Buick Encore GX
The Encore GX is a subcompact luxury vehicle slotting just above the entry-level Envista in Buick’s SUV-only lineup. A single engine is available under the hood of the Encore GX, namely a turbocharged 1.3-litre inline three-cylinder generating 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel-drive models come with a CVT, while a nine-speed automatic transmission is available when selecting all-wheel drive. There are no significant changes to the Encore GX for 2025.
Buick Encore GX
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$31,649 (2024) |
Fees | CA$2,000 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$595/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1,3 l I-3 |
Power | 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm (116 kW) |
Torque | 174 lb·ft @ 1,600 rpm (236 N·m) |
Induction | Turbocharged |
Fuel type | Regular |
Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | SUV |
Category | Subcompact luxury SUV |
Assembly | Bupyeong, KR |
Generation | 1 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 9.1 L/100km |
Highway | 8.4 L/100km |
Combined | 8.8 L/100km |
Autonomy | 568 km |
CO₂ emissions | 207 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | optional |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated rear seats | not available |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Ventilated front seats | not available |
Head-up display | not available |
Surround-view camera | optional |
Smart key | standard |
Blindspot detection | standard |
Forward collision warning | standard |
Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
Lane departure warning | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | optional |
Remote engine start | standard |
GPS | not available |
Infotainment | |
Front USB ports | standard |
Rear USB ports | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Sirius XM | standard |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
Wireless phone charging | optional |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P225/55R18 |
Rear tires | P225/55R18 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,347 mm (171″) |
Width | 1,813 mm (71″) |
Height | 1,637 mm (64″) |
Wheelbase | 2,595 mm (102″) |
Weight | 1,477 kg (3,256 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | between 665 l and 1,422 l |
Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
Towing capacity | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 10.0 s (estimated) |
80-120 km/h | 8.3 s (estimated) |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | 41 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | 6/10 |
Reliability | 5/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Infotainment | 8/10 |
Driving | 6/10 |
Overall | 6/10 |
Average | 66%(view ratings) |