Buick

Buick Encore GX

Price $29,649 – $36,579
Fuel consumption 7.6 – 9.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 66%(view ratings)
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
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)