Other larger vehicles with similarly full-featured, non-touchscreen systems use some type of rotary knob or mouse interface laid flat on the center console to fall more readily to hand. And with that hatchback shape, the rear cargo area can swallow a maximum of 48.4 cubic feet of stuff with the seats folded (their backs are flat, though they don't fold completely flat after tipping the seat bottoms forward). International Scholarship Program, in support of the quality area labor force, and to illustrate the company’s commitment to local education. The rear-wheel drive format helps keep the Transfer's turning circle to a fairly tight 13.6m, while the independent front suspension and rear leaf suspension deliver a quality ride that strikes a healthy balance between comfort and payload ability. A thorough inspection of property helps you know if there is any outstanding repair. There are four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes at all four corners, coupled with traction control, electronic stability control and rollover mitigation, as well.
To control, regulate and monitor the engine online, Daimler AG makes use of electronic control units. The bespoke 552hp 4.8L 9000RPM V10 engine is equally impressive, smaller than most of the V8's on the market and weighs less than Lexus' own 3.5L V6. Every new model being introduced in the auto market contains new features. Throw in safety features like our tester's optional all-wheel-drive system, Lane Departure Warning, Front Collision Alert and front and rear park assist, and the Encore looks on paper like a bonafide luxury ride. And while the latest version of Buick's Intellilink infotainment system is full-featured enough to be class competitive with systems in other luxury crossovers, its location and input method is stilted. Buick's little crossover that can, however, is also conspicuously missing some features one might expect in a premium offering and can find elsewhere. It's the closing argument that convinces you the Encore is more premium by nature than a Soul or Fit, or even a RAV4 or CR-V. A 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel matches the Sprinter's V6 for torque (400Nm) and a 2.3-litre turbodiesel shared with the Fiat Ducato develops more torque (320Nm) than all four-cylinder Sprinters other than the 150hp models.
With all-wheel drive, our Encore is rated at 23 miles per gallon in the city and 30 on the highway, though front-wheel-drive models score 25 mpg city and 33 highway, which Buick claims is class-leading among FWD crossovers. It starts at $28,190 for front-wheel-drive models and $29,690 with all-wheel drive, and ours came with the optional 18-inch chromed aluminum wheels for $995 and navigation package for $795. In our estimation, the base model or second-level trim with Convenience Group package makes the Encore's strongest case, as their mid-$20k price range keeps them aligned with lighter-optioned versions of those mainstream crossovers, while still feeling like a higher grade of luxury from behind the wheel. Our tester, as previously mentioned, is the most expensive trim with the Premium Group package. That said, there are many features available on the Encore - and standard on our top-trim Premium tester - that we think upwardly mobile buyers are seeking: heated seats, a heated steering wheel, Bose audio system, memory settings, a 120-volt three-prong outlet for rear seat passengers, rain-sensing windshield wipers and a rearview camera. The Bose seven-speaker premium audio system, standard on our tester, doesn't sound too bad, either.
It's also conspicuously missing some features one might expect in a premium offering. Here's everything you need to know about each of the five tax filing statuses to determine which one you should choose. You'll need that convincing when pricing an Encore. Admin need to add three more options to 'Processing Stage' info in the header, 'Not Yet Filed', 'Not Interested in GC', and 'GC Received'. Rear seat passengers are treated well, too, with a raised seating position and more legroom than in the much longer Verano. The Encore's Achilles heel, however, is what's tasked to move around that cargo, plus the weight of the vehicle and its passengers. Even with four people onboard, though, the Encore is able to move off the line without causing a scene, but more power would be welcome. Known elsewhere as the third generation Mercedes-Benz Vito or Viano (V-Class), the Metris is the more compact cousin of the Sprinter conversion vans and has been a staple in Europe for more than two decades.
Not to be forgotten is the fact that as only around 280 printed pages are included as opposed to more than 580 previously, approximately half a kilo in weight is saved. There are four trim levels, starting with the base Encore at $24,200, excluding a destination charge of $750. The out-the-door price, with destination charge, was $32,230. In fact, many people only see left-hand cars in movies that are in the parts of the world where they are. Replacing worn and broken parts on your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500? On the outside, the Sprinter looks similar to the outgoing-generation model, with a bit of the Mercedes Vision Van concept thrown in. That would be a bit of a squeeze for four burly blokes, although the leg room is entirely adequate. How much room will you want? Because of the Encore's slim dimensions, though, the center console is too narrow to accommodate such hardware, with only room enough between the seats for a pair of cupholders in single-file.
