The Buick Encore receives several minor changes and updates for the 2022 model year, which marks the tenth model year for the first-generation sub-compact crossover.
Model Line
- Deletion of base Encore (1SV) trim level
- Making Preferred the exclusive trim level of the 2022 Encore
Interior
- Deletion of passenger flat-folding seatback
- Addition of driver seatback map pocket
- Addition of front passenger seatback map pocket
- Addition of electric heater/defroster
- Assists existing heater core system
- Late change for 2021 model year
- Addition of outside temperature sensor
- Late change for 2021 model year
- 7-inch diagonal audio system with Buick Infotainment System replaces 8-inch diagonal color touch screen audio system with Buick Infotainment System, AM/FM stereo and SiriusXM
- Late change for 2021 model year
Mechanical
- Addition of engine block heater
- Replaces oil pan heater
- Late change for 2021 model year
- Turbo 1.4L LE2 I4 engine replaces Turbo 1.4 LUV I4 engine
- Late change for 2021 model year
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
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