2020 Buick Encore GX Essence Specs

The top trim in the Encore GX lineup is the Essence, and it features a leather-appointed interior that is also available in a dark brown shade not seen on lesser models. In addition, this variant comes with automatic LED headlights with auto high beams, LED taillights, and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. Options on this model include parking sensors front and rear, an automatic parking system, a seven-speaker Bose sound system with HD Radio, rain-sensing wipers, and a wireless charging pad.

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Overview

Select configuration:

$28,500

Starting Price (MSRP)

Engine

1.2L Turbo Gas

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Body Type

SUV

Seating capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

TBC

Fuel Economy

City: TBC

Hwy: TBC

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.2L Turbo Gas
1.3L Turbo (+$395)
Horsepower

137 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque

162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size

18"" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size

18"" x TBD

Tires

Spare Tire

Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length

171.4 in
Height

64.1 in
Max Width

71.4 in
Front Width

61.1 in
Rear Width

61.9 in
Wheelbase

102.2 in
Ground Clearance

7.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room

40.9 in
Front Seat Headroom

39.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room

55.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room

51.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room

36 in
Rear Seat Headroom

38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room

53.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room

47.5 in

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

Ebony with Ebony interior accents, Leather-appointed seat trim
Signet with Ebony interior accents, Leather-appointed seat trim
Whisper Beige with Ebony interior accents, Leather-appointed seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio

Optional
Bluetooth Connection

Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available
Premium Sound System

Optional
Satellite Radio

Standard
Smart Device Integration

Optional
WiFi Hotspot

Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard
Entertainment System

Not Available
MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Not Available
Cloth Seats

Standard
Leather Seats

Standard
Leather Steering Wheel

Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard
Vinyl Seats

Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available
Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional
Navigation System

Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard
Power Liftgate

Optional
Power Mirror(s)

Standard
A/C

Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional
Automatic Parking

Optional
Climate Control

Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Not Available
Cruise Control

Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel

Standard
Keyless Entry

Standard
Multi-Zone A/C

Standard
Power Driver Seat

Standard
Power Passenger Seat

Standard
Remote Engine Start

Standard
Remote Trunk Release

Optional
Seat Memory

Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard
Seat-Massage

Not Available
Rear A/C

Not Available
Keyless Start

Standard
Navigation from Telematics

Not Available
Telematics

Standard

Additional Packages

Advanced Technology Package

$1,935

includes (IOU) 8" diagonal Buick Infotainment System with Navigation, (KSG) Adaptive Cruise Control - Camera, (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UV2) HD Surround Vision and (UV7) Head-Up Display (Requires (Y6L) Hands-free Power Liftgate Package.) Advanced Technology Package 8" diagonal Buick Infotainment System with Navigation1 Adaptive Cruise Control - Camera2 Rear Park Assist2 HD Surround Vision2 Head-Up Display May require additional optional equipment

Black Roof Package

$395

(Requires (GFC) Sport Touring Package and choice of exterior color (GIL) Chili Red Metallic, (GP5) White Frost Tricoat or (GYM) Satin Steel Metallic.) Black Roof Package Distinctive blackout look includes Black roof, and complementary Black mirrors and roof rails Available with Chili Red Metallic, White Frost Tricoat or Satin Steel Metallic exterior colors May require additional optional equipment

Convenience Package

$770

includes (UKG) Automatic Parking Assist with braking, (DRZ) Rear Camera Mirror, (CWA) Rear Camera Mirror Washer, (K4C) Wireless Charging and (CE1) Rainsense wipers (Requires (WPA) Advanced Technology Package and (Y6L) Hands-free Power Liftgate Package. (UD7) Rear Park Assist is replaced by (UKG) Automatic Parking Assist with braking.) Convenience Package Automatic Parking Assist with braking1 Front and Rear Park Assist1 Rear Camera Mirror with washer1 Wireless Charging2 Rainsense™ Wipers May require additional optional equipment

Essence Preferred Equipment Group

Includes Standard Equipment

Experience Buick Package

$1,995

(C3U) power moonroof, (IOU) 8" diagonal Buick Infotainment System with Navigation, (UVB) HD Rear Vision Camera and (RQK) 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts ((RQJ) 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with Dark Android High Gloss inserts replaces (RQK) 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered. (UV2) HD Surround Vision Camera replaces (UVB) HD Rear Vision Camera when (WPA) Advanced Technology Package is ordered.) Experience Buick® Package Buick® Infotainment System1 with Navigation2 and 8" diagonal color touch screen Panoramic tilt-sliding power moonroof 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts HD Rear Vision Camera3

Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package

$520

includes (TC2) Hands-free power liftgate Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package Hands-Free power programmable with LED logo-projection allows you to open and close the cargo area with a simple kick of your foot LED projection marks the activation spot under the rear bumper May require additional optional equipment

Sport Touring Package

$650

includes (B56) Body-color rocker moldings, (B86) Bodyside body-color moldings, (GGC) Custom grille, (RQJ) 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with Dark Android High Gloss inserts, (VFN) Front and rear Red bumper protective molding, (VHU) Front Sport Bumper, (VPS) Rear Sport Bumper and Sport Touring badge (Not available with (G5O) Black Currant Metallic, (G8I) Burnished Bronze Metallic, (GAZ) Summit White or (GUM) Deep Azure Metallic exterior colors.) Sport Touring Package Body-color rocker moldings Bodyside body-color moldings Sporting Touring badge Custom grille Front and rear Sport bumpers Front and rear Red bumper protective molding 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with Dark Android High Gloss inserts

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard
Rear Parking Aid

Optional
Blind Spot Monitor

Standard
Lane Departure Warning

Standard
Lane Keeping Assist

Standard
ABS

Standard
Night Vision

Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard
Brake Assist

Not Available
Stability Control

Standard
Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Not Available
Front Head Air Bag

Standard
Front Side Air Bag

Standard
Knee Air Bag

Standard
Passenger Air Bag

Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag

Standard
Rear Side Air Bag

Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag

Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion

3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note

1 Year/1 Visit
Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Rust-Through

6 Years / 100,000 Miles
Warranty Note

Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note