2018 BUICK ENCORE ESSENCE — window sticker

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VEHICLE INFORMATIONvincheck.me
2018 BUICK ENCORE ESSENCE
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · 4-door · Gasoline
VIN KL4CJGSB2JB514529
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT: BUPYEONG, SOUTH KOREA

Powertrain & mechanical

  • Engine4-cyl, 1.4 L
  • Engine modelLUV: MFI, 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
  • Blind spot monitorStandard
  • 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)$29,100
EPA Fuel Economy and Environment
28combined
MPG
26 city
31 highway
Annual fuel cost
$2,200
Greenhouse gas 6/10
Smog rating 3/10
CO2 319 g/mi

matched to EPA record: Encore AWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI, 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

Different powertrain? Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo ·

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 5, 2026 · vincheck.me

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