Used 2020 BuickEncore Preferred ECOTEC I4 SMPI DOHC Turbocharged VVT AWDFor Sale in Durham, NC
- Exterior Color
- White Frost Tricoat
- Interior Color
- Ebony
- Odometer
- 54,533 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
- KL4CJESB7LB000117
- Stock Number
- VDP1979A
Highlighted Features
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio data system
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- 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
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Delay-off headlights
- 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
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Cloth w/Leatherette Seat Trim
- Driver's Seat Mounted Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" Machined-Face Alloy
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.53 Final Drive Axle Ratio
- Clean Historyâ¦No Accidents Reported
- 6-Speaker Audio System
- Radio: Buick Infotainment System AM/FM Stereo
- SiriusXM Radio
- 2-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Front Bucket Seats
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Buick connected services capable
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- 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
- Speakers: 6
- 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
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: cloth/leatherette
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.4L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 24mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 26mpg
- Fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Fuel economy highway: 29mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.0gal.
- Horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- 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: chrome
- 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: 1,781mm (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: 1,989kg (4,384lbs)
- 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
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- 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 side impact airbag
- Security system
- Traction control
Standard Features
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- SiriusXM Radio
- 6-Speaker Audio System
Dealer Notes
- Clean accident-free history
- Turbocharged 1.4L engine with 6-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive with sport-tuned suspension
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- SiriusXM satellite radio and Buick Infotainment System
- Rear parking camera and electronic stability control
- Power driver seat and heated door mirrors
- Dual front and side airbags with knee and overhead airbags
- Remote keyless entry with emergency communication system
- 18-inch machined alloy wheels
This Encore is ready for your next adventure. Stop by to experience the confident handling, efficient fuel economy, and comfort features that make this vehicle stand out in its class. We're confident you'll drive away satisfied.
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.…
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- Price
- $15,971
- Dealer Admin Fee
- $899
- Total Price
- $16,870
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