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2018 Buick Encore

2018 Buick Encore Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$22,990 - $32,100

Original MSRP:
$22,875 - $30,816

2018 Buick Encore Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
2018 Buick Encore , Essence, Preferred, Preferred II, Premium, Sport Touring N/A

2018 Buick Encore Models & Prices

2018 Buick Encore BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr $22,990 $22,875 $373 / Month*

2018 Buick Encore Preferred
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr Preferred $24,400 $23,424 $382 / Month*
AWD 4dr Preferred $25,900 $24,864 $405 / Month*

2018 Buick Encore Sport Touring
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr Sport Touring $25,600 $24,576 $401 / Month*
AWD 4dr Sport Touring $27,100 $26,016 $424 / Month*

2018 Buick Encore Preferred II
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr Preferred II $26,900 $25,824 $421 / Month*
AWD 4dr Preferred II $28,400 $27,264 $445 / Month*

2018 Buick Encore Essence
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr Essence $29,100 $27,936 $455 / Month*
AWD 4dr Essence $30,600 $29,376 $479 / Month*

2018 Buick Encore Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr Premium $30,600 $29,376 $479 / Month*
AWD 4dr Premium $32,100 $30,816 $502 / Month*

2018 Buick Encore Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Door handles, body-color with chrome strips
Fascias, front and rear accent color includes rocker moldings
Fog lamps, front    
Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield
Glass, deep-tinted
Headlamps, halogen    
Headlamps, LED        
Lamp, center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL)
Luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding with turn signal indicators
Spoiler, rear, sport (Included and only available with (CSC) Encore Sport Touring Package.)          
Tire, compact spare 16" (40.6 cm), located under cargo floor
Tires, P215/55R18 all-season, blackwall
Vehicle protection, corrosion preventative
Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) machined-face alloy with Light Argent Metallic pockets        
Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) Midnight Silver aluminum alloy (Included and only available with (CSC) Encore Sport Touring Package.)          
Wheels, 18" (45.7) aluminum with Technical Gray pockets      
Windshield, solar absorbing
Wiper, rear intermittent
Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers
Wipers, front intermittent, Rainsense          
INTERIOR Features
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Air cleaner, ionizing          
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger      
Air conditioning, single-zone manual        
Air conditioning, single-zone manual (Includes (D31) inside rearview mirror.)          
Air filter, particle
Assist handle, rear
Cargo cover, rear, stowable and removable  
Cargo mat, carpeted rear          
Cargo net, rear          
Cargo storage, tray under rear floor
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
Defogger, rear-window, electric
Door locks, power with lockout protection
Door sill plate cover, front
Driver Information Center enhanced, 4.2" multi-color display, includes tachometer, speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil life monitor, battery and compass
Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted front  
Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted rear  
Glovebox, dual
Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down
Instrumentation, outside temperature display, located on audio system
Keyless Open, includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry
Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster
Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy lamp
Lighting, interior, rear cargo compartment lamp
Memory seat, driver side presets for seat position        
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming      
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with tilt        
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with tilt (Included and only available with (C67) single-zone air conditioning or (C4P) semi-automatic single-zone air conditioning.)          
Noise control system, active noise cancellation
Oil life monitoring system
Power outlet, 120-volt located on the rear of center console      
Power outlet, 120-volt located on the rear of center console (Included and only available with (PCW) Safety Package.)          
QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass, along with numerous noise canceling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin
Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry    
Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power with manual recline and power lumbar adjustment
Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way manual    
Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power with manual recline and power lumbar adjustment        
Seat, rear 60/40 split-bench, folding
Seatback, passenger flat-folding
Seats, front bucket
Seats, heated driver and front passenger        
Shift knob, satin silver and chrome
Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls
Steering wheel, heated        
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke, color-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature
Storage, front passenger underseat    
Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry
Theft-deterrent system, immobilizer, vehicle, PASS-Key III
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered
Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down
Window, power with front passenger Express-Down
Windows, power, rear with Express-Down
MECHANICAL Features
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Alternator, 130 amps
Axle, 3.53 final drive ratio
Capless Fuel Fill
Drivetrain, all-wheel drive (AWD models only.)  
Drivetrain, front-wheel drive (FWD models only.)
Engine, ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [102.9 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm)
Exhaust system, rear exit
Exhaust tip, styled stainless-steel
Keyless start, push button
Mechanical jack
Steering, power, variable effort, electric
Suspension, Ride and Handling
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control
PACKAGE Features
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Encore Sport Touring Package includes (RSZ) 18" aluminum wheel and (TTV) rear spoiler          
SAFETY Features
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Air bag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector
Air bags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Buick Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification, Buick Smart Driver, Marketplace and more; EFFECTIVE WITH SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Buick vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
Daytime Running Lamps, separate cavity, LED
Door locks, child security rear, manual
Forward Collision Alert          
Front and Rear Park Assist, Ultrasonic          
Horn, dual note tone
Lane Departure Warning          
OnStar and Buick connected services capable; EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert      
Rear Vision Camera
Restraint provisions, child, Isofix 2 point only, point/latch includes 3 top tether points
Safety belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter, height adjustable
Safety belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter, height adjustable
Safety belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions
Side Blind Zone Alert      
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn
ENTERTAINMENT Features
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Antenna, roof-mounted
Audio system feature, 6-speaker system  
Audio system feature, Bose premium 7-speaker system with amplifier and HD Radio          
Audio system, Buick Infotainment System, AM/FM stereo, SiriusXM with 8" diagonal Color Touch Screen, includes 2 USB ports, Bluetooth streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone
Bluetooth for phone and music personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, phonebook access, voice recognition for audio, phone, phonebook and music selection, Pandora and Stitcher Smartphone compatible, SiriusXM weather and data services, and software Bluetooth and Smartphone interface upgradeable
Buick 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot offers a fast and reliable Internet connection for up to 7 devices; includes data trial for 1 month or 3GB (whichever comes first); EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Available Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
Radio, HD (Included and only available with (UQA) Bose premium 7-speaker system.)          
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2017 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the app and online is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change.)

