2021 Buick Encore GX

The 2021 Buick Encore GX can seat up to five people in its two-row SUV. It offers comfortable, premium seating, with available luxury features that include leather-appointed seats, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic moonroof and an in-vehicle air ionizer. Its cabin is nicely laid out and offers plenty of head-and legroom throughout the cabin, with soft-touch surfaces through the front of the interior; but you will also find more hard plastics in the rear of the cabin. Cloth upholstery comes standard; and leather upholstery, heated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, and a heated steering wheel are available. It offers versatile cabin features and customizable cargo options for all of your gear. The Encore provides 23.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and more than 50 cubic feet of maximum cargo space when the rear seats are folded down, with 2.7 inches of additional cargo height when reconfiguring the cargo area floor.

The Encore GX’s turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine is standard on all front-wheel-drive models, with 137 horsepower and 162 lb ft of torque. Standard on all-wheel drive models and optional for front-wheel-drive models is a turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder, with 155 horsepower and 174 lb ft of torque. All models with front-wheel drive have a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), and all-wheel drive options feature a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Encore gets an EPA-estimated 28/31 mpg on the city and highway with its base engine, 30/33 mpg for the front-wheel drive, and 26/29 mpg for the AWD. It delivers a gentle ride and offers the perfect balance of efficiency, power, and agile-handling to help you feel confident on the road.

The Encore GX is loaded with several standard safety and tech features, including the Buick Infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android, six-speaker audio system, satellite radio, four USB ports, Bluetooth and an in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, lane keep assist, rearview camera, along with safety packages that include a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control will help you feel secure on the road. Additional available advanced safety features include a 360-degree parking camera, an automated parking system, and a digital rearview mirror. The Encore is available in three trims: Preferred, Select, and Essence. Pricing starts at $24,100 for the Preferred, $25,700 for the Select, and $28,500 for the range-topping Essence.