This 2019 Buick Encore Essence combines practical versatility with refined comfort, making it an excellent choice for buyers seeking a dependable compact crossover that delivers on both style and substance.
- 1.4L Turbocharged I-4 Engine with Variable Valve Timing and Start/Stop Mode
- Buick Infotainment System with Navigation and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Power Tilt-Sliding Moonroof
- Safety Package II with Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning
- Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist
- 18" 7-Spoke Chromed Aluminum Wheels
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Heated Driver and Front Passenger Seats
- Power Passenger Seat
- SiriusXM Radio with 6-Speaker Audio System
- Air Ionizer
- Rainsense Intermittent Wipers
- Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
- All-Wheel Drive
Finished in White Frost Tricoat, this Encore presents a clean, modern appearance that stands out on the road. The turbocharged engine balances efficiency with capability, delivering 138 horsepower while achieving 25 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The responsive all-wheel-drive system provides confidence in varied driving conditions.
Inside, the cabin prioritizes comfort and connectivity. The Buick Infotainment System with navigation keeps you oriented, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration ensure your smartphone stays seamlessly connected. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel make cold mornings more pleasant, and the power tilt-sliding moonroof adds an airy feel to the interior. The six-speaker audio system pairs with SiriusXM radio to keep your commute entertaining.
Safety receives serious attention here. The Safety Package II includes forward collision alert to warn of potential hazards ahead and lane departure warning to help keep you centered on the road. Front and rear park assist sensors remove guesswork from tight parking situations, while the auto-dimming rear-view mirror reduces glare during nighttime driving.
Comfort features extend throughout the vehicle. Dual-zone automatic climate control lets front passengers set individual temperature preferences. The telescoping and tilt steering wheel adjusts to your ideal driving position, and the power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function recalls your preferred setup. A garage door transmitter adds convenient access to your home.
This Encore represents a balanced approach to compact crossover ownershipâ"practical, comfortable, and equipped with the features that matter for daily driving.
Used 2019 BuickEncore Essence
- Exterior Color
- White Frost
- Interior Color
- Shale/Ebony Accents
- Odometer
- 73,770 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 24/29 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Engine
- 1.4L I4 SMPI Turbocharged DOHC 16V ULEV II 138hp
- VIN
- KL4CJGSM3KB756054
- Stock Number
- 5882A
Highlighted Features
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Memory seat
- Heated front seats
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
Included Packages & Accessories
- Experience Buick Package
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SL
- Safety Package II
- 6 Speakers
- 6-Speaker Audio System
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio data system
- Radio: Buick Infotainment System AM/FM Stereo
- Radio: Buick Infotainment System AM/FM w/Nav
- SiriusXM Radio
- Air Conditioning
- Air Ionizer
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- 6-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 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 and Buick connected services capable
- 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
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front reading lights
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Ultrasonic Front & Rear Park Assist
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Driver's Seat Mounted Armrest
- Front Bucket Seats
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Heated front seats
- Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- 18" 7-Spoke Chromed Aluminum Wheels
- Rainsense Intermittent Front Wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.53 Final Drive Axle Ratio
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 and Buick connected services capable
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- 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: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 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 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
- Engine liters: 1.4
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 24mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 26mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 29mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.0gal.
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 157mm (6.2")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Cargo: liftgate
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Two-tone paint
- 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
- Exterior body width: 1,781mm (70.1")
- Exterior height: 1,657mm (65.3")
- Exterior length: 4,276mm (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: 1,334mm (52.5")
- Turning radius: 5.6m (18.3')
- Wheelbase: 2,555mm (100.6")
- Appearance: analog
- Blind spot: Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert warning
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- 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 collision: Cross Traffic Alert warning
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Tracker system: OnStar Directions & Connections
- Traction control
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.