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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$30,049 |
| Fees | CA$2,100 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$565/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 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Bupyeong, KR |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 641 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 183 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,629 mm (64″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm (102″) |
| Weight | 1,396 kg (3,078 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 | 9.8 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.7 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) |