I was quickly won over by this small SUV and became quite persuaded that this is a better product than meets the eye. For intents and purposes, braking and steering are perfectly suited to the SUV.Īffordable, compact, smart, it’s more than meets the eye Damping is plentiful while handling is convincing thanks to the independent suspension setup with a Watts link in the rear. On the road, the 2020 Buick Encore GX also behaves above its weight class. Expect decent fuel mileage with a returned average of 8.5L/100 km or 28 mpg. The associated 9-speed automatic transmission is generally brilliant although it is incredibly slow to select reverse for some reason. of torque (from 1,600 rpm), not only is the SUV unexpectedly peppy but the signature 3-cylinder racket is nearly inaudible. I’ve experienced a number of 3-cylinder engines in my career and I was thoroughly surprised by the Encore GX’s turbocharged 1.3-litre unit. The Encore GX’s greatest trick is that, once more, despite its diminutive size, it drives like a larger than it actually is. The interior is plenty roomy for four normal adults and the trunk is generously sized. Premium touches such as stitching on the doors, the two-tone leather (Signet with Ebony interior accents), and fit and finish are convincing. The Essence-included LED head- and taillamps deliver an extra sense of purpose and mild prestige to the SUV. Despite its small stature, it holds its head up high. Physically, the 2020 Buick Encore GX is a proud-looking SUV. As tested, my unit was fitted with the Experience Buick Package (panoramic sunroof, navigation, and rear vision camera) and the Advanced Technology package (Head-up display, adaptive cruise control, and more) for a grand total of $37,600. There are a few options packages if so desired. The point is that for sensible buyers looking for a loaded, nimble, and efficient small SUV, at $32,598, the Essence AWD is an absolute no-brainer.įor this price, the Encore GX includes leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, a power passenger seat with power lumbar support, dual-zone climate control, and a few active safety features such as rear cross-traffic alert and lane-change alert. In many ways, this is exactly who this vehicle was designed for.Īlthough the 2020 Buick Encore GX is affordable, I get the impression that buyers are springing for top trims as I spotted lots of chrome 18-inch wheels on older Encores which were once reserved for the top trim. And the people I noticed sitting onboard made my 44-year-old self look quite young. What the Encore and Encore GX are doing however is selling well.
Value and features for the wiser among usĪnd being a small affordable Buick SUV in North America means that, unlike what Buick would like to see, it will not be purchased by a “young and vibrant” person. Which, honestly, given the insignificant savings, should never be considered over the GX.
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The spruced-up interior and nominal price increase however seemed convincing and realistic.Ģ020 Buick Encore GX | Photo: Matt St-Pierre Early on, in pictures, this size difference was impossible to grasp and the news that it was going to be powered by turbocharged 3-cylinder engines did not help expectations. Despite GM announcing that the GX was longer than the Encore, the physical differences, other than styling, were all but impossible to see.Īs far as specifications are concerned, the 2020 Buick Encore GX is 77 mm (3 inches) longer than the Encore (312 mm (12.3 inches) shorter than the Envision). When the Buick Encore GX was officially introduced almost exactly a year ago, it got many of us to scratch our heads. This is a case of not judging a book by its cover.It slots between the Encore and Envision in Buick’s lineup.The base price for a 2020 Buick Encore GX is $26,098 in Canada, $24,100 in the US.
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