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2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred
Columbus, OH
43085
3.8
Expert
4.3
Consumer
Pricing
Important info & Definitions
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3023 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 40.9 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 171.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 50.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.9 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 102.0 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4211 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 71.4 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 137 @ 5000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 162 @ 2500 rpm | ||
Engine | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 3 years / 36000 miles |
2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred Standard Features
- Alarm System
- Bluetooth Streaming Audio
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Folding Rear Seat
- Hands Free Phone
- Heated Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Internet Access
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Navigation System
- Power Driver's Seat
- Power Windows
- Push-Button Engine Start
- Real-Time Traffic Information
- Rear Window Defroster
- Remote Engine Start
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Satellite Radio
- Smartphone Interface
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Touch Screen Monitor
- USB Port
- Voice Recognition System
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2026 Buick Encore GX
KBB.com Review
3.8
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Quiet and comfy. Loads of technology. Available all-wheel drive (AWD).
You May Not Like This Car If...
Lackluster base engine. Tepid resale value.
2026 Buick Encore GX
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
4.3
Consumer Rating
26 ratings
Value
4.5
Performance
4.2
Quality
4.3
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
4.4
Styling
4.7
2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred Safety
2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Blind-Spot Alert
- Collision Warning System
- Collision Warning System with Auto Brake
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Front Head Curtain Airbag
- Front Knee Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Parental Control System
- Rear Head Curtain Airbag
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Surround View Camera
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2025 rating shown. 2026 may differ.
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
New 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred | New 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | New 2025 Honda CR-V | New 2025 Toyota RAV4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,195 | $25,485 | $31,495 | $30,645 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | N/A | City 31/Hwy 33/Comb 32 MPG | City 28/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG | City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 137 @ 5000 RPM | 169 @ 6600 RPM | 190 @ 6000 RPM | 203 @ 6600 RPM | |
| Engine | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | 2WD | FWD |
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