2021 Buick Encore for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.5 to 9.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.5 to 9.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2021 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.
2021 Buick Encore specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.5 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100 km | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 203 g/km | 179 g/km | 188 g/km | 205 g/km | 212 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.63 | $11.94 | $12.40 | $13.18 | $13.95 |
2021 Buick Encore: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.3 L | 1.2 L | 1.3 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 31 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,150 | US$2,300 | US$2,400 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,326 | $2,388 | $2,480 | $2,636 | $2,790 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2021 Buick Encore
- NHTSA lists 2 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 62 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (18), power train (14) and service brakes (10). 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. |
| 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2021 Buick Encore: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Buick Encore for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 2021 Buick Encore, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, power train and service brakes; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
It runs the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, with 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.
A combined rating of 7.5 L/100 km works out to about 23 litres per 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $116.30 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the Encore
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Inside and out
Being a compact SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Try before you buy
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A test week in the Encore tells you more than any review. Try the Encore on your commute, then decide.
Which one to look for
Within the 2021 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Next step
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 2021 Buick Encore from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 Buick Encore for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2021 Buick Encore
Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Buick Encore have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2021 Buick Encore cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2326.00.
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.