Used 2021 Buick Encore GX SUV Consumer Reviews
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Small but very reliable car.
BigJ, 10/26/2021
updated 11/01/2022
2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Small however I'm 6'3 and it still has plenty of room for me to drive it being comfortable. I have the highest trim level on my car and it was definitely worth paying more for it.. It's definitely a great looking small size SUV Buick definitely never disappoints. Great on gas I can go 3 weeks on a full tank.!! I bought it new and now it's just over a year old and I can see this SUV lasting for a long time. It might be small however it's a solid and most definitely a reliable vehicle.. Has had only one recall and that was for the emergency jack nothing mechanical.!! Runs great, drivers great and again it's awesome on gas... I would definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone looking to buy a great vehicle..............!!
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Just bought for my wife
MyaMoore , 03/01/2021
2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought this for a nice work/good car for my wife. We love it, got the red accents on black looks really sharp. And as far as the interior or power being an issue. I drive a 2012 raptor and she switched from a Yukon. It's as nice as interior in truck and way "quicker" than the Yukon. As I said we love it. Light beige interior is still a question although it looks like a nice purse..
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2021 encore gx
DOC, 05/10/2021
2021 Buick Encore GX Essence 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Good car price right
The Encore GX had me at Hello!
Henry R, 08/28/2022
2021 Buick Encore GX Select 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My Encore GX Select with the CVT actually has the 1.3L turbo (not 1.2). As far as power goes, the 1.3 does a great job with the CVT at delivering the power needed to get around town. I also have no issues whatsoever with getting on the highway or passing cars. With this engine/transmission combo, sometimes half throttle is all you need (around 4k RPM) to merge or pass. The CVT is a newer, chain-driven design and not one of those god-awful Jatco CVTs. Don't let the fact that the FWD GXs have CVTs scare you. Steering and handling is good. The safety tech works acceptably well. Mine has the ST Appearance Package. I wish Buick would have called it something else since I think Ford when I see ST badging on a car. Regardless, the package makes the car look sportier and stylish, especially with my car's black paint. The interior is a step above mainstream subcompact crossovers. To me, it felt very inviting. While the front seats are smaller than average, my power driver seat offers plenty of adjustment. The backseats are decent, too. I though it was neat that below the front seats, the floor drops off a little bit, offering a little more foot room to any rear passengers. While this car can get pricey in the upper trims, which I've seen auto reviewers gripe about, getting a mid-trim Select with a few added options can keep the price below $30k. My added options were the ST package, 1.3L engine, Black paint (GM charges for any paint other than Summit White), and the rear power liftgate. If you don't need all the bells and whistles, this is a happy medium. To close, this is actually my second 21 Encore GX. I had originally bought one previously, but with getting a wild hair, I traded it for a 21 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0 Premium. When driving to the dealership to pick it up, I started having misgivings about going through with it, but I forced myself to go along. Eventually, after buying it and having it for a few months, I ended up with buyer's remorse. It wasn't a bad car, but I couldn't fall in love with the Subie. I ended up trading the Crosstrek in for a used 21 GX like the one I had previously except my current one is now Black instead of blue. When I drove away from the dealership that night in the GX, I had a smile on my face and was very happy knowing I made the right decision. If you still think the GX is a bit expensive but still interesting, then you can always consider its cousin, the Chevy Trailblazer.
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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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