2015 Buick Encore Convenience

The Encore is Buick's smallest SUV, a subcompact crossover that's easy to park and surprisingly upscale inside. It rides smoothly and quietly, with an available all-wheel-drive system that reacts before you notice the slip. Inside, you get a nicely trimmed cabin with supportive leather seats and a rearview camera that helps with the blind spot. Cargo space is tight behind the rear seats, but folding them down opens room for bikes or golf clubs. The Convenience trim adds power features and cruise control for shoppers who want the Essentials without the leather-wrapped cabin of the Leather model. Underhood is a 1.4L I4 making 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque, sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic. It returns 28 mpg combined.