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2021 Buick Encore

The 2021 Buick Encore is a compact SUV, rated at 31 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. No NHTSA recalls are on record for this model year.

2021 Buick Encore
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Combined MPG
31
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$25,000
Recalls
0

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeBuick
ModelEncore
Model year2021
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.3 L
Cylinders3
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG30
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG31
CO₂ tailpipe288 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2000

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Encore AWD26 MPG combined
Encore AWD26 MPG combined
Encore FWD27 MPG combined
Encore FWD27 MPG combined
Encore GX AWD28 MPG combined
Encore GX FWD29 MPG combined
Encore GX FWD31 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City30 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined31 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Encore31 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 4% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$440/mo
Amount financed
$22,500
Total interest
$3,914
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5-year fuel cost
$6,484

$1,297/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG31
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (0)

No NHTSA recalls on record for this model year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2021 Buick Encore?

The 2021 Buick Encore is EPA-rated at 31 MPG combined (30 city / 32 highway).

Is the 2021 Buick Encore reliable?

NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the 2021 Buick Encore, which is a positive reliability signal. Always check for the latest updates before buying.

How safe is the 2021 Buick Encore?

The 2021 Buick Encore earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Buick Encore?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2021 Buick Encore costs roughly $1,297 per year to fuel, or about $6,484 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2021 Buick Encore?

The 2021 Buick Encore is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC