“I'm very happy with my Buick Encore. Wish it had a little more power and a larger center arm rest.”
2015 Buick Encore: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Buick Encore is essentially a carryover, with turn-signal indicators added to its heated outside mirrors as the only clear equipment change. Its engine, four-trim lineup, touchscreen, and major safety equipment remain the same.
About the 2015 Buick Encore
1st generation (2013-2016), third model year before the 2017 refresh.
Buick sells the Encore as a city-friendly premium crossover: small enough for tight parking spaces, quiet enough to feel more upscale than many rivals, and flexible enough for errands or weekend luggage. The brochure emphasizes stylish but functional design, a hushed cabin, simple touchscreen tech, and versatile seating with a fold-flat front passenger seat. Its appeal is not sporty driving or maximum cargo room; it is an easier-to-park small SUV with a more polished feel.
The 2015 Encore starts as a straightforward small crossover with a 7-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, flexible folding seats, and features designed to keep the cabin quiet. Convenience adds blind-spot monitoring and dual-zone climate control, while Leather brings heated leather-appointed seats and a heated steering wheel. Premium is the most fully equipped trim, with forward collision alert, lane departure warning, park assist, and Bose audio.
What changed, by category
Styling
The heated outside mirrors gain integrated turn-signal indicators. The rest of the exterior design is effectively unchanged.
2015 Buick Encore specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.4T | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.4T | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.4T | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.4T |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 48.4 cu-ft | 48.4 cu-ft | 48.4 cu-ft | 48.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2015 Buick Encore compared with the 2014 model?
The only clear equipment change is the addition of turn-signal indicators to the heated outside mirrors. The engine, transmission, trim structure, touchscreen, and major safety hardware otherwise carry over.
Was the 2015 Buick Encore redesigned?
No, the 2015 Encore was not redesigned. It is the third model year of the first-generation Encore and received only a minor mirror update.
Did the 2015 Buick Encore get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2015 Encore keeps the same 138-horsepower turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission used for 2014.
Does the 2015 Buick Encore still come in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions?
Yes, the 2015 Encore lineup retains both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions. There was no lineup-wide drivetrain change for this model year.
Which 2015 Buick Encore trim has the most driver-assistance features?
The Premium trim has the most driver-assistance features in the 2015 lineup. It includes forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and front and rear park assist, along with the blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert found on several upper trims.
2015 Buick Encore Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Buick Encore.
4.1
2015 Buick Encore
(405 reviews)
“My Buick is a joy to drive. The cabin blocks out so much traffic noise. The controls for temperature are so intuitive to my needs and how I want my conditions to be in the vehicle.”
“I wish everything wasn't so manual. I'd like for example- touch screen navigation, keyless entry, & push-button start. I wish the interior and cargo space were roomier. I also wish the driver's seat was more comfortable.”