Buick Encore GX

Name: Buick Encore GX
Brand: Buick
SKU: Buick Encore GX

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2020 Model Redesign Year

The Encore GX subcompact SUV recently received a freshening that brought a new infotainment system, an upscale Avenir version, a new logo, and updated styling. The front-wheel-drive versions come with either a 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder or a slightly more powerful 1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder, which are both mated to a CVT. The all-wheel-drive one has the 1.3-liter hooked up to a nine-speed automatic. In our tests we found that the AWD GX pulls strongly, but the engine sounds gravelly and produces some vibrations, especially at low speeds. Handling is responsive and secure, but the ride skews firm. There are some luxury touches, but they are unevenly applied throughout the cabin, and the rear seat is tight.

Highway-speed AEB is not available.

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2026 Buick Encore GX

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Base MSRP Range

$26,200 - $33,300

Destination Charge: $1795

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Base MSRP Range

$26,200 - $33,300

Destination Charge: $1795

2026 Buick Encore GX

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2020-Present

2020 Model Redesign Year

The 2020 Encore GX is a new subcompact SUV that's a companion to—not a replacement for—the current Encore. The tiny GX has an airy interior, although the rear seat is tight, and doses of luxury are applied unevenly throughout. Controls are easy to use. Two small, turbocharged three-cylinder engines are available, as are both front- and all-wheel drive. AWD versions get the more powerful engine, a 155 hp 1.3-liter turbo coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The GX pulls strongly, but the engine sounds gravelly and produces considerable vibration especially at low speeds.

Handling is quite responsive and secure, but the ride skews firm. For 2022, the smaller 1.2-liter engine was, dropped. But it returned in 2023. A 2024 refresh brought a new 11-inch infotainment system, revised interior and exterior designs, and new trim names.