2015 Buick Encore SUV

2015 Encore

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$24,065 MSRP From
27 mpg AVG, Comb.
138 hp Max. Power
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Buick Encore is a five-seat compact vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2015 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 1.4L Inline-4 Turbo engine that produces 138 horsepower. Buick Encore has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 69.9 in
Length: 168.4 in
Height: 65.3 in
Wheelbase: 100.6 in

2015 Encore has a relatively short wheelbase ( 100.6 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3237 - 3358 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 40.8 inHip Room: 51.7 inHead Room: 39.6 inShoulder Room: 54.2 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.8 inHip Room: 50.1 inHead Room: 38.8 inShoulder Room: 52.6 in

Trunk Volume

18.8 ft³

2015 Encore seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Encore falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room.

Full Specifications

Trim	2015 Encore Base	2015 Encore Convenience	2015 Encore Leather	2015 Encore Premium
Configuration	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$24,065	$25,565	$26,155	$27,655	$27,950	$29,450	$29,435	$30,935
Engine	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	25 MPG	23 MPG	25 MPG	23 MPG	25 MPG	23 MPG	25 MPG	23 MPG
Highway	33 MPG	30 MPG	33 MPG	30 MPG	33 MPG	30 MPG	33 MPG	30 MPG
Combined	28 MPG	26 MPG	28 MPG	26 MPG	28 MPG	26 MPG	28 MPG	26 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2015 Encore SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $1,617 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Encore has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 27 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 101
Recalls: 4

2015 Encore SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and one complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Buick, which by itself is a relatively low number.