2020 Buick Encore Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The Buick Encore is a subcompact crossover much like the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, and Mazda CX-3. For 2020, it receives a few light...
The Buick Encore is a subcompact crossover much like the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, and Mazda CX-3. For 2020, it receives a few light updates.
Previously, the Encore had a premium engine option, but Buick eliminated it for 2020. The only engine available is a turbocharged 1.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, making 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission powers either the front or all four wheels. The Encore’s fuel economy is rated at 25 mpg city, 30 highway and 27 combined with front-wheel drive (FWD) or 24/29/26 with all-wheel drive (AWD).
The Encore spreads its options across four trims: 1SV, Preferred, Sport Touring, and Essence. The base 1SV includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a laminated windshield, partial-LED taillights, keyless access and start, an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Siri EyesFree, satellite radio, and a 6-speaker audio system. The other trims add upgrades like fog lights, remote start, leather upholstery, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel.
As far as safety, the Encore’s only standard technology includes a reversing camera. You’ll need to ascend the trim and options ladder to get forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and front and rear parking sensors. The Encore received decent scores in its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Encore boasts handsome styling and a competitive set of features.
What owners say
Great little SUV. Very economical to operate. Very peppy. Easy to park. Has numerous options. This is my second Encore. My next SUV will be another Encore.
February 24, 2021Car features are great, except there’s no car starter for this vehicle, and there are no heated seats, which are great to have in the winter time. I really love my encore. It was a very good value with low mileage. But a car starter and heated seats are very necessary. It rides, very smooth, a slight step down from a Cadillac.
August 29, 2023The Encore that we tried out was loaded with options and had some nice features. The car is missing a power hatch. I thought,why not put that on and then it would be loaded with options. I cannot compare it with a different model since that is the only car we tried. As far as value, I think it could be better.
May 24, 2020Trims & specs
Base MSRP $30,800 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.4L 138 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 18.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 26 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $26,100 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.4L 138 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 18.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 26 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $27,300 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.4L 138 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 18.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 26 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $23,200 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.4L 138 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 18.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 27 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $29,300 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.4L 138 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 18.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 27 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $24,600 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.4L 138 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 18.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 27 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $25,800 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.4L 138 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 18.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 27 | Drivetrain FWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$23,200 - $30,800
Current avg. market price
$13,103
Trending down by 1.7% this month
April 2026 - October 2026
