2015 Buick Encore Premium AWD Carbon Black Metallic
Experience versatile luxury in this recent local trade-in 2015 Buick Encore Premium 1SN AWD SUV finished in striking Carbon Black Metallic with Ebony leather interior. Powered by the responsive ECOTEC 1.4L turbocharged I4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive, it delivers confident performance, efficient commuting, and all-weather capability in a compact, easy-to-park package. This well-equipped Premium model includes the Preferred Equipment Group 1SN with Bose premium 7-speaker audio, 7-inch color touchscreen, navigation, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, satellite radio, Bluetooth, WiFi hotspot, and backup camera. Comfort features encompass heated front seats and steering wheel, power driver seat with memory, dual-zone climate control, sunroof/moonroof, remote start, keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers, and roof-mounted luggage rails. Advanced safety technology includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, forward-collision alert, ultrasonic front/rear park assist, and multiple airbags.
FAQs
Q: Will the turbo 1.4L feel lively enough for highway merges without a larger engine?
A: Yes. The turbo delivers surprising punch and smooth mid-range power while keeping fuel costs low.
Q: Can the Encores compact footprint still handle weekend gear or small pets comfortably?
A: Absolutely. The versatile cargo area with flat-folding rear seats, cargo net, and roof rails makes it far more practical than it looks.
Q: Does the quiet cabin and Bose audio make long trips feel more premium than expected in a subcompact SUV?
A: Owners often note the refined ride and sound isolation rival larger luxury crossovers.
Awards
⢠2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick
⢠2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award
⢠J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study recognition
Used 2015 BuickEncore Premium
- Exterior Color
- Carbon Black Metallic
- Interior Color
- Ebony
- Odometer
- 122,267 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Engine
- ECOTEC 1.4L I4 SMPI DOHC Turbocharged VVT
- VIN
- KL4CJHSB6FB084162
- Stock Number
- ET3760A
Highlighted Features
- Blind spot sensor
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Premium audio system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rain sensing wipers
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Included Packages & Accessories
- 7 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- Premium audio system: IntelliLink
- Radio data system
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Ride & Handling Suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Directions & Connections
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear side impact airbag
- Power Tilt-Sliding Moonroof
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Driver's Seat Mounted Armrest
- Heated front seats
- Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" 5-Spoke Painted Cast Aluminum
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.53 Final Drive Axle Ratio
- **LOCAL TRADE
- ** Alloy Wheels / Premium Wheels
- ** Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- ** Backup Camera
- ** Blind Spot Monitor
- ** Bluetooth Hands Free
- ** Cross Traffic Alert
- ** Cruise Control
- ** Heated Seats
- ** Heated Steering Wheel
- ** Keyless Entry
- ** Lane Departure Warning
- ** Memory Seat
- ** Navigation System
- ** Portable Audio Connection
- ** Premium Sound System / Premium Audio
- ** Rain Sensing Wipers
- ** Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- ** Remote Start
- ** Roof Rack
- ** Satellite Radio
- ** Stability Control
- ** Steering Wheel Controls
- ** Sunroof/Moonroof
- ** USB Port
- ** WiFi Hotspot
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SN
- Bose Premium 7-Speaker Audio System Feature
- Radio: AM/FM Audio System w/MP3 CD Player
- Radio: AM/FM Audio System w/Nav/Single CD Player
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- 6-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- Carpeted Rear Cargo Mat
- Forward Collision Alert
- Ultrasonic Front & Rear Park Assist
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Front Bucket Seats
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Rear Cargo Net
- Rainsense Intermittent Front Wipers
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Directions & Connections
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 215/55HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 215/55HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 1
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Premium audio system: IntelliLink
- Primary LCD size: 7.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: OnStar RemoteLink
- Speaker type: Bose
- Speakers: 7
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver seat mounted armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: all-wheel drive
- Engine liters: 1.4
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 23mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 26mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 30mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.0gal.
- Horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1,850RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 157mm (6.2")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: polished
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,523kg (3,358lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 72.5mm x 82.6mm (2.85" x 3.25")
- Engine displacement: 1.4 L
- Engine horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
- Engine torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1,850RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,775mm (69.9")
- Exterior height: 1,659mm (65.3")
- Exterior length: 4,277mm (168.4")
- Front headroom: 1,006mm (39.6")
- Front hiproom: 1,313mm (51.7")
- Front legroom: 1,036mm (40.8")
- Front shoulder room: 1,377mm (54.2")
- GVWR: 1,984kg (4,374lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 532 L (19 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,371 L (48 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 986mm (38.8")
- Rear hiproom: 1,273mm (50.1")
- Rear legroom: 909mm (35.8")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,336mm (52.6")
- Turning radius: 5.6m (18.3')
- Wheelbase: 2,555mm (100.6")
- Blind spot sensor: warning
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Forward collision: warning
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: warning
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: front and rear
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear collision: warning
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Tracker system: OnStar Directions & Connections
- Traction control
Standard Features
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- 6-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- Bose Premium 7-Speaker Audio System Feature
- Carpeted Rear Cargo Mat
- Rear Cargo Net
- Forward Collision Alert
- Ultrasonic Front & Rear Park Assist
- Rainsense Intermittent Front Wipers
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 4.0
Comfortable, but get extended warranty
By JL 91 Cadillac on 7/4/2026 9:55:16 PM
Our 2018 Buick Encore Preferred 2 is a very nice riding quiet vehicle. It was purchased used to replace a GMC Envoy which we really loved, but the rust issues were becoming severe. This vehicle was the affordable option with very low miles .All things considered it has held up well, no major issues. A problem spot is the module for the AWD which seems to need to be replaced yearly. It is covered by the warranty so I think we will only keep it as long as the warranty is in effect. Both rear springs needed to be replaced this year, at 50K miles as they cracked and broke. It is very light, so it can be challenging in the snow and bad weather ( Is a little better with the new Michelin tires, but you still need to be careful). All in all, it is doing what we need it to do, at a price we could afford, but at the end of the warranty we will be looking to replace it with a heavier vehicle (like a pre-owned GMC Acadia or a Buick Envision AWD). We received a notice from GM that they would replace the turbo if it goes bad, as an as-needed recall,but so far we are doing ok with it, but we do allow it to cool down for a few minutes before we turn the engine off. We change the oil and do the maintence through the dealer, oil changes are at 3K miles so that might be helping it. - 4.0
Starts falling apart at about 50,000 miles
By Natchomoma on 6/12/2026 10:55:52 AM
Extended warranty is highly recommended because you will have several costly repairs in your future. - 4.0
Practical pick!
By Normal person on 5/15/2026 11:45:31 AM
Hi I’m writing this review to give some honest insight. I’m a college student and I live about 130 miles from home and do the drive often. My car is a 2015 with what I would consider high mileage. I love the interior and it has the perfect amount of space for me to pack up and take on weekend trips. Realistically, I have to do regular maintenance fixes(brakes, oil, tires) and have had a few “real issues”. I have had to do a $1,000 fix of the intake manifold and $500 suspension fix. My check engine light sometimes turns on even when my car has no symptoms and then turns itself off within a few days. I also have noticed that you can hear a lot of road noise from inside the vehicle. Other than that, it drives well and I really love it.
