2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- FWD 4dr Preferred $24,200
- FWD 4dr Select $25,800
- AWD 4dr Preferred $26,200
- AWD 4dr Select $27,800
- FWD 4dr Essence $28,600
- AWD 4dr Essence $30,600
$24,200
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Color options
Interior
Ebony with Ebony interior accents
Whisper Beige with Ebony interior accents
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- includes standard equipment
$1,100
Starting MSRP
- includes (B56) Body-color rocker moldings
- (B86) Bodyside body-color moldings
- (GGC) Custom grille with Red accents
Sport Touring Package
$1,100
Starting MSRP
- includes (B56) Body-color rocker moldings
- (B86) Bodyside body-color moldings
- (GGC) Custom grille with Red accents
- (RQJ) 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with Dark Android High Gloss inserts
- (VHU/VPS) Front and rear sport bumpers with Red accents and Sport Touring badge(Also includes (BTV) Remote Vehicle Starter System and (V2P) Roof rack luggage rails.
$950
Starting MSRP
- includes (A2X) Driver 8-way power seat adjuster
- (BTV) Remote Vehicle Starter System and (KA1) Heated driver and front passenger seats
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$895
Starting MSRP
- includes (KSG) Adaptive Cruise Control
- (UD7) Rear Park Assist
- (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert and (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
$520
Starting MSRP
- includes (TC2) Hands-free power liftgate
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 7.5 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| Displacement | 1.2/-TBD- |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 137 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 162 @ 2500 |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 409.20 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 369.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 31 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 29 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 28 MPG |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Trans Type | 1 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. | Continuously Variable Ratio |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 5.45 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.621-0.374 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Compound Crank |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | N/A |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 15 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.2 gal |
| Steering Type | Electric Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.8 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | 225/55R18 |
| Front Tire Size | 225/55R18 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Height, Overall | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 51.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.4 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.1 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 47.5 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.1 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 50.2 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 39.7 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 23.5 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 171.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.9 in |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| SiriusXM Radio enjoy an All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.) | Standard |
| Antenna, roof-mounted | Standard |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system, enhanced performance | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto | Standard |
| 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.) | Standard |
| Audio system, 8" diagonal Buick Infotainment System includes multi-touch display, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones and Wireless Apple Carplay/Wireless Android Auto for compatible phones (STD) | Standard |
| Noise control system, active noise cancellation | Standard |
| Headlamp control, automatic on and off | Standard |
| Mechanical jack with tools | Standard |
| Door handles, body-color with chrome strips | Standard |
| Liftgate, manual | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding | Standard |
| Bumper, rear with Anderson Silver accents (Replaced with (VPS) rear sport bumper when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.) | Standard |
| Shutters, front lower grille, active front | Standard |
| Tires, 225/55R18 all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Bumper, front with Anderson Silver accents (Replaced with (VHU) front sport bumper when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.) | Standard |
| Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) Bright Silver painted aluminum (STD) | Standard |
| Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake lamp | Standard |
| Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers | Standard |
| Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel | Standard |
| Door pillar trim, blackout | Standard |
| Windshield, solar absorbing | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen | Standard |
| Tail lamps, halogen | Standard |
| QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass, along with numerous noise canceling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front, LED | Standard |
| Moldings, upper side window, chrome roofline and gloss Black beltline | Standard |
| Headlamp control, IntelliBeam auto high beam | Standard |
| Tire, compact spare 16" (40.3 cm), located under cargo floor | Standard |
| Glass, deep-tinted | Standard |
| Fascia, front and rear (Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package.) | Standard |
| Wiper, rear intermittent | Standard |
| Moldings, bodyside, molded color (Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package.) | Standard |
