Buick Encore GX
With the standard Encore not returning for 2023, the slightly bigger Encore GX effectively becomes Buick’s new entry-level crossover. Under the hood, the company offers a choice of two turbocharged engines with just three cylinders each. The base 1.2-litre unit generates 137 horsepower through a continuously variable transmission. Alternatively, the Encore GX can pack a 1.3-litre mill paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. This one delivers 155 horsepower and comes with AWD.
Buick Encore GX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$26,748 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$503/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,2 l I-3 |
| Power | 137 hp @ 5,000 rpm (102 kW) |
| Torque | 162 lb·ft @ 2,500 rpm (220 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 | 184 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Massage seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | not available |
| Phone application | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| CD player | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Premium audio system | not available |
| Voice recognition | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/55R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/55R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,354 mm (171″) |
| Width | 1,814 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,628 mm (64″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm (102″) |
| Weight | 1,372 kg (3,025 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 | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 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) |