-Overview: We weren’t quite sure what to make of the Buick Encore when it arrived for 2013: It’s smaller than nearly every other crossover but taller than traditional hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf. With its available all-wheel drive and nimble handling, this baby Buick has a foot in both camps, and it managed to find a bit of white space in today’s hypercrowded car market—enough that its sales last year approached 50,000 units. That white space is quickly evaporating, though, as manufacturers rush into the subcompact-crossover segment. We’ve seen new entries from Jeep (Renegade), Honda (HR-V), and Mazda (CX-3), not to mention the Encore’s new sibling, the mechanically identical Chevy Trax. Even in a more crowded field, however, the Buick stands out for its quietness and smooth ride, although it’s hardly the most fun to drive among its peers. The Encore is offered in four trim levels, any of which can be had with all-wheel drive. We drove the top-spec 2015 Buick Encore AWD Premium for this review. READ MORE ››
from Car and Driver Blog http://ift.tt/1Gsxf5w
via Agya
