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poWErTraIN
• Efficient performer – See Top
Selling Features.
• 1.4L ECOTEC DOHC turbo – Provides
the fuel efficiency of a 4-cylinder
design, with the power and response
of a V6. See the Specifications
section for fuel economy ratings.
– 138 hp and 148 lb.-ft. of torque.
– Sequential, multi-point fuel
injection and Continuously
Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
enhance performance and
fuel efficiency while helping
lower emissions.
• 6-speed automatic transmission –
Includes Driver Shift Control
for clutch-free manual shifting
when desired.
• Award-winning product – Top
scores for Overall Performance and
Owner-Reported Fuel Economy from
2013 J.D. Power’s APEAL study.
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suspENsIoN
• Independent front suspension –
MacPherson struts and coil springs
with urethane spring isolators,
hydraulic ride bushings and a large-
diameter stabilizer bar which helps
keep the vehicle flat in tight turns
and while cornering.
• Semi-independent rear suspension –
Compound crank design with gas-
charged, twin-tube shocks.
brakINg
• 4-wheel disc ABS – Provides
confident, controlled braking power.
• Brake Assist – Boosts brake pressure
in sudden, hard-braking situations.
• Hill Start Assist – Keeps brakes
engaged to prevent rolling back—
or forward—when pulling away
from a stop on an incline of 5
percent or greater.
haNdlINg
• Park-Abilities – See Top
Selling Features.
• Available all-wheel drive – Delivers
up to 50 percent of engine power to
the rear wheels to increase traction.
• StabiliTrak Electronic Stability
Control – Automatically adjusts
braking and/or engine torque
to help drivers stay on their
intended course.
• Traction Control – Applies brakes
and/or reduces engine power until
full traction is restored.
• Variable-assist electric power
steering – Speed-sensitive, provides
light effort for low-speed maneuvers
like parking, with a firmer feel at
highway speeds. Tight, 36.7' turning
diameter makes Encore easy to park.
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