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5 out of 5 stars

just the right size

DC, 09/07/2021
updated 09/13/2022
2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

has adequate power and love the safety features Dislike the infotainment screen can't see it in the bright sunlight, also the trim around it is chrome which blinds you while you are driving while the sun hits it

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5 out of 5 stars

enjoying my new Encore appreciate all your helpful

encore GX , 02/23/2021
2021 Buick Encore GX Select 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

it’s a great car - easy to operate - very comfortable especially if you have back issues

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5 out of 5 stars

Has everything I could want and more!

Ashley O, 12/07/2020
2021 Buick Encore GX Select 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

I’ve driven just about every vehicle in the GM lineup and love this vehicle!! Great value for all the tech and features it has. Fun to drive with the peppy engine with the smooth ride buick is known for. The sport touring package also gives the GX some extra pizazz. Love this vehicle!

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1 out of 5 stars

Missing part

Michelle Smith, 10/25/2020
2021 Buick Encore GX Essence 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
61 of 88 people found this review helpful

I bought a Encore GX Essence August 21st and by September 1st it sounded like the engine was going to fall out and all kinds of error messages popped up. After 6 weeks at 2 different dealers found out they had forgot to put a ring in one of the cylinders. They were unable to get the ring or a head gasket to fix it, so they are now installing a new engine. This Buick is the poster child for the Lemon Law.

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3 out of 5 stars

Decent choice

Rich, 04/07/2021
2021 Buick Encore GX Select 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful

I own a 2018 Encore which is alright, and was given a 2021 Encore GX as a loaner vehicle when I took mine in for service. This car is pretty snazzy. It is definitely more zippy and quite a bit smoother in accelerating than my Encore. However, it is also a little louder inside and the three cylinder engine causes the cabin to shake a little bit more. I absolutely would not purchase this vehicle brand new, and more than likely I would look at something else unless I could get a super rocking deal like I did on my Encore. Driver tech, safety, and reliability are all pretty good selling points, but again I would not buy one new.

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