Used 2023 Buick Encore GX SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2023 Buick Encore GX is an extra-small crossover SUV offered in three trim levels: Preferred, Select and Essence. All start with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional. FWD Preferred and Select trims come with a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft). The Essence uses a slightly larger turbo 1.3-liter three-cylinder (155 hp, 174 lb-ft), and this engine is also an option for the FWD Select trim. Both engines pair with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) unless you opt for all-wheel drive. All Encore GX trims equipped with AWD come with the stronger engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Which Encore GX trim does Edmunds recommend?
The midlevel Select trim hits the sweet spot thanks to extra standard features and available options such as the Advanced Technology package. If you choose the front-wheel-drive model, we suggest opting for the more powerful 1.3-liter engine even if it is slightly less fuel-efficient than the base engine.
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Aurora, IL
| Vehicle | Encore GX Preferred | Encore GX Select | Encore GX Essence |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | optional |
| Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional |
| Upholstery | leatherette/cloth | leatherette/cloth | leather |
| Heated seats | optional | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | optional | optional | optional |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Engine power | 137 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 137 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 174 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.2 l | 1.2 l | 1.3 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 3 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 29 / 31 / 30 MPG | 29 / 31 / 30 MPG | 29 / 32 / 30 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 383 / 409 miles | 383 / 409 miles | 383 / 422 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.8 ft. | 36.8 ft. | 36.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,025 lb. | 3,039 lb. | 3,094 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 in. | 7.5 in. | 7.5 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. |
| Height | - | 64.1 in. | 64.1 in. |
| Length | 171.4 in. | 171.4 in. | 171.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in. | 102.2 in. | 102.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 23.5 cu. ft. | 23.5 cu. ft. | 23.5 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $33,053 | $33,379 | $34,620 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.44 | $0.45 | $0.46 |
| Depreciation | $7,254 | $7,510 | $8,164 |
| Financing | $3,870 | $3,936 | $4,250 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,888 | $1,910 | $2,016 |
| Fuel | $9,344 | $9,344 | $9,344 |
| Insurance | $3,483 | $3,483 | $3,748 |
| Maintenance | $5,386 | $5,368 | $5,270 |
| Repairs | $1,828 | $1,828 | $1,828 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth | Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth | Signet Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather |
| Exterior | Sapphire Metallic White Frost Tricoat Summit White Ebony Twilight Metallic Moonstone Gray Metallic Sunset Glow Metallic Rosewood Metallic Cinnabar Metallic | Sapphire Metallic White Frost Tricoat Summit White Ebony Twilight Metallic Moonstone Gray Metallic Sunset Glow Metallic Rosewood Metallic Cinnabar Metallic | Sapphire Metallic White Frost Tricoat Summit White Ebony Twilight Metallic Moonstone Gray Metallic Sunset Glow Metallic Rosewood Metallic Cinnabar Metallic |