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2013 Buick Encore

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MSRP $24,950
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Dealer Invoice $23,982
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(1^st of 25 vehicles)

1^st
2013 Buick Encore Sport Utility 4-door
33
2^nd
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Limited Sport Utility 4-door
33
3^rd
2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring Sport Utility 4-door
32
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2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring Sport Utility 4-door
32
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2013 Nissan JUKE SL Sport Utility 4-door
32

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2013 Buick Encore Review

By Bob Nagy

6.7

Out of 10 See ratings

You'll Like This Car If...

Fans of basic Buick panache will find plenty to favor in the new Encore, thanks to its combination of refinement and comfort complemented by a bounty of standard/available features, solid value orient

You May Not Like This Car If...

Some will find alternatives with more horsepower preferable to any potential fuel-economy gains the Encore has to offer. This new Buick's lack of a tow rating also may be a deal breaker for those

How it Drives

Spun from GM's small global small-crossover platform, the Buick Encore's solid core structure, well-sorted suspension and electrically boosted power steering endow it with a confident and well-controlled feel that properly complements its quiet, comfortable passenger compartment. This enlightened chassis tuning delivers a smooth ride in cruise mode and keeps body roll well in check when negotiating corners while the Encore's generously proportioned 215/55 low-rolling-resistance tires – on 18-inch alloy wheels – serve up

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2013 Buick Encore Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

9.3

Out of 10

Based on 7 Ratings for the 2013 models.

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Value

9.4/10

Quality

8.9/10
Reliability

9.3/10

Performance

9.3/10
Comfort

10.0/10

Styling

9.7/10

We think we love the car

By dan (AZ) on Thursday, June 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,100

10 7.0

overall rating 7 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 5/10
Quality: 6/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Handles great, seems to have plenty of power"

Cons: "no arm rest for the passenger seat"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5

"Beware of a sales rep if they tell you don't worry about the light coming on stating "service brake assist" I guess they will tell you anything to get you to sign the papers and take it home the same day. Our dealer told us it was no problem, just reset the button, and they would check it out when we got our free oil change. Two days after we took it home it acted like we didn't have power brakes. Took it to the dealer, service rep stated it wasn't safe to drive and would not release it until it was repaired. After it was it the shop 4 days waiting for a part it's fine. Now the dash lights are not staying on. Hope the problems are just a few bugs and not something we will be experiencing in the future. { fingers crossed]"

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2013 Buick Encore - Very Happy! Love the vehicle.

By Tish (OH) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Fun to Drive, Luxurious, Little Road Noise"

Cons: "Trunk Space Passenger arm rest"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"We just got back from our 1st 600 mile road trip with the new 2013 Buick Encore.....and love the vehicle. The handling is fantastic, it is roomy and comfortable. Very little road noise, was doing 87 MPH and didn't realize it. Suspension is good, ride is fantastic. Mileage was wonderful. I like the vehicle more now than I did when we purchased it. My only complaint....could use a bit more trunk. Can't fit golf clubs but....can fit luggage. Also...the driver has a arm rest but the front right seat doesn't. It would be nice if both had arm rests that fold up and down. I was worried about pick up and passing (due to Car and Driver review) - don't worry about it....it did fantastic. I don't know why Car and Driver said that in the review....more like they pick on American Made Vehicles.....I was flying by people while passing and our car was loaded."

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