Car financing: 2018 Buick Encore
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 8.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 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
- 8.1 to 8.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2018 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.
2018 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 | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 189.5 g/km | 203 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.56 | $13.49 |
2018 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 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,325 | US$2,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $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 2018 Buick Encore
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (29), service brakes (11) and air bags (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2018 Buick Encore for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2018 Buick Encore for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Buying the 2018 Buick Encore is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Encore
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, service brakes and air bags; have those parts checked.
What the specs mean
Power: the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 8.1 L/100 km works out to about 24 litres per 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $125.60 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,325 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
The Encore in everyday use
The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Try before you buy
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Drive the Encore on your commute before you commit to it. If the Encore is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 2018 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $125.60 at our price setting.
Next step
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2018 Buick Encore from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Buick Encore
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Buick Encore for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Buick Encore
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Buick Encore have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2018 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 $2512.00.
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.