Car financing: 2026 Buick Encore
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.8 to 8.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. 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
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2026 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.
2026 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 | 9.2 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 | 203 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.09 | $12.09 | $13.49 |
2026 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 2026 Buick Encore
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (3), electrical system (1) and steering (1). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2026 Buick Encore?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2026 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. Before you buy the 2026 Buick Encore, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the Encore
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. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, electrical system and steering. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
What the figures tell you
Its powertrain is 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.
Expect about 23 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.8 L/100 km combined rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $120.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the Encore suits
It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Size and space
The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Try before you buy
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. A week with the Encore answers more than any brochure.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2026 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $120.90 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Next step
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 2026 Buick Encore from us first.
Ask us about the 2026 Buick Encore
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2026 Buick Encore for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2026 Buick Encore
Does CarmaCars sell the 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Buick Encore have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2026 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.