What is the Buick Encore GX?
The Encore GX is a small crossover SUV with a higher seating position and a practical shape for daily travel. It sits toward the smaller end of Buick’s SUV range. Buick is a General Motors marque with a long history in North America, and the Encore GX brings the brand into the small-SUV class.
Encore GX generation
The first generation began in 2020. Buick refreshed the Encore GX’s styling and cabin technology for the 2024 model year, with a new front design and the Avenir trim joining the range.
Engines and power
US and Canadian versions have engines from 1.2 to 1.3 litres. US versions include petrol and E85 flex-fuel options, while Canadian listings specify petrol.
How economical is the Buick Encore GX?
The best combined EPA rating in the United States is 31 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 7.6 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 7.8 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test. EPA and 5-cycle procedures differ, as do European WLTP and NEDC tests, so market figures are best understood on their own terms.
Questions and answers
What size of SUV is the Encore GX?
It is a small crossover SUV, toward the smaller end of Buick’s SUV range.
What engines are available for the Encore GX?
Engines range from 1.2 to 1.3 litres. US versions include petrol and E85 flex-fuel options; Canadian listings specify petrol.
What is the Encore GX’s best EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating is 31 MPG.
When did the Encore GX first generation begin?
The first generation began in 2020.