With a welcome 15-hp bump over the base Encore-plus an additional 29 lb-ft of torque, for a total of 177-the Sport Touring’s acceleration could threaten the nine-second barrier in front-drive form.īuick also fits the Sport Touring with engine stop-start technology, and the new powerplant also features direct fuel injection in place of the base Encore’s port-injection setup. The Sport Touring, on the other hand, gets a 153-hp, 1.4-liter turbo four plucked from GM’s new Ecotec engine family and bolted to the same six-speed automatic transmission as other Encores. The standard turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine in Buick’s spudlet musters a measly 138 horsepower, and the quickest Encore we’ve tested hit 60 mph in 9.3 seconds. Now, whether a quicker, slicker-looking compact crossover is a noble pursuit is for customers to decide, but we think it’s a fine idea. Yet for 2016, Buick aims to expand the Encore’s dynamic envelope with a new Sport Touring model that packs a new-generation turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 11 percent more power. That said, none of its accolades have to do with pavement-melting lateral grip or an ability to show Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcats its cute little taillights. Cargo space is 18.8 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 48.4 cubic feet with both sides of the second row folded.Besides being just the friendliest four-wheeled potato-shaped thing, Buick’s tiny Encore has generated healthy sales numbers while also garnering an unexpectedly nice reception here at Car and Driver. The rear seat has a 60/40 split for flexibility. Top trim levels are available with features like a heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control. Quiet tuning with Bose active noise cancellation, keyless entry, and push-button start are now standard. For 2017, the Encore now has a decluttered dashboard with a 4.2-inch color information center, bright white accents, and contrast stitching. But soft-touch sections on the armrests and dash pad provide a bit of upscale ambience. There are some hard plastics in the door panels and lower center console, and we found some mismatched trim pieces on our test vehicle. The Encore's cabin is very nearly premium, save for a few missteps. For the latest numbers on current and older vehicles, visit the EPA’s website and select Find & Compare Cars.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |