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2019 Buick Encore

4 trims · 7 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$23,200 – $30,800

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Buick Encore? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 1SV

Total price (1SV MSRP)

$23,200

Typical monthly

$459/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2019 Buick Encore trims

  • 1SV

    MSRP
    $23,200
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/31
    Horsepower
    138 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    48.4
    Max towing
    —

  • Preferred FWD

    MSRP
    $24,600
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/31
    Horsepower
    138 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    48.4
    Max towing
    —

  • Preferred AWD

    MSRP
    $26,100
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/30
    Horsepower
    138 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    48.4
    Max towing
    —

  • Sport Touring FWD

    MSRP
    $25,800
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/31
    Horsepower
    138 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    48.4
    Max towing
    —

  • Sport Touring AWD

    MSRP
    $27,300
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/30
    Horsepower
    138 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    48.4
    Max towing
    —

  • Essence FWD

    MSRP
    $29,300
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/31
    Horsepower
    138 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    48.4
    Max towing
    —

  • Essence AWD

    MSRP
    $30,800
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/30
    Horsepower
    138 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.4L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    48.4
    Max towing
    —

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
1SVgas
Preferred FWDgas
Preferred AWDgas
Sport Touring FWDgas
Sport Touring AWDgas
Essence FWDgas
Essence AWDgas
Fuel type
1SVregular unleaded
Preferred FWDregular unleaded
Preferred AWDregular unleaded
Sport Touring FWDregular unleaded
Sport Touring AWDregular unleaded
Essence FWDregular unleaded
Essence AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders
1SVI4
Preferred FWDI4
Preferred AWDI4
Sport Touring FWDI4
Sport Touring AWDI4
Essence FWDI4
Essence AWDI4
Displacement
1SV1.4 L
Preferred FWD1.4 L
Preferred AWD1.4 L
Sport Touring FWD1.4 L
Sport Touring AWD1.4 L
Essence FWD1.4 L
Essence AWD1.4 L
Horsepower
1SV138 hp
Preferred FWD138 hp
Preferred AWD138 hp
Sport Touring FWD138 hp
Sport Touring AWD138 hp
Essence FWD138 hp
Essence AWD138 hp
Torque
1SV148 lb-ft
Preferred FWD148 lb-ft
Preferred AWD148 lb-ft
Sport Touring FWD148 lb-ft
Sport Touring AWD148 lb-ft
Essence FWD148 lb-ft
Essence AWD148 lb-ft
Transmission
1SV6-speed shiftable automatic
Preferred FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Preferred AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Sport Touring FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Sport Touring AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Essence FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Essence AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
1SVfront wheel drive
Preferred FWDfront wheel drive
Preferred AWDall wheel drive
Sport Touring FWDfront wheel drive
Sport Touring AWDall wheel drive
Essence FWDfront wheel drive
Essence AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
1SVSUV
Preferred FWDSUV
Preferred AWDSUV
Sport Touring FWDSUV
Sport Touring AWDSUV
Essence FWDSUV
Essence AWDSUV
Doors
1SV4
Preferred FWD4
Preferred AWD4
Sport Touring FWD4
Sport Touring AWD4
Essence FWD4
Essence AWD4
Seating
1SV5
Preferred FWD5
Preferred AWD5
Sport Touring FWD5
Sport Touring AWD5
Essence FWD5
Essence AWD5
Length
1SV168.4 in
Preferred FWD168.4 in
Preferred AWD168.4 in
Sport Touring FWD168.4 in
Sport Touring AWD168.4 in
Essence FWD168.4 in
Essence AWD168.4 in
Width
1SV70.1 in
Preferred FWD70.1 in
Preferred AWD70.1 in
Sport Touring FWD70.1 in
Sport Touring AWD70.1 in
Essence FWD70.1 in
Essence AWD70.1 in
Height
1SV65.3 in
Preferred FWD65.3 in
Preferred AWD65.3 in
Sport Touring FWD65.3 in
Sport Touring AWD65.3 in
Essence FWD65.3 in
Essence AWD65.3 in
Wheelbase
1SV100.6 in
Preferred FWD100.6 in
Preferred AWD100.6 in
Sport Touring FWD100.6 in
Sport Touring AWD100.6 in
Essence FWD100.6 in
Essence AWD100.6 in
Ground clearance
1SV6.2 in
Preferred FWD6.2 in
Preferred AWD6.2 in
Sport Touring FWD6.2 in
Sport Touring AWD6.2 in
Essence FWD6.2 in
Essence AWD6.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
1SV18.8 cu ft
Preferred FWD18.8 cu ft
Preferred AWD18.8 cu ft
Sport Touring FWD18.8 cu ft
Sport Touring AWD18.8 cu ft
Essence FWD18.8 cu ft
Essence AWD18.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
1SV48.4 cu ft
Preferred FWD48.4 cu ft
Preferred AWD48.4 cu ft
Sport Touring FWD48.4 cu ft
Sport Touring AWD48.4 cu ft
Essence FWD48.4 cu ft
Essence AWD48.4 cu ft
Max payload
1SV1,018 lbs
Preferred FWD1,018 lbs
Preferred AWD1,026 lbs
Sport Touring FWD1,018 lbs
Sport Touring AWD1,026 lbs
Essence FWD1,018 lbs
Essence AWD1,026 lbs
Curb weight
1SV3,237 lbs
Preferred FWD3,237 lbs
Preferred AWD3,358 lbs
Sport Touring FWD3,237 lbs
Sport Touring AWD3,358 lbs
Essence FWD3,237 lbs
Essence AWD3,358 lbs
Fuel tank
1SV14 gal
Preferred FWD14 gal
Preferred AWD14 gal
Sport Touring FWD14 gal
Sport Touring AWD14 gal
Essence FWD14 gal
Essence AWD14 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
1SV28
Preferred FWD28
Preferred AWD27
Sport Touring FWD28
Sport Touring AWD27
Essence FWD28
Essence AWD27
City MPG
1SV26
Preferred FWD26
Preferred AWD25
Sport Touring FWD26
Sport Touring AWD25
Essence FWD26
Essence AWD25
Highway MPG
1SV31
Preferred FWD31
Preferred AWD30
Sport Touring FWD31
Sport Touring AWD30
Essence FWD31
Essence AWD30

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2019 Buick Encore FAQ

How much does the 2019 Buick Encore cost?
The 2019 Buick Encore has a starting MSRP of $23,200, ranging up to $30,800 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1SV from $23,200; Preferred from $24,600; Sport Touring from $25,800; Essence from $29,300.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Buick Encore?
The 2019 Buick Encore achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2019 Buick Encore have?
The 2019 Buick Encore offers up to 48.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2019 Buick Encore safe?
The 2019 Buick Encore earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2019 Buick Encore come in?
The 2019 Buick Encore is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.