Auto loans: 2019 Buick Encore
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.5 to 9.0 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
- 8.5 to 9.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2019 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.
2019 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 | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 199 g/km | 209.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.18 | $13.95 |
2019 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) | 31 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 32 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,450 | US$2,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $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 2019 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 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (33), fuel/propulsion system (12) and unknown or other (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 18V774000 | 2018-11-01 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2019 Buick Encore?
No 2019 Buick Encore is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car 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. This page helps you judge the 2019 Buick Encore before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, fuel/propulsion system and unknown or other. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. 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.
What the figures tell you
The 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through a 6-speed automatic. 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.
At 8.5 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 26 litres of fuel. A 300 km weekend costs about $39.54 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,450 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Size and space
As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
When the Encore makes sense
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
A longer test drive
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the Encore first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the Encore tells you more than any review.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $131.80 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,450 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2019 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Over to you
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 2019 Buick Encore from us first.
Ask us about the 2019 Buick Encore
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2019 Buick Encore for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2019 Buick Encore
Does CarmaCars sell the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Buick Encore cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,450 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2636.00.
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.