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Encore
2012 Buick Encore
United States
Gasoline
FWD
SUV
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2012
Make
Buick
Model
Encore
Body Style
SUV
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5
6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
140 hp
Power (kW)
103 kW
Torque
200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed
186 km/h
(116 mph)
0–60 mph
9.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.2 seconds
Displacement
1,364 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,280 mm
(168.5 in)
Width
1,780 mm
(70.1 in)
Height
1,660 mm
(65.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,560 mm
(100.8 in)
Curb weight
1,405 kg
(3,097 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,850 rpm
Redline
6,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
72.5 mm
(2.9 in)
Stroke
82.6 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5
6-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
4.58 :1
2nd Gear
2.96 :1
3rd Gear
1.91 :1
4th Gear
1.45 :1
6th Gear
0.75 :1
Final Drive
3.53 :1
Reverse
2.94 :1
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
300 mm
(11.8 in)
Width
26 mm
(1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
268 mm
(10.6 in)
Width
12 mm
(0.5 in)
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
53 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
6.8 – 7.3 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
25 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,540 mm
(60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,540 mm
(60.6 in)
Turning Circle
11.2 m
Ground Clearance
160 mm
(6.3 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,005 mm
(39.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
985 mm
(38.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,037 mm
(40.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
908 mm
(35.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,313 mm
(51.7 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,273 mm
(50.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,376 mm
(54.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,333 mm
(52.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Spoiler
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
105
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
56.6
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
XM
Media Format
CD
MP3
App-Connect
Android Auto
Bluetooth
Phone
Audio
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Displays
Center Display
7"
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Features
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 - 7 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Material
Leather
Steering Ratio
16 :1
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
535 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,370 litres
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Cameras
Rear
Cameras
View Location
Center Display
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Optional
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Door Open Warning
Yes
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote (Panic Button)
Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Back-up Horn
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
IIHS
Test Year
2015
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Basic
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small SUV
Encore
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
Encore Standard
2012–2020
Encore SUV Generations
1 of 3
1st Generation
2012–2016
Year
2012
Powertrain
1.4
Horsepower
140 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 5 | 6-speed
Gasoline
SUVSUV
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 5 | 6-speed
Gasoline