2018 Buick Encore Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
AIR CONDITIONING, DUAL-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger Includes (DD8) Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror.) (Requires (IO6) Buick Infotainment System with Navigation.          
AIR CONDITIONING, SEMI-AUTOMATIC, SINGLE-ZONE Includes (D31) inside rearview mirror.) (Requires (LE2) Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder engine.          
AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURE, BOSE PREMIUM 7-SPEAKER SYSTEM with amplifier and HD Radio      
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (Requires (LE2) Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder engine.)    
EXPERIENCE BUICK PACKAGE includes (IO6) Buick IntelliLink Radio with Navigation, (CF5) tilt-sliding power moonroof and (RV8) 18" 7-spoke chromed aluminum wheels *GROSS*      
GM COMMERCIAL LINK - 1 YEAR OF SERVICE includes 12 months of GM Commercial Link service. Provides access and reporting for key vehicle information such as speed, location and maintenance through website and mobile application. Eligible customers must sign up for an account at www.gmcommerciallink.com in order take advantage of this 12 month offer. The Commercial Link service is included in the price of the vehicle. Total service duration is 12 months. Non-Transferrable. Non-Refundable. (Requires UE1 OnStar. Requires one of the following Fleet or Government order types: FLS, FNR, FRC, FBC, FGO or FEF. Not available with (P0H) GM Commercial Link - 2 years of Service or (P0I) GM Commercial Link - 3 years of Service.)
GM COMMERCIAL LINK - 2 YEARS OF SERVICE includes 24 months of GM Commercial Link service. Provides access and reporting for key vehicle information such as speed, location and maintenance through website and mobile application. Eligible customers must sign up for an account at www.gmcommerciallink.com in order take advantage of this 24 month offer. The Commercial Link service is included in the price of the vehicle. Total service duration is 24 months. Non-Transferrable. Non-Refundable. (Requires UE1 OnStar. Requires one of the following Fleet or Government order types: FLS, FNR, FRC, FBC, FGO or FEF. Not available with (P0G) GM Commercial Link - 1 year of Service or (P0I) GM Commercial Link - 3 years of Service.)
GM COMMERCIAL LINK - 3 YEARS OF SERVICE includes 36 months of GM Commercial Link service. Provides access and reporting for key vehicle information such as speed, location and maintenance through website and mobile application. Eligible customers must sign up for an account at www.gmcommerciallink.com in order take advantage of this 36 month offer. The Commercial Link service is included in the price of the vehicle. Total service duration is 36 months. Non-Transferrable. Non-Refundable. (Requires UE1 OnStar. Requires one of the following Fleet or Government order types: FLS, FNR, FRC, FBC, FGO or FEF. Not available with (P0G) GM Commercial Link - 1 year of Service or (P0H) GM Commercial Link - 2 years of Service.)
HEATER, OIL PAN (Requires (LUV) 1.4L ECOTEC engine.)
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
INDIANA COST SURCHARGE
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (Will be forced on orders with ship-to states that require a front license plate.)
LPO, 18" (45.7 CM) 5-SPOKE MIDNIGHT SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS          
LPO, 18" (45.7 CM) 5-SPOKE MIDNIGHT SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS (Not available with (RV8) 18" 7-spoke chromed aluminum wheels or (PCJ) Experience Buick Package.)        
LPO, 18" (45.7 CM) 5-SPOKE MIDNIGHT SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS (Not available with (RV8) 18" 7-spoke chromed aluminum wheels.)          
LPO, ACCESSORY CARRIER HITCH includes 1- 1/4" receiver for attaching bike/ski carriers Included with (PCZ) Active Package, LPO.) (Mounting point for attaching traditional hitch-mounted bike/ski carriers. Maximum capacity = 110 lbs. Vehicle is not rated for towing.  
LPO, ACTIVE PACKAGE includes the following dealer-installed LPO accessories: (CAV) Cargo area tray, LPO and (SDD) Accessory Carrier Hitch.          
LPO, ACTIVE PACKAGE includes the following dealer-installed LPO accessories: (CAV) Cargo area tray, LPO and (SDD) Accessory Carrier Hitch. (Not available with (PDH) Buick Interior Protection Package, LPO or (VLI) Cargo mat, LPO.)    
LPO, ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (Included with (PDA) Road Trip Package, LPO. Not available with (S55) Premium all-weather floor liners, LPO.)          
LPO, ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (Included with (PDH) Buick Interior Package, LPO and (PDA) Road Trip Package, LPO. Not available with (S55) Premium all-weather floor liners, LPO.)    
