The first Buick Encore GX recently arrived at Runde Auto Group.  This is a new crossover model with a familiar name.  Is it the same vehicle as the current Buick Encore?  Absolutely not.  The current Encore is a sub-compact SUV.  The Encore GX is an entirely new vehicle that is both longer and wider than the Buick Encore.  In terms of size, the Encore GX is just in between the Envision and the Encore. This attractive little SUV is essentially the Buick version of the upcoming all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer that is due to be released a little later this year. It will be priced at a [...]

The new Buick Encore is a vehicle that’s definitely worthy of applause.  The word ‘encore’ is defined as a demand by an audience for an additional performance, usually expressed by applause. In 2008 General Motors came out with the Buick Enclave and audiences expressed their overwhelming enthusiasm and admiration by buying lots of them.  The Enclave thrilled US buyers with it’s stylish looks, it’s voracious powertrain, its nimble interior design and its ample cargo space. Now as a reaction to the large demand for another attractive Buick AWD vehicle, GM has come out with an Encore.  As a smaller and more fuel efficient alternative to the Enclave, Buick’s new Encore is currently available at Runde Buick in Platteville and it brings more diversity to the already stellar Buick line-up. The Encore was on display at the Chicago [...]

The 2013 Buick Encore has officially been priced! Starting at $24,950 (base MSRP in 2013) you can take home the new SUV packed with 18″ wheels, full color 7 inch screen, active noise cancellation and a rear-view camera, all included on the base model! Buick announced three other packages in addition to the base model, they are as follows: Going up a level to the Convenience Package that costs $25,760, will score you dual-zone climate control, auto-dimming rear view mirror, remote start, 120-volt outlet & fog lights. Next Level up is the Leather Group at $27,460. It features heated seats & steering wheel, power passenger seat, bovine-sourced upholstery and driver’s seat memory. The last model in the lineup is the Premium Group @ $28,940. This group combines the leather and convenience packages and adds collision alert, rain-sensing wipers, cargo net & mat, lane departure warning, park assist and Bose Stereo. Optional features across all the [...]