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2023 Buick Encore GX
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2023 Buick Encore GX

The 2020 Encore GX is a new subcompact SUV that's a companion to—not a replacement for—the current Encore. The tiny GX has an airy interior, although the rear seat is tight, and doses of luxury are applied unevenly throughout. Controls are easy to use. Two small, turbocharged three-cylinder engines are available, as are both front- and all-wheel drive. AWD versions get the more powerful engine, a 155 hp 1.3-liter turbo coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The GX pulls strongly, but the engine sounds gravelly and produces considerable vibration especially at low speeds. Handling is quite responsive and secure, but the ride skews firm. For 2022, the smaller 1.2-liter engine was, dropped. But it returned in 2023. A 2024 refresh brought a new 11-inch infotainment system, revised interior and exterior designs, and new trim names.

Market value
$18,588
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 9-speed
Category
Subcompact SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$18,588
Retail value range
$16,750 - $21,350
Original MSRP range
$25,900 - $32,100
Trade-in range
$14,555 - $19,830

Ratings

Road test score
68/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
44%
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
26 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
27 MPG
Tested city
18 MPG
Tested highway
33 MPG
Tested overall
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,520
Cruising range
340 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.4 sec
0-60 mph
9.4 sec
60-0 mph braking
126 ft
Avoidance speed
54.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
171 in
Width
71 in
Height
64 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Weight
3,310 lb
Maximum load
945 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
25.5 in
Cargo volume
23 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
2/5
Styling
4/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Buick

Buick’s line of two- and three-row SUVs are worth considering for shoppers looking for a nicer interior than in a Chevrolet or Ford without the luxury prices of a Cadillac, Lincoln, Lexus, or Acura. Options within Buick’s lineup start with the Envista, which is unusually sized between a large sedan and a subcompact SUV. The largest options include the three-row Enclave. Some of Buick’s models have earned Consumer Reports recommendations for having intuitive infotainment systems and quiet, pleasant interiors. Among U.S. car companies, Buick also ranks high in our new car reliability ratings. Some recent models also made our lists of recommended used cars.

Vehicle ID: 24791 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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