LPO, BUICK INTERIOR PROTECTION PACKAGE includes the following dealer installed LPO accessories: (VAV) First and second row color-keyed all-weather floor mats and (VLI) Color-keyed carpeted cargo mat (Not available with (S55) Premium all-weather floor liners, LPO, (PCZ) Active Package, LPO and (PDA) Road Trip Package, LPO.)    
LPO, CARGO MAT, COLOR-KEYED CARPETED (Included with (PDH) Buick Interior Protection Package, LPO. Not available with (PCZ) Active Package, LPO.)    
LPO, CARGO NET (dealer-installed)    
LPO, CARGO TRAY, CUSTOM MOLDED (dealer-installed) (Included with (PCZ) Active Package, LPO.)  
LPO, FRONT FOOTWELL AND CUP HOLDER LIGHTING KIT  
LPO, PREMIUM ALL-WEATHER FLOOR LINERS (Not available with (PDH) Buick Protection Plan, LPO or (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO)    
LPO, PREMIUM ALL-WEATHER FLOOR LINERS (Not available with (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO.)          
LPO, ROAD TRIP PACKAGE includes the following dealer-installed LPO accessories: (VAV) All-weather floor mats and (VLL) Roof rack cross rails.          
LPO, ROAD TRIP PACKAGE includes the following dealer-installed LPO accessories: (VAV) All-weather floor mats and (VLL) Roof rack cross rails. (Not available with (PDH) Buick Interior Protection Package, LPO.)    
LPO, ROOF RACK CROSS RAILS, SET OF 2, BRIGHT WITH BLACK END CAPS (dealer-installed) (Included with (PDA) Road Trip Package, LPO.)  
LPO, SPLASH GUARDS, CUSTOM MOLDED, PAINTED  
LPO, WHEEL LOCK KIT includes 4 locks and 1 key  
MIRROR, INSIDE REARVIEW AUTO-DIMMING (Included and only available with (CJ2) dual-zone air conditioning.)          
MOONROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING          
MOONROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING (Included with (PCJ) Experience Buick Package.)      
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE
PENNSYLVANIA COST SURCHARGE *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability* *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
RADIO, HD (Included and only available with (UQA) Bose premium 7-speaker system.)      
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (Included and only available with (PCW) Safety Package.)          
REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM includes Remote Keyless Entry          
SAFETY PACKAGE includes (UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert, (UFG) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and (KI6) Power outlet          
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT (Included and only available with (PCW) Safety Package.)          
WISCONSIN COST SURCHARGE
EMISSIONS Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA (Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.) (allows a dealer in states that require California emissions - California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington - to order Federal emissions for a vehicle that will be registered in a state that has Federal emission requirements). Do not use for vehicles that will be registered in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington.
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (Requires (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements.) (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with (YF5) or (NE1) emissions - Not required for vehicles being shipped to California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, STATE-SPECIFIC (Allows a California dealer (YF5 emissions) to order (NE1) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in (NE1) states; or a Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington dealer (NE1 emissions) to order (YF5) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in California.) (for dealers ordering vehicles in (YF5) or (NE1) emission states - California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington)
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WASHINGTON STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
ENGINE Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
ENGINE, ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL MFI (138 hp [102.9 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm) (STD)
ENGINE, TURBO 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER DIRECT INJECTION SIDI with start/stop mode (153 hp [114.1 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 177 lb-ft of torque [239.0 N-m] @ 2000-4000 rpm)      
ENGINE, TURBO 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER DIRECT INJECTION SIDI with start/stop mode (153 hp [114.1 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 177 lb-ft of torque [239.0 N-m] @ 2000-4000 rpm) (Requires (C4P) semi-automatic single-zone air conditioning or (CJ2) dual-zone automatic air conditioning.)          
OPTION DISCOUNT Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
OPTION/PACKAGE DISCOUNT (Requires (PCJ) Experience Buick Package) *DISCOUNT*      
PAINT Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
BLACK CHERRY METALLIC Includes (CM5) Black Carbon Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W700S. Not available on 1SV.) (Additional charge - premium paint.  
COASTAL BLUE METALLIC Includes (CM5) Black Carbon Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W700S.) (Additional charge - premium paint.
COPPERTINO METALLIC Includes (CM5) Black Carbon Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W700S. Not available on 1SV.) (Additional charge - premium paint.  
EBONY TWILIGHT METALLIC Includes (CM5) Black Carbon Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W700S.) (Additional charge - premium paint.
GRAPHITE GRAY METALLIC Includes (CM5) Black Carbon Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W700S. Not available on 1SV.) (Additional charge - premium paint.  
QUICKSILVER METALLIC Includes (CM5) Black Carbon Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W700S. Not available on 1SV.) (Additional charge - premium paint.  
SUMMIT WHITE (Includes (CM5) Black Carbon Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W700S.)
WHITE FROST TRICOAT Includes (BQX) Satin Nickel Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W733J. Not available on 1SV.) (Additional charge - premium paint.  
WINTERBERRY RED METALLIC Includes (CM5) Black Carbon Metallic lower exterior accent color, Paint code W700S. Not available on 1SV.) (Additional charge - premium paint.  
PAINT SCHEME Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
STANDARD PAINT
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
ESSENCE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment          
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment          
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment (FWD models only. Not available with a Fleet or Government order type.)          
PREFERRED II EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment          
PREMIUM PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment          
SPORT TOURING PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment          
RADIO Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
AUDIO SYSTEM, BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION, AM/FM STEREO, SIRIUSXM with 8" diagonal Color Touch Screen, includes 2 USB ports, Bluetooth streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone. (Included with (PCJ) Experience Buick Package.)          
AUDIO SYSTEM, BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION, AM/FM STEREO, SIRIUSXM with 8" diagonal Color Touch Screen, includes 2 USB ports, Bluetooth streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone. Includes (U2L) HD Radio when (UQA) Bose premium 7-speaker system is ordered.) (Included with (PCJ) Experience Buick Package.        
AUDIO SYSTEM, BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION, AM/FM STEREO, SIRIUSXM with 8" diagonal Color Touch Screen, includes 2 USB ports, Bluetooth streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone. Includes (U2L) HD Radio when (UQA) Bose premium 7-speaker system is ordered.) (Requires (CJ2) Dual-zone automatic air conditioning.          
AUDIO SYSTEM, BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO, SIRIUSXM with 8" diagonal Color Touch Screen, includes 2 USB ports, Bluetooth streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone (STD)
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
BRANDY, LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM with Ebony accents        
EBONY, CLOTH WITH LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM    
EBONY, LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM        
SHALE, CLOTH WITH LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM with Ebony accents      
SHALE, LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM with Ebony accents        
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET (STD)
SECONDARY PAINT Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
BLACK CARBON METALLIC LOWER EXTERIOR ACCENT COLOR (Not available with (GP5) White Frost Metallic Paint.)
SATIN NICKEL METALLIC LOWER EXTERIOR ACCENT COLOR (Included and only available with (GP5) White Frost Metallic Paint.)  
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE includes Driver Shift Control (STD)
TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control (Included and only available with (LE2) Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder engine.)    
WHEELS Options
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
WHEELS, 18" (45.7 CM) 7-SPOKE CHROMED ALUMINUM (Included and only available with (PCJ) Experience Buick Package. Not available with (SE4) 5-spoke Midnight Silver aluminum wheels, LPO.)      
WHEELS, 18" (45.7) ALUMINUM with Technical Gray pockets (STD)      

2018 Buick Encore Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 1.0 11.8 x 1.0 11.8 x 1.0 11.8 x 1.0 11.8 x 1.0 11.8 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.6 x 0.5 10.6 x 0.5 10.6 x 0.5 10.6 x 0.5 10.6 x 0.5 10.6 x 0.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 48.40 48.40 48.40 48.40 48.40 48.40
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 18.80 18.80 18.80 18.80 18.80 18.80
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Engine
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Displacement 1.4/83 1.4/83 1.4/83 1.4/83 1.4/83 1.4/83
Engine Type Turbocharged I4 Turbocharged I4 Turbocharged I4 Turbocharged I4 Turbocharged I4 Turbocharged I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 4900 138 @ 4900 138 @ 4900 138 @ 4900 138 @ 4900 138 @ 4900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 148 @ 1850 148 @ 1850 148 @ 1850 148 @ 1850 148 @ 1850 148 @ 1850
Exterior Dimensions
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Height, Overall (in) 65.26 65.26 65.26 65.26 65.26 65.26
Length, Overall (in) 168.41 168.41 168.41 168.41 168.41 168.41
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.22 6.22 6.22 6.22 6.22 6.22
Wheelbase (in) 100.60 100.60 100.60 100.60 100.60 100.60
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.85 69.85 69.85 69.85 69.85 69.85
Fuel Tank
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
Steering
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.72
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7
Suspension
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Suspension Type - Front Independent MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Front Tire Size P215/55R18 P215/55R18 P215/55R18 P215/55R18 P215/55R18 P215/55R18
Rear Tire Size P215/55R18 P215/55R18 P215/55R18 P215/55R18 P215/55R18 P215/55R18
Transmission
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 6 6 6 6 6 6
Vehicle
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Front Head Room (in) 39.58 39.58 39.58 39.58 39.58 39.58
Front Leg Room (in) 40.82 40.82 40.82 40.82 40.82 40.82
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.18 54.18 54.18 54.18 54.18 54.18
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 92.8 92.8 92.8 92.8 92.8 92.8
Second Head Room (in) 38.78 38.78 38.78 38.78 38.78 38.78
Second Leg Room (in) 35.75 35.75 35.75 35.75 35.75 35.75
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.55 52.55 52.55 52.55 52.55 52.55
Weight Information
BASE Preferred Sport Touring Preferred II Essence Premium
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3237 3237 3237 3237 3237 3237

2018 Buick Encore Safety Features

Safety Features
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Daytime Running Lamps, separate cavity, LED
Air bags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector
Safety belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter, height adjustable
Safety belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter, height adjustable
Safety belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions
Restraint provisions, child, Isofix 2 point only, point/latch includes 3 top tether points
OnStar and Buick connected services capable; EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)
Buick Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification, Buick Smart Driver, Marketplace and more; EFFECTIVE WITH SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Buick vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
Rear Vision Camera
Door locks, child security rear, manual
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn
Horn, dual note tone
Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Forward Collision Alert
Front and Rear Park Assist, Ultrasonic
Lane Departure Warning
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A