2017 Buick Encore Review and Road Test - DETAILED in 4K UHD!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- It is not hard to see why the Encore accounts for more than 1/3 of the entire Buick brand sales in America: it is my favorite subcompact crossover. The Buick Encore also manages to be the only premium subcompact CUV in America priced between the mainstream options like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 and the luxury options like the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. For a small jump in MSRP you can get a vehicle with a better interior, more gadgets and a longer standard warranty. Compared to the luxury options the Encore isn’t as plush and doesn’t offer all the trappings, but it’s practical, easy to live with and thousands and thousands less expensive.
0-30 : 2.9 Seconds
0-60 : 7.7 Seconds
1/4 Mile : 15.8 Sec @ 87 MPH
60-0 Braking : 122 Feet
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Isnt that just the cutest looking car.
Alex sold me my 2015 Encore. And my first American car. This review really spells it out perfectly. We've had no regrets or repairs with our Encore.
American 'branded' car, it was made in S Korea.
i would think that bc it's taller that the handling or driving dynamics would suffer but I'm surprised alex didn't dock them for it so ... GREAT!
I got the 2019 Buick Encore after viewing Alex’s video. Alex is spot on that the if you mash the non luxury and luxury compact SUV vehicles, the Encore will be larger in seating and cargo room and better valued in the included accessories for a bargain price. I was surprised when I visited the dealer that the Honda HRV won’t give me Apple CarPlay until I go to the higher trim level at $27k. I got Apple CarPlay even in the lowest trim in the Encore for thousands less than the Honda HRV. Also the HRV roofline is very low that I hit my head on the roofline trying to get in and out. Great review Alex!
What about niw
@@rentedduckliing If you're asking me what about now -- it did have a repair recently I wasn't fond of. The car is babied and yet it generated some sort of leak. A result of a poorly designed turbo engine. It revs too much. I had it fixed but I sense in time it will return.
I think you nailed what Buick provides here. If you are looking for a subcompact SUV that offers some premium touches, but you are not shopping the luxury market, then the Buick is a good option to consider. I leased one for two years and found lots to like from the premium interior to the Bose engine noise cancellation and the extremely affordable lease deal, the Encore was a winner for me.
I just bought an almost new 2018 Buick Encore with full manufacturer warranty, front-wheel drive, the most basic trim. The drive-out price was 17400 dollars. Even though it's small, it
has a decent amount of space inside. It won't win any races, but it has enough pep to accelerate when you need it. I feel it was a great deal for a very decent vehicle.
Just got the fully loaded AWD 2017 Buick Encore, and I absolutely adore it!!!!! I wanted an SUV since I’ve always driven a sedan and the size of this is perfect for someone who wants a lil more room but nothing crazy!!! FYI, I am 5 foot 2 and 140 lbs. Overall such a fun car to drive!!!!! Great video
Just looking at your profile picture I can tell you would either drive a cruize or an encore lol.
Hey... I am also 5'2". Is visibility good all around? My biggest concern.
These are actually being offered for less than a Honda HR-V. As long as reliability and quality are there, it's a no brainer.
Buick Encore has one of the highest predicted reliability in the segment.
And they’re definitely following through! The technology in these is tried and true globally with other GM vehicles, and is probably one of the better options in the segment. We have no issues with our HR-V, but we would genuinely consider adding this to our fleet, or replacing our HR-V with one, when the time comes!
Picking up my 2017 Buick Encore Premium AWD today. Very excited. First time buying a GM car in decades; after driving Fords. Thanks to Alex for helping me make my decision.
John Donabie how is it with baby seats? Is the back big enough?
John Donabie does it get up and go??! how is gas mileage?? know this sounds stupid but does it have a good console(actually bought a car that didn't have a console) and are there plenty of cupholders? is the engine quite? do you hear outside noise a lot?
Picked up a 2019 Buick Encore after viewing Alex video. He is spot on. The Encore is very good.
This is the best and most thorough review on this vehicle that I have seen. Keep it up!
My mom saw this on the road and she loved this car
Ahdreem Jeremiah Pierre my mom saw your mom on the road and she loved your mom
I just bought my 2019 earlier this month and I’m loving it so far. If you like the feel of a compact car but like to sit higher then u will enjoy the encore. It’s a very smooth, comfortable ride, which I’ve noticed with every Buick I’ve driven.
ohiogyrl YOU GO GYRL......
These reviews are my favorite to watch for information
The Buick Encore sounds just right for me!!! It is a sub compact crossover, I like compact cars but all of the best ones are manufactured in foreign countries. I want to support American industry so I wanted an American car. Then I remembered how much I loved my old Buick Regal, man did that car age well, she was almost 20 years old when we retired her. Nowadays I like a little room in my car and the subcompact SUV crossovers look mighty fine to me and the Encore is right up my alley price wise as well as luxury wise.
Hi Dianna, I have the 2016 Encore Sport touring and love it. Bear in mind that this car is assembled in Korea. German designed, Korean made and mostly Korean parts.
Dianna Levine Miller this car isn't American mostly Korean and a little China but no american😞😞😞😞😦
Dianna Levine Miller , I own a 2015 Encore and I love it! It's super cute, roomy, sporty and luxurious to me. I'm a music lover so I should've paid a little extra for better speakers. Otherwise, I would recommend❤❤❤
Just like the last person who commented, I also own a 2015 Encore, and interestingly enough, the Encore was actually based on a European car by another GM company called Opel. In some places in Europe, it’s sold as the Opel Mokka and in the United Kingdom, it’s sold as the Vauxhall Mokka. Me owning the American version, I like the Encore. It’s not the only car from Buick that is also sold in Europe as a Opel or a Vauxhall. The Regal is sold in Europe as the Opel Insignia and Vauxhall Insignia.
I'll never buy a GM car again simply because they were bailed out by the FED. I would buy Ford because they didn't receive bailout money.
Just bought this car last week! loving it so far!
Sara Durogene WOW A WHOLE WEEK??????? WELL IM SOLD ON IT THEN!!!
How do u like it now?
Alex is unbiased and honest. I test drove the Honda HRV that all the other reviewers rave about. I was surprised because the roofline is very low, the 4 cylinder non-turbo engine is slow on acceleration, the interior looks very subcompact segment, and NO Apple CarPlay in the base trim $23k. You have go all the way to $28k trim to get Apple CarPlay. Buick Encore’s interior is very modern and classy with a huge bright 8 inch infotainment screen, handles almost as well as my BMW X3, and it has a high roofline - getting in and out is easier and a huge cargo area with the seats folded down. The Mazda CX-3 is just a hatchback which is way too small. The Subaru cross trek is so small, it is laughable. Alex is correct - The Buick Encore is a very good compact SUV.
Great review. I am surprised how much I like this especially when I saw it in blue instead of that bland white.
I like Buick vehicles! I gonna buy this Alex.
Great video.
Alex does an awesome job giving a mix of accurate information with a few opinions thrown in.
Well done!
Alex, your reviews are simply superb. Thank you for the thought and effort that you put into them.
Wow this is a very well thought out review. I love the way you put everything together.
I absolutely love this itty bitty SUV! It’s such a compelling package for a daily driver and small family vehicle.
My husband and I bought a Buick Encore, Sport Touring, several weeks ago. We are in our 60's, and I - the wife - am the driver. I really like this car, EXCEPT FOR two things: 1) the rear tinted windows. I cannot do a blind spot check with this. I was thinking about using blind spot mirrors but now am thinking about removing the tinting from the windows. Any advice? 2) There is no CD Player! Seriously, Buick, what were you thinking? I mean, really, what is the median age of Buick Encore drivers? I see many drivers of this car that are in their senior years. And they are used to using CD players. Not cool Buick, not cool.
Gotta love the refresh rate on the LED lights failing to sync with the refresh rate on the camera :D
Looks a lot more mature over last years exterior styling! It also has more of a mature and somewhat aggressive look to it as well! I am also glad that the port holes are gone on the hood, they were definitely getting long in the tooth and beginning to look a little tacky.
The interior is, also worlds better than the previous generation, too! Interior space isn't too bad for the class either.... Even though there are some larger entries. At least Buick is taking strides towards making the vehicle more practical for the average consumer/user of the vehicle. The Buick Encore is definitely going to appeal to a certain market, but seems to be a pretty decent entry in the Sub-compact Utility Vehicle Segment!
