2018 Buick Encore Preferred

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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    Graphite Gray Metallic
    Interior Color
    Ebony
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Body/Seating
    SUV/5 seats
    Seats
    5 seats
    Fuel Economy
    25/33 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Engine
    I-4 cyl
    VIN
    KL4CJASB2JB628687
    Stock Number
    NFPC5241

      The highlights

      • Emergency communication system
      • Wireless phone connectivity
      • Exterior parking camera rear
      • Split folding rear seat
      • Perimeter/approach lights
      • Remote keyless entry
      • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
      • Rear window wiper
      • Fully automatic headlights
      • Security system
      • Power driver seat
      • Alloy wheels

      A closer look at what’s included

      Included Options
      • 4 Cylinder Engine
      • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
      • 6-Speed A/T
      • A/C
      • A/T
      • ABS
      • Adjustable Steering Wheel
      • Aluminum Wheels
      • AM/FM Stereo
      • Apple CarPlay
      • Auxiliary Audio Input
      • Back-Up Camera
      • Bluetooth
      • Bucket Seats
      • Child Safety Locks
      • Cruise Control
      • Daytime Running Lights
      • Driver Adjustable Lumbar
      • Driver Air Bag
      • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
      • Driver Vanity Mirror
      • Engine Immobilizer
      • Floor Mats
      • Front Head Air Bag
      • Front Side Air Bag
      • Front Wheel Drive
      • Gasoline Fuel
      • Heated Mirrors
      • Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
      • Intermittent Wipers
      • Keyless Entry
      • Keyless Start
      • Leather Steering Wheel
      • MP3 Player
      • Pass-Through Rear Seat
      • Passenger Air Bag
      • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror
      • Power Door Locks
      • Power Driver Seat
      • Power Mirror(s)
      • Power Steering
      • Power Windows
      • Privacy Glass
      • Rear Defrost
      • Rear Head Air Bag
      • Rear Side Air Bag
      • Requires Subscription
      • Satellite Radio
      • Security System
      • Smart Device Integration
      • Split Bench Seat
      • Stability Control
      • Steering Wheel Audio Controls
      • Telematics
      • Temporary Spare Tire
      • Tire Pressure Monitor
      • Tires - Front Performance
      • Tires - Rear Performance
      • Traction Control
      • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
      • Turbo/Supercharged
      • WiFi Hotspot
      • 1-touch down
      • 1-touch up
      • Air conditioning
      • Driver door bin
      • Driver vanity mirror
      • Emergency communication system: OnStar Guidance
      • Front beverage holders
      • Illuminated entry
      • Passenger door bin
      • Passenger vanity mirror
      • Power windows
      • Proximity key: doors and push button start
      • Rear beverage holders
      • Remote keyless entry
      • Speed control
      • Telescoping steering wheel
      • Tilt steering wheel
      • Alloy wheels
      • Front anti-roll bar
      • Front tires: 215/55HR18.0
      • Front wheel independent suspension
      • Power steering
      • Rear tires: 215/55HR18.0
      • Speed-sensing steering
      • Wheel size: 18"
      • 1st row LCD monitors: 2
      • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
      • Primary LCD size: 8.0"
      • Radio data system
      • Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
      • Speakers: 6
      • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
      • Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
      • Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
      • Driver seat mounted armrest
      • Front seats: bucket
      • Max seating capacity: 5
      • Power 2-way driver lumbar support
      • Power driver seat
      • Rear seat center armrest
      • Rear seats: bench
      • Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
      • Split folding rear seat
      • Compressor: intercooled turbo
      • Cylinder configuration: I-4
      • Drive type: front-wheel
      • Engine liters: 1.4
      • Engine location: front
      • Fuel economy city: 25mpg
      • Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
      • Fuel economy highway: 33mpg
      • Fuel tank capacity: 14.0gal.
      • Horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
      • Manual-shift auto
      • Number of valves: 16
      • Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
      • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
      • Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1,850RPM
      • Transmission: 6 speed automatic
      • Variable valve control
      • Ground clearance (min): 157mm (6.2")
      • Bumpers: body-color
      • Cargo: liftgate
      • Door mirrors: body-color
      • Heated door mirrors
      • Power door mirrors
      • Spoiler
      • Tailpipe finisher: chrome
      • Turn signal indicator mirrors
      • Two-tone paint
      • Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
      • Curb weight: 1,468kg (3,237lbs)
      • Engine bore x stroke: 72.5mm x 82.6mm (2.85" x 3.25")
      • Engine displacement: 1.4 L
      • Engine horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
      • Engine torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1,850RPM
      • Exterior body width: 1,775mm (69.9")
      • Exterior height: 1,659mm (65.3")
      • Exterior length: 4,277mm (168.4")
      • Front headroom: 1,006mm (39.6")
      • Front hiproom: 1,313mm (51.7")
      • Front legroom: 1,036mm (40.8")
      • Front shoulder room: 1,377mm (54.2")
      • GVWR: 1,930kg (4,255lbs)
      • Interior cargo volume: 532 L (19 cu.ft.)
      • Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,371 L (48 cu.ft.)
      • Rear headroom: 986mm (38.8")
      • Rear hiproom: 1,273mm (50.1")
      • Rear legroom: 909mm (35.8")
      • Rear shoulder room: 1,336mm (52.6")
      • Turning radius: 5.6m (18.3')
      • Wheelbase: 2,555mm (100.6")
      • Appearance: analog
      • Compass
      • Delay-off headlights
      • Exterior parking camera rear
      • Front reading lights
      • Fully automatic headlights
      • Low tire pressure warning
      • Outside temperature display
      • Rear window defroster
      • Rear window wiper
      • Tachometer
      • Trip computer
      • Variably intermittent wipers
      • 4 wheel disc brakes
      • ABS brakes
      • Brake assist
      • Dual front impact airbags
      • Dual front side impact airbags
      • Electronic stability
      • Ignition disable
      • Knee airbag
      • Occupant sensing airbag
      • Overhead airbag
      • Panic alarm
      • Perimeter/approach lights
      • Rear side impact airbag
      • Security system
      • Tracker system: OnStar Guidance
      • Traction control
      Graphite Gray Metallic exterior and Ebony interior, Preferred trim. EPA 33 MPG Hwy/25 MPG City!

