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VERDICTSCR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 77Buick Encore
Derived from the small Chevrolet Sonic sedan, this subcompact
SUV has a veneer of luxury. It has a well-finished, quiet cabin and
a ride that’s better than that of a number of larger SUVs. On the
downside, the Encore’s little 1.4-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder
engine and six-speed automatic transmission combine to deliver
plodding acceleration and just fair fuel economy. We got just 23 mpg
overall in our tests. In addition, the small Encore is expensive, which
makes it a questionable value. Still, the Encore’s tidy size makes it
easy to maneuver, and handling is sound. The interior is narrow and
cramped, and the swoopy styling intrudes on the view out of the
back. A more powerful Sport Touring version is also available.Overall Score 69
Predicted Reliability 40
Owner Satisfaction 20
Road-Test Score 69
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $23,200-$30,800
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Base, Essence, Preferred,
Sport Touring
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.4-liter 4 turbo (138 hp);
1.4-liter 4 turbo (153 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 168
Width (in.) ......................70
Height (in.) ......................65
Wheelbase (in.) .................101
Weight (lb.) ..................3,355
% weight front/rear .......... 60/40Max. Load (lb.) ................ 945
Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .26
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRRegular
CR overall mpg ..................2316 17 18
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Better than average 04Buick Enclave
The large, three-row Buick Enclave is a quiet, comfortable, and
responsive three-row SUV. Power comes from a lively 3.6-liter V6
teamed with a smooth nine-speed automatic. We got 18 mpg overall
in our tests. Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. The roomy cabin is
very quiet, and the ride is comfortable, befitting a Buick f lagship.
The third-row seat is relatively roomy for the class. The infotainment
system is easy to use, and connectivity features abound. But the
unintuitive gear selector is fussy and a nuisance to use in parking
maneuvers. The manual sunshade for the sunroof is out of place,
given the Buick’s price. City-speed automatic emergency braking and
forward collision warning are standard, though only on top versions
costing more than $50,000.
Overall Score 56
Predicted Reliability 01
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 87
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $40,000-$55,800
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Avenir, Preferred, Essence,
Premium
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 2 rear, 3 third
Engines: 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp)
Transmissions: 9-speed automatic
Length (in.).................... 204
Width (in.) ......................79
Height (in.) ......................70
Wheelbase (in.) ................. 121
Weight (lb.) ..................4,690
% weight front/rear ...........57/43
Max. Load (lb.) ............... 1,625
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 48.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........5,000
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CR overall mpg ..................18
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