This 2018 Buick Encore Preferred in Silver combines smart efficiency with everyday practicality, offering you a capable compact crossover that's ready for whatever comes next.
- 6-Speaker Audio System with SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- AM/FM Stereo with Buick Infotainment System
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Rear Exterior Parking Camera
- Power Driver Seat with 6-Way Adjustment
- Telescoping and Tilt Steering Wheel
- Remote Keyless Entry and Emergency Communication System (OnStar Guidance)
- Heated Power Door Mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators
- Roof Rack Rails
- Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control
- Speed-Sensing Steering
- 18" Machined-Face Alloy Wheels
- Dual Front Impact and Side Impact Airbags with Knee Airbag
- Front Bucket Seats with Cloth and Leatherette Trim
- Split Folding Rear Seat
The Encore Preferred delivers reliable performance with its turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. You'll appreciate the balanced fuel economy, achieving 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The front-wheel-drive setup provides confident handling in various driving conditions, while the responsive steering and suspension tuning make navigating city streets and highways equally comfortable.
Inside, the cabin is thoughtfully designed for your comfort and convenience. The power-adjustable driver seat allows you to find your ideal driving position, while the telescoping steering wheel accommodates drivers of different sizes. You'll find numerous storage solutions throughout the cabin, from door bins to a rear seat center armrest, making it easy to keep your essentials organized during daily drives or weekend trips.
This vehicle is certified, providing you with added peace of mind. The Encore Preferred has been thoroughly inspected and reconditioned to meet rigorous quality standards, ensuring that you're investing in a vehicle that's been properly maintained and verified for your confidence.
The Encore Preferred prioritizes your safety with comprehensive protection features. You'll benefit from four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, multiple airbag systems including front and side impact protection, and stability systems that work together to keep you secure. The rear parking camera gives you visibility when backing up, an important feature for parking safely in tight spaces.
With just over 37,000 miles on the odometer, this Encore Preferred represents excellent value and has plenty of service life ahead. Whether you're looking for a vehicle for daily commuting, weekend adventures, or navigating through busy urban environments, this crossover offers the reliability and features you need. We invite you to come see it in person and take it for a test drive.
Certified Pre-Owned 2018 BuickEncore Preferred SUV ECOTEC I4 SMPI DOHC Turbocharged VVT
- Exterior Color
- Quicksilver Metallic
- Interior Color
- Ebony
- Odometer
- 37,216 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- ECOTEC 1.4L I4 SMPI DOHC Turbocharged VVT
- VIN
- KL4CJASBXJB616688
- Stock Number
- PB616688
Highlighted Features
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Fully automatic headlights
- Security system
- Power driver seat
- Alloy wheels
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 Guidance
- 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
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 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
- 6-Speaker Audio System
- Radio: Buick Infotainment System AM/FM Stereo
- SiriusXM Satellite 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 Guidance
- 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
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.4
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 25mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 33mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.0gal.
- Horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
- 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
- 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: 1,468kg (3,237lbs)
- 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: 1,775mm (69.9")
- Exterior height: 1,659mm (65.3")
- Exterior length: 4,277mm (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: 1,930kg (4,255lbs)
- 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: 1,336mm (52.6")
- 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
- Tracker system: OnStar Guidance
- Traction control
Standard Features
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- 6-Speaker Audio System
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.