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Will the Graco Contender Slim fit in a 2017–2024 Buick Encore?

Yes — the Graco Contender Slim fits a 2017–2024 Buick Encore, with a caveat.
The Contender Slim is about 19" wide; the Encore's usable rear bench is about 47". It fits one rear position comfortably. Three across is tight (57" needed vs 47"). Note: rear legroom here is limited, so a rear-facing install may crowd the front passenger.

19"Contender Slim width

47"Encore rear bench

Tightthree across

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What fits this Encore

One seat, rear position: Yes. The Contender Slim installs in an outboard rear position of a 2017–2024 Buick Encore, though you may slide the front seat forward for rear-facing.
Three across: Tight — three need ~57" against only ~47". A narrower seat is the better bet.
Modes this seat covers: rear-facing → forward-facing.
LATCH: lower anchors up to 55 lb; the Encore has 2 lower-anchor positions.

ℹ️ Informational only — built from NHTSA public car-seat ratings and published seat/vehicle dimensions. This is not a safety certification and not a substitute for the seat and vehicle manuals. Always confirm the fit and install yourself before every trip. The Contender Slim's width (Graco published spec) and the Encore's rear-bench width (Typical for compact suv — approximate, verify install in your vehicle) are both approximate — confirm with a test-fit before buying.

Common questions

Will the Graco Contender Slim fit in a 2017–2024 Buick Encore?

Yes — the Graco Contender Slim (19" wide) fits a single rear seating position in a 2017–2024 Buick Encore. Because this vehicle has limited rear legroom, a rear-facing install may require sliding the front seat forward. Three across is tight — its rear bench is about 47" and three of these would need 57".

Can you fit three Contender Slims across a Encore?

Probably not — three Contender Slims need about 57" but the Encore's usable bench is only about 47". Consider a narrower seat — see our narrowest-seats guide.

Sources: seat ratings & modes — NHTSA (pulled 2026-06-18); dimensions — manufacturer specs and owner measurements. Informational only — built from NHTSA public car-seat ratings and published seat/vehicle dimensions. This is not a safety certification and not a substitute for the seat and vehicle manuals. Always confirm the fit and install yourself before every trip.