I cannot wait until I can review one of these recently redesigned Encore's. They might actually fair pretty well in my test! Keep up the great work, Alex! You are such a concise, yet easy to understand, and entertaining reviewer!
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Excellent review of the Encore. Extremely thorough! Thank you!
my daughter just bought one loves it and it's super cute she got rid of her night mare Jeep cherokee lol Buick is nice i have a LaCrosse
Great job,Alex. This one's DEFINITELY more of a looker than before
Looks like a great choice in this segment. Reviews of the HRV consistently say you will notice its weak on power.
Another great review Alex, you didn't mention the ground clearance though. That's something I'd be interested in knowing. This car wasn't on my radar but this fine review put it there, thanks Alex.
I think the Buick Encore will end up being a cult classic in the car world. Love the interior. I do wish Buick would follow Honda and Toyota's lead and make all safety equipment standard on all models. Also, I bet a 7-speed or 8-speed transmission would absolutely sing with this little turbocharged plant.
I’ve always been Honda and Toyota. Just picked one up for the wife yesterday. Very impressed with build quality. Traded in a 2018 Yaris. The New Yaris is garbage. 20k km and the thing is rattling like mad.
The Yaris is actually a Mazda 2
Buick has a nice current lineup.
azaz911c I STILL THINK THEY NEED A STAY AT HOME DEFENCEMAN AND A TOUGH WINGER WHO CAN SKATE
There is a drawer like storage under the passenger seat also.
This is a pro review for my standards. Next level review info : interior scent :)
Review Guru. Great job!
The differences between the engines are most likely the old Cruze's non Direct Injected engine and the '16+ Cruze's new Direct Injected engine.
The Car Crazy Guy -scterka- precisely
JakeDrives the last one I tested did 0 to 60 in 11 seconds hope this one is mid 9 second...tested with 200 lbs of human and 250 lbs of cargo
I like it its look comfortable and drive good
Very nice. Thank you for the walk through. It provides a nice starting point for me on vehicle comparisons.
Great video. You nailed it. Thanks for another great video.
One of the few vehicles with a flat center console.
Add a bigger turbo, catback, CAI, Mishimoto Intercooler if they make for them, and headers and this will be one of the ultimate sleepers.
Thanks for a good review.
Very helpful and informative.
I always thought Buick was out of my price point but with discounts it's actually cheaper than many other similar cars. Also, the interior just seems like it has more class and status IMHO
Excellent and detailed review.
Any idea why the Chevy trailblazer didn't get this power train?
No passenger arm rest... I just don't get it.
It's because it's a cheap vaxhaull/koel rebranded as a buick
Not wide enough
Why do reviewers never show how far down the rear windows go in a car? Is it because none of them will go all of the way down? It's an important feature for back seat passengers to be able to roll the window all of the way down. My dog wants it, too!
TELL YOUR DOG I SAID HI
I love the interior and exterior styling of my 2016 Encore, but I was curious about the 2017 updates. I know many disagree but I HATE the new styling! It makes the 2017 look so basic and blend in with the rest of the subcompact crossovers on the road. So I'm glad I got my 2016 before all the changes were made!
Excellent review. Congratulations. It looks easy but is not.
This was soo thorough, thank you!
I just traded in my 2014 Encore for a 2017. Guess you could call it my encore Encore. =) I love the updates except 2. 1. I hate The way they have the front USB ports, almost impossible to get to. 2. I miss the Ambient lighting along the dashboard. Other than that I Love it.
Ken Preston ENCORE ENCORE..... AHHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
STOP IT KEN.... IM PEEING MY PANTS.......AHHHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
How much did the upgrade cost?
@@rentedduckliing LOL i don't remember that now. I'm already on a 2020 Encore GX which I have had for about 5 months now.
@@kenpreston6146 how much did that upgrade cost
Are all the exterior lights LED?
Great review. Thanks.
