2025 Buick Encore GX Consumer Reviews
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Preferred (Editors' Pick) - $27,335 MSRP
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$25,29715 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in MD thru 9/1/25
Final assembly in South Korea
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Encore GX, so we've included reviews for other years of the Encore GX since its last redesign.
QUITE SURPRISED!
Buick NewBee, 12/22/2024
updated 02/11/2025
2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Picked up an Avenir version just last week to use as a run about. Had test driven about five other manufacturers prior-to and was left kinda so-so. I won't mention the names except for one in particular that shocked me, the Mercedes GLA! I think we've had 3 Mercedes through the years. (back in the day) That was when you were first seated, you did indeed get the "feeling," "Yes!" "I'm in a Mercedes." Whew, have things changed. Past luxury appointments and "feel" have taken a back seat!!! The thing we drove was noisy, clunky and the seats weren't even comfortable. Sorry, no cigar! Having test driven a few as mentioned, we were driving down the road, saw a Buick dealership and I pulled-in having no idea what they had. I saw one little white-on-beige Avenir Encore and they let us test drive it ALONE without the salesperson chattering the whole time. We actually took two different drives to be sure we weren't just IMAGINING it was quite nice and especially for the price! There were a few incentives that made it so. Now, having driving this little thing for a 100 miles or so, I must say, I'm quite impressed for what it is and I don't get that lumbering, monster SUV feeling. It's a great run about and easy to drive. Plus, compared to other brands we drove, this baby is quite quiet! I think it's worth going the Avenir route to get 2 zone climate, rear mirror video cam, sun roof, 19 inch wheels, etc. etc. BTW, at up to about 50 miles an hour, you don't even feel the wind with sunroof open! I wish my father were alive so I could call and say, "Dad, you're not going to believe this." "I just bought a BUICK!!!" And surprisingly, it feels quite nice!
Preferred Trim Poor Seats
MikeW , 12/07/2024
2025 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My preferred trim seat fabric bubbles up after sitting on it especially in the cold weather. They’ve replaced the seat cover 3 times and it’s doing it again since it’s gotten colder. I would be curious how many others are having this issue.
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I LOVE this car!!
Devrie Soluade, 12/01/2024
2025 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Smooth ride, great gas mileage, easy to drive, highly recommend for the price!
Buick Encore GX Small but mighty …
John, 08/30/2024
2025 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Reliable and comfortable small suv. Good pickup too.
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Very happy with our 2024 Encore GX Cute Ute !!
TerryM, 05/12/2025
2024 Buick Encore GX Preferred 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My wife and I are very pleased with our 2024 Encore GX purchased used w/ only 2500 mi on the clock. The Encore GX is one of the current Buick lineup of 3 small SUVs for about $25k; I suspect these hidden gems are unknown to many Americans. Unfortunately Buick's focus on China has resulted in the Buick brand being all but forgotten in the US. The NHTSA has given a ***** Overall Safety Rating to the 2024 GX. I have one negative with the Encore -- I'm 6'-1" and the Encore is small for me. Some call the cabin "surprisingly roomy" for a sub-compact suv. Truth be said IT'S JUST SMALL. Likes * 1.2L Turbo engine surprisingly strong in city driving * Entry-level luxury at a moderate price * Fun to drive (some call it boring) * Lots and lots and ... of safety features * Excellent mileage (30+ mpg) for an ICE SUV * Sits up high (as a SUV should!) due to 18" wheels * Quiet cabin due to Buick's QuietTuning technology * Heated seats, steering wheel, outside mirrors * Physical buttons/knobs for radio, climate controls -great * Power hatch/liftgate w/ kick plate - very handy * Traction & Stability control Dislikes * 1.2L Turbo engine is somewhat challenged on the highway * Design same-same as every other small SUV on the road * Seats are narrow, hard and uncomfortable * Road noise is worse than expected for a Buick * Small cargo area w/o rear seat backs down * Insufficient legroom in back seats * Insufficient rear headroom for tall persons * AM/FM/Satellite radio difficult to program * VERY sensitive brakes and accelerator