Buick Encore GX 2020–2023 car dimensions: 4354 mm long, 1813 mm wide and 1629 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,372 kg. Braked towing is 454 kg.
The Preferred trim has an 8-inch touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Single-zone climate control is fitted. Cruise control is standard. Buick Driver Confidence is standard and includes automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, following distance indicator and auto high beams. A reversing camera is standard. Blind spot warning and rear parking sensors come only with the optional Safety Package.
Cargo volume is 23.5 cubic feet with rear seats up and 50.2 cubic feet with seats folded. The 40/60-split rear seats and flat-folding front passenger seat allow longer items to fit.
Maximum towing capacity is 1000 pounds when properly equipped with the available trailering package that includes a hitch and harness. No separate unbraked figure or payload rating appears in the published specs for this generation.
The cabin uses QuietTuning with acoustic laminated glass and active noise cancellation for a quiet ride. Cloth with leatherette seats are standard, with height-adjustable driver seat. Front seats feel supportive with decent legroom for the class. Available power driver seat and heated fronts add comfort. Materials feel premium up front with soft-touch surfaces.
EPA fuel economy 26 city/30 highway/28 combined mpg for base 1.2L FWD
Oil changes via oil-life monitor, at least yearly. tire rotation every 7,500 miles
NHTSA overall 4-star crash rating
Standard Buick Driver Confidence with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, forward collision alert
10 airbags standard
The base turbo 1.2-liter three-cylinder with CVT returns 26/30/28 mpg city/highway/combined on regular gas. The available 1.3-liter with nine-speed on AWD models is rated around 26/29/28. Real-world figures often match or slightly beat estimates on highway runs.
Service follows the oil-life system for engine oil and filter changes, required at least once a year. Tires rotate every 7,500 miles with other checks. Cabin filter every two years or 15,000-30,000 miles depending on conditions. Spark plugs and other items at higher intervals like 60,000 miles. No fixed short intervals beyond that.
Standard safety includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with departure warning, forward collision alert, following distance indicator, IntelliBeam high beams, rearview camera, and StabiliTrak. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert come in the optional Safety package. NHTSA rates it 4 stars overall, with 5 stars side and 4 frontal/rollover. IIHS gives Good ratings in small overlap, moderate overlap, and side tests for the generation.
Keeping the car means watching the oil-life monitor and sticking to tire rotations. QuietTuning helps the cabin stay refined long-term. Available remote start and power features ease daily use. Warranty is 3 years/36,000 miles basic and 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain.
Length 4354 mm, Width 1813 mm, Height 1629 mm, Wheelbase 2595 mm (Encore GX 2020–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2022 Buick Encore GX Specifications, 2020 and 2023 Buick Encore GX US catalogs, Preferred FWD curb weight is the published 3025 lb.