2025 Buick Encore GX

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The Buick Encore GX took us by surprise with sprightly acceleration and competent handling. Buick's hallmarks, including a comfortable ride, an upscale interior and a robust list of tech features, are also included. That said, you do pay a (literal) price for these qualities since the Encore GX is expensive relative to its primary competition.

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2025 Buick Encore GX Review

byKeith Buglewicz^{Managing Editor, CarMax
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Pros

Classy, sophisticated design inside and out
Balances comfortable ride quality with sharp handling
Many desirable features come standard
Plenty of space for passengers and cargo

Cons

A little too noisy on the highway
Thick roof pillars compromise rear visibility
Price is a bit high for the segment

What's new

1.2-liter turbocharged engine now E85 compatible
Remote start now standard on Preferred and Sport Touring trims
Part of the first Encore GX generation introduced for 2020

Overview

Buick's lineup of SUVs can be a little confusing, largely because they all have similar-sounding names. The Encore GX is an extra-small crossover that aims to stand out with a dash of upscale refinement. Fitting for a Buick, the Encore GX has a stylish look and a comfortable ride quality. It also comes standard with a lot of driver assist and other tech features, and more are available as options. There's even an Avenir trim for those of you willing to pay extra to feel fancy.

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Edmunds spotlight: Sophisticated design

When it comes to design, the Encore GX punches above its weight. Credit goes to last year's styling updates, which gave the little SUV a sophisticated new snout with cool LED running lights … yes, we just used "cool" to describe a Buick. Inside, the 11-inch touchscreen blends seamlessly with the digital instrument panel to create a glass-cockpit look.

Competitors to consider

One of the most compelling alternatives to the Encore GX sits right next to it on the showroom floor: the Buick Envista. It's a little less expensive than the Encore GX and just as roomy and stylish. The main difference is that you can't get it with all-wheel drive. Away from Buick, the Mazda CX-30 brings a similar upscale vibe to the table. It's also worth checking out other highly rated models such as the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Honda HR-V and Subaru Crosstrek.

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the Encore GX drive? The Encore GX is a surprisingly dynamic little SUV. There's impressively little body roll when you drive around turns, and there's a pleasing amount of grip. The steering is a bit light for easy maneuvering around town, but it's accurate and easy to judge. Acceleration from the turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder is a bit quicker than average for the segment; our test model covered 0-60 mph in 9.2 seconds. Around town, the engine feels strong.

There are only a few standout nitpicks. The brake pedal is fairly sensitive, and that can make it hard to consistently stop smoothly. Also, the nine-speed transmission takes a few ticks longer than we'd like to select the right gear when you want more power. Finally, the engine stop-start system bucks the car when it fires back up at a stoplight. Thankfully, you can shut it off.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Encore GX? The Encore GX is generally well tuned for comfort. The ride is well controlled and doesn't transmit many road imperfections to the cabin. You will feel a jolt in the cabin, though, if you drive over square-edged bumps. The climate control is strong, and the seat heaters warm up quickly.

Front seat comfort is underwhelming. The padding is firm, and some drivers will wish for more lateral support. Tire noise is noticeable at highway speeds, and the three-cylinder is particularly vocal. Even if you aren't flooring the throttle, you'll hear the engine rumble and roar when pulling away from a stop. You can also feel engine vibrations through the steering wheel; most modern cars have filtered such vibration out.

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Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? The Encore GX's interior is thoughtfully designed and uncomplicated. It's a nice mix of digital and analog, with physical buttons used for some controls that other cars might bury in a screen menu. The infotainment interface is easy to use and features snappy responses.

Though you'll have to duck to get inside, the cabin is roomy enough to not further hamper getting in or out. Without the optional sunroof, the GX has plenty of headroom front and back, and there's good legroom for taller passengers too. The driver's seat feels a little upright, but most drivers should be able to fit easily. Side-rear visibility is somewhat hampered by a sweeping beltline.

Technology

9.0/10

How’s the tech? The breadth and execution of the tech on display really make the Encore GX stand out. Though its volume doesn't go very high, the base audio system is one of the best in class in terms of sound quality. The navigation system also works great. It uses predictive text so you don't have to type out an entire point of interest, and even incomplete searches usually net the correct destination. Four USB ports, a 120-volt outlet and a wireless charging pad ensure your devices are fully powered.

There are a lot of safety features, including rarities such as a 360-degree camera system and a digital rearview mirror. All safety features are well executed, though the forward collision warning is a touch too sensitive. We applaud the Encore GX for offering a voice command system — many vehicles in this class don't. We do wish this Buick used more natural language recognition. The results of some commands could be a bit frustrating.