| Knee bolster, driver and front passenger | Standard |
| USB charging ports, 2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C), charging only | Standard |
| Console, floor, with armrest | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls mounted audio, cruise control, Driver Information Center, Forward Collision Alert gap adjust and phone interface controls | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered, sliding | Standard |
| Compass display | Standard |
| Assist handle with coat hook, front passenger | Standard |
| Speedometer, miles/kilometers, miles odometer | Standard |
| Driver Information Center enhanced, 4.2" multi-color display, includes tachometer, speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil life monitor, battery and compass | Standard |
| Lighting, rear cargo compartment lamp | Standard |
| Cargo security cover, rear, stowable under rear cargo load floor | Standard |
| Door sill plate cover, front | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, roof, rear courtesy | Standard |
| Assist handles, rear outboard | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy dual reading lamp | Standard |
| Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down, driver and front passenger | Standard |
| Shift knob, satin silver and chrome | Standard |
| Buick Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.) | Standard |
| Window, power with front passenger Express-Down | Standard |
| Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke, color-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature | Standard |
| Keyless Open, includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry | Standard |
| Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down | Standard |
| Remote panic alarm | Standard |
| Glovebox, dual | Standard |
| Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted rear | Standard |
| Air conditioning, semi-automatic with electronic controls | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket (STD) | Standard |
| Windows, power, rear with Express-Down | Standard |
| Cloth with Leatherette seat trim | Standard |
| USB ports, 2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C) with auxiliary input jack (Included with (IOR) 8" diagonal Buick Infotainment System. Not available with (MCR) Memory card receptacle.) | Standard |
| Door locks, power with lockout protection | Standard |
| Seatback, front passenger flat-folding | Standard |
| Key system, 2 keys | Standard |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable | Standard |
| Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted front | Standard |
| Map pocket, front passenger seatback, lateral mesh | Standard |
| Seat, rear 40/60 split-bench, folding (60 percent on passenger side) | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster | Standard |
| HVAC duct, underneath rear right-passenger seat | Standard |
| Map pocket, driver seatback | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver 6-way manual (Replaced with (A2X) Driver 8-way power seat adjuster when (Y55) Cold Weather Comfort Package is ordered.) | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way manual | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with tilt | Standard |
| GVWR, 4211 lbs. (1910 kg) | Standard |
| Engine control, stop/start system disable switch, non-latching | Standard |
| Engine air filtration monitor | Standard |
| Engine control, stop/start system | Standard |
| Brakes, front and rear, electric | Standard |
| Steering, power, variable effort, electric | Standard |
| Axle, 5.45 final drive ratio | Standard |
| Keyless start, push button | Standard |
| Engine, ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo (GM-estimated 137 hp [102 kW] @ 5,000 rpm, 162 lb-ft of torque [219 Nm] @ 2,500 rpm) (STD) | Standard |
| Trailering provisions includes 4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector | Standard |
| Transmission, Continuously Variable (CVT) (STD) | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Suspension, Ride and Handling | Standard |
| Capless Fuel Fill | Standard |
| Brake, electronic parking | Standard |
| Front-wheel drive | Standard |
| Buick Driver Confidence includes (UHY) Automatic Emergency Braking, (UKJ) Front Pedestrian Braking, (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamp control with auto high beam | Standard |
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.) | Standard |
| Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn (Does not monitor spare tire.) | Standard |
| Following Distance Indicator | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, stability control system | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for child restraint seats, second row, 2 lower anchors for outboard seating positions only, 3 top tether anchors for all 3 seating positions | Standard |
| Horn, dual note tone | Standard |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | Standard |
| Front Pedestrian Braking | Standard |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Tire Fill Alert (Does not monitor spare tire.) | Standard |
| Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable | Standard |
| Rear Vision Camera | Standard |
| Brake lining wear indicator | Standard |
| Door locks, rear child security | Standard |
| Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps, Signature LED | Standard |
| Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, seat-mounted side-impact and head-curtain for front and rear seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) | Standard |
| Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to help encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain available vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver | Standard |
| Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions | Standard |
| Forward Collision Alert | Standard |
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