    70.9

    Height (inches)

    65.3

    60.7

    63.2

    61.6

    Ground Clearance (inches)

    6.2

    6.1

    5.4

    6.7

    Wheelbase (inches)

    100.6

    101.3

    102.8

    102.4

    According to data, the Buick Encore is 200 lbs heavier than the CX-3 but has a relative dimension compared to it resulting in parallel handling altogether. When the HR-V is columned against the Encore, that extra 0.8-inch ground clearance of the latter does give it slight ease in drive on rough terrains. Some of the notable exterior features have been listed down: 

    • Sharp LED headlights
    • LED piano key tail lamps
    • Matte black grille
    • Power folded side mirrors
    • 18-inch wheels
    • solar-absorbing windshields

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    Safety
    4.0/10

    The 2022 Buick Encore has a safety rating of a 5-star by NHTSA and a "Good" by IIHS. However, Buick Encore does not make it to the "Top Safety Pick" Award for the 2022 model year. Another downside of this 5-seater SUV, it lacks standard safety features. The advanced safety features that are worth considering but are optional are noted below along with standard assets:

    • StabiliTrak
    • Side Blind Zone Alert (Optional)
    • Lane Departure Warning (Optional)
    • Rear Cross-traffic Alert (Optional)
    • Forward Collision Alert (Optional)

    Competition
    8.0/10

    2022 Buick Encore VS 2022 Mazda CX-3

    The 2022 Buick Encore lags behind the 2022 Mazda CX-3 in performance and corresponding power surge. Yet, it offers better fuel economy. Even the spaciousness is parallel to a large extent in both SUVs. Therefore, the CX-3 gets preference over Buick Encore here.   

    2022 Buick Encore VS 2022 Honda HR-V

    The 2022 Buick Encore is favored in performance and acceleration parameter over the 2022 Honda HR-V. But fuel economy compensates for the HR-V quite comfortably. Even the cabin roominess is more balanced for the HR-V than the Buick including cargo capacity. On the whole, HR-V takes the edge between the two. 

    2022 Buick Encore VS 2022 Hyundai Kona

    The 2022 Hyundai Kona comes with better acceleration and quarter-mile dragging abilities than the 2022 Hyundai Kona. But it has to struggle when it is compared against it in terms of fuel economy. Space management remains at par with one another as the variations are significantly low. Therefore, both can be equally placed on the same bar.  

    Final Verdict

    The 2022 Buick is one practical 5-seater small SUV with both performance and fuel economy. But it surely lacks the offers inside the cabin, around the frame and powertrain output that are being there in its rivals like the Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V. The infotainment unit needs a much needed upgrade and standard safety technology asks for refreshment. Therefore, for now, the Buick Encore is not the first pick in the class. 

    Trims

      Preferred
      $24,600 onwards
      • Halogen headlights

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    2022 Buick Encore vs competitor's 0-60

      Car Name
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      		SourceCompare
      		8.4 sec16.6 sec120 mph
      		7.7 sec16.0 sec120 mph
      		7.9 sec15.8 sec118 mph
      		7.9 sec--
      		8.2 sec--
      		8.2 sec--
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      2022 Buick Encore vs competitor's MPG

        Car Name
        MPG City
        MPG Highway
        MPG Combined
        Fuel Tank Capacity
        Range (C/H)
        		SourceCompare
        		24 mpg32 mpg27 mpg14 gal.336/448 mi.
        		30 mpg37 mpg33 mpg14.5 gal.435/536.5 mi.
        		31 mpg36 mpg33 mpg10.8 gal.334.8/388.8 mi.
        		30 mpg35 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.-
        		29 mpg33 mpg31 mpg11.9 gal.345.1/392.7 mi.
        		28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg14.8 gal.414.4/503.2 mi.

        2022 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. -
          		183 in.72.4 in.66.5 in.8.2 in.106.5 in. -
          		182.3 in.73.4 in.65.6 in.7.1 in.108.5 in. -
          		182.3 in.72.4 in.65.4 in.6.9 in.107.3 in. -
          		180.5 in.74.1 in.66.1 in.7.3 in.106.7 in. -
          		180.1 in.72.6 in.65.6 in.7.9 in.106.2 in. -

          2022 Buick Encore vs competitor's trunk space

            Car Name
            Trunk Capacity
            Passenger Volume
            Max Trunk Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		18.8 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.
            		-93.5 cu.ft.45.8 cu.ft.
            		38.7 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
            		31.6 cu.ft.105.4 cu.ft.74.1 cu.ft.
            		37.5 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.65.4 cu.ft.
            		29.6 cu.ft.103.2 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.

            2022 Buick Encore vs competitor's cargo space

              Car Name
              Cargo Volume
              Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
              Max Cargo Volume
              Bed Length
              		SourceCompare
              		48.4 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.5 ft.
              		65.4 cu.ft.37.5 cu.ft.65.4 cu.ft.-
              		50 cu.ft.20.9 cu.ft.50 cu.ft.-
              		48.4 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.-
              		60.1 cu.ft.30.7 cu.ft.60.1 cu.ft.-
              		37 cu.ft.19.1 cu.ft.37 cu.ft.-

              2022 Buick Encore vs competitor's towing capacity

                Car Name
                Towing Capacity
                Payload Capacity
                Weight
                		SourceCompare
                		1500 lbs.1018 lbs.3237 lbs.
                		2000 lbs.1301 lbs.3329 lbs.
                		2000 lbs.1570 lbs.3300 lbs.
                		2000 lbs.1281 lbs.3305 lbs.
                		2000 lbs.-3298 lbs.
                		2000 lbs.-3717 lbs.

                2022 Buick Encore SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

                0

                Recalls

                0

                Investigations

                6

                Complaints
                Overall Safety Rating
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                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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