Always thought this CUV really did not compete with any other in the segment - more high end than mainstream crossovers, but not quite a luxury vehicle against the German/high end competition (and not priced against it). Alex's description of it seems spot on, especially with the modern direct-injection engine. Does it work for a family of four on long trips? Anyone know?
Which package is this? We have the preferred and love it!
I am really interested in making this our next car. BUT there doesn't seem to be much storage. There is a CD player but no place to store CDs. If you put them in the glove compartment where do you keep the manual? Where do you keep the kleenex box? Where do I put my purse?
They've made some great improvements, I'm impressed with the 7.7 sec 0-60 time.. however Alex, you may have wanted to note in your review that this 2017 model is a FWD with the more powerful engine vs. your last review which was an AWD Sport touring(same motor). It posted about a second slower to sixty and I'd be mostly willing to blame the AWD system and weight.
JakeDrives. It is 0-62 you apply. Then you are close to 0-100, witch is the yardstick.
I was looking at 2016 Encores and they were getting snapped up right and left; ended up with a 2016 Chevy Trax LTZ. I could not tell much in the way of difference to the Encore in quietness or ride quality.
Comparing this to the HRV which one is better?
Hi Alex. Could you please do a review on 2017 Chevrolet Trax facelift and a comparison between Trax and the rest of the competition? Many thanks.
good video. Alex on Autos - do you have any plan to review 2017 Impreza soon? There are not too many reviews on the vehicle yet.
The base 1.4L is exceptionally noisy and thrashy. I'd choose the 1.4L direct injected turbo, not the last generation 1.4L.
@alex question, is there an AWD button or is AWD always on and can't be turned on?
Any chance of doing a review of a german brand? I know you did one Golf, but its about the only one.
This year there are plenty of new facelifts deserving one of your great reviews.
Witch one is better this one or the kia soul??
Hi Alex. Can you please do full test on the 2017 Highlander Hybrid XLE?
Yay, no more tacky, non functional ventiports. First good styling thing buick has done in a long while. Now, to get rid of them from all other buick models. Good job, alex. Best in the on line reviewing biz, imo.
S G I guess you hate the fins on a Caddy too!
I love the ventiports
Good review.
Can you get the more poweful engin the the trax?
Is it reliable?
Nice 2017 Buick good job form GM I like it 🚗
maybe can also include kia soul as comparsion.
Is this car big enough for someone that is 5'10" ?
5'10" is midget size, so yeah...
Seems big enough. At 3:55, he said the front passenger seat was adjusted for a 6 foot-five person.
What's the ground clearance?
What's that silvery pipe on the engine? I have its european brother, the Opel Mokka X and it doesn't have that pipe...
BTW! GMC has just bought Opel and Vauxhall to the group "PSA" (Peugeot.Citroën)
Alex, have you driven the new Kia Soul turbo? Would the loaded Soul Exclaim with the turbo engine compete directly with the Encore?
CJ VN personally I'd rather go with the Soul ! Kia did a better job with styling and interior. But that's just me. Oh and the price
hey Alex, how was the storm up there in the Santa Cruz mountains?
good
Gérald PATOUMA good
where does the CrossTrek fit ?
Does the front seat fold forward to allow long objects? I'd like to know about this on all Suvs and hatchback reviews in the future..............................whoops there it is 5:00
B000gnish HMMMMM WHAT LONG OBJECTS??????
does it get up and go??! how is gas mileage?? know this sounds stupid but does it have a good console(actually bought a car that didn't have a console) and are there plenty of cupholders? is the engine quite? do you hear outside noise a lot?
Dani Canyon YES DANI, THE ENGINE IS “ QUITE” .........
IT IS “ QUITE” THE ENGINE, MUCH LIKE YOU ARE “ QUITE” THE LINGUIST....AHHHHHHH
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
The guy in the video said the fwd model weighs 3200 pounds. At 138 hp & 148 lb-ft of torque, it'll _"get up and go,"_ but it probably won't _"get up and go"_ very fast.
FYI That's a Chevy BOLT retrofitted with a pretol Engine
HEY R, YOU ARE A DOLT RETROFITTED WITH A PREHISTORIC BRAIN
the looks are 11: 12 with chevy trax
I amn 6'2.............. long legs................... is this ok for me ?
