2020 Buick Encore for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.7 to 9.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.7 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2020 Buick Encore for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2020 Buick Encore specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.9 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km | 198 g/km | 199 g/km | 204 g/km | 214 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.94 | $13.02 | $13.18 | $13.49 | $14.11 |
2020 Buick Encore: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.2 L | 1.3 L | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,150 | US$2,400 | US$2,400 | US$2,500 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,388 | $2,604 | $2,636 | $2,698 | $2,822 |
| Dimension | Encore Gx 4dr Suv Awd | Encore Gx 4dr Suv Fwd |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.35 m (171 in) | 4.35 m (171 in) |
| Width | 1.81 m (71 in) | 1.81 m (71 in) |
| Height | 1.63 m (64 in) | 1.63 m (64 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.60 m (102 in) | 2.60 m (102 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,477 kg (3,256 lb) | 1,372 kg (3,025 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2020 Buick Encore
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 89 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (24), power train (22) and unknown or other (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V440000 | 2021-06-10 | equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift:stand | General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use. |
| 20V668000 | 2020-10-29 | power train:automatic transmission | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop... |
| 20V588000 | 2020-09-24 | service brakes | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake... |
| 20V537000 | 2020-09-03 | seats:critical fasteners | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2020 Buick Encore?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2020 Buick Encore for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page puts the 2020 Buick Encore in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Encore
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, power train and unknown or other.
Reading the spec sheet
It uses the 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 7.7 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 23 litres. Every 100 km costs about $11.94 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What to expect from the Encore
Being a compact SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well. At 4.35 m long, it is mid-size. It fits most condo and driveway spots.
Who the Encore suits
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Encore for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Encore for a week and see how it fits your life.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
When you know your dates
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2020 Buick Encore from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2020 Buick Encore for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2020 Buick Encore
Does CarmaCars sell the 2020 Buick Encore?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2020 Buick Encore before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2020 Buick Encore have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2020 Buick Encore cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2388.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.