2027 Buick Encore GX

When you want the versatility and higher seating position of a crossover SUV without the cost of a larger vehicle, the 2027 Buick Encore GX fills that role with a five-passenger cabin, available all-wheel drive, and an upscale design, while a change under the hood simplifies the lineup for the new model year. Here's what you can expect.

Key Takeaways

• Buick drops the 1.2-liter engine, making the turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder standard across the board
• FWD and AWD versions use different transmissions.
• Tech includes an 11-inch touchscreen and a long list of driver-assistance features.

What Has Buick Changed for the 2027 Encore GX?

According to GM Authority, the biggest change to the Encore GX involves its engine lineup. Buick discontinued the turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder, leaving the turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder as the only engine. Aside from the simplified engine lineup, the Encore GX continues with the familiar styling of the current generation.

What Kind of Performance Does the Encore GX Deliver?

As previously mentioned, the turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder is the only game in town, producing 155 horses and 174 lb-ft. Although there's no longer a choice between two engines, buyers can still choose between front- and all-wheel drive.

The drivetrain you select also determines which transmission you get. Front-wheel-drive versions pair with a continuously variable automatic transmission, while models with all-wheel drive use a nine-speed automatic.

How Much Room and Tech Do You Get Inside?

The Encore GX seats up to five passengers in two rows. An available two-tone interior color scheme adds some visual interest, while equipment varies as you move through trims.

Tech is prominent even before stepping up to the more expensive versions. An 8-inch digital instrument cluster offers needed information directly in front of the driver, while an 11-inch touchscreen serves as the main infotainment display.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow compatible smartphones to connect. Bluetooth and satellite radio are also included, along with a standard six-speaker audio system.

Which Encore GX Safety Features Are Included?

Buick equips the Encore GX with a broad collection of standard safety and driver-assistance tech. Forward collision warning alerts the driver to a potential frontal collision, while automatic emergency braking can intervene when necessary. Pedestrian detection is included as well.

Lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are standard. Automatic high beams round out the safety equipment, switching between high and low beams based on surrounding traffic conditions.

What Are Your Options When Choosing an Encore GX?

The 2027 Encore GX is available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir trims. While every version now shares the same 1.3-liter turbocharged engine, moving through the lineup brings different styling details, comfort features, and amenities. The combination of three trims and two drivetrain choices gives shoppers some room to tailor the Encore GX without having to sort through multiple engines.

Come See the 2027 Buick Encore GX

The Encore GX keeps its lineup straightforward for 2027 while still giving buyers several ways to make the SUV their own. Stop by to see the available trims in person, take the Encore GX for a test drive, and find the configuration that works best for you. At Reliable we're here to help!