Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
6-speaker audio system:
Speakers are positioned throughout the cabin for outstanding sound quality and an enjoyable listening experience
Antenna, roof-mounted
Buick® Infotainment System with 8" diagonal color touch-screen:
8" diagonal color touch-screen1
Bluetooth®2 streaming audio for music and select phones
Wireless Apple CarPlay™ capability for compatible phones3
Wireless Android Auto™ capability for compatible phones4
USB port(s) to play stored audio files through your vehicle's audio system
Allows you to pair two phones simultaneously
Personalize your drive time with embedded apps5 from some of your favorite partners. Explore apps for streaming music, books, weather and more
Noise control system, active noise cancellation
SiriusXM® 3-month All Access Trial Subscription:
Welcome to the world of SiriusXM1
Enjoy the widest variety of entertainment anywhere, including the deepest collection of ad-free music, more sports coverage than anywhere, exclusive talk channels, every kind of comedy and the most complete news coverage
Plus, listen on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices — it's included with All Access, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you
May require additional optional equipment
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones:
Apple CarPlay vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. Siri, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks for Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android Auto vehicle user interface is a product of Google™ and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and a compatible Android™ smartphone. Data plan rates apply. You can check which smartphones are compatible at g.co/androidauto/requirements. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
Folds flat for a variety of passenger and cargo carrying configurations
4.2" diagonal color Driver Information Center:
Includes warning messages and vehicle information such as:
Average vehicle speed and fuel economy
Fuel range
Trip odometer
Tire pressure and oil life
40/60 split-folding rear bench seat:
Can fold one or both sides down
40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split
Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8 feet long diagonally
Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle
Includes 4-way manual-adjustable headrests for outboard seating positions
Armrest, rear center
Assist handle:
Front passenger with coat hook
Assist handles, rear outboard
Buick® Connected Access capable:
Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
Cargo cover:
Removable, helps keep items out of sight, offering security and privacy
Charging-only USB ports:
2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
Located on back of center console
Climate control, automatic dual-zone:
Cools and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle
Allows individual climate settings for both driver and front passenger
Cloth with Leatherette seat trim
Compass display
Console, floor, with armrest
Cruise control:
Maintains a selected speed while driving
Set and resume speed functions
Steering-wheel mounted controls to easily maintain and manage cruising speed
Defogger, rear-window, electric
Door locks, power with lockout protection
Door sill plate cover, front
Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted front
Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted rear
Glovebox, dual
HVAC duct, underneath rear right-passenger seat
Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down, driver and front passenger
Heated driver and front passenger seats:
Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of warmth
May require additional optional equipment
Inside rearview manual day/night mirror:
Adjust the tilt of the mirror to help reduce glare during nighttime driving
Key system:
Includes 2 fobs
Keyless Open and Start:
With the Keyless Entry fob in your possession, conveniently locks and unlocks your car's doors without having to use the key fob
Controls front doors or all four doors depending on model
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the engine start/stop button to start the engine; the green indicator on the button will illuminate
Shift to Park and press the engine start/stop button to turn off the engine
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.)
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered, sliding
Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions1
Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions1
Includes Passenger Sensing System which automatically switches the front passenger seat frontal airbag and knee airbag on or off and illuminates a status light that indicates whether the airbags are on or off1
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.)
