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2017 BUICK ENCORE PREFERRED
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · 4-door · Gasoline
VIN KL4CJESB8HB042951
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT: BUPYEONG, SOUTH KOREA
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT: BUPYEONG, SOUTH KOREA
Powertrain & mechanical
- Engine4-cyl, 1.4 L
- Engine modelLUV MFI, VVT: Variable Valve Timing, ALUM, E85 MAX
- Valve trainDual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
- Drive typeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
- GVWRClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- PlantGM Korea
Standard safety equipment
- Front airbags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Side airbags1st and 2nd Rows
- Curtain airbagsAll Rows
- Knee airbags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Seat beltsManual
- ABSStandard
- Stability control (ESC)Standard
- Traction controlStandard
- Tire pressure monitoringDirect
- Backup cameraStandard
- Daytime running lightsStandard
- Keyless ignitionStandard
Body & dimensions
- Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Doors4
- Seats5 (2 rows)
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Front wheels18 in
- Top speed120 mph
- Fuel injectionMultipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- TurboYes
- Engine builderGME
Pricing & value
- Base MSRP (public record)$24,365
Safety recalls (2)
- Air bags:frontal
- Air bags:frontal
Check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
EPA Fuel Economy and Environment
27combined
MPG
MPG
24 city
30 highway
30 highway
Annual fuel cost
$2,300
You spend $500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle
$2,300
You spend $500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle
Greenhouse gas 6/10
Smog rating 6/10
CO2 334 g/mi
matched to EPA record: Encore AWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive. Cost assumes 15,000 mi/yr at current EPA fuel prices (regular $4.15/gal). Actual results will vary. Source: fueleconomy.gov
GOVERNMENT 5-STAR SAFETY RATINGS
- Overall vehicle score★★★★★
- Frontal crash — driver★★★★★
- Frontal crash — passenger★★★★★
- Side crash★★★★★
- Rollover★★★★☆
Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars (★★★★★) with 5 being the highest. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nhtsa.gov
Vehicle data: NHTSA vPIC · EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA safety ratings & recalls · Jul 4, 2026 · vincheck.me
