
Thinking about a new SUV? The 2016 Buick Encore is a great option for Smithtown drivers. The Encore is a pocket-sized Enclave and features some of the big Buick SUV’s traits. Its stylish cabin is feature rich, quiet, and comfortable for four. The base engine is a 138-hp 1.4-liter turbo four, which delivers on fuel economy but struggles under heavy loads. The Sport boost output to 153 hp for a bit more zip. Handling is fairly agile and the ride is silky smooth.
King O’Rourke has 80 Buick Encores on hand including the FWD and AWD models. You can view inventory here.
All models offer room for five and up to 48.4 cubic feet (1,371 liters) of storage space, along with a confident, higher driving position.
Standard features include 10 air bags, StabiliTrak stability enhancement and a 138-horsepower (102 kW) Ecotec 1.4L turbo four-cylinder/six-speed automatic powertrain – rated at 33 mpg on the highway (FWD models) – along with technologies such as Buick’s voice-activated IntelliLink and OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with a Wi-Fi hotspot (includes a three-month/3GB data trial).
Buick’s exclusive QuietTuning is also standard and includes BoseĀ® Active Noise Cancellation technology.
Encore offers available safety features including rear cross traffic alert and side blind zone alert systems with the Convenience Package. Encore Premium models offer front- and rear-park assist, Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning.
Experience Buick Protection on all 2016 Buick models includes the first two visits of scheduled maintenance services for two years/24,000 miles, whichever occurs first. It complements Buick’s four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and six-year/70,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.

