2017 Buick Encore Gets New Look and New Tech

[Gorehamj]

John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
3/22/2016

The Buick Encore is the brand's best-selling vehicle. A brand that made its name selling large premium cars is now in the business of selling crossovers with the company's two crossovers accounting for 60% of sales in the U.S. It seems like just yesterday that the 2013 Encore was launched almost as an apology by Buick. However, buyers love the small crossover and GM has tried hard to replicate the vehicle's popularity at Chevy. When the all-new Envision arrives Buick could become a primarily crossover company and interestingly, the majority of those vehicles will not be made in the USA. To keep the Encore fresh, GM is restyling the outside, adding a more-premium interior, and updating the infotainment.

Outside the new 2017 Encore gets a new front end and taillights that gives the vehicle more "visual flow" in the words of GM designers. Upscale trims will have LED headlights. The new changes are finished off with a chromed exhaust tip and new 18-inch wheels. “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.”

The new updated interior of the Encore features more brightwork and contrast stitching. The center stack is all-new and has a frame-less eight-inch screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility will be included, and Buick’s connectivity includes OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[newdude]

Much improved, especially the interior. Should keep the sales running strong and grow them further.

[Daryl LBZ]

They are really nice. Looked at one a few years ago now, but we thought the price was a little high for one.

[Nargg]

Good changes, the old one was kinda dumpy looking.