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2015 Buick Encore
$24,065 - $30,935Starting MSRP



Carbon Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
26 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Encore is a premium small car with SUV styling. Buick is betting that a small car can be practical, fun and luxurious while getting excellent fuel economy.
The mileage starts with the engine, a 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder. It makes 138...
What’s new in the 2015 model?
Following its 2013 debut, the Buick Encore has received few changes since, and moves into 2015 essentially the same. In-car wireless Wi-Fi is new a...

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Exterior
Carbon Black Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Deep Espresso Brown Metallic
Satin Steel Gray Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic
Cocoa Silver Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
White Pearl Tricoat
Specs
EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Order Code: LUV
Engine Type: Turbocharged I4
Displacement: 1.4/83
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 138 @ 4900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 148 @ 1850
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: MHB
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.91
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.45
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.94
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.53
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 30
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 6.9
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3358
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Independent MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.6 x 0.5
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: RAK
Rear Tire Order Code: RAK
Spare Tire Order Code: RVZ
Front Tire Size: P215/55R18
Rear Tire Size: P215/55R18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): 16"
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.72
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14.0
Wheelbase (in): 100.60
Length, Overall (in): 168.41
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 69.85
Height, Overall (in): 65.26
Track Width, Front (in): 60.62
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.62
Min Ground Clearance (in): 6.22
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 48.40
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 18.80
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): - TBD -
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 92.8
Front Head Room (in): 39.58
Front Leg Room (in): 40.82
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.18
Front Hip Room (in): 51.65
Second Head Room (in): 38.78
Second Leg Room (in): 35.75
Second Shoulder Room (in): 52.55
Second Hip Room (in): 50.08
Vehicle Name: Buick Encore
Body Style: Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.7
Pricing
This model has 8 different trims.
MSRP
$30,935
Invoice
$29,697
Description
1.4/83, 138 @ 4900, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 8 different trims.
City
23 MPG
Hwy
30 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Description
1.4/83, 138 @ 4900, Automatic
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