This lag became predictable after a while, so it was a declining issue as the week wore on. However, when it came time to pass, the Encore lacks torque in sixth gear and a couple of seconds of lag occur before the turbo kicks in and the transmission drops down a gear or two. To get maximum fuel economy at freeway speeds the automatic is in sixth gear. It was quick enough to get up-to-speed for freeway merging, but more overall power would have been appreciated. The 1.4L turbo engine ran smooth and was not buzzy, even when pushed hard. But, the electric assisted power steering was too vague, resulting in body roll and an uneasy feeling when pushing the Encore hard around corners or in emergency maneuvers at highway speeds. Composed of front McPherson struts with coil-over springs and a stabilizer bar-and rear coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers-this suspension delivered a smooth ride on the highway and around town. Our Encore, weighing in at 3,237 lbs., had a suspension that could have been firmer for our liking. If opting for the AWD Encore, the EPA fuel economy ratings are 23/30/26, so a few less than the FWD version, but still a solid member for CFR’s AWD 30 MPG Club.ĭriving Experience: On the Road The littlest Buick can hold a lot of stuff Here in Southern California our 65-percent/35-percent highway/city driving pattern is far more real world and is why we report it to you. Note: The EPA’s gas mileage formula is 45-percent highway/55-percent city.
In 276 miles of 65-percent-Highway/35-percent-city driving we averaged 28.1 mpg, which if the 14-gallon fuel tank was run dry would have taken us about 390 miles down the road. Clean Fleet Report’s FWD Trax was EPA rated at 25 City/33 Highway/28 Combined. Mated to a smooth operating six-speed automatic transmission, it puts out 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque. Sharing the same powertrain as the Chevrolet Trax, the 2015 Encore comes in front wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), both of which are powered by GM’s Ecotec turbocharged 1.4L The best-selling Buick–from KoreaĭOHC 16-valve I-4 engine, with sequential multi-port fuel injection running unleaded regular. The larger of the two is the full-size Enclave and here we will be taking a look at the 2015 Buick Encore FWD Premium, the subcompact CUV that is the best-selling vehicle in the Buick lineup (and the best-selling compact CUV on the market). Buick’s expanded lineup now includes two crossover utility vehicles (CUVs). It’s now building models that are attracting a younger demographic. Buick was a brand that many thought would be dumped during General Motors’ bankruptcy last decade, but the brand has done a remarkable turn-around and has become a big part of GM’s resurgence.
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