Auto loans: 2024 Buick Encore
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.8 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
- 7.8 to 8.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2024 Buick Encore for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2024 Buick Encore specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 9-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 185 g/km | 185 g/km | 207 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.09 | $12.09 | $13.49 |
2024 Buick Encore: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.2 L | 1.3 L | 1.3 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 29 | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 31 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 30 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 36 | 32 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | ||
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,250 | US$2,250 | US$2,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,418 | $2,418 | $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 2024 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 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (21), unknown or other (5) and exterior lighting (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V539000 | 2026-08-20 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. |
| 23V744000 | 2023-11-06 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2024 Buick Encore
No 2024 Buick Encore is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Buying the 2024 Buick Encore is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Encore
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, unknown or other and exterior lighting; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
It runs the 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 7.8 L/100 km, which means roughly 23 litres for 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Space and size
The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Drive the Encore on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Encore first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $120.90 at our price setting.
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 2024 Buick Encore from us first.
Ask us about the 2024 Buick Encore
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2024 Buick Encore for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2024 Buick Encore
Does CarmaCars sell the 2024 Buick Encore?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2024 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 2024 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 2024 Buick Encore cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2418.00.
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.