The Buick Encore markets itself as a extra premium however nonetheless inexpensive subcompact crossover, and asks for a barely larger funding in return. However is it actually price the additional money?
With 138 hp and 148 lb-ft equipped by the turbocharged inline-four engine, the SUV gives no extra energy than any of its rivals and truly comes up quick in opposition to a number of the stronger optionally available engines that some opponents just like the Hyundai Kona gives. It additionally does not ship a very enjoyable or partaking trip, which is usually a promoting level for smaller, extra nimble crossovers.
The place the Buick does shine is in its supplies and construct high quality. It feels a bit extra premium than the run-of-the-mill subcompact, and the cabin is remarkably quiet for an inexpensive each day driver. However there are sufficient arduous surfaces and low-cost plastics peeking via to detract from this premium phantasm. The nice seems can also’t detract from the truth that the Encore is not as capacious as many rivals, with solely satisfactory rear-seat house and underwhelming cargo capability.
The usual function checklist is fairly first rate, however many rivals may be specced as much as the identical stage at nicely beneath the price of a comparable Encore. So, whereas the Buick could also be an honest subcompact SUV when considered by itself, it does not examine that nicely in opposition to equally, or much more cheaply, priced opponents. Thus, we will not actually name it a very good purchase.
