2018
Buick Encore

Starts at:

$27,100

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Available trims

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FWD 4dr

Starts at

$22,990

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Preferred

Starts at

$24,400

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Sport Touring

Starts at

$25,600

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Preferred

Starts at

$25,900

24 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Preferred II

Starts at

$26,900

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Sport Touring

Starts at

$27,100

24 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Preferred II

Starts at

$28,400

24 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Essence

Starts at

$29,100

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Essence

Starts at

$30,600

24 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Premium

Starts at

$30,600

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Premium

Starts at

$32,100

24 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged I4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Five-seat subcompact SUV

Front- or all-wheel drive

Two turbo four-cylinder engines

8-inch touchscreen standard

Forward collision warning available

The good & the bad

The good

Small size makes it city-friendly

Seating position offers great visibility

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay standard

Front passenger seat folds down for longer cargo

Good headroom

The bad

Performance from either engine

Stop-start system not smooth

Front seats uncomfortable, lack support

Expensive despite lack of premium features

No armrest for front passenger

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Available cars near you

$16,395

Used 2018 Buick Encore Preferred

6 mi away
$13,333

Used 2018 Buick Encore Preferred

7 mi away
$14,991

Used 2018 Buick Encore Preferred

7 mi away
$17,998

Used 2018 Buick Encore 1SV

9 mi away
$16,500 $1,500 price drop

Used 2018 Buick Encore Premium

55 mi away
$15,616

Used 2018 Buick Encore Premium

67 mi away

Safety review

Based on the 2018 Buick Encore base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 5/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 5/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

17.9%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

17.9%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

4 years / 50,000 miles

Corrosion

4 years / 50,000 miles

Powertrain

6 years / 70,000 miles

Maintenance

2 years / 24,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

6 years / 70,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles

Basic

12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)

Dealer certification

172-point inspection

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MPG

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Most recent

By Sara from Utica, NY

Owns this car

September 25, 2024

I’ve owned this vehicle for 2yrs.

I’ve owned this vehicle for 2yrs. I’ve put 20k miles on it. I wish I test drove it on a more reasonable road with faster MPH because this car has zero power. I feel like it takes ages to get to 50Mph and I can feel the cars behind me getting impatient. I have maintained it very well as far as oil changes, brakes, and fluids.

I didn’t have any issues the first year. This past year I have put over $3000 into it. It started with the catalytic converter. When I brought it to my mechanic for this, he told me once these go in Buicks, everything else goes downhill and advised me to get rid of it asap-and he was right! A few months later I was back because it was doing this strange bucking every time I stopped and it would completely die out. That day I had to replace the turbocharger lines. Exactly 4 months after that, I was back and had to replace the turbocharger itself. Since then, we have been trying to bandage it up to get it to last me one more year but I don’t think I’ll get that far with it. I’m at 72k miles. The only thing I like about it is the interior design. The seats are comfy and look sharp with the leather around the fabric cushions. The dashboard area is black with some leather so I do like how it appears to the eye. There’s a tiny center console that sits really low and I find myself constantly trying to rest my arm on it. There is an arm piece that moves up and down but the arm piece sits too high up for me. The gas mileage isn’t the best for the engine size. Overall, I’d rate it a 2. I definitely wouldn’t consider purchasing another.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 3.0

Performance 1.0

Value 1.0

Exterior 2.0

Reliability 1.0

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By Paul from Oklahoma City ok

Owns this car

November 19, 2023

My buick encore have never worked satisfaction I w

I have had problem with it front end the engine the belt the pulling ever since I bought this car last year as today this car is still giving me problems

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 1.0

Interior 1.0

Performance 1.0

Value 1.0

Exterior 1.0

Reliability 1.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Buick Encore?

The 2018 Buick Encore is available in 6 trim levels:

(1 style)
Essence (2 styles)
Preferred (2 styles)
Preferred II (2 styles)
Premium (2 styles)
Sport Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Buick Encore?

The 2018 Buick Encore offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Buick Encore reliable?

The 2018 Buick Encore has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Buick Encore owners.

Is the 2018 Buick Encore a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Buick Encore. 92.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5

Based on 195 reviews

Comfort: 4.8
Interior: 4.7
Performance: 4.6
Value: 4.7
Exterior: 4.7
Reliability: 4.7

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