I like it but its too small for the price :(
I don’t know if you’re still in the market for a vehicle, but it’s definitely worth mention that nobody pays sticker for Buick vehicles; dealers highly incentivize them and will offer extremely competitive rates on their vehicles and accessories, so you will realistically find these being sold at similar prices to the HR-V and CX-3 instead of more premium offerings (like the X1, GLA, UX, Countryman, etc.) like the original sticker price would suggest.
Great bang for your buck with this model - definitely a recommended buy!
The Encore is made in Korea.
Almost perfect, sluggish low end.
It's kinda potato-ish, but I like it
A for fuel efficiency? 8l/100km? WHAT? 2001 BMW 5-series with automatic and straight-6 consumes a little less than that.
Ok lets take BMW X1. Anyway 5 series is heavier, bigger.
You keep objecting to scores while completely ignoring a fundamental aspect of those scores - they're all rated against other vehicles *in their class*.
All comparisons to the 5 series are irrelevant, since it's not a subcompact crossover, so your objection is baseless.
The 2017 X1 has lower official US fuel economy ratings than the 2017 Encore, so a comparison would prove what, exactly ?
The X1's fuel economy in the USA for 2017 is lower than the Encore.
Economy on paper or like the way you got 27-29 on Encore?
+Arnis Tarassu If you bothered to check, the _official_ fuel economy ratings for the 2017 Encore are 30 mpg (base engine) and 28 mpg (high output), while the 2017 X1 ratings are 26 mpg (2wd) and 25 mpg (4wd).
Do the math.
The official figures are 28mpg for the model reviewed, while Alex got 27-29 mpg driving it for a week, so what's the point of your question, exactly ?
Your objections are *still* unfounded....
The more powerful moter probable has direct injection
what about recalls
Dewayne WHAT ABOUT THEM?
DID YOU KNOW THAT ENYA GOT MARRIED???? YES YES ITS TRUE, ENYA WED !! OH WAIT, NEVER MINE I WAS READING DEWAYNE IN THE MIRROR, CARRY ON FOLKS, NOTHING TO SEE HERE....
My dad said this looks like "a pregnant smart car." He's not a fan, nor this class of vehicle in general.
Plugs T how does he sound like a pervert?
how in the world does one go about *knocking up* a frigging smart car anyhow?*?*? geez. ...
I was thinking it looks like a pregnant roller-skate but smart car will work too. For that much money I'd buy a Honda cr-v.
Elliott Manning lol👍🏾🤣Tell your daddy I need this pregnant🤰🏾😂Car🙏🏾✌🏾
ELLIOT , TELL PAYTON TO STICK TO ANALYZING NFL QUARTERBACKS AND MAKING CUTE FUNNY COMMERCIALS
First, hopefully not the last
What happened to the hybrid tech GM promised ? corporate amnesia ?
Bernard Odom Oh, idk, the Chevrolet Volt and Bolt? Did you forget about those? Not to mention that almost all Cadillac's will have hybrid variants in the near future.
Can you turn off the Start/Stop engine functions?
Unfortunately, no you cannot.
Front design looks like a MDX
Put an LS1 in there bruh
Christopher Robbins YAAAAA BRUHHHHHH....LIIIIIIKE DUHHHHHHH..... I MEAN ...WHAT THE FUHHHHHHHH BRUHHHHH
Where are these cars made?
South Korea.
Thank you.I guess that means the Daewoo factory.
IN A CAR FACTORY
honestly those compact crossover are not any bigger inside than a honda fit.
Kai Liu yeah my Honda fit is awesome...mpg is better too!!!
i've tried, it's smaller. even hr-v (called vezel here)'s inside space is smaller than fit, back seat lower less head space.
Xander M wow good to know.
Although the subcompact SUV's do offer the advantage of a higher driving position, the Fit truly represents what engineers can do when they set their mind on maximizing interior room. The Fit is an excellent car.
I like them because getting in and out of a higher vehicle is easier on my knees, I'm tall, kids grown... don't need a ton of room. I want a little comfort too.
900 views after 5 hours LOL
4,000 ish so far but the YT numbers are slow to update on the public side for some reason.
I think Grant is suggesting that Alex is buying views