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The Encore GX subcompact SUV recently received a freshening that brought a new infotainment system, an upscale Avenir version, a new logo, and updated styling. The front-wheel-drive versions come with either a 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder or a slightly more powerful 1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder, which are both mated to a CVT.

The all-wheel drive has the 1.3-liter hooked up to a nine-speed automatic. In our tests we found that the AWD GX pulls strongly, but the engine sounds gravelly and produces some vibrations, especially at low speeds. Handling is responsive and secure, but the ride skews firm. There are some luxury touches, but they are unevenly applied throughout the cabin, and the rear seat is tight. Highway-speed AEB is not available.

2024 Buick Encore GX

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2020-2023

2020 Redesign Year

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 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 has been dropped. The standard powertrain is now a 1.3-liter four cylinder making 155 hp.

2023 Buick Encore GX