New Buick Encore in Lock Haven, PA

The new Buick Encore sports an upscale appearance and many luxurious features that make it stand out from the SUV segment. It is a compact crossover vehicle that offers you great value and impressive cabin space. Even with its small size, the Encore offers enough space for five adults. If you need to bring cargo aboard, the rear seats fold to increase the cargo space for your adventures around State College.

You will enjoy advanced tech and infotainment features with every model in our new Buick inventory. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard on all models, but if you are seeking more advanced driver-assistance features, you will need to check higher models. Additionally, Buick released a more advanced Encore GX to rival luxury models, such as the Lexus NX and BMW X1. You can learn all about the new Encore and how it stacks up to the competition by visiting our Lock Haven, PA dealership.

Performance Overview

The Encore offers a 155-horsepower, 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbo engine that delivers all the pep you need. This engine mates to a six-speed automatic transmission with a standard front-wheel drivetrain. You can go for the optional all-wheel drivetrain if you need better performance for your journeys across Williamsport. Overall, the engine gives you the performance you need for your daily drives. This engine gets an EPA-estimated gas mileage of 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway with the standard front-wheel drive setup. If you go for the all-wheel drive Encore, you can get 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

As a compact crossover with a small frame, the Encore is easy to maneuver when you drive around Jersey Shore. Additionally, Buick fitted the Encore with an advanced suspension system that softens bumps for a smooth ride wherever you drive.

Interior Design and Amenities

The new Encore is impressively roomy for its size. Inside, the model offers top-quality materials on its door panels, dash, and the center console. The seats also feel comfortable for when you need to make long trips around Bellefonte.

Each model comes with an IntelliLink Infotainment system that operates through a touchscreen. There are still physical knobs on the control panel of the SUV with an easy display that makes it convenient to use when driving. All models offer smartphone integration through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Some of the standard infotainment systems that you get include:

• 7-inch touchscreen display
• 6-speaker stereo system
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Two USB ports
• Voice recognition
• Satellite radio
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth
• Siri Eyes Free

There are additional standard features, such as push-button start and proximity keyless entry, in addition to available features, such as remote start.

Inside, the Encore offers sufficient cargo space for its size. Behind the rear seat, you get 18.8 cubic feet of cargo room. With the rear seats folded, you get up to 48.4 cubic feet of cargo space. If you need to haul long items, the front seat folds flat. The Encore offers seating for five passengers. Its driver seating appears raised to give the driver an elevated seating position for a great view of the road.

Key Safety Features

The Buick Encore offers a host of passive and active safety features to keep you safe on the roads. You can go for the Safety Package, which introduces a blind spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert for informed driving. The Safety Package II suite offers forward collision warning, lane departure warning, rain-sensing wipers, and front and rear parking sensors. These features, coupled with airbags, ensure your safety wherever you drive.

Schedule a Test Drive of a New Buick SUV

Buick only offers one trim for the Encore with two package options to enhance the performance of your small crossover. Schedule a test-drive of a new vehicle today at our Lock Haven dealership.