![]() ![]() But if you’re looking for a smooth, stylish ride on streets, the Buick Encore is a great car as long as you know its limitations. If a rugged off-road car is what you are looking for but you still want a subcompact that can do all that, look for something like a Jeep Renegade with the Trail Hawk equipment package or a Subaru Crosstrek Sport. An Encore lacks the powerful engine, big tires, lifted suspension, and torque heavy transmission to make it through those tough environments. Cars meant to do that have suspensions, transmissions, and tires specifically designed for climbing steep rocky hills or mudding or crossing water. With the Encore’s ground clearance just over 6 inches high, you should not be taking it on serious off-roading adventures. Steep inclines should also be avoided so you don’t risk sliding backwards at an awkward angle or reaching that breakover point if you do reach the top of the incline. You should also only drive if it is dry since mud has much less traction and can be more dangerous. And even with AWD, you should only try driving on rougher roads if your tires have plenty of tread on them to grip the uneven surfaces. If you have to go off-road, you will be much safer with the all-wheel drive configuration rather than the standard front-wheel drive. If you do take your Encore off road, there are some issues to keep in mind. The CoPilot app isn’t just for buying a car - our new CoPilot for Owning tool will help you keep track of recalls and gives you advice on which scheduled maintenance tasks are most important. But your new Encore isn’t ready for just anything. Look out for obstructions on the road from big rocks, bushes, tree stumps, or anything that might be big enough to scrape the bottom of your car. But any time you are off the streets, take caution. You might even be able to take some unpaved roads on occasion. If all the parking spots at your favorite venue or park are taken, you should have nothing to worry about taking your car onto the grass or dirt for overflow parking. This may seem like a small issue that would never pop up, but cars can and do get stuck or scraped sometimes, and if you see it happen to someone else you’ll be glad that your Buick Encore won’t have to deal with the same problem.Įven though it was designed for use on asphalt and concrete, the Encore shouldn’t have issues maneuvering a little bit off the beaten path. Thanks to the Encore’s ground clearance, it could survive almost any speed bump (which typically range from 3-6 inches in height) or even a ramp with a slope of 25%. That car could also get stuck at the top of a ramp with an 15% slope. This means that a long, low car, like a Honda Odyssey, could get stuck on a 5-inch speed bump unless it’s long enough for the front and rear wheels to both touch. That is the angle from the middle of the car’s undercarriage to the bottom of the wheels. The short wheelbase combined with the decent space under the base of the car give the Encore a pretty strong breakover angle. It should also be fine for high curbs coming out of parking lots, sharp ramps, or pesky speed bumps. You should still try not to hit potholes to save your suspension, but if that rare unavoidable one comes around, you shouldn’t have to worry about damaging the gas tank, differential, or drive shaft underneath. With 6.2 inches of ground clearance, the plucky little Buick should be able to handle the uneven roads you’ll often find in the city. ![]() The Encore was made to wow its passengers and the pedestrians walking by it on the confined streets of the city. We’ll go over what that means and how it compares with other similar cars. The Encore’s ground clearance of 6.2 inches also helps add versatility that you don’t find on small cars and hatchbacks, although it is on the low side of its own segment for ground clearance. With back seats and a passenger seat that fold down, you have a lot more versatility with the Encore than many other subcompact SUVs on the market today. It provides drivers a great way to get around town with sleek styling and amenities that often feel like a luxury car with the price of a budget car. The Buick Encore is a small SUV with a big personality and a big cargo area. 2017 Buick Encore by Kevauto - CC BY-SA 4.0 ![]()
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