Buick calls the Encore “America’s most popular small SUV” with good reasoning. The brand made a gamble by being the first to introduce such a vehicle in the United States. Guess what? It’s become a real competitive advantage to have such a lead.
As Encore sales continue to surprise, the brand has revealed the first refresh for the sub-compact crossover to take the stage at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. The 2017 Buick Encore becomes the fourth product to be introduced this year, alongside the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, 2016 Buick Envision and 2016 Buick Cascada.
The latest surrounding the 2017 Encore lay buried in new features, technology and a fresh look that wears Buick’s new corporate fascia. Falling in line with Buick’s “sculptural beauty” motif, the design features elegant line work with new, angular LED headlamps. The rear also receives a nip-tuck with LED taillamps, too. The winged grille and red, white and blue tri-shield also bring the Encore up to speed with the latest from Buick.
Rounding out the new looks of the exterior are a new 18-inch wheel design, a chrome exhaust outlet, body-color heated side mirrors and three new exterior colors: Black Cherry Metallic, Ebony Twilight Metallic and White Frost Metallic.
“Sporting cues first shown on the award-winning Avenir and Avista concepts, the 2017 Encore embraces Buick’s modern design aesthetic,” said Holt Ware, design director, Buick Exteriors. “The Encore is a crossover known for its presence – the appearance is sleek, muscular and modern.”
Inside, much emphasis was placed on making the 2017 Encore’s interior an even better place to be. The brand states subtle details like bright accents and contrasted stitching help bring the emphasis to life. The instrument panel as been redesigned, too, and now flows across the interior, complete with a new gauge cluster. A 4.2-inch driver information center has also been put in place. Even more so, the center stack now houses a frameless eight-inch touchscreen unit, and of course, it’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable.
As for the powertrain, the 1.4-liter turbo still does the job here, complete with added power and stop-start technology. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive remains an option across all trim levels.
Buyers won’t have to wait long to jump into Buick’s surprise success either. The brand states the refreshed 2017 Buick Encore will go on sale this fall in base, Sport Touring, Convenience, Leather and Premium trims.
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Bummed I missed out on the touchscreen, psyched I have the waterfall grill, silver logo, and halogen headlights with blue eyeliner. lol
It now has a much more modern face . Their new grill design looks good on this CUV . A friend of mine owns one and she loves it . I believe it’s the Premier version , White w/ chrome wheels and sunroof . The sad thing is it isn’t for anyone over 6′ tall .
Cadillac needs to get in this segment like yesterday . A baby XT5 would definitely sell , and probably at high volume .
The segment Cadillac needs to have gotten into yesterday is the compact segment defined by the X3, Q5, and GLC/GLK (and flanked by the Lexus NX, Acura RDX and Volvo XC60). The segment we’re talking about here — the subcompact — is still nascent in the luxury space and doesn’t see nearly as high sales volumes as the compact space does, with only BMW and Mercedes-Benz (and kind-a-sorta-Buick with the Encore) competing in it. That said, Cadillac should be in this segment as well… with a much better offering than the Encore.
Any updates on powertrains? I do like how the new model is redesigned inside and out!
XM66 — regarding powertrains — check out the Powertrain section here:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/buick/encore/2017-encore/
old steeringwheel why. interesting full led front lamps. not led matrix and what it is. i dont seen enything like that. like simpel or something fake.
You will not find any LED Matrix headlamps in this segment/price point… which is rather ironic given that Buick owns the “premium” or “near luxury” subcompact crossover space.
Alex, have you heard any word on where the 2017 Buick Encore will be built for North America? Years ago, GM mentioned that if the Encore was a hit that they would move it from Korea to the United States. But now I’m worried things are going to either China or Mexico due to production costs.
Tom,
I don’t think production of the Encore will be moved from Korea because:
1. The “hit” numbers GM was talking about are closer to the 10,000 units per month mark. It’s currently selling about half that:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/buick/encore/buick-encore-sales-numbers/
and…
2. GM is kind of stuck in Korea right now — as it has a huge capacity but low utilization, which it is desperately trying to change. See this:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/03/general-motors-aims-to-raise-south-korean-sales-by-20-percent/
Those are the two primary reasons why it will likely remain in Korea… at least until the all-new, second-gen comes along.
Tom — we have just confirmed with GM at the New York auto show that the 2017 Encore will continue being made in South Korea.
The changes cleaned up the design even more. The loss of the port holes was a good move as is the grill.
The new engine will help much. It is not sports car but the added power will be appreciated by many.
If production moved it may go to Mexico if anywhere. For now I agree with Alex that it will remain in Korea,
The Encore size is both small and big at the same time. Kind of a hard trick to pull off. The sales numbers have confirmed that this formula fits well for many metropolitan areas in the U.S., as well as for those who drive many miles and want to do so in comfort. The updated styling along with some added power, will keep the Encore sales on top.
vw quality
gm must focused quality we wants same good things like vw
Love the new face, the re-imagined grill and Buick has the best head lamp design in the industry. Unfortunately for GM, Buick (especially Avista) looks more premium than Cadillac.
Yes, the headlamp design looks great.
As for this…
“Unfortunately for GM, Buick (especially Avista) looks more premium than Cadillac.”
The Avista is a non-production-intent concept. As far as production vehicles go, Cadillac is still far and away more premium and quality-laden than every Buick. And that’s saying a lot given the premium nature of new Buick vehicles such as the 2017 LaCrosse and this refreshed Encore.
At the end of the day, it’s nice to see Buick and Cadillac push each other and perhaps compete in some areas. That results in a bigger chance of customers considering both, and buying one or other other. GM is ultimately the winner… and so is the consumer.
I like how Hyundai and Kia avoid business school think and in many areas directly compete and therefore swallow up more market share.
Buick and Cadillac must do the same not in every segment but, nonetheless, enough so that Buick doesn’t get trapped in the Acura space.
Historically, Buick and Cadillac rubbed up against each other depending on trim level and shared numerous platforms like we see today with Audi and Porsche.
GM can eat a far bigger slice of the luxury pie if both brands strive for refinement, quality and beauty.
That not rigth or good gm produkt push gm produkt. All gm produkts must be verry good. Bad to see who said that gm produkt is like that and this produkt like that or bad. All produkts must be verry good but yes caddy is caddy, chevy is chevy, holden is holden. Same thing like vag group audi,bugatti,skoda,seat,vw. Ford group is easy all global produkts is ford or lincoln
And still no adaptive cruise control. Disappointing.