Door locks, rear child security
Following Distance Indicator:
Displays the gap time in seconds between your vehicle and a detected vehicle you're following1
This can help you decide if you're following much too closely
Forward Collision Alert:
Can warn you if it detects a potential front-end collision with a vehicle you're following so you can quickly take action1
It can also provide a tailgating alert if you're following a vehicle much too closely
Horn, dual note tone
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
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert:
Can provide side-mirror visual alerts when a detected moving vehicle is quickly approaching or is in your side blind zone1
It can help you avoid lane change collisions
May require additional optional equipment
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning:
Uses a brief, gentle steering wheel turn to alert you when you may be unintentionally drifting out of detected lane lines, so you can steer to stay safely in your lane1
If needed, you may receive additional Lane Departure Warning alerts
System alerts do not occur if you're using your turn signal or it detects you may be intentionally steering
OnStar® and Buick® Connected Services capable:
Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert:
Can warn you of detected left or right cross traffic behind your vehicle when you're in Reverse1
May require additional optional equipment
Rear Vision Camera:
Shows you an image of the area directly behind your vehicle when you're in Reverse at low speeds1
This may help you park and avoid nearby objects
Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable
Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable
Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
Teen Driver:
This configurable feature lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob to help encourage better driving behavior
It can limit certain vehicle features, and automatically turns on certain safety systems if vehicle is equipped
An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
Tire Fill Alert:
Provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle when inflating an under inflated tire to the recommended tire pressure1
Requires vehicle to be started and driver door closed
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Monitors the pressure in each tire and alerts you if there is a low-pressure condition in one or more of the tires1
Works with Forward Collision Alert to help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a detected vehicle you're following1
Camera technology is used to automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking
This feature works at speeds below 50 mph
Brake lining wear indicator
Front Pedestrian Braking:
Can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a pedestrian it detects directly ahead of you1
It provides pedestrian alerts and can even automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking
The system works at speeds below 50 mph during the daytime
It has limited nighttime and low visibility performance
StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control:
Automatically helps enhance control, particularly during emergency maneuvers, by adjusting the brakes and engine torque to help you stay on your intended path
I've only had the GX for a few weeks, but I'm loving it so far. I have the AWD essence trim and love the interior that comes with this package (leather seats vs the cloth in the opening trims). It has the performance I need for standard city and highway driving and offers a very nice interior and exterior. The only knock I have so far is that the wireless charging isn't compatible with all phones, but everything else is great. I would definitely recommend this for someone who wants an entry luxury car for a great value.โฆ
Encore GX - Great with Some Issues
By gslย |ย on Tuesday, March 17, 2020
4.0
I've owned the GX for about 3 weeks now-700 miles so far. There's lots to like but there but there are some weaknesses to be addressed. Strengths: Comfortable, Strong Acceleration, Great looks, Regular gas, Roomy back seat for a subcompact SUV., Great safety features, Excellent native navi system , Smooth shifting transmission; Bright headlights. Concerns/Issues:
City MPG is only about 24 mpg...so far; Infotainment system will not receive/play text messages on Android phones (tried a Pixel 3a and Galaxy S10) - Dealer acknowledges the issue. you can only see texts thru Android Auto if phone is connected by USB; Lane departure warning doesn't work at speeds below 37-38 mph - dealer acknowledges this is an issue. This is a safety concern!; No padding in the door pockets-annoying as things slide around; No air vent in the rear seat area.
Some other thoughts - handling is secure but not as "tight" as the Mazda CX30 which I test drove. You can turn off the start/stop feature though itโs unobtrusive to me. Would have been nice if there was an auto-hold feature. You can also shut off the AWD. The instrument cluster is awkward. Lots of scrolling if you want to monitor things like MPG, range, speed limits-they're all on different screens.
Overall I'm pleased but I do expect Buick to address the texting and lane departure warning issues. Dealer is "researching" issues since this such a new model.โฆ
So far so good my encore is everything i expected
By Hail2emanย |ย on Monday, November 09, 2020
5.0
Had my Encore GX Select for about a month now .
I read a lot of reviews and all the critic's was saying this car is under power, because it has 3 liter engine. You will never get speeding ticket in this car but it has more then enough power for acceleration and passing other cars on the highway. It even climbs steep hills better then RAV 4 I had.
This car has everything I wanted in car . Small size (good for city driving and parking) , good gas mileage , cargo space, lots of safety features somewhat different interior. This car sits nice and comfortable between a Honda and Lexus. Its a premium car, but its not luxury car or economy car. Perfect for city driving or commute driving. Perfect car for urban empty nest couple.โฆ