If you want to buy a "big 7-seater" SUV, I personally do not recommend a compact SUV. Its third-row seats can only be used for emergency response and cannot bring a very comfortable riding experience. At least you need to choose a mid-sized SUV, such as Toyota Highlander, Ford Edge and other models. If the requirements are higher, you can look at the mid-to-large SUV. Its body size and interior space have been increased by one level, and the leg space of the third row of seats is also more advantageous. The mainstream 6/7-seat mid-to-large SUVs on the market now include Volkswagen Touen, Volkswagen Lanjing, Buick Encore , Ford Explorer and Lynk & Co 09, etc. Which model has a higher cost performance among these SUVs?
From the perspective of price, I think the Buick Encore has a lot of discounts, and its terminal price is even lower than that of medium-sized SUVs like Highlander . If you pay great attention to cost performance, Encore may be a good choice. Its shape is round and has a very clear sense of calmness. Its design is not radical or avant-garde, and it is in line with the "personality" of a family car. The car offers two seat layouts of 6/7 seats, achieving more diverse household needs. If you want a luxury interior design but your budget is not enough for the same BBA model, Enoch may be an option worth considering.
Although Enoch-Chief is positioned as a medium-sized SUV, its body size is not very large, at least not as good as the Volkswagen Touon, which has a length, width and height of 4981 mm, 1953 mm and 1722 mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2863 mm, and its size is slightly smaller than the Cadillac XT6 and Chevrolet Trail Blazer built on the same platform. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 2.0T engine + 48V mild hybrid system + 9AT gearbox powertrain, with a maximum power of 237 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm. Except for the standard models, the other models provide timely four-wheel drive system , which is still very sincere.
Regarding the advantages and disadvantages of this car, the powertrain is relatively reliable, the 2.0T engine power output is sufficient, the 9AT gearbox shifts smoothly, and the driving stability of the front McPherson + rear five-link suspension is also OK. At least from the perspective of the "three major items", the overall performance of this car is remarkable. In terms of disadvantages, many car owners complain about its electronic devices, such as the entire series does not provide LCD instrument panels. Even the top-end models are also a combination of 8-inch screen + mechanical pointer. The central control screen is smaller (8-inch), and the sense of technology is not obvious. The satellite navigation and voice recognition control respond slowly, and the problem cannot be solved after upgrading through OTA. Also, its CarPlay is not wireless, and it seems a bit out of date. In addition, its brake pedal is very hard, so you have to spend more effort when braking. The leg space in the third row of seats is not as spacious as imagined, and the riding comfort of the third row of seats is also average.
The interior design, materials and workmanship of this car are at the top level among models of the same level. The interior is mainly soft leather decoration materials. The front floor also uses wood grain decorative panels to enhance the texture. In addition, the button-type gear shifting mechanism, although the technological atmosphere created by the interior is insufficient, the luxurious atmosphere is still very good. By the way, there is also fuel consumption performance. Although its official NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is between 7.3-7.7L/100km, during actual driving, most owners' real fuel consumption is between 9.0-10.0L/100km. For a medium- and large SUV with a curb weight of about 2 tons, I personally think that this fuel consumption performance is acceptable.
Encore flag is equipped with leather seats, and the riding comfort of the second row seats is unquestionable. The front seats are equipped with heating/ventilation functions, and the second row seats of the 6-seater models are equipped with heating/ventilation/massage functions, which have certain business attributes. The seat cushions of the third row of seats are shorter, lower and straighter. Even if the second row of seats is adjusted to a very front position, the leg space of the third row of seats is not spacious. I think it is more suitable for children, and adults are not comfortable to ride.In terms of price of
, we learned from the Tangshan dealer that all models of Encore are currently discounted by 55,000 yuan, although its price is 299,900-359,900 yuan, in fact, its real transaction price is between 244,900-304,900 yuan. The discounts for this car have always been very high, and the prices are lower than those of Toyota Highlander and Volkswagen Touron. I personally think it has a high cost performance. In terms of sales volume, we can take a look at the sales data of Encore in the past three months. Its sales volume from July to September were 3232, 2709 and 2841 respectively, and the cumulative sales from January to September were 13,028, which was not able to sell Volkswagen Touron and Toyota Highlander. Encore was difficult to sell volume when it had an advantage in price. What is the reason? I think this matter is worth SAIC-GM-Buick’s reflection. Finally, what do you think of the Buick Encore?
