2022 Audi Q3 S Line 45 TSI AWD: The Brand’s Entry-Level Compact Crossover

 

Highlight: All-wheel drive is standard on all models.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $49,195 (Base Model: $37,595)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; traction control; stability system; back up camera; front and rear parking sensors; rear view camera; a forward collision warning system; a lane departure warning system; an electronic blind spot warning system; a high beam assist system; side assist with rear cross traffic and parking assist; a spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Buick And Chevy Are Recalling 135,000 Encores And Trailblazers

Emergency Jack can Fracture While in Use

A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V440000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components EQUIPMENT

2020 Buick Encore GS Essence: A New Compact Crossover

Highlight: Our adult bike was capable of fitting inside the compact crossover.

Test Vehicles MSRP: $34,115 (Preferred Model: $24,195) 

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system;  a rearview camera; automatic emergency braking; front pedestrian braking; a forward collision alert system; a following distance indicator; a lane keep assist system with lane departure warning; an automatic high beams; automatic emergency braking; a teen driver safety system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a compact spare tire; and OnStar safety system

Standard Equipment (Select): 18-inch wheels; a 9-speed automatic transmission; a push button ignition starter system; a start-stop fuel saving system; cloth seats/pseudo leather; manual adjustable front seats; a map pocket driver’s seat; a manual operated inside day/night rearview mirror; semi-automatic a/c; a cargo security cover; in-car WiFi system; 60/40 rear seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a leather wrapped three-spoke steering wheel; a capless fuel fill door; and a manual operated lift gate

2019 Buick Encore Essence AWD: The Brand’s Entry Level Luxury Subcompact Crossover/SUV

Highlight: The Encore shares a platform with the Chevy Trax.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $34,875 (Base Model: $24,195)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; traction control system; a back up camera; and a tire pressure monitor system

Standard Equipment (Encore): 18-inch wheels; a 6-speed automatic transmission; a single zone a/c; a push button ignition starter system; in-vehicle Wi-Fi; heated front seats; power front driver’s seat; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a leather wrapped steering wheel; and front seat passenger under seat storage; and a luggage rack

2017 Buicks Rolling In Near Luxury Lane: The LaCrosse, The Envision And The Encore

Buick Highlights: The Buick brand, which is slotted between the Cadillac and Chevy brands, has delivered over 1-million vehicles globally during the first three quarters of the year, up 23 percent from this same time period in 2015. Just in the U. S. alone, sales are up 11 percent.

Ironically, during GM’s turbulent bankruptcy years, Pontiac, Saturn and Hummer were all axed. However, based upon the near luxury brand sales success in China, where they rank as the second largest passenger car brand, it is quite obvious why Buick circumvented the chopping block.  So, with a slew of new products arriving for 2017, Buick sales should continue to rise.

Buick Encore: The Brand’s First Luxury Compact Crossover

A New Addition to the Buick Brand

The Buick Encore is the latest vehicle to join the luxury brand’s line up. Now Buick has a luxury compact crossover to compliment the super popular seven-passenger Enclave, which helped to revive the Buick brand several years ago.

The five-passenger Encore is a segment buster. Buick has created an entirely new segment with this vehicle. The Encore is about the same size as the Nissan JUKE. Unlike the JUKE, this Encore offers premium class features. The Encore is designed for folks looking for a vehicle that is about the same height of a luxury sports utility, but in a more manageable, compact package. Like all Buicks, the Encore contains a waterfall grille, chrome accents and Buick’s signature portholes on the hood.

Buick's Encore: A Brand New Compact Luxury Crossover

Buick continues to expand their line up, offering the brand's first compact crossover, the Encore. The Encore will be slotted right below the seven-passenger Enclave luxury crossover. Some of the Encore’s comfort and luxury features – standard and available – include:

• Remote vehicle start
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Rainsense wipers
• Bose premium sound system
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls
• Six-way, power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar adjustment and driver memory.

Look for more details on this vehicle later.