2020 BUICK ENCORE DETAILS
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2020?
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2020?
If you're interested in a new, five-passenger SUV, and you prefer smaller vehicles that are easy to park and maneuver in Essex, VT traffic, the Buick Encore should be at the top of your list. It's petite exterior size is both eye-catching and fun to drive, while its spacious interior is comfortable and roomy, with the finest materials and high-quality engineering throughout.
At our South Burlington dealership, we're proud of our entire collection of world-class Buick models, and we're excited to have dozens of luxurious 2020 Encore models for you to get to know. For 2020, this popular model continues to offer the refinement and sophistication drivers have come to expect, with a couple of minor tweaks, including:
- Streamlined engine options. Whereas in previous years, two engines were available, in 2020 the Encore only comes with a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that's rated for 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque.
- Updated features and options list, with some trim levels getting a minor reshuffling of available amenities.
TRIM LEVELS
TRIM LEVELS
As with previous model years, the new Encore SUVs available for Shelburne, VT drivers to consider include four well-equipped trim levels. These range from an impressive base model, to a top-of-the-line premium luxury model. Options include:
- 2020 Buick Encore 1SV
- 2020 Buick Encore Preferred
- 2020 Buick Encore Sport Touring
- 2020 Buick Encore Essence
TECH & COMFORT FEATURES
TECH & COMFORT FEATURES
Regardless of which of the above trims you prefer, you can expect a high level of tech, communication, and comfort features that will improve every ride you take to Colchester, VT and beyond.
Starting right at the base model, the Encore 1SV, every trim comes with a full roster of great amenities, including:
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot
- Touchscreen interface
- Keyless ignition and entry
- Automatic headlights
- Satellite radio
- Bluetooth and USB with multiple USB ports
SAFETY FEATURES
SAFETY FEATURES
Buick vehicles are renowned around the globe for their craftsmanship and near-silent ride quality, but the carmaker also understands that drivers want their vehicles to be as smart as they are beautiful, and the 2020 Encore delivers.
Every Buick Encore trim comes with safety features Vermont drivers will appreciate, including a rearview camera and heated exterior mirrors that make winter morning commutes safer. For more safety features and driver's aids, all you have to do is move up trims and reap all the benefits of cutting-edge Buick engineering. Some of the highlights of available safety features include:
- Blind spot monitor
- Rear cross traffic alert system
- Parking sensors
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
2019 BUICK ENCORE DETAILS

POWER & PERFORMANCE
POWER & PERFORMANCE
The Buick Encore has more than six inches of ground clearance, which is perfect for navigating Vermont's endless miles of dirt roads and endless winters. It's available in seven trim levels, and two available engines, including a 138-horsepower four-cylinder engine, and a 153-horsepower four-cylinder.
As a small crossover, the Encore also offers the versatile and flexible cargo space that drivers love about SUVs. There’s more than 18 cubic feet of available storage, which increases to 48 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.

SAFETY & TECHNOLOGY
SAFETY & TECHNOLOGY
The 2019 Buick Encore doesn't just help drivers store cargo and navigate rough roads. It also does so in style, safety, and comfort, thanks to all of the innovative features Buick puts into each model. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration are standard, as well as OnStar emergency communications and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. Other features for safety and convenience to be on the lookout for on this stylish crossover include:
- Buick's IntelliLink electronics system with touchscreen interface
- Satellite radio
- Multiple USB ports
- Remote engine start
- Rearview camera
- Blind spot monitor
- Automatically-dimming rearview mirror
- Keyless entry and ignition