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For the larger vehicle launched in 2019, see Buick Encore GX.
Buick Encore
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors (2012–2022)
SAIC-GM (2012–present)
Production2012–present
Model years2013–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV

The Buick Encore is a subcompact crossover SUV built by General Motors since 2012. It is Buick's first subcompact crossover SUV and fourth SUV overall after the 2002 Rendezvous, 2004 Rainier, and 2008 Enclave.[1][2]

First generation (2013)

See also: Opel Mokka (first generation)
First generation
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM (2013–2019)
General Motors (2013–2022)
Also calledOpel Mokka
Vauxhall Mokka (United Kingdom)
Production2012–2022 (North America)
2012–2019 (China)
Model years2013–2019 (China)
2013-2022 (North America)
Assembly
Designer
  • Carsten Aengenheyster[3]
  • Marc van der Haegen (facelift)[4]
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive
PlatformGM Gamma II platform
RelatedChevrolet Trax
Chevrolet Aveo/Sonic
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,555 mm (100.6 in)
Length4,280 mm (168.5 in)
Width1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height1,646 mm (64.8 in)
Kerb weight1,293 kg (2,851 lb) (2WD)
1,386 kg (3,056 lb) (4WD)

The first generation Buick Encore is essentially the North American version of the Opel Mokka. The "Encore" designation was previously used by American Motors Corporation (AMC) for the sub-compact two- and four-door hatchback variants of the U.S.-built front-wheel drive Renault Alliance from 1984 to 1987.[5]

The First generation Encore debuted at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 10, 2012.[6] The car went on sale at the end of 2012 available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) versions.

The 2013 through 2015 Buick Encore was offered in Base, Convenience, Leather, and Premium level models with the A14NET 1.4 L inline-four multi-port fuel injected (MFI) VVT turbo gasoline engine rated at 138 hp @ 4900 rpm coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

For 2016, a new Sport Touring second tier model was added which included unique 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels with midnight silver finish, rear spoiler, body-color door handles, remote start, fog lamps, and a new more powerful GM B14XFT Ecotec inline four-cylinder direct fuel injection (DI) VVT engine rated at 153 hp @ 5600 rpm in the Buick Encore marketing materials. However, Opel rates the engine at 112 kW (150 hp) @ 4900-6000 rpm.

The Ecotec direct-injection engine package includes Stop/Start technology to improve fuel economy and was made available as an option on all but the base model for 2017 and 2018.[7] In 2017, the model levels became Base, Preferred, Sport Touring, Preferred II, Essence, and Premium.

2017 facelift

For 2017, the Buick Encore received revised headlights and bumpers, LED tail lights, and the interior received a revised dash and gauge cluster with a 4.2-inch information screen, a revised center stack, and infotainment system with an 8-inch frameless screen. The faux fender ports, marketed as VentiPorts on models from 2013 to 2016, were deleted.[8][9]

  • 2013 Buick Encore (U.S.)
    2013 Buick Encore (U.S.)
  • 2013 Buick Encore rear view (U.S.)
    2013 Buick Encore rear view (U.S.)
  • 2017 Buick Encore (China)
    2017 Buick Encore (China)
  • 2017 facelift Buick Encore (U.S.)
    2017 facelift Buick Encore (U.S.)

The 2013–2018 owner's manuals for the Buick Encore state that the vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.[10] However, the 2013 through 2018 owner's manuals for the Opel counterpart of the Buick Encore, the Opel Mokka, do provide information for trailer towing.[11] This is due to the different regulations in Europe and the United States.

The 2018 Opel Mokka X brochure includes a data table indicating allowable trailer weights for Mokka X vehicles, having various FWD and AWD powertrain configurations, including the 1.4 L engines coupled with automatic transmission.[12] An aftermarket class II 1 to 1/4" receiver-style hitch rated for 3500 lbs. maximum gross trailer weight is available for the Buick Encore. The Buick Encore is assembled at the GM Korea plant in Bupyeong, South Korea, and marketed in North America. The Chinese market Buick Encore is assembled in Shanghai.

Continuation of Production

Following the introduction of the all-new Buick Encore GX for the 2020 model year, the Encore remained in the Buick lineup as the brand's "entry-level" vehicle. All trims except for the mid-level Preferred trim were discontinued, and the Preferred became the new "base model" of the Encore, with limited exterior color options, only one interior color option (Jet Black), and condensed options.

