Subcompact luxury is no longer a fad - it's a genuine market force, with premium cars ranging from the BMW 1 Series to the Lexus CT 200h enjoying reasonable success in this once-unexploited of niche. The 2014 Buick Encore attempts to translate this momentum into the subcompact SUV space, and it’s hard to argue with the results: since its introduction as a 2013 model, the Encore has quickly become a hit with the brand's buyer base.
I had a chance to drive the 2014 Buick Encore through the rolling hills of northern Kentucky, and I was pleasantly surprised by just how effectively Buick has followed through on the promise of affordable luxury for first-time crossover buyers.