This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The key is Bose Active Noise Cancellation, which uses ceiling-mounted microphones to detect audible engine noise, the frequencies of which are processed by a computer that directs counteracting sound waves through the audio system’s speakers.
More to the point considering the Encore’s intended audience, the zippier engine seems quieter at harder acceleration and higher revs than the base 1.4L, and commendably quiet at a steady cruising speed thanks in large part to Buick’s QuietTuning, a process designed to block or absorb sound and dampen or eliminate vibrations. Put this in perspective, though, you’re still not going to win many stoplight grands prix if that’s your thing. With 153 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque - about 11 percent more horsepower and nearly 20 per cent more torque than the standard engine, the Encore can run with larger-sized dogs it’s about 1.5 seconds quicker to 100 km/h than with the base engine. Article content 2018 Buick Encore Premium AWD Photo by Brian Harper / Drivingīut, starting with the 2016 model year, GM added a more potent version of the turbo 1.4L to the lineup (a $1,030 option), one with direct injection. With all-wheel-drive versions tipping the scale at 1,523 kilograms, the crossover takes a leisurely approach to hitting 100 kilometres an hour. Foot-to-the-floor acceleration is a different matter entirely. In basic form, it puts out 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque starting at 1,850 rpm, the engine’s wide maximum torque ensuring the crossover has enough beans for around-town driving.
Now, powering the South Korean-built Encore is GM’s go-to engine for many of its compact-sized vehicles (notably the Chevy Cruze and Sonic) is the Ecotec 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, bolted to a six-speed automatic transmission. And, from what I remember from the Encore’s launch back in late 2012, General Motors was looking at empty nesters and technology-savvy young professionals (i.e., millennials) as the Buick’s core audience. Not that the baby Buick won’t cut it as a highway cruiser (more on this in a minute) or a family vehicle, but its compacted dimensions and tight turning circle make it particularly suited for in-city use, particularly slipping into small parking spaces where larger vehicles are compromised. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. Full Screen is not supported on this browser version.
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