And it’s not that small crossovers like this can’t do back seats with at least a modicum of comfort see the Honda HR-V for how it can and should be done. Trouble is, once I got that seat adjusted properly, it left the passenger behind me with precious little legroom, an issue that’s compounded by the snug headroom – the pocket into which the moonroof retracts is very noticeable in back, to the point where I know I wouldn’t last long – shorter occupants wouldn’t have as much as an issue of course, but that high roof isn’t entirely reflected in rear-seat headroom. Headroom is good, and while the pedals are a little too upright for my liking, the legroom is fine – once you adjust the six-way power seat, of course. Comfort: 6.5/10įrom the outside, the Encore looks like it has a tall roof an when sat in the front seat, that rings true even with the moonroof. It’s not a bad thing necessarily, but it isn’t all that well marked and takes some time to learn. The one thing I would call attention to is the way the trip computer works: Instead of pressing a dash-mounted button to cycle through the displays, you actually twist the end of the left-hand stalk.
The six-speaker count isn’t all that high, but this is a small car so I’m not sure additional speakers would have any real effect on the proceedings.
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There’s also Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard (as well as a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot). That’s disappointing, and I can see it costing Buick sales against competitors like the Volvo XC40 or Lexus UX.īuick’s infotainment is actually pretty good: The interface is slick, the graphics are modern enough, and the 8-inch touchscreen is responsive. However, no adaptive cruise control is included, nor is it offered as a standalone option or as part of any package. Active safety systems include lane-keep assist, forward collision alert, and blind-spot alert. Features: 7/10īeing the top “Essence” trim, my tester had pretty much everything you can get on the Encore, save for a few exterior bits like a roof rack or trailer hitch. The dash has a few curved surfaces here and there, but it’s a pretty basic overall look – the infotainment display is nicely integrated, but you won’t find anything like a digital gauge cluster here. Inside, my tester’s “brandy” colouring is luxurious, but I guess it’s a little on the old-school side, not quite as youth-oriented as the Encore purports to be.
The “upside-down hockey stick” daytime running lights either side look good, too, though I do miss the bluey bulb surrounds older Buicks – including this one – used to have. I’m big fan of the grille, though – it’s traditionally styled, but it fits well thanks to the chrome over black mesh. The chrome highlights are a nice touch, as they speak to the quasi-luxury bent that Buick has, though I feel like the wheels are a little much, a little gaudy, for the sporty, compact body style. Even though it does cost a premium to spec, it doesn’t pop like some of the other colours available for the Encore, such as deep azure metallic or winterberry red metallic. It’s not a complete knockout punch in the styling department – especially in the black seen here. The Encore shares its platform, meanwhile, with the Chevrolet Trax, which in turn shares its platform with the Europe-only Opel Mokka X, so you can trace some of the inspiration behind the Encore. Plus, I am a dad, and I feel like I’m kind of cool. It’s about as far from your traditional Buick as you can get: It’s not a sedan, it’s not beige, and it’s actually a representative of a body style that’s been successful in Europe for quite some time and has only just started making inroads in North America over the last handful of years. Take the 2019 Buick Encore compact crossover you see here. People see the keyfob on a table somewhere at a group gathering, and the response is brisk: “Who’s driving the dad car?” And I always know who they’re talking about: It’s me, because I’m driving the Buick and that’s kind of what Buicks have become.
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