Auto loans: 2016 Buick Encore
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.2 to 8.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.2 to 8.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2016 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2016 Buick Encore specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 192 g/km | 205.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.71 | $13.49 |
2016 Buick Encore: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 25 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 32 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,325 | US$2,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,542 | $2,698 |
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 2016 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 80 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (41), fuel/propulsion system (13) and power train (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V437000 | 2017-07-10 | seat belts:pretensioner | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and... |
| 16V651000 | 2016-09-08 | seat belts:pretensioner | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2016 Buick Encore?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2016 Buick Encore; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before buying the 2016 Buick Encore, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Encore
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, fuel/propulsion system and power train. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
The powertrain here is the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 8.2 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 25 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $127.10. The EPA estimates US$2,325 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
What to expect from the Encore
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Drive it on your own roads
Drive the Encore on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Encore for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Encore answers the big questions.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2016 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,325 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel.
When you know your dates
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with 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 2016 Buick Encore from us first.
Ask us about the 2016 Buick Encore
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Buick Encore for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Buick Encore
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Buick Encore cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,325 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2542.00.
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.