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2016 Buick Encore

United StatesGasolineFWDSUV

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2016
Make
Buick
Model
Encore
Body Style
SUV
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.4 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
152 hp
Power (kW)
112 kW
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,399 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
1,930 kg (4,255 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 - 4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
74 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
81.3 mm (3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
4.58 :1
2nd Gear
2.96 :1
3rd Gear
1.91 :1
4th Gear
1.45 :1
5th Gear
1 :1
6th Gear
0.75 :1

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
53 litres
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst

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

Suspensions

Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes

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

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Remote Engine Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Cameras
Rear
Cameras
View Location
Center Display

Other Features

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small SUV
Buick emblem
Electronic Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Final Drive
3.53 :1
Reverse
2.94 :1
Diameter
268 mm (10.6 in)
Width
12 mm (0.5 in)
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)

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

Tightening Torque
140 Nm
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
Yes
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Features
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
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

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
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
Yes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
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
Active Bonnet
No
Emergency Call
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic

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

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearNo
Side Chest Airbag

Child Protection

Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
PassengerNo
RearYes
Integrated Child Seat
PassengerNo
Rear
Encore
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Collapsible
Yes
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Back-up Horn
Yes
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Basic
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Side Head Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Side Pelvis Airbag
DriverNo
PassengerNo
RearNo
Knee Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearNo
Curtain Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Center Airbag
DriverNo
PassengerNo
RearNo
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver-
PassengerYes
RearNo
No
SUV
Variant
Encore Standard2012–2020
Encore SUV Generations1 of 3
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
152 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission