2023 Buick Encore GX Preferred Specs

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The entry point into the Encore GX range is the Preferred, a capable little crossover city SUV with a lot going for it. Under the hood, you can find either a turbocharged 1.2-liter or 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine, and while the smaller of the two is nippy enough for driving around town, the 1.3-liter option is a little less lethargic. The exterior features 18-inch alloy wheels and auto-on/off halogen headlights. On the inside, the Preferred offers standard features such as a six-way manually-adjustable driver's seat, two USB charging ports, a compass display, and a rear vision camera. Standard safety systems include eight airbags, forward collision alert, and lane-keep assist.

Overview
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$25,900
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: 29 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

  • Engine
    1.2L 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
  • 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
    31 MPG

Fuel Tank

  • Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.2 gallons
  • Cruising Range City
    382.8 miles
  • Cruising Range Highway
    409.2 miles

Emissions

  • CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
    5.9 Tons/yr

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

Weight and Towing

  • Curb Weight
    3,025 lbs

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
    Standard
  • 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
    Not Available
  • Leather Steering Wheel
    Standard
  • Premium Synthetic Seats
    Standard
  • Vinyl Seats
    Not Available
  • 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
    Optional
  • 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
    Optional
  • 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

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

Cold Weather Comfort Package

$995

includes (A2X) Driver 8-way power seat adjuster, (AL9) Driver two-way power lumbar control, (BTV) Remote Vehicle Starter System and (KA1) Heated driver and front passenger seats. (Beginning with start of production, vehicles will be forced to include (00V) Not Equipped with Heated Driver and Front Passenger Seats, which removes heated driver and front passenger seats. See dealer for details or the window label for the features on a specific vehicle.) Cold Weather Comfort Package Heated driver and front passenger seats (Beginning with start of production, vehicles will not be equipped with heated driver and front passenger seats. Contact a dealer for details or check the window label for the features on a specific vehicle) 10-way power driver seat including 2-way power lumbar Remote Vehicle Starter System

Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package

$595

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 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

Preferred Equipment Group

includes standard equipment

Safety Package

$895

includes (KSG) Adaptive Cruise Control, (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert and (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (Currently unavailable. Requires (Y55) Cold Weather Comfort Package and (Y6L) Hands-free Power Liftgate Package. Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package. Beginning with 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.)

Sport Touring Package

$1,100

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

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

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

  • Overall Rating
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
  • Side Crash Rating
  • Rollover Rating

Airbags

  • Driver Air Bag
    Standard
  • Front Head Air Bag
    Standard
  • Front Side Air Bag
    Standard
  • Knee Air Bag
    Standard
  • Passenger Air Bag
    Standard
  • 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 2023 Warranty
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