      KEY FEATURES INCLUDE
      Back-Up Camera, Onboard Communications System, Aluminum Wheels, Keyless Start, WiFi Hotspot Buick Preferred with Graphite Gray Metallic exterior and Ebony interior features a 4 Cylinder Engine with 138 HP at 4900 RPM*.

      OPTION PACKAGES
      AUDIO SYSTEM, BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO, SIRIUSXM with 8 diagonal Color Touch Screen, includes 2 USB ports, Bluetooth® streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® capability for compatible phone (STD), ENGINE, ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL MFI (138 hp [102.9 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm) (STD), TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE includes Driver Shift Control (STD).

      EXPERTS REPORT
      Edmunds.coms review says The Buick Encore does well as a city commuter car. Its nimble in traffic and gets away from a stoplight quickly..

      WHY BUY FROM US
      Free Oil Changes for Life! Stop by Basil Ford of Niagara Falls located at 6980 Niagara Falls Blvd or give us a shout at 716.693.1400 to schedule a VIP test drive! (Max value for Free Oil Change is $75.)

      Horsepower calculations based on trim engine configuration. Fuel economy calculations based on original manufacturer data for trim engine configuration. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling us prior to purchase.

      KBB.com Consumer Reviews

      Kelley Blue Book Logo4.0out of 5 overall
      • 4.0

        Comfortable, but get extended warranty

        by JL 91 Cadillac on 7/4/2026 9:55:16 PM

        Our 2018 Buick Encore Preferred 2 is a very nice riding quiet vehicle. It was purchased used to replace a GMC Envoy which we really loved, but the rust issues were becoming severe. This vehicle was the affordable option with very low miles .All things considered it has held up well, no major issues. A problem spot is the module for the AWD which seems to need to be replaced yearly. It is covered by the warranty so I think we will only keep it as long as the warranty is in effect. Both rear springs needed to be replaced this year, at 50K miles as they cracked and broke. It is very light, so it can be challenging in the snow and bad weather ( Is a little better with the new Michelin tires, but you still need to be careful). All in all, it is doing what we need it to do, at a price we could afford, but at the end of the warranty we will be looking to replace it with a heavier vehicle (like a pre-owned GMC Acadia or a Buick Envision AWD). We received a notice from GM that they would replace the turbo if it goes bad, as an as-needed recall,but so far we are doing ok with it, but we do allow it to cool down for a few minutes before we turn the engine off. We change the oil and do the maintence through the dealer, oil changes are at 3K miles so that might be helping it.…
      • 4.0

        Starts falling apart at about 50,000 miles

        by Natchomoma on 6/12/2026 10:55:52 AM

        Extended warranty is highly recommended because you will have several costly repairs in your future.…
      • 4.0

        Practical pick!

        by Normal person on 5/15/2026 11:45:31 AM

        Hi I’m writing this review to give some honest insight. I’m a college student and I live about 130 miles from home and do the drive often. My car is a 2015 with what I would consider high mileage. I love the interior and it has the perfect amount of space for me to pack up and take on weekend trips. Realistically, I have to do regular maintenance fixes(brakes, oil, tires) and have had a few “real issues”. I have had to do a $1,000 fix of the intake manifold and $500 suspension fix. My check engine light sometimes turns on even when my car has no symptoms and then turns itself off within a few days. I also have noticed that you can hear a lot of road noise from inside the vehicle. Other than that, it drives well and I really love it.…
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