2023 Buick Encore GX Essence Specs

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The Encore GX was never meant to be a premium car, but that hasn't stopped Buick from making the Essence as good as it can be. This little crossover SUV packs some impressive gear that helps it take the fight to more premium competitors such as the Toyota C-HR. Over and above the list of standard features you get in the Select trim, the Essence adds cool gear such as an eight-way power fold-flat front passenger seat with power lumbar support, memory settings for seat and mirror positions, and a universal home remote. It also gets access to wireless charging, unique interior upholstery options, and HD radio. The Essence can only be had with the 1.3-liter engine, but you can still choose between AWD or FWD.

Overview

Select configuration:

$30,500

Starting Price (MSRP)

Engine

1.3L Turbo Gas

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Body Type

SUV

Seating capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

TBC

Fuel Economy

City: 29 MPG

Hwy: 32 MPG

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.3L Turbo Gas
Horsepower

155 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque

174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter

36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension

Compound Crank

Tires

Front Tire

225/55R18
Rear Tire

225/55R18
Spare Tire

Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined

30 MPG
City

29 MPG
Highway

32 MPG

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City

382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway

422.4 miles

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9 Tons/yr

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

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,094 lbs

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

Standard
WiFi Hotspot

Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard
Entertainment System

Not Available
MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Not Available
Cloth Seats

Not Available
Leather Seats

Standard
Leather Steering Wheel

Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available
Vinyl Seats

Not Available
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, (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UV2) HD Surround Vision and (UV7) Head-Up Display. (Requires (Y6L) Hands-free Power Liftgate Package. (UD7) Rear Park Assist is replaced by (UKG) Automatic Parking Assist with braking when (CWM) Convenience Package is ordered. Beginning of start of production, vehicles will be forced to include (00Y) Not Equipped with Rear Park Assist, which removes Rear Park Assist. See dealer for details or the window label for the features on a specific vehicle.) Advanced Technology Package 8" diagonal Buick Infotainment System with Navigation1 Adaptive Cruise Control2 Rear Park Assist2(Beginning with start of production, vehicles will not be equipped with Rear Park Assist. Contact a dealer for details or check the window label for the features on a specific vehicle) HD Surround Vision2 Head-Up Display May require additional optional equipment

Black Roof Package

$395

includes Black roof rails, Black exterior mirror caps and Black roof panel (Requires (GFC) Sport Touring Package and choice of exterior color (GFM) Cinnabar Metallic, (GP5) White Frost Tricoat or (GZB) Moonstone Gray Metallic.) Black Roof Package Distinctive blackout look includes Black roof, and complementary Black mirrors and roof rails Available with Cinnabar Metallic, White Frost Tricoat or Moonstone Gray 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

$1,500

includes (C3U) power moonroof 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.) Experience Buick® Package Panoramic tilt-sliding power moonroof 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts

Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package

$595

includes (TC2) Hands-free power liftgate Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package Hands-Free power programmable with LED logo-projection May require additional optional equipment

LPO, Active Lifestyle Package

$795

includes (SDE) Trailer hitch, LPO, (RZW) Trailering harness, LPO, (5KE) Trailer hitch bezel, LPO and (CAV) Cargo liner, LPO (Not available with (PDE) Trailering Package, LPO or (VLI) Cargo mat, LPO.) Active Lifestyle Package Trailer hitch1 Trailering harness Trailer hitch bezel Cargo liner

LPO, Appearance Package

$825

includes (RWK) Painted bodyside moldings, LPO and (RZ9) Grille with body-color surround, LPO (Only available with exterior colors (GB0) Ebony Twilight Metallic, (GP5) White Frost Tricoat or (GZB) Moonstone Gray Metallic. Not available when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.) Appearance Package Painted bodyside moldings Grille with body-color surround Available with exterior colors Ebony Twilight Metallic, White Frost Tricoat or Moonstone Gray Metallic

LPO, Interior Protection Package

$505

includes (CAV) Cargo liner, LPO, (RIA) All-weather floor liners, LPO and (SBZ) Sport pedal kit, LPO (Not available with (VYW) Premium carpeted floor mats, LPO, (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO, (VLI) Cargo mat, LPO or (PDA) Road Trip Package, LPO. Replaces standard floor mats.) Buick® Interior Protection Package All-weather floor liners Sport pedal kit Integrated cargo liner Replaces factory floor mats

LPO, Road Trip Package

$505

includes (RIA) All-weather floor liners, LPO and (VLL) Roof rack cross rails, LPO (Currently unavailable. Requires (V2P) Roof rack luggage rails. Not available with (VYW) Premium carpeted floor mats, LPO, (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO or (PDH) Interior Protection Package, LPO. Replaces standard floor mats.) Road Trip Package All-weather floor liners Roof rack cross rails

LPO, Trailering Package

$695

includes (SDE) Trailer hitch, LPO, (RZW) Trailering harness, LPO and (5KE) Trailer hitch bezel, LPO (Not available with (PCZ) Active Lifestyle Package, LPO.) Trailering Package Trailer Hitch1 Trailering harness Trailer hitch bezel

Safety Package II

$200

includes (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert and (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert Safety Package II Rear Cross Traffic Alert1 Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone 1

Sport Touring Package

$695

includes (B56) Body-color rocker moldings, (B86) Bodyside body-color moldings, (VFN) Red front and rear protective bumper moldings, (GGC) Custom grille with Red accents, (RQJ) 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with Dark Android High Gloss inserts, (VHU/VPS) Front and rear sport bumpers with Red accents and Sport Touring badge. (Not available with (GAZ) Summit White, (GGK) Sapphire Metallic, (GHD) Sunset Glow or (GHL) Rosewood Metallic exterior color.) Sport Touring Package Body-color rocker moldings Bodyside body-color moldings Custom grille with Red accents 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with Dark Android High Gloss inserts Front and rear Sport bumpers with Red accents Sporting Touring badge