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2017 Buick Encore
SUV · 2015–2022
Trims and features
Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · Drive: AWD, FWD
2017 Encore trims
| Base | Preferred | Sport Touring | Preferred II | Essence | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (MSRP) | $22,990 | $24,365 | $25,565 | $26,865 | $29,065 | $30,465 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Blind-spot warning | — | — | Optional | — | — | Standard |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Buick reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Buick aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 8 | Optional | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 9 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 19 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 86 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 74 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 89 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 80 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 124 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Encore 2017–2022 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 9 |
| 2020 | Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 19 |
| 2020 | Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 19 |
| 2019 | Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 86 |
| 2019 | Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 86 |
| 2018 | Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 74 |
| 2018 | Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 74 |
| 2017 | Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 89 |
| 2017 | Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 89 |
| 2016 | Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 80 |
| 2016 | Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 80 |
| 2015 | Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 124 |
| 2015 | Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 124 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Encore AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | Encore FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | Encore AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI |
26 |
| 2021 | Encore FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI |
27 |
| 2020 | Encore AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | Encore FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | Encore | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2019 | Encore AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2018 | Encore | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
28–30 |
| 2018 | Encore AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2017 | Encore | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
28–30 |
| 2017 | Encore AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2016 | Encore | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
28–30 |
| 2016 | Encore AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
26–28 |
| 2015 | Encore | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2015 | Encore AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 26 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.