With the Buick Encore struggling to stand out in the expanding subcompact class, the 2022 model arrives with a few upgrades. The most notable change is that the standard turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine now makes 155 horsepower. That’s an increase of 17 horsepower from last year. When it comes to the Encore’s lineup, the old base 1SV trim has been discontinued. Instead, the 2022 Encore will only be offered in the Preferred trim. Unfortunately, these changes don’t do enough to make the Encore more competitive.
As General Motors continues to reinvent itself, Buick has taken center stage as the brand requiring the most work. The Encore, a compact crossover packed with upmarket features, is designed to shake Buick's more mature image. The 2013 Buick Encore comes in four easy-to-distinguish trim levels: Base, Convenience, Leather and Premium. The Base includes a... Read more »