Storage

8.0/10

How’s the storage? The GX's surprising sense of space carries over to the cargo area. It measures 23.5 cubic feet with the rear seats up (a few cubes larger than most in this class) and 50.2 cubes folded — roughly average for the segment. We like that the rear seats fold flat without having to move the front seats forward. The liftgate height is adjustable, so even tall people can load items without hitting the bottom edge of the hatch.

The cupholders will hold beverages of most sizes, provided you aren't packing a large Yeti tumbler. Cubbies are relatively small but numerous, with spaces in front of the shifter and armrest. Under the armrest is a useful bin with a divider tray. The door pockets are merely adequate. For kid duty, the Encore GX works out OK. There's decent room for child safety seats, but the car seat anchors are somewhat hidden and hard to spot.

Fuel Economy

8.0/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Encore GX AWD gets an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined (26 city/28 highway). These numbers are typical for the class, and we exceeded these figures on our 115-mile real-world evaluation route. While we often post results somewhere between the combined and highway rating, we achieved a 31.1 mpg average with our test Encore GX. This is among the best results we've observed from an extra-small SUV.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Encore GX a good value? The cabin is a clear step above other vehicles in the class, allowing the GX to straddle the line between standard and luxury small SUVs. The interior design elements look fetching, and there's more ample use of soft-touch plastic than in budget-conscious rivals.

But the upscale accommodations come at a literal cost. The Encore GX is quite expensive for a subcompact crossover SUV, with prices that start within a whisper of top-ranked small SUVs. With that in mind, we think a larger model such as a Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5 gives you more refinement and better bang for the buck. But if you want a premium small SUV without paying full price for a luxury model, the Encore GX makes a strong case for itself.

The bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties are average for the segment, but roadside assistance is offered for longer than usual. The first service visit is complimentary.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The Encore GX is anonymously styled, but the Sport Touring package gives buyers the ability to have their GX stand out from the crowd a bit. The Encore GX also wins points for its handsome interior and wide variety of safety and technology features. The turbocharged three-cylinder gives it some personality, especially with the ample low-end torque making you feel like it's faster than it actually is.

Which Encore GX does Edmunds recommend?

We think the base-level Preferred trim offers up the best value. For 2025 Buick even sweetened the pot by adding remote start as standard equipment, and opting for the Comfort and Advanced Technology packages adds just about everything you could want in terms of tech and convenience features. You can even upgrade to the more powerful 1.3-liter engine if you like.

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Buick Encore GX models

Three trims are available for prospective 2025 Encore GX shoppers: Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir. All three are front-wheel-drive, and all-wheel drive is available. The base-model Preferred comes standard with a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft). Standard on the other trims, and optional on Preferred, is a more robust turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder (155 hp, 174 lb-ft). If you opt for front-wheel drive, power routes through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), while all-wheel-drive models have a nine-speed automatic transmission. Keep reading for our editorial breakdown of the Encore GX's significant features and options.

Preferred
The base Preferred trim comes standard with:

1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine
18-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights
Keyless entry and start
Cloth/synthetic leather combination upholstery
11-inch touchscreen
Digital instrument panel
Six-speaker audio system (seven speakers on AWD models)
Remote engine start
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)

Every Encore GX also has:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Sport Touring
Generally the Sport Touring is equipped much like the Preferred, with the following exceptions:

1.3-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine
Black exterior trim and wheels
Synthetic leather upholstery

Available on Preferred and Sport Touring trims, the Advanced Technology package adds:

Wireless charging pad
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Also available on Preferred and Sport Touring trims is the Comfort package, which adds:

Power-adjustable driver's seat
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Heated steering wheel
Front passenger flat-folding seatback
Rear center armrest

Avenir
The top-tier trim for the Encore GX adds luxury touches, including:

19-inch wheels
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Features from the aforementioned Comfort package
Driver's seat memory settings
Leather upholstery
Household-style power outlet

Additionally, the Avenir Convenience Package adds:

Hands-free power liftgate
Automatic windshield wipers
Rear parking sensors
Seven-speaker Bose audio system

Also available is the Avenir Technology package that adds the same driver aids as the Advanced Technology features noted above.

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James , 08/07/2023

2023 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)

Awesome vehicle. It's very attractive with great styling. Tons of room - I'm 6'5'' it's fun to drive and is very responsive. I have the larger engine (1.3) and Awd. I had huge doubts about getting a vehicle with 3 cylinders. This thing has power and pull. I never want for power even when merging onto the highway. I've gotten as high as 38 mpg on the highway. I love the sound canceling …

Great little SUV

JeanMM, 09/03/2023

2023 Buick Encore GX Essence 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)

This is a great little SUV. We were looking for a vehicle that could be serviced locally for us so we traded in our vehicle which was a Subaru Outback. We do lots of research on vehicles before purchasing including checking out IIHS safety ratings and the NHTSA, Motorweek, Car & Driver and of course, Edmunds. We were pleased with most of what we saw about the 2023 Encore and made our …

Not Good Buick!

Wendy Sharr, 12/05/2022

2023 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)

I have leased a Buick Encore Preferred or Touring for the last 4 times in a row that I have leased because I love the Buick Encore. I love the size, height of the Encore and all the storage options and everything inside and out. I also love the way it drives, handles and how safe it feels. I am of the understanding that in the future the Buick Encore models will be replaced with the … Buick Encore GX. As a matter of fact, I just renewed my lease with the Buick Encore GX. I had the car 2 days and took it back because I was expecting the same quality that the Buick Encore models have. In my opinion, that is NOT the case. The Buick Encore GX has almost none of the same storage options such as the little drawer on the left side of the steering wheel, the storage between the two front seats, the storage under the passenger seat and the storage options in the back of the vehicle. None of these exist in the New GX model that I leased. The New GX is lower to the ground as well, which I hated. I am short and I like to be sitting up high in the vehicle so I can see to properly drive the Florida roads. I could definitely notice the change in the height of this SUV. The thing I disliked the very most is the quality overall of the GX as well as the way it handles. The car feels cheaply made, it does not have the heavy feeling of safety as the Buick Encore and it certainly does not handle the same or better that the Buick Encore. The steering is loose on the GX whereas the steering on the Encore is tight. For lack of a better word, the GX drives "wobbly" and you can feel ever bump, divet, pothole in the road when you drive over it and it feels like you will lose control of the car when driving over these types of things. I am not sure if this is due to the loose steering or due to a cheaper suspension system. Then let's talk about the glare on the windshield! I can tell the difference between the Encore and the GX on how the windshield and infotainment center and how it slants. I believe that is what is causing the glare. Definitely don't have that same situation with the regular Encore. Another issue that I noticed while driving it is the way it shuts down at a stop light, (stop engine feature) is just loud, you can hear it over the radio. My previous Encore did this as well, but much more quietly to the point where you barely noticed it. The seats are Meh and certainly not as nice as the seats in ALL of my previous Encores. My closing comments are this Buick -if you are going to replace the very popular Buick Encore with this Encore GX, shouldn't you improve it or at least make it of similar quality as the previous model? I mean you buy/lease Buick for the luxury and safety, right? Well, at least I do. I hope you take my review into consideration when you ditch the Encores for the GX and make some improvements to some of these things that people are complaining about with the GX. If you are not able to improve this model by the time my current lease is up, I am afraid I am going to have to move on from Buick and go to something else.

I miss my regal. Worse vehicle in years

Steve, 06/15/2024

2023 Buick Encore GX Essence 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)

I have owned my 2023 Encore for just over a year. Price is good, but lacks power and i hate the transmission with a passion. When climbing hills it feels like the CVT transmission is slipping and you can see the RPM's jump up and down. Mechanic says it's fine when he drove it around town. Happens from 55 mph- 85 mph when in hills. Climate control is crap in auto. Normally we can set our …

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2025 Buick Encore GX Features & Specs

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Preferred

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,000
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$131/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Encore GX include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

FAQ

Is the Buick Encore GX a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Encore GX both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Encore GX gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 36 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Encore GX has 23.5 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Buick Encore GX. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Buick Encore GX?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Buick Encore GX:

1.2-liter turbocharged engine now E85 compatible
Remote start now standard on Preferred and Sport Touring trims
Part of the first Encore GX generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Buick Encore GX reliable?

To determine whether the Buick Encore GX is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Encore GX. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Encore GX's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Buick Encore GX a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Buick Encore GX is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Encore GX and gave it a 7.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Encore GX gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 36 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Encore GX is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Buick Encore GX?

The least-expensive 2025 Buick Encore GX is the 2025 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $26,000.

Other versions include:

Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $26,000
Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $27,200
Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $28,000
Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $28,800
Avenir 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $31,500
Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $33,100

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What are the different models of Buick Encore GX?

If you're interested in the Buick Encore GX, the next question is, which Encore GX model is right for you? Encore GX variants include Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT), Sport Touring 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT), Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A), and Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A). For a full list of Encore GX models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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