Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
6-speaker audio system with amplifier:
Speakers are positioned throughout the cabin for outstanding sound quality and an enjoyable listening experience
Includes amplifier for enhanced performance
Bluetooth®:
Pair your compatible mobile phone to your vehicle's infotainment system1
Place and receive hands-free phone calls
Store your phone's contact list in the system to place an outgoing call quickly using the touch-screen display or voice command system
With streaming audio capability, you can listen to files stored on your phone or Bluetooth digital media device
Buick® Infotainment System with Navigation and 8" diagonal color touch-screen:
8" diagonal color touch-screen1
GPS navigation system2
Bluetooth3 streaming audio for music and select phones
Apple CarPlay® capability for compatible phones 4
Wireless Android Auto™ capability for compatible phones5
Siri EyesFree and Natural Voice Recognition for radio and phone
USB port(s)6 to play stored audio files through your vehicle's audio system
Auxiliary jack for connecting portable media device
Allows you to pair two phones simultaneously
Personalize your drive time with embedded apps7 from some of your favorite partners. Explore streaming apps for music, news, sports, navigation and more
May require additional optional equipment
SiriusXM® 3-month All Access Trial Subscription:
Welcome to the world of SiriusXM1
Enjoy the widest variety of entertainment anywhere, including the deepest collection of ad-free music, more sports coverage than anywhere, exclusive talk channels, every kind of comedy and the most complete news coverage
Plus, listen on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices — it's included with All Access, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you
18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts:
Part of the Experience Buick Package
Paired with all-season blackwall tires
May require additional optional equipment
Automatic on/off LED headlamps with delay feature:
LED lighting helps increase vehicle's visibility to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions
Exterior lamps control automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions
When you park and exit the vehicle, the automatic delay feature allows the headlamps to remain on to light your way
Once the ignition is turned off, headlamps will turn off automatically, after a set amount of time, to help save battery life
Delay settings are customizable
Heated power outside mirrors:
Manual folding
IntelliBeam:
Automatically turns on and off your vehicle's high beam headlamps according to surrounding traffic conditions
The automatic high beams will stay on until a sensor detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or preceding vehicle's taillamps
LED fog lamps:
Help minimize glare in adverse driving conditions
LED tail lamps:
LED with low-profile design
Last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs
Help improve visibility in low-light conditions
Panoramic power moonroof:
Tilts upwards or slides back for extra ventilation
A power sunshade can be closed when you want to block light from entering the cabin from above
QuietTuning™:
Buick QuietTuning™ combines several technologies to help reduce, block and absorb unwanted sounds for a quiet interior
Includes Active Noise Cancellation
Rainsense automatic wipers:
Turn on automatically when sensors detect varying degrees of precipitation on the windshield, and adjust the speed of the wipers to help keep the windshield clear
May require additional optional equipment
Roof-mounted side rails:
Enhances the appearance of your vehicle
Provides attachment points for accessory roof-mounted cargo solutions
Can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or a portable device
Includes protective cover
4.2" diagonal color Driver Information Center:
Includes warning messages and vehicle information such as:
Average vehicle speed and fuel economy
Fuel range
Trip odometer
Tire pressure and oil life
40/60 split-folding rear bench seat:
Can fold one or both sides down
40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split
Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8 feet long diagonally
Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle
Includes 4-way manual-adjustable headrests for outboard seating positions
8-way power fold flat front passenger seat with power lumbar:
Forward and back
Up and down
Tilt seat cushion back and upright
Includes 2-way power lumbar
Manual recline
Folds flat for a variety of passenger and cargo carrying configurations
Adaptive Cruise Control - Camera:
Enhances regular Cruise Control by using camera technology to automatically adapt the vehicle speed to maintain your selected following gap time between your vehicle and any vehicles detected ahead while you steer, reducing the need for you to frequently brake and accelerate1
May require additional optional equipment
Assist handle:
Front passenger with coat hook
Buick® Connected Access capable:
Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
Cargo cover:
Removable, helps keep items out of sight, offering security and privacy
Charging-only USB ports:
2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
Located on back of center console
Climate control, automatic dual-zone:
Cools and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle
Allows individual climate settings for both driver and front passenger
Cruise control:
Maintains a selected speed while driving
Set and resume speed functions
Steering-wheel mounted controls to easily maintain and manage cruising speed
Head-Up Display:
Projects vehicle information in the driver's line of sight so you can keep your eyes on the road
May require additional optional equipment
Heated driver and front passenger seats:
Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of warmth
May require additional optional equipment
In-vehicle Air Ionizer:
Purifies the air in the interior of the vehicle
Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror:
Automatically dims the inside rearview mirror when it senses bright light from behind
Key system:
Includes 2 fobs
Keyless Open and Start:
With the Keyless Entry fob in your possession, conveniently locks and unlocks your car's doors without having to use the key fob
Controls front doors or all four doors depending on model
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the engine start/stop button to start the engine; the green indicator on the button will illuminate
Shift to Park and press the engine start/stop button to turn off the engine
Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel:
Heated for added comfort
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Memory settings:
Save preferences for up to two drivers for the outside mirrors and driver seat position
Power windows:
Driver with express-up/down
Front passenger with express-down
Rear windows include express-down feature
Rear Camera Mirror:
Rear Camera Mirror allows you to use either a traditional inside rearview mirror or rearview camera mirror display that provides a wider, less obstructed view1
Assists when driving, changing lanes, and checking for vehicles and traffic conditions
The washer routes washer fluid to the rear camera and sprays on command
Fluid washes over the camera lens to help to remove mud, dust, snow, ice and moisture
Remote Start:
