Is the 2022 Buick Encore a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 35.8 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.2 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Off-road: 6.2 in clearance. Top 94% of 154.
- Price: 12% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.2 in, top 94% |
| Worth the money | No | 12% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Encore a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.8 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.8 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.8 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | No |
Is the Encore a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $24,600 | Median $41,500 | 163 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | No |
| Length | 168.4 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Encore a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 16% of 149
Is the Encore a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.2 in clearance, 65.3 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Encore a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.2 in clearance. Top 94% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AWD 4dr Preferred, 6.2 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Encore worth the money?
No. Priced 12% above cars like it.
- Price, Preferred FWD
- $26,100
- Predicted price
- $23,319
- Gap
- +$2,781 (+12%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Encore a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore Preferred FWD | $26,100 | 11.9 cents | 48.4 cu ft | 155 hp |
| Volkswagen Taos S FWD | $23,495 | 10.3 cents | 65.9 cu ft | 158 hp |
| Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD | $25,800 | 11.4 cents | 63.9 cu ft | 170 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson SE FWD | $25,800 | 11.0 cents | 80.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Subaru Forester AWD | $25,895 | 11.0 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 182 hp |
Compared with 1,109 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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