2017 Buick Encore Gets Latest Tech, Sculpted Design

New LED headlights, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto for Buick’s best-seller

2016-03-22

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NEW YORK (Tuesday, March 22, 2016) – Today, Buick introduced the new 2017 Encore, strengthening the appeal of North America’s most popular small SUV with more refined styling and new connectivity technology – including available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

A new front-end appearance and a new premium interior highlight the visual refinements, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported by next-generation IntelliLink, featuring an 8-inch-diagonal colour touch screen.

Push-button start, keyless unlock via the exterior door handles and an 8-inch colour touchscreen highlight the Encore’s roster of new standard features.

“The Buick Encore created the premium small SUV segment and remains the top choice for customers seeking premium features and dependability coupled with timeless design,” said Mike Speranzini, brand director – Buick and GMC for Canada. “In one of Canada’s rapidly evolving segments, the Encore continues to lead with smart, purposeful updates and a new level of technology-infused elegance and refinement.

Introduced in 2013, the Encore quickly carved out a niche of its own, offering the premium features typically associated with larger luxury SUVs but with greater maneuverability.

Overall, SUVs now account for approximately 55 percent of Buick retail sales in Canada, up from 35 percent prior to the introduction of the Enclave in 2007. Starting this summer with the arrival of the Envision – which slots directly between the Encore and Enclave – Buick will offer SUVs in the three most popular segments.

The 2017 Encore goes on sale this fall, initially offered in five trim levels: Encore (1SB), Encore Sport Touring (1SH), Encore Convenience (1SD), Encore Leather (1SL) and Encore Premium (1SN). Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available.

It is the third all-new or significantly updated Buick coming to Canada in 2016, joining the Envision compact SUV and LaCrosse sedan.

Sculptural Beauty

The new design features the sculptural surfacing and elegant line work that continues to distinguish the Buick brand. The addition of the winged grille with Buick’s new tri-colour insignia, new front headlamps and rear LED signature tail lamps contemporize the Encore and set up the visual flow around the entire vehicle. Uplevel models receive Buick’s full LED headlamps, which provide efficient, clear lighting of the road ahead.

Also new are a chrome exhaust outlet, body-colour heated outside mirrors, a new 18-inch wheel design and three exterior colours: Black Cherry Metallic, Ebony Twilight Metallic and White Frost Metallic.

Premium interior

Building on Buick’s reputation for premium and quiet passenger environments, the 2017 Encore elevates with a new interior design and a greater emphasis on material selection, placement and subtle details like bright accents and contrast stitching.

An updated instrument panel flows across the interior and incorporates a new gauge cluster with a 4.2-inch-diagonal colour driver information centre. Also, a new centre stack blends with the instrument panel to offer more intuitive access for the user interface and its new, frameless 8-inch colour touch screen.

IntelliLink is designed to support the latest interface technologies, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Buick’s connectivity also includes OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot, which is now standard across the brand’s U.S. model line. With the 4G LTE connection, Encore allows passengers to connect up to seven devices to high-speed wireless Internet.

Core features

All 2017 Encore models offer room for five and up to 1,371 litres (48.4 cubic feet) of storage space with the 60/40 split rear seat folded. Standard features include 10 air bags, StabiliTrak stability enhancement and a 1.4L turbo four-cylinder/six-speed automatic powertrain rated at an GM-estimated 9.5 L/100km city and 7.2 L/100km highway (FWD models).

A unique 1.4L turbo with direct injection, more power, more torque and stop/start technology, offering an GM-estimated 8.5 L/100km city and 6.9 L/100km highway (FWD models), is available on most trims.

Buick’s exclusive QuietTuning is standard on all models and includes Bose® Active Noise Cancellation technology. Encore also offers available active safety features including Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Park Assist, Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning.

FAST FACT: Encore was named Best Compact Crossover/SUV in the U.S. Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 5-Year Cost to Own Awards – the third consecutive year for the accolade.

About Buick in Canada

Buick is an international modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors and thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models in North America and China. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.ca, on Twitter @BuickCanada or at www.facebook.com/BuickCanada.

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