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2019 Buick Encore
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Review and specifications

2019 Buick Encore

The subcompact Encore near-luxury SUV bowed for 2013, on a platform derived from the small Chevrolet Sonic. The Encore boasts a quiet cabin, great maneuverability, and a better ride than many larger and higher-scoring SUVs. The little 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder and six-speed automatic deliver anemic acceleration however, and fuel economy is disappointing for a vehicle of this size. Handling is sound, though unexceptional. The cabin is reasonably well appointed, but feels narrow and cramped. The swoopy styling intrudes on the view in the rear. A revised interior came for 2017, as well as a larger screen for the infotainment system which also got Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Updates for 2022 include more power, increasing from 138 hp to 155 hp, for the 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. It's the final year for the Encore.

Market value
$10,475
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2019
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Luxury entry-level SUVs
Generation began
2013

Pricing

Current retail median
$10,475
Retail value range
$9,100 - $11,600
Original MSRP range
$23,200 - $30,800
Trade-in range
$6,205 - $8,665

Ratings

Road test score
70/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
48%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
24 MPG
EPA highway
30 MPG
EPA combined
27 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
32 MPG
Tested overall
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,695
Cruising range
320 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.8 sec
0-60 mph
11 sec
60-0 mph braking
127 ft
Avoidance speed
55 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
168 in
Width
70 in
Height
65 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Weight
3,355 lb
Maximum load
945 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
25.5 in
Cargo volume
26 cu ft
Luggage
2+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
2/5
Driving
2/5
Styling
3/5
Value
3/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
3/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Buick

Buick’s line of two- and three-row SUVs are worth considering for shoppers looking for a nicer interior than in a Chevrolet or Ford without the luxury prices of a Cadillac, Lincoln, Lexus, or Acura. Options within Buick’s lineup start with the Envista, which is unusually sized between a large sedan and a subcompact SUV. The largest options include the three-row Enclave. Some of Buick’s models have earned Consumer Reports recommendations for having intuitive infotainment systems and quiet, pleasant interiors. Among U.S. car companies, Buick also ranks high in our new car reliability ratings. Some recent models also made our lists of recommended used cars.

Vehicle ID: 12976 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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