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The compact crossover is the most popular car of the modern era. The reason is likely because options like the 2021 Buick Encore pack space and comfort amenities into their small bodies. Unlike the standard truck-based SUV of days past, crossovers are built on a sedan basis. This means they are fuel-efficient and easy to drive. Still, they manage to have roomy interiors. The 2021 Encore is the quintessential compact crossover and is much more attractive than the competing 2021 Ford Escape.
Read further to see why most drivers prefer the 2021 Encore to the 2021 Escape. Then visit us at Crestview Buick GMC to test-drive the 2021 Encore. Before you visit, browse our inventory of new cars to see what else speaks to you.
The 2021 Buick Encore and 2021 Ford Escape are both spacious and comfortable. Each car can seat five passengers in two rows. You can also fit plenty of cargo behind the folding rear seats.
The 2021 Encore pulls ahead in its use of luxury materials. It is a Buick, after all.
You are comforted by soft seats and armrests. The dashboard also has a flush infotainment system, which looks pleasantly upscale. The top-mounted touchscreen on the Escape is quite distracting. The 2021 Buick also comes with redundant audio and climate controls throughout the dash and steering to make it easier to change these without taking your eyes off the road.
Every 2021 Encore comes with an 8-inch Intellilink touchscreen, while the base Escapes only include an AM/FM radio. The standard infotainment system in the Encore can stream audio and navigation via Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. You can also subscribe to have built-in W-Fi, GPS, and traffic updates. Moreover, you can replace the standard six-speaker stereo with a Bose® seven-speaker setup. For the most connectivity, you can subscribe to SiriusXM satellite radio. Many of these options can also come on the upper trim levels of the 2021 Escape.
The 2021 Encore comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This engine is mighty powerful for this vehicle size and outperforms the Ford Escape’s standard three-cylinder engine. Even the upgraded Escape engine is just a standard four-cylinder.
Both vehicles use front-wheel drive, and you can upgrade to all-wheel drive in either. The 2021 Escape uses an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the 2021 Buick is more athletic with its six-speed. The 2021 Buick Encore has competitive EPA ratings and comfortable suspension. Its agility is complemented by its capable cornering. You will love driving the 2021 Buick Encore through Crestview, FL.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded top safety ratings to both the 2021 Encore and 2021 Escape. That is because both cars were designed with safety in mind. They both include driver-assist features like forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring. Either car will go a long way in keeping you and your passengers safe as you navigate Crestview, Florida.
By now, you should know why the 2021 Buick Encore is many people’s car of choice. It performs beautifully, is highly comfortable, and offers many advanced safety features. Browse our online inventory, then come check out the 2021 Encore in person at Crestview Buick GMC in Crestview, FL.