2026 Buick Encore GX
Starting MSRP
$25,900
to $33,000
About the 2026 Buick Encore GX
If you’re looking for a practical small crossover that won't break the bank, the 2026 Buick Encore GX is worth a serious look. This little SUV packs a punch for its size, offering a starting price around $25,900, making it an accessible upgrade. It’s cozy enough for city driving, measuring just 171.2 inches long, yet it still delivers respectable utility. You get 23.5 cubic feet for groceries or weekend gear behind the seats. Plus, its fuel efficiency is solid, netting an estimated 30 MPG combined, which is great for cutting down on gas station stops. With six different trims to choose from, you can tailor this Encore GX to your exact needs, whether you prioritize the standard 137 hp engine or opt for the slightly punchier 1.3L turbo options available on higher trims.
Key Highlights
Excellent City Maneuverability
At 171.2 inches long and 71.4 inches wide, the 2026 Buick Encore GX is perfectly sized for navigating tight city streets and squeezing into smaller parking spots.
Fuel-Sipping MPG
Achieving 30 MPG combined (30 city/31 highway), this crossover keeps running costs low, especially if you stick to unleaded fuel.
Solid Cargo Utility
Despite its compact footprint, the 2026 Encore GX offers 23.5 cubic feet of cargo space, easily handling shopping hauls or luggage for a short trip.
Affordable Entry Price
With a price range beginning at $25,900, the 2026 Buick Encore GX undercuts many competitors, offering luxury aspirations without the luxury price tag.
Best For
Urban Commuters
- The 2026 Encore GX’s efficient 30 MPG combined and manageable 171.2-inch length make daily city driving and parking much less stressful.
First-Time New Car Buyers
- Starting at only $25,900, this Buick provides reliable transportation and modern utility at an attractive entry point.
Couples Needing Versatility
- It comfortably seats five passengers and offers 36 inches of rear legroom, while the 23.5 cubic feet of cargo space handles weekend projects easily.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenir 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT) | $31,400 | front wheel drive | 155 hp | 30 mpg |
| Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) | $33,000 | all wheel drive | 155 hp | 27 mpg |
| Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT) | $25,900 | front wheel drive | 137 hp | 30 mpg |
| Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) | $27,900 | all wheel drive | 155 hp | 27 mpg |
| Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT) | $27,100 | front wheel drive | 155 hp | 30 mpg |
| Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) | $28,700 | all wheel drive | 155 hp | 27 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
Avenir 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
| Feature | Avenir 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT) | Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) | Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT) | Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) | Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT) | Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (31 features) | ||||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||||
| LATCH System | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||||
| Rear Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.3 L | 1.2 L | 1.3 L | 1.3 L | 1.3 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||||
| Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 3 |
| Number of Valves | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | ||||||
| Center Differential Type | — | Limited Slip | — | Limited Slip | — | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | continuously variable-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 382.8/409.2 mi. | 343.2/369.6 mi. | 396.0/409.2 mi. | 343.2/369.6 mi. | 382.8/409.2 mi. | 343.2/369.6 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 29/31 MPG | 26/28 MPG | 30/31 MPG | 26/28 MPG | 29/31 MPG | 26/28 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG | 27 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (22 features) | ||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | — | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | — | — | — | — | ||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | ||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||||
| Leatherette Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Push Button Start | ||||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Single Zone Climate Control | — | — | ||||
| Sun Sensor | — | — | — | — | ||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | — | — | ||
| In Car Entertainment (12 features) | ||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||||
| Auxiliary Audio Input | ||||||
| Infotainment Display | 11.0 in | 11.0 in | 11.0 in | 11.0 in | 11.0 in | 11.0 in |
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | ||||||
| Subwoofer Count | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| USB Port | ||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||
| Power Feature (3 features) | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||||
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (20 features) | ||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | — | — | — | — |
| Front Head Room | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. | 51.9 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. |
| Passenger Seat Folding Capability | — | — | — | — | ||
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | — | — | — | ||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | — | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | — | — | — | — |
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leatherette/Cloth | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rearseats (6 features) | ||||||
| Folding Center Armrest | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rear Head Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 50.7 in. | 50.7 in. | 50.7 in. | 50.7 in. | 50.7 in. | 50.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||
| Tires and Wheels (5 features) | ||||||
| Tire Size | 245/45R19 | 245/45R19 | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Diameter | 19 in | 19 in | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | — | — | 18 x 7.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in |
| Suspension (2 features) | ||||||
| Front Suspension Type | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||||
| Clock | ||||||
| Compass | ||||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||
| Tachometer | ||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||
| Measurements (11 features) | ||||||
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 23.5 cu.ft. | 23.5 cu.ft. | 23.5 cu.ft. | 23.5 cu.ft. | 23.5 cu.ft. | 23.5 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Curb Weight | 3063 lbs. | 3255 lbs. | 3023 lbs. | 3255 lbs. | 3063 lbs. | 3255 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4233 lbs. | 4409 lbs. | 4211 lbs. | 4409 lbs. | 4233 lbs. | 4409 lbs. |
| Height | 64.9 in. | 65.2 in. | 64.1 in. | 64.5 in. | 64.9 in. | 65.2 in. |
| Length | 171.2 in. | 171.2 in. | 171.2 in. | 171.2 in. | 171.2 in. | 171.2 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 50.2 cu.ft. | 50.2 cu.ft. | 50.2 cu.ft. | 50.2 cu.ft. | 50.2 cu.ft. | 50.2 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 36.9 ft. | 36.9 ft. | 36.9 ft. | 36.9 ft. | 36.9 ft. | 36.9 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 102.0 in. | 102.0 in. | 102.0 in. | 102.0 in. | 102.0 in. | 102.0 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | ||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||||
| Concierge Service | ||||||
| Destination Download | ||||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||
| Hands-Free Calling | ||||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run the 2026 Buick Encore GX on E85 fuel?
Yes, the 2026 Buick Encore GX is rated as a flex-fuel vehicle, meaning you have the option to use either unleaded gasoline or E85 fuel.
How much space is there for rear passengers in the 2026 Encore GX?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX provides 36 inches of rear legroom, which is generally comfortable for average-sized adults on shorter trips.
What is the least powerful engine available in the 2026 Encore GX lineup?
The base engine, found in the Preferred trim, produces 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque.
Does the 2026 Encore GX come with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) options?
Yes, while the base FWD models utilize a CVT, the AWD variants switch to a more traditional 9-speed automatic transmission paired with the 1.3L turbo engine.
What is the largest amount of cargo room I can expect in the 2026 Encore GX?
Even the most compact trims of the 2026 Buick Encore GX offer a practical 23.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the second row.
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