![]() A six-speed automatic is standard, as is front-wheel drive all-wheel drive is a $620 option. The Encore's 155-hp turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder will deliver adequate pep, but buyers shouldn't expect any excitement. Looking for more features? Consider moving up the Buick ladder to the Encore GX (reviewed separately). ![]() Buyers looking to add driver-assistance features will want to add the Safety and Safety II packages, but otherwise the Preferred trim includes most of the Encore's available features as-is. Since the base model is no longer available, the Encore comes only in Preferred trim-in front-drive or all-wheel drive form. A new electric heater is now standard, as are driver- and front-passenger seatback map pockets. The base trim has been discontinued leaving only the Preferred trim available this year. What's New for 2022?īuick's littlest SUV gets a few notable upgrades for 2022, starting with its engine, which now makes 155 horsepower, an increase of 17-hp over last year's model. The similarly named Encore GX is a more modern Buick, but its higher price puts it into contention with the BMW X1 and the Lexus NX the regular Encore reviewed here carries a similar starting price to the Kia Seltos and the Honda HR-V-but those SUVs offer more value. Touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, but if you're seeking more modern items such as driver-assistance features, the Encore's offerings are slim. Despite its diminutive size, the Encore's cabin is spacious enough for four adults, and with the rear seat folded, it can hold a decent amount of cargo. ![]() It has the upscale appearance and curvaceous sheetmetal that's characteristic of Buick's larger SUVs but the 2022 Encore is one of the smallest crossovers you can buy. ![]()
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