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Buick · model year 2022
2022 Buick Encore FWD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2022 Buick Encore FWD is a gasoline small SUV with front-wheel drive, a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and a six-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 27 MPG combined, with 24 MPG city and 32 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500, while tailpipe emissions measure 329 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 27 MPG combined EPA rating
- 32 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive SUV body
- Six-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 24 MPG city rating
- $2,500 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- 329 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a small gasoline SUV Highway-focused commuters Buyers who prefer front-wheel drive
The 2022 Encore FWD is a straightforward small SUV for drivers who want gasoline power and front-wheel drive. Its 27 MPG combined rating gives a clear running-cost baseline, with city mileage dropping to 24 MPG and highway mileage reaching 32 MPG. An EPA annual fuel estimate of $2,500 makes fuel budgeting important. The 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and six-speed automatic define the powertrain, while 329 grams of CO2 per mile records its tailpipe output. It fits buyers whose priorities align with this conventional setup.
What it is
The 2022 Buick Encore FWD is a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
The Encore is rated at 27 MPG combined. The split is 24 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. In plain terms, stop-and-go trips use more fuel than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 329 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
How it compares
Use the 27 MPG combined figure as the Encore's main comparison point. Its 24 city and 32 highway ratings show how the same SUV can differ with the kind of driving you do.
Who it suits
This Encore suits a buyer who wants a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its highway rating may matter more if most of your miles are on open roads.
Trade-offs
The 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder and gasoline drivetrain keep the Encore in conventional fuel territory, rather than an electric or hybrid setup. Front-wheel drive is the only drive layout listed here. The 24 MPG city rating and $2,500 annual estimate are the costs to weigh against its SUV body.
Verdict
Choose the 2022 Encore FWD if a small SUV format, gasoline power, and front-wheel drive match your plans. Budget around $2,500 a year for fuel using the EPA estimate. Highway commuters may appreciate its 32 MPG highway figure, while city-heavy drivers should plan around 24 MPG. The six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive are the listed transmission and drive setup.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 27 MPG
- City MPG
- 24 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 329 g per mile
- Model year
- 2022
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2022 Buick Encore FWD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 24 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost per year for this Encore?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2022 Encore FWD gasoline-powered?
Yes. Its fuel type is gasoline.
What drivetrain does this Buick Encore have?
It uses front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 329 grams of CO2 per mile.
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