1SV
The base 1SV trim is equipped with a 1.4-liter turbo-four engine that produces 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque, teamed to a six-speed automatic transmission. This engine is standard on the other trims. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, heated mirrors, air-conditioning, keyless ignition and entry, cruise control, a flat-folding front passenger seat, 60/40-split folding rear seats, roof rails, LED running lights and rear privacy glass. Technology equipment that comes standard includes an 8-inch touchscreen, QuietTuning and Active Noise Cancellation, OnStar with 4G LTE and a Wi-Fi hotspot, a stereo system with six speakers and satellite radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Buick Connected Services, two USB ports and Bluetooth.
Preferred
The Preferred trim comes with most of the same features as the 1SV, but along with the Sport Touring and Essence models, it can get optional all-wheel drive. The Preferred also gets a standard cargo cover and floor mats. Options include rear cross traffic alert, remote start, blind spot monitoring and a moonroof.
Sport Touring
Move up to the Sport Touring trim and you'll get remote start, a rear spoiler and foglights. The Sport Touring is eligible for blind-spot monitoring, an upgraded IntelliLink system with navigation, and a seven-speaker premium Bose audio system. (The navigation system and Bose stereo are also optional on the Essence trim.) Like the Essence, the Sport can get an available version of the 1.4-liter engine tuned to deliver 153 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque.
Essence
The top-of-the-line Essence trim takes the Buick Encore to another level. Buyers get standard leather seating, driver seat memory, heated front seats, a power passenger seat, dual-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, and a 120-volt power outlet. The Essence trim has an option package that features automatic wipers, an advanced cabin filter, forward collision alert, front and rear parking sensors, and lane departure warning. A sunroof is available in all trims except the base 1SV.
* All vehicle mileage based on 2019 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.