Neither engine may sound all that powerful, but placed in a front-drive (AWD optional) compact crossover, it’s plenty. Base models make due with a 1.2-liter turbo-four that gives up 18 horsepower. Behind the red grille slats beats a 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 155 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. Beyond all that, safety systems include forward collision warning with auto brake, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise, and rear seat monitor to keep kids from being left behind.Įngineers did a nice job with the powertrain. You can even summon Amazon Alexa to control almost anything. ![]() Connect easily with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless charging in the console. Skipping joywheels and complicated infotainment menus, it instead adopts GM’s corporate system with easy-to-understand icons, voice controls, and swipescreens. And unlike competitor’s systems, it was easy to adjust with three buttons on the dash.īuick keeps its technology accessible. I thought the little plastic flip-up head-up display would be goofy, but provides nearly the same view as GM’s more sophisticated projection systems. Back seats are a little tight, but provide a roomy cargo hold when folded. Heated leather seats with power lumbar, heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, and booming audio system add enjoyment. A wide dash with stitched materials and aluminum-look trim is a classy way to house a large touchscreen to command audio, phones, and navigation. The interior is everything you’d expect of a compact luxury crossover. It’s also comfortably larger than the “regular” Encore, providing a roomier interior while maintaining trim proportions for urban maneuvering. I especially like the floating roof, chiseled rear fenders, and how the Buick badge is hung on a single chrome lamella up front. ![]() It’s a compact package with neatly creased bodysides, 18-inch wheels, red grille accents, and accentuated rocker moldings. Remove the Buick badges and you’d swear it’s German. Of course, Buicks also have a reputation for being old people’s cars, but you’ll believe that is so far in the past when you check out the 2020 Buick Encore GX Essence. Buick is a more authentic brand of luxury, right for today’s understated ethos. They’ve long been the serene luxury cars for people who either couldn’t afford a Cadillac or preferred to go without their flashy glitz.
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