With the Buick making a real name for themselves in the SUV sector, their Encore model happens to be a best-seller while competing in the subcompact SUV segment. It’s in spite of SUVs slowly starting to feel more antiquated. Now, take a look at the Buick Encore. It has more than a few updates in 2022. Yet, it’s definitely not any more confusing than the other, newer, Encore GX.

The United States is looking to acquire themselves the second-gen, non-GX Encore, while also being offered in China. In 2022, Buick has their work cut out for themselves with a turbocharged 1.4-liter I-4. This engine is actually rated at 155 hp for about 177 lb.-feet of torque. This by the way happens to be way more than last year’s model. The vehicle pairs with a six-speed automatic. These vehicles are able to handle an all-wheel-drive option. This also includes an electric heater and map pockets as well for the seatbacks of the passengers. There’s also a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay. Rear vision cameras are standard equipped.

Buick Encore Safety Features

Buick holds with them two available safety packages. The Safety II package happens to have forward collision warning, as well as front and rear parking assist. Not to mention rain-sensing wipers. On top of all this, there happens to be a front-wheel-drive 2022 Buick Encore with an EPA-estimated 24 mph in the city as well as 32 mph on the highway.

This is also combined with about 27 mpg. The fuel economy happens to be slightly worse than the all-wheel-drive Encore.

No matter how you look at it, the Buick Encore holds a curious station. It happens to be Buick’s best-seller with a competitive subcompact SUV segment. There needs to be the right approach to having a car like the Buick. Wouldn’t you want to be wise about some vehicle so futuristically fragile?