


However, Opel rates the engine at 112 kW (150 hp) 4900-6000 rpm. The 2013 through 2015 Buick Encore was offered in Base, Convenience, Leather, and Premium level models with the A14NET 1.4 L inline-four multi-port fuel injected (MFI) VVT turbo gasoline engine rated at 138 hp 4900 rpm coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission.įor 2016, a new Sport Touring second tier model was added which included unique 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels with midnight silver finish, rear spoiler, body-color door handles, remote start, fog lamps, and a new more powerful GM B14XFT Ecotec inline four-cylinder direct fuel injection (DI) VVT engine rated at 153 hp 5600 rpm in the Buick Encore marketing materials. The car went on sale at the end of 2012 available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) versions. The First generation Encore debuted at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 10, 2012. The "Encore" designation was previously used by American Motors Corporation (AMC) for the sub-compact two- and four-door hatchback variants of the U.S.-built front-wheel drive Renault Alliance from 1984 to 1987. The first generation Buick Encore is essentially the North American version of the Opel Mokka.
