If you’re a small family living in a city where those long hauls aren’t as important, then you could get by with the Encore. I’d have to move up to the Enclave to have the room I need to cover all my bases. I need a car with more room for gear, luggage, and uber-large Costco runs than the Buick Encore offers. That said, I don’t think it would pass muster for a family car… at least not for our family, and not right now. The room in the rear seat was what surprised me most about this car. I was able to keep my seat exactly as I like it. My two kids are still required by law to sit in booster seats, and they were both able to sit comfortably in the Buick Encore without feeling cramped. There is a surprising amount of room in the back seat. Related Post: Lexus UX – Is this compact SUV the perfect car for city life? Who is the Buick Encore for? I will say, my kids who rode in the back seat were massively entertained by watching the rear view while I drove. You can disable this feature with an easy touch of a button, but the image won’t be as sharp. Once I got the hang of it, it became one of my favorite features. Even though I’m focusing on the rearview and not myself, it still threw my equilibrium off a little bit. It was a little bit disconcerting at first because I’m used to seeing my eye in the mirror when I glance to see what’s behind me. I’m the first to admit I’m entertained by small things, and this was the first time I’d driven a car with a rearview mirror camera. I was also fascinated by the rearview mirror camera. ![]() It’s a really quiet drive in a way that feels peaceful and relaxing. If you’re opting for the traditional nuclear family, the Encore may not be your best bet for longer trips.īuick also worked hard to reduce cabin noise, if that’s something important to you. ![]() That’s where the family-friendliness factor comes into play. It would be a perfect road trip car for a couple since it can easily store luggage for two people. While I did only urban and a little bit of highway driving in the Buick Encore, I could easily see this being a comfortable ride for longer trips. It’s not so big that it’s unwieldy, but the car’s designers have ensured that it won’t feel like you’ve been squished into a clown car. Fortunately, the Buick Encore doesn’t have that claustrophobic feel. I’m tall, and I’m uncomfortable in most subcompacts if I have to be in them for any length of time. I also liked the idea of having a small car without feeling like I was driving a small car. It’s a nice change from driving a full-size SUV, but it still feels like you have the flexibility that an SUV provides when it comes to space. The seamless steering and maneuverability stood out the most to me. Photo: Jill Robbins What I loved about the Buick Encore I didn’t think my kids would be comfortable back here at all, but they were. This isn’t a vehicle that’ll transport your furniture, but it’ll get you and your family around town without an issue. Nothing about this drive experience feels cramped, even if it’s not as roomy as your larger, full-size SUVs. While the Buick Encore might be in the subcompact category, they’ve made very efficient use of the space. The premium leather interior has a first-class cabin look and feel. There’s definitely a luxury feel to this one. It has a small car feel while still giving you subcompact SUV space. That’s going to be a huge benefit if you’re located in an urban area, where everyone is trying to squish as many cars into as few spots as possible. It’s easy to maneuver in and out of tight spaces or parallel spaces. E specially if I have someone riding with me. Squeezing into something I perceive as a small parking space makes me anxious. I drive a larger SUV or a minivan on a daily basis. ![]() Photo: Jill Robbins Related: Driving mistakes you’re making – And 6 minutes to being a better driver Good things come in small packages 0f style and comfort If you haven’t experienced a Buick in a while, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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