Buick revealed the 2013 Encore at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2012, marking the brand's entry into the premium subcompact crossover segment. Built on the GM Gamma II platform shared with the Chevrolet Trax and Opel Mokka, the Encore is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 138 horsepower, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive.