Car financing: 2021 Buick Encore
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. 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
- 7.5 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.
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.
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.
Car financing: the 2021 Buick Encore
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. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2021 Buick Encore, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Reading the spec sheet
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. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 23 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.5 L/100 km combined rating. Expect about $11.63 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Encore
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Practical details
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Encore for a week and see how it fits your life.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.63 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $116.30 at our price setting.
Send a request
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 2021 Buick Encore from us first.
Ask us about the 2021 Buick Encore
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.