2020 Buick Encore GX Preferred Specs

The base entrant in the Encore GX lineup goes by the name Preferred and features a mix of fabric faux leather upholstery in a choice of Ebony or Whisper Beige color schemes. It features stop/start technology and push-button keyless ignition and entry, along with heated mirrors, a six-speaker sound system, cruise control, and 18-inch wheels. A choice of two engines is available and all-wheel-drive is an option, but you can’t have advanced features like adaptive cruise control on this model.

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Overview

Select configuration:

$24,100

Starting Price (MSRP)

Engine

1.2-liter 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

1.2-liter Turbo Gas
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
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, Cloth with leatherette seat trim
Whisper Beige with Ebony interior accents, Cloth with leatherette seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available
Bluetooth Connection

Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available
Premium Sound System

Not Available
Satellite Radio

Standard
Smart Device Integration

Not Available
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

Not Available
Navigation System

Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard
Power Liftgate

Optional
Power Mirror(s)

Standard
A/C

Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available
Automatic Parking

Not Available
Climate Control

Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Not Available
Cruise Control

Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available
Keyless Entry

Standard
Multi-Zone A/C

Not Available
Power Driver Seat

Standard
Power Passenger Seat

Not Available
Remote Engine Start

Optional
Remote Trunk Release

Optional
Seat Memory

Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener

Not Available
Seat-Massage

Not Available
Rear A/C

Not Available
Keyless Start

Standard
Navigation from Telematics

Not Available
Telematics

Standard

Additional Packages

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

Cold Weather Comfort Package

$950

includes (A2X) Driver 8-way power seat adjuster, (BTV) Remote Vehicle Starter System, (KA1) Heated driver and front passenger seats and (U2K) SiriusXM Radio Cold Weather Comfort Package Heated driver and front passenger seats 10-way power driver seat including 2-way power lumbar Remote Vehicle Starter System SiriusXM Radio1 for 3 months

Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package

$520

includes (TC2) Hands-free power liftgate (Requires (Y55) Cold Weather Comfort Package.) 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

Preferred Equipment Group

Includes Standard Equipment

Safety Package

$345

includes (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert and (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (Requires (Y55) Cold Weather Comfort Package and (Y6L) Hands-free Power Liftgate Package. Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package.) Safety Package Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert1 Rear Cross Traffic Alert1 Rear Park Assist1 May require additional optional equipment

Sport Touring Package

$1,100

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 (Also includes (BTV) Remote Vehicle Starter System, (U2K) SiriusXM Radio and (V2P) Roof rack luggage rails. Not available with (WPD) Safety Package or (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

Optional
Rear Parking Aid

Optional
Blind Spot Monitor

Optional
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