The Encore GX's tech was even more impressive. When I looked closely at the glossy trim that spanned the top of the dashboard, I saw a similarly intricate design. Not only did Buick dress the cabin in an attractive two-tone color scheme of Signet and Ebony, but it gave the leather seats' perforated inserts a cool parquet-like pattern. The more time I spent inside the Encore GX, the more things I found to like. I never had to wonder where its extremities were or back out of a space and choose a different line to fit perfectly into a spot. The Encore GX's tidy dimensions came in handy around town, particularly when I was parking.
The Liftgate Package's hands-free power rear hatch made grocery runs with my fiancé, especially those that ended with me loading 48-count containers of bottled water into the GX's 23.5-cubic-foot cargo area, more convenient. A strip of brightwork ran from the base of the windshield, over the top of the passenger compartment and ended in a fine point below the roof-mounted spoiler. The simple black plastic that arched over those and lined the GX's lower body looked just as ready for a variety of conditions. Chrome accents highlight the front and rear fascias.Įssence models are available with three styles of 18-inch wheels my press loaner rolled in on a handsome set of two-tone wheels wrapped in all-season rubber. The GX's chrome grille bars extend out from its tri-shield badge and flow into the cases for the LED daytime running lights and LED headlamps. Their overall shapes are definitely similar, but you can quickly tell the two vehicles apart. By the time Buick was done configuring my front-wheel-drive Encore GX Essence test vehicle, it had raised its final price to $33,465.Īt first glance, it's easy to see the GX's resemblance to the Encore. Prices for the Encore GX start at $24,100, which is a slight increase from the Encore's base price of $23,200. All three trim levels, Preferred, Select and Essence, come standard with six advanced safety features and offer several more as optional equipment. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available. The Encore GX is larger than the regular Encore in almost every dimension and available with two engine and transmission options that provide similar or better fuel economy than the Encore's sole power plant/gearbox combo.
Those two little letters on the end make a big difference. It developed the new 2020 Encore GX to fill it. But when Buick examined that assortment of vehicles, it saw something that's not immediately obvious to the naked eye: white space between the smaller Encore and the larger Envision and Enclave models. If you prize handling, I’d recommend a test drive in an all-wheel-drive model before choosing FWD.When you take a look at Buick's 2019 lineup of SUVs and crossovers, what do you see? Encore, Regal TourX, Envision, Enclave and Enclave Avenir, right? Right. My FWD model had moments of torque steer because of it generating a rather impressive 174 pound-feet of torque at just 1,600 rpm. Acceleration was more than adequate and there’s plenty of power for fast highway cruising. The little 1.3L turbocharged three-cylinder delivered better performance than I expected. Standard safety features on vehicle tested From bottom to top, the three trim levels for an Encore GX are Preferred, Select and Essence.Įncore GX prices compare well to similarly equipped models of competitors like the Audi Q3, Jeep Renegade and Lexus UX. SiriusXM satellite radio will also be standard, while adaptive cruise control will be available in the safety package on the base Preferred trim level. They’ll have a welcome new standard feature: wireless Apple CarPlay, which isn’t available on ‘20s. All prices exclude destination charges.Įncore GX prices will only rise about $100 when 2021 model vehicles arrive later this year. It stickered at $28,500 before options, $33,120 as tested. I tested a well-equipped FWD Encore GX Essence with the 1.3L engine and CVT. The Encore GX’s size and price fit neatly between the Encore and Envision in Buick’s lineup.
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