2022 Buick Encore SUV

　　

2022 Buick Encore Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2022 Buick Encore is an extra-small SUV that slots alongside the Encore GX (a wholly different vehicle reviewed separately) as an entry-level model in Buick's lineup. Buick has been paring down the Encore over the past few years, cutting the number of trims and features available. For 2022, the Encore is now only available in a single trim level, and some features have been removed or added to equipment packages. It's not all about slimming it down. The Encore's engine gets a significant bump in power for 2022, helping alleviate the Buick's sluggish acceleration.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Buick Encore Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$139/mo  for Encore Preferred

　　Encore Preferred

　　Preferred 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) - $24,600 MSRPPreferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) (Most Popular) - $25,220 MSRP

　　vs

　　$167/mo

　　Avg. Compact SUV

　　The Encore competes in an extremely crowded class, with many automakers (including Buick) offering multiple vehicles around this size and price point. Some of our favorites include the Mazda CX-30, the Hyundai Kona, the Subaru Crosstrek and the Encore GX, all of which we think are better alternatives to the Encore. Despite the bump in power for 2022, the Encore still feels dated and several steps behind the class leaders.

　　

Which Encore does zzdcar recommend?

For 2022, the Encore is only available in a single trim level: Preferred. We suggest adding both the Safety Package and Safety Package II for features including blind-spot monitoring and forward collision alert. Even with both packages you won't get smart cruise control — it's still not available on the 2022 Buick Encore.

　　

Buick Encore models

All 2022 Buick Encores are powered by a new 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-three with 155 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. That's up 17 horsepower and 29 lb-ft of torque over last year's Encore. A six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive are standard, though the Encore is available with all-wheel drive.

　　Preferred

　　All 2022 Encores include these standard features:

　　18-inch wheels Halogen headlights Keyless entry with push-button ignition Leather-wrapped steering wheel 7-inch touchscreen Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Six-speaker audio system Satellite radio Wi-Fi hotspotA handful of options are available for the Encore, including:

　　Safety Package Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) 120-volt power outlet Safety Package II Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Rain-sensing wipers Moonroof Remote start

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