Start your vehicle remotely and step into a comfortably warmed or cooled vehicle, depending on the weather
May require additional optional equipment
SD card reader:
Located within the front center console
May require additional optional equipment
USB data ports with auxiliary input jack:
2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
1 auxiliary input jack
Located below HVAC controls
Wireless Charging:
Uses induction technology for portable electronic devices1
Help reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking on most slippery surfaces
9-speed automatic transmission:
Electronically controlled transmission
All-wheel drive:
Selectable AWD (non-latching) system
Helps you stay in control in low-traction situations like rain, sleet and snow
Allows drivers to activate or deactivate AWD system depending on weather situations or needs enabling improved fuel efficiency
The system constantly monitors all 4 of the vehicle's wheels and makes adjustments for maximum traction in a wide range of challenging driving conditions
Capless fuel fill:
Helps keep your hands clean of dirt and fuel during fill ups
Prevents paint scratches that can result from a tethered fuel cap
Creates a tight seal around the fuel-pump nozzle when the nozzle is fully inserted
ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine:
155 hp @ 5600 rpm
174 lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm
Selectable Stop/start system (non-latching) improves fuel economy1
Electric brakes
Ride and Handling suspension:
Fully independent suspension is tuned for a smooth ride and optimum handling
Trailering equipment:
4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer's lights to your vehicle
Optional trailer hitch makes your vehicle trailer-ready
Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions1
Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions1
Includes Passenger Sensing System which automatically switches the front passenger seat frontal airbag and knee airbag on or off and illuminates a status light that indicates whether the airbags are on or off1
Automatic Parking Assist with braking:
While moving at idle speed, helps you parallel and perpendicular park by automatically steering and braking the vehicle into a detected parking space1
Driver follows text commands, selects gear, and overrides braking and acceleration as needed
May require additional optional equipment
Following Distance Indicator:
Can provide you with the following gap time (or headway) to a moving vehicle you are detected to be following to help you know if you are following much too closely1
Forward Collision Alert:
Can alert you when it detects that a front-end collision is imminent with a vehicle that you are following1
It also can alert you if you are following a detected vehicle much too closely
HD Surround Vision:
Provides you with a high resolution birds-eye view of the scene around the vehicle on the infotainment screen1
Helps the driver park and avoid nearby objects at low speeds
Additional views can be selected
May require additional optional equipment
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert:
Can help you avoid lane change crashes by providing side-mirror visual alerts when a moving vehicle is detected rapidly approaching or is in a side blind zone1
May require additional optional equipment
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning:
Can help you avoid crashes due to unintentionally drifting out of your lane by providing gentle steering wheel turns when the system detects you are drifting out of your lane with no turn signal or steering activity1
Can also provide Lane Departure Warning alerts when a lane marker is crossed
OnStar® and Buick® Connected Services capable:
Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert:
When in Reverse, can alert you to detected left- or right-cross traffic behind you (e.g., when backing out of a crowded parking space or driveway with side obstructions)1
May require additional optional equipment
Rear Vision Camera:
When in Reverse at low speeds, provides you a view of the scene directly behind the vehicle on the Infotainment screen to help you park and avoid nearby objects1
Teen Driver:
This configurable feature lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob to help encourage better driving behavior
It can limit certain vehicle features, and automatically turns on certain safety systems if vehicle is equipped
An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
Tire Fill Alert:
Provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle when inflating an under inflated tire to the recommended tire pressure1
Requires vehicle to be started and driver door closed
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Monitors the pressure in each tire and alerts you if there is a low-pressure condition in one or more of the tires1
When traveling at speeds less than 50 MPH, the system can alert you if it detects that a front-end collision situation is imminent with a vehicle ahead you are following1
It can also help reduce the collision's severity by automatically applying hard, emergency braking if you have not already or by enhancing driver hard braking
The system may even help avoid the collision at very low speeds
Front Pedestrian Braking:
At speeds below 50 MPH, can alert you when a collision is detected to be imminent with a pedestrian directly ahead1
Can also help reduce the collision's severity or avoid the collision by automatically applying hard, emergency braking if you have not already, or by enhancing driver hard braking
Performance is limited at night
StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control:
Automatically helps enhance control, particularly during emergency maneuvers, by adjusting the brakes and engine torque to help you stay on your intended path
Dealer Notes
2020 Buick Encore GX
26/29 City/Highway MPG
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
Overall4.3Out of 5
Loving my GX
By Matt | on Friday, July 31, 2020
5.0
I've only had the GX for a few weeks, but I'm loving it so far. I have the AWD essence trim and love the interior that comes with this package (leather seats vs the cloth in the opening trims). It has the performance I need for standard city and highway driving and offers a very nice interior and exterior. The only knock I have so far is that the wireless charging isn't compatible with all phones, but everything else is great. I would definitely recommend this for someone who wants an entry luxury car for a great value.…
Buick Encore GX Is the best vehicle I’ve owned
By Reed | on Monday, August 30, 2021
5.0
This is my first Buick and my first SUV and I feel like I really found a gem. I have the Select model and I think if I far provides the best value. It has a smooth ride, is very good on gas mileage, and has one of the most upscale looks that outmatch other SUVs that cost thousands more. I love this encore GX!…
This car way exceeded my expectations
By Sports Car Fan | on Monday, May 24, 2021
5.0
I have a 2016 Escalade that’s in perfect shape but was losing value from my 700 miles per week. I needed something that I could drive daily and save my Escalade from being traded. The Encore GX ST stood out among the regular Encores. I drove it home right after the test drive. It’s fun to drive! Gets 33 mpg on hwy and 29 overall combination. The technology is as good or better than my Escalade and it handles quick and nimble. I would buy another one for sure!…