2025 Buick Encore GX SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
Three trims are available for prospective 2025 Encore GX shoppers: Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir. All three are front-wheel-drive, and all-wheel drive is available. The base-model Preferred comes standard with a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft). Standard on the other trims, and optional on Preferred, is a more robust turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder (155 hp, 174 lb-ft). If you opt for front-wheel drive, power routes through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), while all-wheel-drive models have a nine-speed automatic transmission. Keep reading for our editorial breakdown of the Encore GX's significant features and options.
Which Encore GX trim does Edmunds recommend?
We think the base-level Preferred trim offers up the best value. For 2025 Buick even sweetened the pot by adding remote start as standard equipment, and opting for the Comfort and Advanced Technology packages adds just about everything you could want in terms of tech and convenience features. You can even upgrade to the more powerful 1.3-liter engine if you like.
Compare trims side-by-side
Vehicle | Encore GX Preferred | Encore GX Sport Touring | Encore GX Avenir |
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Vehicle | Editors' Pick Preferred 1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT
5 for sale near you | Sport Touring 1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT
16 for sale near you | Avenir 1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT
4 for sale near you |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | optional |
Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional |
Upholstery | leatherette/cloth | leatherette | leather |
Heated seats | optional | optional | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | optional | optional |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | |||
Engine power | 137 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
Engine torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 174 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 174 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
Engine displacement | 1.2 l | 1.3 l | 1.3 l |
Engine configuration | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 3 |
Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
Tire size | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 | 245/45R19 |
Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | - |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 30 / 31 / 30 MPG | 29 / 31 / 30 MPG | 29 / 31 / 30 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 396 / 409 miles | 383 / 409 miles | 383 / 409 miles |
Fuel Type | flex-fuel (unleaded/e85) | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 36.9 ft. | 36.9 ft. | 36.9 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,023 lb. | 3,063 lb. | 3,063 lb. |
Ground Clearance | - | - | - |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. | 71.4 in. |
Height | 64.1 in. | 64.9 in. | 64.9 in. |
Length | 171.2 in. | 171.2 in. | 171.2 in. |
Wheelbase | 102.0 in. | 102.0 in. | 102.0 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 23.5 cu. ft. | 23.5 cu. ft. | 23.5 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
Front Leg Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. |
Rear Head Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. | 36.0 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $39,372 | $40,514 | $45,559 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.52 | $0.54 | $0.61 |
Depreciation | $14,151 | $14,873 | $18,064 |
Financing | $5,745 | $6,009 | $7,242 |
Taxes & Fees | $2,071 | $2,158 | $2,565 |
Fuel | $8,362 | $8,362 | $8,362 |
Insurance | $3,362 | $3,362 | $3,405 |
Maintenance | $4,852 | $4,921 | $5,092 |
Repairs | $829 | $829 | $829 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth | Ebony Seats w/Santorini Blue Stitching, leatherette Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette | Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather |
Exterior | Moonstone Gray Metallic Cinnabar Metallic Summit White Ebony Twilight Metallic Ocean Blue Metallic Copper Ice Metallic | Moonstone Gray Metallic Cinnabar Metallic Summit White Ebony Twilight Metallic Ocean Blue Metallic Aquamarine Blue Metallic | Moonstone Gray Metallic Cinnabar Metallic Ebony Twilight Metallic Ocean Blue Metallic Copper Ice Metallic White Frost Tricoat |