Oct 13, 2022

You need an efficient vehicle to get where you need to go. You’ll want something versatile, capable, and comfortable too. So, take a look at the Buick Encore GX — a stylish subcompact SUV with customizable space for five people or gear. You’ll love the latest in-vehicle and safety technology and all-wheel-drive performance, which gets you to your destination confidently. To help you decide which GX trim suits you best, we had our SUV experts break down the various models and highlight their best features.

2023 Buick Encore GX Trim Levels and Pricing

Buick offers the Encore GX in four trim levels offering varying levels of comfort and convenience to suit any lifestyle or budget. The base model Preferred has a starting MSRP of $25,900 and comes equipped with the Buick Driver Confidence suite of driver-assist systems. You’ll also benefit from Buick QuietTuning Technology and the Buick Infotainment System, enabling smartphone synchronization. Moving to the Select trim, starting at $27,300, you add elevated comfort features, such as power-operated seats with heating, remote start, and more.

The Encore GX Essence model starts at $30,500 before optional add-ons and gives you all the premium interior furnishings comparable with other luxury vehicles. The Essence trim adds upscale exterior styling cues. Buick’s Encore GX Sport Touring trim offers sophisticated style and athletic performance all in one sporty package. Starting at $27,495, the GX ST comes with signature front and rear fascias, roof rails, and trim-exclusive wheels.

2023 Buick Encore GX Preferred Trim

The Buick Encore GX Preferred trim has 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels paired with all-season tires. Halogen Intellibeam headlights, LED daytime running lights, and fog lamps frame the front grille, adorned with Anderson Silver highlights for a stylish front fascia. Heated, power body-color side view mirrors and body-color molding and trim provide a neat, functional profile. The rear fascia has halogen taillights, an LED center high-mounted brake light, and a rear bumper with Anderson Silver accents.

A keyless entry system gets you inside the Preferred trim, and a push-button ignition starts your vehicle. Inside, there’s a six-way manually adjusting driver’s seat and a four-way manual passenger seat with premium cloth upholstery. A satin silver and chrome shift knob and leather-wrapped steering wheel add a refined look and feel. The 60/40 split-folding rear seat offers multiple cargo configurations, and the front passenger seat folds flat to accommodate longer items, with a maximum of 50.2 cubic feet of space. In addition, you can opt for a hands-free power liftgate on every Encore GX model.

In-vehicle tech runs through the 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth tech. You also have Wi-Fi capability, two USB ports for data and charging, and a six-speaker audio system. A rear vision camera system projects a live video feed to your infotainment screen from behind, assisting you with backing up.

Under the hood, there’s a 1.2-liter EcoTec inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission. This powertrain produces 137 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. The front-wheel-drive Preferred trim can tow up to 1,000 pounds when properly equipped and rates at 30 mpg combined driving. Finally, you can opt for all-wheel drive on every Encore GX model.

2023 Buick Encore GX Select Trim

Your Encore GX Select trim features 18-inch machined aluminum wheels with High Gloss Black Android pockets and all-season tires. Roof-mounted side rails come standard, along with the exterior features found on the Preferred trim. Inside the Select model, you upgrade to a 10-way, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a center armrest in the rear seat, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system.

You get the same powertrain in the Select trim as the Preferred, but now you have remote starting capability. You can start your Encore GX Select ahead of time to enjoy a heated or cooled interior when you sit down in the driver’s seat.

2023 Buick Encore GX Essence Trim

The Encore GX Essence trim has all the features listed above, plus some notable upgrades. You have LED headlights and chrome accents on the front fascia, Black Carbon Metallic bodyside moldings, and LED taillights and chrome accents on the rear bumper.

Encore GX’s top-tier Essence upgrades the front passenger seat to an eight-way power-adjustable seat. You get sophisticated style with the leather-appointed seats and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. Plus, you can program two driver memory settings for seat and outside mirror positions. A standard universal home remote lets you access your garage or gate.

Under the hood, there’s a 1.3-liter EcoTec inline four-cylinder engine capable of producing 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain gets up to 32 mpg on the highway.

2023 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring Trim

Signature exterior style cues, such as the trim-exclusive mesh grille with gloss black and red inserts, make the ST trim stand out in the crowd. An available Black Roof Package features a black roof, mirrors, and roof rails. You also have access to options such as wireless charging, a head-up display, and a rear camera mirror that provides a wider view via a camera from behind. Alexa Built-In adds to your technology suite.

Buick Driver Confidence

Every Encore GX model comes with Buick Driver Confidence — a suite of driver-assist systems designed to elevate your driving experience. The suite includes Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and Intellibeam Headlights.

Buick offers additional safety systems, such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Parking Assist with Braking, HD Surround Vision, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. All these systems use cameras, optical sensors, and radar to monitor your surroundings and alert you to possible hazards. They also provide emergency brake support or steering correction in certain situations to help you mitigate or avoid a potential accident.

Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC understands what drivers want in a subcompact SUV. If you’re searching for a capable ride with the latest tech and elevated comfort, we invite you to browse our inventory online. Once you’ve selected a model you’d like to take a closer look at, visit our dealership on Jefferson Davis Highway. One of our vehicle experts will show you your preferred vehicles and let you take your favorites for a test drive.