The
all-wheel-drive 2013 Buick Encore received the maximum 5 star overall
safety rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety
Administration (NHTSA). The
all-wheel-drive model joins the
Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, and Enclave as
having a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA. All-wheel
drive is an optional safety feature for the Encore. This safety
feature translated into one extra star on the NHTSA's safety rating.
The front-drive Buick Encore received a four-star overall rating.
Buick
says the 2013 Encore was designed for young professionals and
empty-nesters in mind. It's a one-of-a-kind premium subcompact
crossover. It has a lavish interior, built with soft-touch material
and wood accent trims, terrific fuel economy, and has plenty of
storage and cargo room for its tiny subcompact size.
The
front-wheel drive 2013 Encore gets 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway,
while the all-wheel-drive 2013 Encore get 23 mpg city and 30 mpg
highway.
The
Encore's tiny size sets it apart. Most crossover competitors are
bigger by a couple of inches; however, this does not mean that
passengers are cramped. While the overall size of the Encore is
smaller than most other subcompact crossovers in the market, the 2013
Encore does not lack interior space and cargo room. The Encore's
front passenger seat and back seats fold flat. When all the seats are
folded flat, the Encore has 48.4 cubic feet of cargo room.
Buick
also made the 2013 Encore the first Buick ever employed with Bose's
active noise-cancellation technology. One
unique way Buick was able to give the Encore tremendous audio and
noise-cancellation technology, was by placing a sub-woofer inside the
spare tire found on the rear hatch of the vehicle.
The
unique shape of the sub-woofer makes it hard for some people to
realize exactly what it is. Not many people recognize it is a key
piece in the Encore's noise-cancellation technology. There have been
reports of people throwing it out when changing a tire. So, if you
ever need to replace a tire in your new Buick Encore, and you take
the spare out of the hatch, do not through away the sub-woofer lying
in the center of the tire.
The
2013 Buick Encore has the following Package options:
- Convenience
Package - adds electrochromic inside rearview mirror, remote start,
dual automatic climate control, 120V outlet and fog lamps.
- Leather
Package - adds leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, power
passenger seat, heated seats, driver memory settings for seats,
outside mirrors, and climate control.
- Premium
Package - adds rain-sensing wipers, premium Bose audio, front and
rear park assist, forward-collision alert, lane-departure warning,
cargo net and cargo mat.
The
2013 Buick Encore also qualifies as an Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick. The
Encore joins the rest of the Buick lineup as an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
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