Discontinuation

In March of 2022, General Motors confirmed that it would be discontinuing the Buick Encore, as well as the related Chevrolet Trax, following the 2022 model year. There will be no direct replacement, and the larger Buick Encore GX will become the new "entry-level" vehicle in the Buick lineup. [13][14]

Safety

IIHS crash worthiness and avoidance ratings for 2016 Buick Encore[15]
Small overlap frontal offset impact – driver side Good
Small overlap frontal offset impact – passenger side Acceptable
Moderate overlap frontal offset impact Good
Side impact Good
Roof strength Good
Head restraints & seats (power leather seats) Good
Headlights Poor

Second generation (2020)

Second generation
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM
Production2019–present
Model years2020–present
AssemblyChina: Shenyang, Liaoning
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive
PlatformGM GEM platform
RelatedChevrolet Tracker (2019)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length4,295 mm (169.1 in)
Width1,798 mm (70.8 in)
Height1,616 mm (63.6 in)
Rear view

The second-generation Buick Encore was revealed alongside the Buick Encore GX during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.[16] It will be available with either a 1.0 L inline-3 turbo petrol engine rated at 92 kW (123 hp) or a 1.3 L inline-3 turbo petrol producing 121 kW (162 hp).

The second-generation Encore is not exported to North America, since it uses the GEM platform intended for emerging markets. The first generation Encore will continue to be sold in North America instead, except in Mexico where it has been replaced by the Encore GX. The larger Buick Encore GX will be added to both the Chinese and North American markets in 2020.

Sales

Calendar year United States China[17]
2013 31,956[18] 61,563
2014 48,892[19] 82,346
2015 67,549[20] 82,013
2016 78,565[21] 71,945
2017 88,035[22] 41,129
2018 93,073[23] 15,177
2019 102,402[24] 21,381
2020 41,752[25] 20,538
2021 20,072[26] 3,239
Total 572,296 399,331

References

  1. ^ "2013 Buick Encore Takes the Stage". General Motors (Press release). 1 October 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Buick Encore Prices, Reviews, and Pictures". Edmunds.com. 2020-05-05. Archived from the original on 2012-01-11.
  3. ^ "Kompakte Maße, großer Auftritt". Vauxhall-Blog. 9 February 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  4. ^ US D848314, Haegen, Marc van der, "Vehicle, toy replica, and/or other replica", published 2019-05-14, assigned to GM Global Technology Operations LLC 
  5. ^ McCourt, Mark J. (21 October 2019). "The Ones to Watch: 1984 Renault Alliance and Encore brochures". Hemmings Motor News. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  6. ^ Stoklosa, Alexander (14 December 2011). "Buick Teases Five-Seat 2013 Encore Crossover Ahead of Detroit Auto Show Reveal". Car and Driver. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  7. ^ "2016 Buick Encore Owner's Manual" (PDF). General Motors. 2015. p. 158. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2016.
  8. ^ 2014-2016 Buick Encore Dash Archived 2016-03-22 at the Wayback Machine, 2016 Buick Encore Brochure, General Motors, 2016, p.6
  9. ^ 2017-2018 Buick Encore Dash Archived 2016-11-08 at the Wayback Machine, 2017 Buick Encore Brochure, General Motors, 2017, p.6
  10. ^ Trailer Towing Archived 2017-12-13 at the Wayback Machine, 2018 Buick Encore Owner's Manual, General Motors, 2017, p.197
  11. ^ Trailer Towing, 2018 Opel Mokka X Owner's Manual, Adam Opel, Rüsselsheim, Germany, 2017, pp. 174-177
  12. ^ Weights and Towing Data Archived 2017-12-06 at the Wayback Machine, 2018 Opel Mokka X Brochure, Opel Automobile Ireland, p.37
  13. ^ "Chevy Trax, Buick Encore to be discontinued after 2022".
  14. ^ Buick Encore, Chevy Trax Discontinued after 2022 Model Year by CALEB MILLER on Car and Driver.com, MAR 14, 2022
  15. ^ 2016 Buick Encore IHS crash worthiness and avoidance ratings Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute
  16. ^ Golson, Daniel (22 April 2019). "This Is (Probably) the Next-Gen Buick Encore for the U.S." Car and Driver. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  17. ^ "Buick Encore China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  18. ^ "GM U.S. Deliveries for December 2013" (PDF). General Motors. 2014-01-03. Retrieved 2014-01-06.
  19. ^ "GM Deliveries up 19 percent in Blockbuster December". General Motors. 2015-01-05. Retrieved 2015-01-08.
  20. ^ "GM, Chevrolet Lead with Industry's Largest Retail Market Share Increases of 2015". General Motors. 2016-01-05. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  21. ^ "Chevrolet and GM Lead U.S. Retail Sales and Share Gains for 2016". General Motors. 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  22. ^ "Three-peat: Chevrolet's Retail Share Grows for Third Consecutive Year – up 1 point since 2015". GM Media. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  23. ^ "GM's U.S. Crossover Sales Topped 1 million in 2018". GM Media. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  24. ^ "GM Sells More Than 1 Million Crossovers Again in 2019, and Over 1 Million Full-Size Trucks". 2020-01-03.
  25. ^ "GM 2020 Sales Far Outperform the U.S. Industry in Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year". GM Media. 5 January 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  26. ^ "Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Deliver GM's 2nd Consecutive Year of Full-Size Pickup Sales Leadership in 2021". General Motors Corporate Newsroom. General Motors. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
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