The Encore's 155-hp turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder will deliver adequate pep, but buyers shouldn't expect any excitement. Looking for more features? Consider moving up the Buick ladder to the Encore GX (reviewed separately). Buyers looking to add driver-assistance features will want to add the Safety and Safety II packages, but otherwise the Preferred trim includes most of the Encore's available features as-is. Since the base model is no longer available, the Encore comes only in Preferred trim-in front-drive or all-wheel drive form. A new electric heater is now standard, as are driver- and front-passenger seatback map pockets. The base trim has been discontinued leaving only the Preferred trim available this year.

What's New for 2022?īuick's littlest SUV gets a few notable upgrades for 2022, starting with its engine, which now makes 155 horsepower, an increase of 17-hp over last year's model. The similarly named Encore GX is a more modern Buick, but its higher price puts it into contention with the BMW X1 and the Lexus NX the regular Encore reviewed here carries a similar starting price to the Kia Seltos and the Honda HR-V-but those SUVs offer more value. Touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, but if you're seeking more modern items such as driver-assistance features, the Encore's offerings are slim. Despite its diminutive size, the Encore's cabin is spacious enough for four adults, and with the rear seat folded, it can hold a decent amount of cargo. It has the upscale appearance and curvaceous sheetmetal that's characteristic of Buick's larger SUVs but the 2022 Encore is one of the smallest crossovers you can buy.

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