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Highlight Reel
The Buick Encore debuted three years ago and quickly carved out its path. As the SUV market continues upward, the Encore is positioned nicely, offering the premium features typically associated with larger luxury vehicles but with better maneuverability.
Encore was Buick’s top seller in North America last year, accounting for nearly a third of overall sales. Sales were up 34 percent for the first two months of 2016, extending a year-over-year sales increase streak to 26 months.
Overall, SUVs now account for approximately 60 percent of all Buick sales, up from 34 percent prior to the introduction of the Enclave in 2007.
And now the 2017 Encore enters the mix.
Fine Details
The 2017 Buick Encore takes a page from the the Avenir and Avista concepts in the styling department. The new design is the “sculptural surfacing” effect, a common Buick trait, especially through the body lines. The winged grille, Buick’s new tri-color insignia, new front headlamps, and rear LED signature tail lamps finish the visual flow of the vehicle.
Next-generation IntelliLink (OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto) features an 8-inch-diagonal color touch screen and push-button start. The Buick team put great emphasis on material selection and placement, and focused on subtle details like bright accents and contrast stitching. They worked on making the new center stack...