I’m thinking about mom’s old Buick as I drive the 2017 Buick Encore down those very same roads more than four decades later ― the two vehicles couldn’t be more different. Unlike that classic, full-size, fuel-guzzling wagon, the Encore is Buick’s first subcompact crossover. A curb weight of about 3,300 pounds allows GM’s engineers to fit the Encore with two very small engines. Mated to a standard 6-speed automatic, the turbocharged Buick accelerates from a standstill to 60 mph in about 9 seconds. My ‘Premium’ trim Encore boasts leather upholstery, heated seats, heated steering wheel, and a long list of luxury amenities.

Source: Forbes January 13, 2017 19:41 UTC