The 2022 Buick Encore offers a comfortable driving experience, easy maneuverability, and surprisingly spacious comfort for passengers in a subcompact SUV body.

Style to the Max

The 2022 Buick Encore takes everything that is characteristic of the automaker’s larger SUVs and shrinks it down to a subcompact size. The Encore might be one of the smallest crossovers you can buy, but it is loaded with modern features and quality materials that will have you triple-checking that the price tag shouldn’t be thousands of dollars higher than it states.

“At 14 feet long, the Buick Encore takes up less space than most of its rivals. As a result, drivers can grab those parking spaces that aren’t feasible for bigger vehicles. What the Encore lacks on the horizontal, it somewhat makes up for on the vertical. It’s quite tall, making it easy for entries and exits.” – Colin Ryan, KBB

The Encore’s exterior style is unique in that it is short but tall, making it recognizable on the road yet easy to maneuver as well as surprisingly spacious. It is a seriously cute car, with the first impression that someone took a full-size SUV and smooshed it a little to fit in their pocket. It is stylishly adorable.

The same high-quality adorableness is found inside, thanks to a premium interior that offers near-luxury for a fraction of the price. This more upscale atmosphere is provided thanks to features such as soft-touch sections on the armrests, the flush-mounted infotainment touchscreen, and jewel-colored background accents. The interior layout, including seating, is quite good as well.

“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.” – Drew Dorian, Car and Driver

Pep in Your Step

“The Buick Encore is a high-riding little crossover with several charms, not the least of which is a cute exterior design. For 2022, the model is equipped with a new engine that is both more powerful than the old one and delivers better fuel economy.” – Kelly Lin, MotorTrend

The 2022 Buick Encore features a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine that delivers 155 horsepower, which is more than enough pep for this subcompact SUV. This engine pairs to a six-speed automatic transmission, and the Encore is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

Oriented for comfort, drivers will enjoy accurate and agreeable steering, as well as a suspension that soaks up bumps and dampens harsh impacts. The cabin is quiet on all drives, and the Encore provides good outside visibility thanks to the elevated driving position and great sightlines.

Technology at the Top

Straddling the line with its value-driven luxury, the 2022 Buick Encore comes standard with a flush-mounted 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that pairs with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 4G LTE data connection with onboard Wi-Fi. Buick’s system is intuitive and easy to use, offering a personalized and powerful connected driving experience. SiriusXM satellite radio and Bluetooth are also included.

While none come standard, Buick does offer a variety of driver-assist technologies for the Encore, including forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.

The 2022 Buick Encore takes the best that the automaker has to offer and shrinks the packaging sizing down to offer a near-luxury experience in a value-packed SUV. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a vehicle that is something unexpected.

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