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After teasing the SUV for quite some time, Buick has finally dropped the cover off the all new Buick Encore - General Motors’ response to the Audi Q3 and the BMW X1. The Buick Encore will begin arriving at U.S. Buick dealerships in the first quarter of 2013. The 2013 Buick Encore will offer contemporary styling, signature QuietTuning technology, and a host of features and amenities customers have come to expect from Buick. It will join the current Buick line-up with models like the Verano compact luxury sedan and the Regal GS sport sedan, both combined with the fuel-efficient eAssist "light electrification" technology. The new 2013 Encore is powered by a new Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 140 HP and a peak torque of 148 lb.-ft. The engine is mated to a standard Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission. UPDATE 01/19/2012: Buick has unveiled the first promotional video for the new Encore crossover. Enjoy! UPDATE 04/06/2012: The 2013 Encore has also been presented at the New York Auto Show. Check the picture gallery to see a new set of live images. Hit the jump for more details on the 2013 Buick Encore. Exterior  The 2013 Buick Encore features the same sculpted and elegant styling used for all other Buick models. The front of the small SUV gets a a waterfall grille, chrome accents and surrounds, portholes on the hood, and painted lower panels, similar to the Enclave. The model will be offered with standard blue-accented projector-beam headlamps and detailed taillamps and 18" five-spoke painted aluminum. "The Encore brings Buick’s timeless, sculptural design to the crossover segment in a way that blends elegance, efficiency and utility," said David Lyon, executive director of design. "There’s confidence in its athletic stance and elemental beauty in its rich details." Dimensions:
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Interior The interior of the Buick Encore combines ice blue ambient lighting with bright trim and wood-grain trim. The seats are trimmed in either a contemporary cloth/leatherette motif or available leather, and the steering wheels is wrapped in premium leather and holds the audio controls. Buick is also offering a prominent central instrument panel with a large, full-color, seven-inch LCD display for the IntelliLink voice-activated radio system. The biggest feature of the interior is Buick’s latest QuietTuning technology that refines the vehicle following a three-point strategy of reducing sounds at their source, blocking sounds from entering the cabin, and absorbing any remaining sounds. Standard QuietTuning features include:
Engine The 2013 Buick Encore is powered by a new power-dense Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 140 HP and 148 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm. The engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission that offers a "steep" first gear and a "tall" overdrive top gear to achieve a wide ratio spread of 6.14:1. The new Encore is built on a global small-crossover platform and features a MacPherson strut front suspension used with coil springs, a large stabilizer bar, and side-load-compensated front strut modules. The rear suspension incorporates a compound crank (torsion beam) design, with a double-wall, tubular V-shape beam profile with gas-charged twin-tube shocks. Engine features
Safety technologies
PricesThe 2013 Buick Encore will go on sale in the first quarter of 2013. Prices will be announced at a later date. Competition As Buick itself confirms, the new Encore was built as a competitor for models like the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3, undoubtedly making it the cheaper of the three. The BMW X1 will be offered with a choice of four engines - one gasoline and three diesels - and will be available in rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations. The Audi Q3 will be offered with one TDI and two TFSI units, with power ranging from 140 HP to 211 HP.
 Impressive technology More interior room than competitors Great look Only one engine 21 comments: Buick Encore I’m really impressed with the high-tech goodies in the
interior that uses the latest QuietTuning Technology. The elegance of
the exterior looks great.
 It has the simple design yet a sophisticated looks of car. I know that were more on the great looks with great engine specs as well as the performance on it.
 The coupe has great platform and outdoor design. The Buick Encore has impressive technology and more spacious among its competitors.
 I don’t like the color of the car. This is good when it was painted on other colors such as Red and Blue. The top view of this car is cute since the roofing has a great design.
 This would be the smart choice for those who want to own a luxury crossover amenities in a more powerful engine. I love the luxurious look of Buick Encore.
 Of all the brand-new cars presented for this year and next, this Buick Encore is assured that it won’t dropped on the list. Great headlights looks like palladium core—Ironman’s suit power source. Definitely car lovers won’t ignore this.
 This car seems to be not that powerful. I just like the simple design yet an exquisite look of this car . But this car looks lovely and the engine specs is cool as well.
 This car seems to be not that powerful. Too sad for many have compromised on its good-looking exterior, I think they should boost its engine more. On the other hand, I can’t wait to know the cost of it.
Before, I just could see the teaser. And now, it shown the whole outcome of this Buick. I am not really impressed on it, but I think it will look good on red body paint.
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02.16.2012 @ 03:57