GM Teases 2013 Buick Encore

FenwickHockey65 · 12-14-2011, 05:10 PM

Encore Crossover to Join Growing Buick Brand
Fans can follow photo reveal each week on facebook.com/buick
Link to Press Release

December 14, 2011

Quote:

DETROIT – Buick today confirmed the introduction of the 2013 Encore, an all-new, versatile five-passenger crossover set to debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Encore joins a rapidly expanding family of Buick vehicles that has recently seen the additions of the Verano compact luxury sedan, the Regal GS sport sedan, and fuel-efficient eAssist “light electrification” technology on both LaCrosse and Regal.

Encore will offer contemporary styling, signature QuietTuning technology, and a host of features and amenities customers expect from Buicks today. More details will be made available when Encore is revealed on Jan. 10.

This week, a new Encore tab on www.facebook.com/buick will feature a covered photograph of the vehicle. Each week leading up to the reveal, Buick will uncover a section of the photo. The final image will be revealed the same morning Encore takes the stage at the Cobo Center in Detroit.

JusticePete · 12-14-2011, 05:26 PM

Subscribed for updates.

TheCaptain · 12-14-2011, 07:41 PM

Ditto.
Looks good. Buick has its BANG back!

*DGthe3* · 12-14-2011, 07:52 PM

I wish automakers would lay off the autoshow teasers & previews

TheCaptain · 12-14-2011, 08:09 PM

Its ok DG, think Equinox, styled like a Buick.

DaBears · 12-14-2011, 08:17 PM

A Buick version of the Equinox would be cool for sure.

FenwickHockey65 · 12-14-2011, 08:22 PM

Not Equinox-sized. This is Gamma-II.

DaBears · 12-14-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Not Equinox-sized. This is Gamma-II.

HUH? So what the heck is it based on then?

FenwickHockey65 · 12-14-2011, 08:36 PM

It's really not a version of anything. I believe it's being co-developed alongside an Opel, but there isn't an existing vehicle it's based off of. It's not like how the Terrain and Equinox are based off each other.

Closest relative would be Sonic, but it's not a compact, it's a CUV. Think Nissan Rogue sized.

*DGthe3* · 12-14-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

It's really not a version of anything. I believe it's being co-developed alongside an Opel, but there isn't an existing vehicle it's based off of. It's not like how the Terrain and Equinox are based off each other.

Closest relative would be Sonic, but it's not a compact, it's a CUV. Think Nissan Rogue sized.

So, I guess the next question is ... will it fit in the back of an Enclave?

DaBears · 12-14-2011, 08:41 PM

Ewww that small? PASS

FenwickHockey65 · 12-14-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

So, I guess the next question is ... will it fit in the back of an Enclave?

Not quite.

Probably be about the same size as an Opel Meriva.

coolman · 12-14-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I wish automakers would lay off the autoshow teasers & previews

tired of it here too.

JamesNoBrakes · 12-14-2011, 09:28 PM

Sweet, more cars for old people!

Err, well, just kidding, I'm not excited at all. What the hell is a "buick" anyways? Apart from "history", does it have any place when you already have a cadillac division? What's the point?

12-14-2011, 07:41 PM	#3
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Ditto. Looks good. Buick has its BANG back! __________________

12-14-2011, 07:52 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I wish automakers would lay off the autoshow teasers & previews __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-14-2011, 08:09 PM	#5
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Its ok DG, think Equinox, styled like a Buick. __________________

12-14-2011, 08:22 PM	#7
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Not Equinox-sized. This is Gamma-II. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

12-14-2011, 08:36 PM	#9
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	It's really not a version of anything. I believe it's being co-developed alongside an Opel, but there isn't an existing vehicle it's based off of. It's not like how the Terrain and Equinox are based off each other. Closest relative would be Sonic, but it's not a compact, it's a CUV. Think Nissan Rogue sized. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

12-14-2011, 05:26 PM	#2
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Subscribed for updates.

12-14-2011, 08:17 PM	#6
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	A Buick version of the Equinox would be cool for sure.

12-14-2011, 08:41 PM	#11
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	Ewww that small? PASS

12-14-2011, 09:28 PM	#14
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,302	Sweet, more cars for old people! Err, well, just kidding, I'm not excited at all. What the hell is a "buick" anyways? Apart from "history", does it have any place when you already have a cadillac division? What's the point?

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