With their unique marketing campaign enacted to draw people to the new concepts, Buick has revealed the final puzzle piece to their new Crossover, the Buick Encore.
The vehicle is based on GM’s Gamma II platform which is in the Chevrolet Spark and the new Corsa.
The car is roughly the same size as the Nissan Juke, but Buick will pit their new model against more luxurious brands such as the BMW X1 and Audis new mid size SUV, the Q3 ( instead of other rivals like the used Ford kuga)
The engine is GM’s 1.4 litre turbo 4cyl with 140bhp and 200Nm of torque. It will come with a six speed automatic transmission and front or awd.
Other features inlude ESP, Voice Activated Bluetooth, USB connectivity, Seven Inch LED screen, remote start, power seats and a nice set of alloy wheels.
Sales are slated to commence in early 2013, with the European version being names the Mokka to be released concurrently.
This new crossover is far too small…I prefer the Ford Kuga for the size, design, and handling…Dare I say, I even like the Juke better!