Buick’s compact SUV, the Encore GX, is back and better than ever. With its inexpensive price and features that meet the pain points of consumers, it’s remained one of Buick’s most popular models. There’s been a complete overhaul of the 2024 model year, so let’s look at how it compares to last year’s offerings.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Buick has replaced two of the three trim levels for 2024.
- Base level trim from 2023 is a little higher in price than this year’s base model.
- Buick’s QuietTuning technology with active noise cancellation has been added for this model year.
Two of the GX’s three trim levels have been replaced in 2024. Gone are the higher-trims, the Select and Essence. The Preferred (base) trim is a holdover from 2023, but the mid-level trim, the Sports Touring has taken over the Select and the Avenir has replaced the highest-level package, the Essence.
The 2024 Buick Encore GX is still an affordable option for those looking for a reliable SUV that doesn’t break the bank. Current starting MSRPs are as follows:
- 2024 Buick Encore GX Preferred: $26,895
- 2024 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring: $34,695
- 2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir: $39,735
Trim level MSRPs for 2023 are below. Oddly, the starting trim is a little higher in price, but the higher trims are definitely a bargain.
- 2023 Buick Encore GX Preferred: $27,195
- 2023 Buick Encore GX Select: $29,390
- 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence: 34,090
Encore GX Engine and Powertrain Options
The Encore GX hasn’t changed in terms of engine power between the model years. Its base trim comes with a ECOTEC 1.2L turbocharged engine with the option of an upgraded 1.3L turbocharged engine, which the higher trim levels come standard with. Both options are paired with a CVT transmission.
The 1.2L turbocharged engine delivers 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, and the 1.3L produces 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. All trims can upgrade to all-wheel drive (AWD).
A New Look for Encore GX
Anyone who takes a test drive in the Encore GX can’t help to notice how spacious it is for such a small SUV. It seats up to five people comfortably. You have room for your cargo, too, with 40/60 split rear seats, and the front-passenger seat is also flat-folding.
This iteration of the Encore GX also allows you to clear your head from the everyday din with Buick’s QuietTuning technology with active noise cancellation. And when you do feel like cranking it up, the Bose audio system will add a powerful soundtrack to your drive.
While the Preferred trim is certainly a show-stopper with its smooth silhouette, sleek grille and 18-inch silver alloy wheels, it’s in the higher trims Buick pulls out all the stops. The Sport struts its stuff in black—with black wheels, a glossy-black grille, and black accents. The Avenir is a step above with the choice of leather upholstery, Ebony and Whisper Beige.
The Encore GX’s Tech Conveniences
Tech has been updated in the Encore GX in a big way in 2024. Today’s trims feature a wide 11-inch diagonal infotainment display with an 8-inch driver information center next to it, so everything you need is practically in front of you. You can customize both screens to your liking, and the infotainment display’s barely there touch gives you immediate access to perks like Apple CarPlay Android Auto and wireless charging.
Buick also gives owners three years of OnStar Remote Access with the Preferred and Sport Touring trim packages and three years of OnStar Premium Plan with in-vehicle wi-fi on the Avenir.
The Perfect Encore GX for You
The 2024 Buick Encore GX is as much a contender in the compact SUV market as its predecessor, and, like the models that came before it, this year’s Encore offers practicality and comfort at a very reasonable price. If you’re still not sure which model year to choose, come take a test drive today!